October 10, 2019

This Week in Church School

Keeping you informed of the latest news and activities from Church School at the Church of St. Michael and St. George

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Here's what is happening in Church School this Sunday, October 13: Preschool I & II Each Sunday the church family shares a special meal called the Eucharist. What do we call the special plate and cup we use? Preschool students break bread together and learn about the Eucharist. PreKindergarten and Kindergarten At Jesus's Last Supper with his disciples he said an important prayer that we say every Sunday during Chapel and in the big church. For the next few Sundays, PreKindergarten and Kindergarten students learn about the Lord's Prayer. First Grade First grade students learn about Joseph and his brothers and make an amazing technicolor dreamcoat craft to take home and put in their Bible binders. Second & Third Grades Second and third grade students continue learning about parables. This week they discuss The Mustard Seed and The Rich Fool and make a craft for their parable folders. Fourth & Fifth Grades Fourth and fifth grade students continue their Outreach Project from last week, making sandwiches for Gateway 180. Students also discuss God calling Moses through the Burning Bush.

Young Families Cookout October 13

Parents of newborns through elementary-school-age children are invited to bring their families to the South Shelter at Shaw Park on Sunday, October 13, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm for a Young Families Cookout sponsored by Parent Link. Connect with other CSMSG families while the children enjoy the playground. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. RSVP for Young Families Cookout Parent Link is a ministry that supports parents through the challenges of raising children in today's society. Parent Link offers Christian-based educational opportunities, resources, and fellowship for adults in all stages of parenthood, from birth through the teen years, to college and beyond. For more information visit www.csmsg.org or contact Marty Chapman.

Your Feedback Needed

Please participate in "Shaping the Future," the parish survey that recently launched as part of the Faithfully Forward strategic planning effort commissioned by The Reverend Andrew Archie. Young families are a vital part of the future of our church and the strategic planning committee values your opinions. You are encouraged to share your individual views on a number of important topics that will help guide the church in the coming years. Please take a few minutes to complete this online survey and help illuminate the views of young families in our parish. Click here to access survey

All Hallows Eve Family Night

Put on your costumes and join us for All Hallows Eve Family Night on Sunday, October 27, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The festivities begin on the playground and end with trick-or-treating among the classrooms. In between enjoy dinner in the Great Hall, crafts in the Taylor Room, and a Halloween costume parade through the church. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family, payable online or at the door. RSVP for All Hallows Eve Family Night

Safeguarding God's Children Training

Loren Lasch from the Episcopal Diocese of Missouri will present Safeguarding God's Children, a training program required for all Church School volunteers, on Wednesday, October 30, from 5 to 7 pm in the Armstrong Room at CSMSG. The training is free and open to all but participants should register with the diocese using the link below. Safeguarding God's Children is required training for anyone who works with children, either on a volunteer or paid basis, including teenage volunteers. Training must be updated every three years. An online class is available for those unable to attend the training. Dinner will be provided and childcare is available upon request. Please RSVP online for the dinner and to request childcare. Register for Safeguarding God's Children RSVP for Dinner and Childcare

Join the Choristers

Does your child love to sing? Would he or she enjoy being part of the liturgy? If so, please consider joining the Choristers of CSMSG. All that is required is a love of music and a commitment to the schedule. Being a member of the Choristers is a great way to learn more about our faith and the Church through music. Join us for rehearsal on Wednesdays at 4:30 pm in the Choir Room or contact Nick Bideler for more information.

Register for Church School

Please register your children for Church School as soon as possible. Any child not registered will not be allowed to stay in a classroom or Chapel until registration is completed. Registering allows us to plan appropriately for the classes, monitor allergies, and prepares us in case of an emergency. Please use the link below to register for the 2019-20 Church School year. CS REGISTRATION 2019-20

Church School Teachers Needed

Thank you to all who volunteered to serve as Church School teachers. We are still in need of more teachers to support our Church School classes. Teaching is a great way to share your faith with your child and get to know other families in your student's class. Teachers are asked to volunteer with a class once a month from 9 to 11 am. All curriculum guidelines and materials are provided. For more information or to volunteer, email Mary Beth Tipton.

Church School Calendar The Church School calendar is now available  online or as a printable document for your convenience. You may subscribe to the Church School calendar online by clicking on the RSS/iCal button in the upper lefthand corner.

Contact Us

Mary Beth Tipton Director of Children's Education The Church of St. Michael and St. George mtipton@csmsg.org 314-880-9206

Amy Zimmerman Assistant Director of Children's Education The Church of St. Michael and St. George amyz@csmsg.org 314-960-3474

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