Surprise Visitor

This coming Sunday we will be focusing on John 20:19-31.

We will start out by hearing the story "Surprise Visitor" which is based on John 20:19-31. This story is about Mary Magdalene finding Jesus' tomb empty and the disciples gathering together to discuss what they think happened. During their meeting Jesus comes to them and speaks. The story focuses on the disciple Thomas.

After the sharing of this story we will have a fun short play to act out, and if the youth wish, to present to the congregation the following Sunday.

There will also be an art station as well as a quiet prayer area for any who do not wish to participate in the play.

At the art station we will be cutting and/or tearing colored paper to make a scene that reminds us of Jesus' love or youth can make a scene from the story we heard earlier.

At the quiet prayer station the youth can try out "breath prayer" (or they may pray in any manner they wish). The youth are welcome to close their eyes or focus on one of the posters hung in that stations area. To practice "breath pray" the youth can repeat the phrase "peace be with you" as they slowly breath in and out deeply. As they breath in they can breath or think the words "peace be", then as they breath out they can breath or think the words "with you". This allows them to stead their breath and calm their bodies, as well as focus their thoughts. If this phrase does not work for them, they may come up with one that does :)

If you can not make it to Sunday School, but wish to do this lesson at home, please email me and I can send you the story!

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday was fun! There was lots of singing and sharing. The youth listened and did some fun coloring activities. After the service the youth were able to show off the sugar eggs they made and share the yummy chocolates with the rest of the congregation. It was a nice Sunday, even with the rain.

Easter Sunday

Hello everyone! I hope you are all doing well :)

This coming Sunday is Easter. I am every excited to see you all at church! I love spring time; all the flowers come out and the Earth feels renewed.

This Sunday during church youth in kindergarten and older are remaining in worship. There will be lots of wonderful singing and celebration. There will also be crayons and coloring/activity pages available for those youth who are interested. If you are/have a youth under kindergarten age the nursery upstairs is open for them. There is also seating near the nursery if you wish to stay close to your child/children.

After the service there will be an Easter egg hunt! The youth will be split up by age and search in different areas. This way the eggs can be more challenging to find for the olders :) If you forget your basket, don't worry! We will have some bags for you to collect your eggs in.

The youth have been working the last three Sundays on making panoramic sugar eggs and Easter chocolates. Be sure to stop by the table they are displayed on and take a look! If you find a panoramic sugar egg that you love, feel free to take it home with you. The chocolates will be located by the coffee and food, feel free to check out the wonderful designs and colors the youth used, as well as satisfy your chocolate cravings!

See you soon and peace be with you!

Chocolate

Yesterday in Sunday School we made chocolate candies! We melted some chocolate down and spooned it into the molds the youth each selected.  We made bunnies, chicks, eggs, and lambs. We even got to taste some of the finished product. It was a fun project, that we are excited to share with you on Easter Sunday :)