12/10 Sunday School, Special Advent Attachment, and Save the Date

Nursery Care opens at 8:30. Jade and Lily are ready to play with your little one!

Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1 children are invited to sing with Julie in the William Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. We'll rehearse the song “Away in a Manger” for our Christmas Eve service. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide the children in Advent stories about the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, and the Shepherds.
The 2-5 grade classroom will also explore the Prophets, Mary and Joseph, and the Shepherds. Exploration stations will include writing Christmas cards to church elders, designing HOPE letters for our Christmas Eve service, sewing Christmas stars, nativity dioramas creation, and puzzles. Paul, Diane, and Jadyn will guide the children in their learning. 
Attached to this email is a fabulous resource for an at-home Advent devotional. With quick and easy prompts, families are invited to find a scripture, reflect, color, and pray. 
Upcoming! Save the Date!

December 10: Bake Sale to Support the 2024 Service Trip. 

January 12-14  All Church Retreat at Daycholah Center: We are excited to continue this wonderful tradition again this year. More details coming soon about registration for this all-ages event. 
I'm looking forward to seeing you on Sunday. Thank you for your support of the youth programming opportunities at ORUCC.

Julie Mazer (she/her)

Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ
Children's Education Coordinator
Children's Music Director