4/7 Sunday School and Story Walk Invitation
8:30 Supported Childcare: Jade will be available to assist families with young children in The Crossroads.
Sunday School starts at 9 am. PreK-1st grade children are invited to sing with Julie in the Johnson room from 9:00-9:15. After the music, Jill and Josie will guide the children in the Easter story, “Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene.”
The 2-5 grade classroom will revisit the symbols and lessons from their Lenten lessons and add the symbol of light. This week, the children will learn about how Jesus' light continues to shine in each of us after his resurrection. Stations will include several art opportunities. We'll close in a quiet meditation. Joanna and Jadyn will guide the children in their learning in the Bridges Room.
Save some time before or after church to experience a “Story Walk” (Weather Permitting). On the south side of the parking lot, you'll find the book, “Butterfly Child,” by Marc Majewski. Walk along and read this lovely book that, “delivers a gorgeously painted, tender story about a young child who loves dressing up as a butterfly. A joyful celebration of creativity, self-expression, and family. A young child loves the spots and patterns found on butterflies, and fashions bold orange wings to become a butterfly child. But when other kids shun the child for the clothes they don’t understand, it takes a father’s encouragement for the kid to stay true to what they love and find joy in the butterfly wings once more.” This book will complement the butterfly coloring experience that Pastor Kate set up in Friendship Hall for Eastertide.
Looking ahead:
April 5: Family Game Night
April 12-14: All Church Retreat, No children's programming.
April 21: Children are invited to participate in worship in a creative movement alongside the Bell Choir. More details to come!
April 29: Children's Labyrinth Walk 9 am
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Julie Mazer (she/her)
Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ
Children's Education Coordinator
Children's Music Director