Friends,

Mrs. Heather and I are missing not seeing you at church, Sunday School, and Manna. We have decided to send this weekly newsletter every Friday to include the Sunday school lesson, a link to a video moment from one of us and a craft or activity idea. There might even be a challenge for you! There might be a prize even... Be sure to read to the bottom of this newsletter for details!
Click here to watch the video story time with your child/ren.
Children's Sunday School Classes
Ages 3-5K
Lesson: "Jesus Breaks the Bread"
Please take some time to read the bible story with your child/ren. You can also read “The Last Supper” on page 422 in “The Beginner’s Bible.”  
Remember Jesus Craft

Print out this sheet. Cut the “Remember Jesus” image with the Last Supper meal into a circle. Glue the circle onto a paper plate and color it. Use the craft to talk to your child about how each time a meal is shared with someone they love; they can remember that Jesus shared a special meal with people he loved.  
Faith Family Activities

Use the faith family sheet as a meaningful way to connect with your child/ren. We would love to see pictures or videos of these experiences.   
Elementary Children

Grades 1-2
Grades 3-6
This week’s Sunday School lesson is about Jesus and his disciples preparing for Passover. Passover and the Feast of the Unleavened Bread were celebrated to remember the Israelites deliverance from Egyptian. It is said that when the Israelites fled Egypt, they left so fast that there was no time for bread to rise, so unleavened bread became a Passover tradition. We have included a recipe for unleavened bread that you can try at home – don’t worry if you don’t have whole wheat flour, regular all purpose flour will work just as well. Be sure to wash your hands well before you begin the recipe!
News & Events
TFF AT HEATHWOOD

Our Spring TFF event will be rescheduled for a later date.
ENTER JERUSALEM
Due to our current situation we will be offering Enter Jerusalem as an interactive video experience. Stay tuned for more details.
Children’s Lenten Effort

A special thank you to all the children that participated in our Lenten effort. The children’s Sunday School classes made cards for soldiers stationed overseas. Thes cards were sent to a church member, Charles Viohl, who is currently deployed overseas. Charlie will distribute the cards to his unit.
VBS REGISTRATION IS OPEN
MARCH 16 - APRIL 11
We have been closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation, and will proceed with registration for Day Camp and VBS at this time. However, we are closely monitoring recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and DHEC, and will update registrants on any changes to our schedule.

Location: Shandon UMC
Date: June 15-19, 2020
Time: 8:45 am - Noon each day
Fee: $20 registration fee

Climb aboard for mountains of fun on Rocky Railway VBS. On this faith filled adventure, kids discover that Jesus pulls them through life’s ups and downs. VBS is for children 3k (age 4 by 9/1/2020) through current 2nd grade.

IF YOU ARE A VOLUNTEER with a child under age 3K you must also register that child for childcare on the days that you volunteer.

Click here to register.
Children: 3rd grade+
DAY CAMP
Location: Heathwood School
Date: June 15-19, 2020
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mon - Thurs, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Friday
Fee: $110 for grades 3 - 7. No fee for counselors, grades 8-12.

Day Camp is open for students who will have completed any of 3rd - 12th grades (8-12th graders serve as counselors.) Registration priority offered for church members and space is limited. Community members are included in order of registration. 

All participants must complete a PEAK waiver and return it before the event. Click here to download the PEAK form. Please email completed forms to trowe@shandon-umc.org.

Click here to register for Day Camp.
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TAKE THE CHALLENGE!

With the help of your parents, you are welcome to create a video and/or pictures of your unleavened bread, your "Remember Jesus" craft, or any activities you complete that are related to the Sunday school lesson. Please email the videos/pictures to hcorley@shandon-umc.org . We cannot wait to see your pictures or videos.  Each person that sends a picture or video, will be entered for a chance to win a prize in the mail!  Woo Hoo! 
Looking for ways to serve in the
Children's Ministry?
  Please contact:

Shandon United Methodist Church
Directors of Children and Family Ministries
Heather Corley - hcorley@shandon-umc.org
Susan Curran - scurran@shandon-umc.org
(803) 256-8383