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Our class practicing (in both senses of the word) The Lord's Supper
Dear families,

Last Sunday, in preparation for World Communion Sunday, the Kindergartners, First Graders and Second Graders learned about this special meal that we share together in worship. They were an attentive, earnest bunch with lots of comments and questions! We talked about how special meals mark important occasions in our families. Favorite birthday foods were mentioned as well as Christmas and Thanksgiving traditions. 

After we read A Passover Meal, from Growing in God's Grace, we learned how Jesus instructed his disciples to remember him each time they gathered together. And we learned that Jesus gave us the bread and the cup as special signs of his transforming love for us. When we gather together, as a church, and share the bread and pass the cup, w e are reminded of how Jesus gave (and still gives!) himself to nourish us and give us life.

This is the simplest and most appropriate articulation of our Presbyterian theology of The Lord's Supper for our children. If you'd like to talk more, please be in touch.

This Sunday is World Communion Sunday, and there is no church school during the 9:15 service to allow families to worship and participate in the Lord's Supper together. A Bible story and craft time for age 2 - grade 1 (or thereabouts) will take place in room 07. Older siblings are also welcome to join in this time, if interested.

In shared ministry,

Take Home Questions

October 7
Jesus and the children ( Mark 10:13-16)
1. What do you think the disciples did to try to keep the children away?
2. When have you heard someone speak a word of blessing to someone else?

October 14
Jesus and the Rich Man ( Mark 10: 17-31)
1. What do you think of the answer that Jesus gave the man?
2. What does Jesus mean by saying that the first will be last and the last will be first?
Club 3·4·5 - Blessing of the Backpacks
Friday, October 12, 5:30-7:30 PM
Bring your backpack to Club 3·4·5
Club 3·4·5 is Friday night fellowship for children in Grades 3, 4, and 5. 
First-timers and friends are always welcome! AT our kick-off event for this year, we will have a Blessing of the Backpacks. Bring your backpack! Dinner is included as part of the evening activities.

Club 3·4·5 2018-2019 dates:
  • October 12
  • November 16
  • January 11
  • February 8 Late Night Movie Night(7:00-10:00 PM)
  • March 15
  • April 26
Music Notes from Ingrid

Join our Children's Choirs!
 It has been so wonderful to begin this choir year. It is an honor to be with your children each week. They share such joy and enthusiasm with each other, and with  me! Thank you to Allison Harmon and Henry DeCheser who are Wednesday youth helpers, and our many choir parents who keep things organized each week.  N ewcomers and friends are encouraged! 
We would love to welcome your children. Please come sing with us. 

Carol Choir  and Choir 3-4-5 will sing in Worship on:
Sunday, October 14 at the 9:15 am service

Childcare (lower level)                                                4:00-5:30
Joyful Noise and Carol Choir  (Chapel & Music room)             4:15-5:00
Homework Hangout    (Third Floor)                                          4:15-5:15
Choir 3-4-5         (Music Room)                                                   5:15-6:00
In-Choir Bible Study     (Conference Room)                             4:15-5:00
Drop-in Dinner (Assembly Room)                                                5:30-6:30

With Joy,
Ingrid