Pumpkin Carving Party

Sunday, October 30th

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Outside in the courtyard by the Fellowship Hall

*BYOPumpkin*

Why make the mess at home? 

Join us for this festive fellowship and gooey, goopy gathering to decorate and/or carve your pumpkin.

Mark Your Fall

Calendars

No Sunday School on the following dates

October 30th - Pumpkin Party

November 27th - Advent Workshop

Last week in Sunday School, 

Our elementary kids tried on each other's shoes (literally!) and talked about what that feels like. We read the Old Testament story of Abigail who made peace between David and Nabal by taking the time to listen and understand David’s requests and point of view. We tied this to how we can help our neighbors to the south who have been badly impacted by Hurricane Ian. 

With our older youth, we began with the Prayer of St. Francis and a discussion of "others" like the Samaritan in Luke 10: 25-37. We watched the YouTube video of the Tauren Wells song "Known" which includes that being fully known is "hard truth and ridiculous grace". To top it off, we also watched a film clip from the movie "Freedom Writers" (based on real-life events), and discussed the efforts to bring diverse students to better understand and appreciate different human experiences.  

We hope that you will continue to practice the following prayer at home:

Lord, help me to be a peacemaker. /

Help me find peace in my own heart /

and listen to others so I can understand. /

Help me have the courage to seek peace all around me. / Amen.

This Week in Sunday School, we will close our "Make Peace" unit by recognizing that being a peacemaker is an act of courage. We will explore the Genesis story of conflict between siblings Esau and Jacob and brainstorm different ways we can be brave peacemakers in our own lives.  See you there!

Please fill out the Information & Permission Form

below for each child or youth who will be participating in

Sunday School and/or other programs. 

Ideas for Practicing the Practice in Your Home

FAMILY CONVERSATION STARTERS

• What one thing could you do to bring more peace to our world?
• If you had a magic wand, what would you change to bring peace?
• Using your senses, think about how you experience peace. How does peace look? Feel? Sound? Taste? Smell?
• In the Bible, Jesus is called “the Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Share other names that you know for God and for Jesus. Which name of God do you find most comforting? If you could call God anything, what name would you use?
• Who are peacemakers that you admire? Invite each family member to share names and why they are peacemakers. These could be famous people, members of your community, friends, or family members.

Get to Know

Pastor Tim

We are excited to officially welcome Reverend Tim Boggess onto the FPC campus this week! We encourage you to read the answers to the questions below to your children before Sunday.

1. Where were you born?

San Rafael, California.

2. Do you have any pets?

Yes, we have a dog named Nutmeg. My son has a gecko named Indy. I have a poison dart tree frog named Pam. Pam is going to live in my office (in a terrarium) for the time being. She's hilarious.

3. Do you have any siblings?

Yes. I have two brothers: Scott and Chris. I am the middle child.

4. What’s your favorite Bible story that you think people should know, but they don’t?

The story of the boy who fell asleep in church and fell out of the window is a good one. He survived. (Acts 20:7-12)

5. If you found yourself with an unexpected day off and had no responsibilities, what would you do?

I would either go fishing or ride my recumbent bicycle. Either way, there would be ice cream.

6. What is your favorite place you have traveled?

The bottom of the Grand Canyon in a seventeen-foot dory (boat).

7. Other than the Bible, what is your favorite book?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is hard to beat

Please let Emily or Carrie know if you are interested in attending the Middle or Youth Montreat experiences this summer. We have yet to select a week for the Youth Conference and would love input from our families!

We will be looking to fill the part-time position of Children and Youth Coordinator as soon as possible. In the meantime, the Education and Formation Committee will be working hard to meet the needs of our families with Sunday school, service opportunities, and other programming this fall. If you are interested in volunteering with our committee, please let us know!

Any questions about or feedback for FPC Children and Family Ministry?

Contact Emily or Carrie!