“Greetings, children of God! I am excited to offer many opportunities for growing in faith and service as we enter into springtime—a season of growth and renewal.
Dan Byerly, Heather Check, and I are collaborating on a children’s cantata based on the folktale “Three Trees”. These songs and narration personify three trees dreaming about what they hope to become. Throughout the story, the hope of the trees turns to despair as their dreams do not become reality. The despair melts away at the climax and resolution when the trees reflect on their own timelines. They realize that their dreams were fulfilled in a much more meaningful manner than they ever could have imagined. This musical presentation teaches about the life of Jesus from the cradle to the cross. The music is catchy, the movements are simple, and the plot is profound. We hope that you come out to support the children and youth on Palm Sunday!
Sunday school continues weekly with an Easter party on April 20th during the Sunday school hour (classes will be combined that day).”
Other events:
Father/Daughter Dance: February 7th, 7-10pm
HELPERS ARE NEEDED for:
Decorating on February 4&5 at 10 am,
Filling cookie trays & registering guests on February 7th during the dance (6-10)
Clean-up on the 8th from 10-noon.
Rehearsals for the CHILDREN’S CANTATA: The Tale of the Three Trees
Sunday Mornings 2/16 - 4/6 from 11:15-11:45 am
Sunday Evenings 3/1 - 4/6 from 6:00-7:00 pm (This is during Pastor Doug’s Lenten Bible study. We hope that parents can deepen their knowledge of the Bible and relationships with God and one another while we take care of your children. Dinner is served at 5 pm.)
Thursday evenings 3/13 - 4/3 from 6:00-7:30 pm (for staging)
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday 4/12 from 10:00 am-12:00 pm — Egg hunt to follow.
PERFORM: Palm Sunday, 4/13 at the end of the 10:00 am worship service.
Messy church: Second Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm
February 11th (God’s Love)
March 11th (Movie/popcorn night)
April 8th (Messy Easter)
Easter Egg Hunt: April 12 @ 11:30 (youth house)
VBS – save the date!! June 9-13 in the evening. Volunteer teachers, guides, and registrars are needed.
2 Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever!” Amen.
Yours in Christ,
Carrie Allio
Director of Children and Family Ministry