Fall into Jesus this Season!

FALL 2022

Dear First Pres Families,

We have had a great few months in CREW and Little CREW! There have been so many returning and brand new faces smiling in our halls on Sunday mornings! I look forward to this upcoming holiday season, and all the chances we have to partner with you in growing your children in Christ!

Joyfully,

Rachel Godin

COSTUMES THIS SUNDAY!

All children are invited to wear their Halloween costumes this Sunday at both services! No scary masks please.

Little CREW will be participating in Fall games and activities, while K-5th grade will be shopping in our CREW store!

CREW STORE DONATIONS NEEDED

Parents, it's time to clean out your toy closets before the holidays! We need new or like- new toys, jewelry, stuffed animals, and sports items to sell in our CREW Store! This store is a super fun incentive for our K-5th grade children, who earn CREW coins throughout the year for things like participation, attendance, and showing Jesus-like attitudes. Help us fill our shelves!

You can drop off donations at First Pres labeled "CREW STORE." Or, you can schedule a home pickup by contacting Rachel Godin.

Thank you!

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NEW CHRISTMAS PROGRAM UPDATES

After the responses we received for the CREW Christmas program survey, we have changed the performance date to SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17th at 3 pm. Rehearsal dates have changed as well )see below). This year, only K-5th graders will be performing in the program.

Our Little CREW toddler and Prek3/4 groups will be singing fun Christmas songs for their parents immediately after the church services, in their classrooms on Sunday, December 18th. More information will be sent closer to the date.

Rehearsals for K-5th Grade:

Sunday, December 11th

10:30 am to 2 pm

(begins during second service, includes lunch)

Saturday, December 17th

1:00 pm

(Children will rehearse, and stay entire duration through performance)

Performance K-5th Grade:

Saturday, December 17th

3:00 pm

(Cookies and milk provided afterwards)

Please make participation in this memorable program a priority this season. It is such a special time to view the Christmas story through the voices of our children!

A PARENT'S PRAYER

As we approach the month of Thanksgiving, we are reminded of our many blessings. I came across this beautiful prayer for parents, and I challenge you to read it out loud every day in November. Feel free to save this to your phone, or print it out for your fridge by clicking on the image. As you say these words, reflect on the hope and gratitude we have for our precious children. The power of prayer is immeasurable!

CHILDREN'S CHECK-IN

You may have noticed we have had to return to a paper and pencil check-in system recently. This is only temporary. We know this is not ideal and are working hard to solidify new hardware and software that will run a user-friendly, secure check-in system without glitches. Thank you for your patience and know that your child's safety is our first priority!