Posts tagged Children
NEW! Sunday School Model
NEW! Sunday School Model

Sundays, September 12 through October 31 from 10:05-10:55 a.m.
Session #1 – The Parables of Jesus
The first eight weeks of Sunday School we will be exploring the parables of Jesus. Each week all of our preschool through elementary school age students will explore the same parable using different approaches in their workshop. Hands on, interactive workshops will allow students to wrestle with what Jesus is teaching us about God today through the parable. Learn all about it at Abidingpresence.net/children.

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Meredith KeseleyChildren
From the Healthy Minds Blog: Improving the Quality of Your Children’s Sleep
From the Healthy Minds Blog: Improving the Quality of Your Children’s Sleep

Sleep quality can make the difference in maintaining a daily routine, promoting academic learning, and supporting general health. However, with the many changes… children may have more difficulty recognizing and following a set schedule which includes time for sleep.

When youth do not get enough sleep, they may experience problems with emotional regulation, mood, behavior, and academic performance. Important cognitive abilities for learning are more likely to be impaired, such as attention, memory, and planning.

The National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) recommends these six research-based strategies to help improve the quality of your children's sleep.

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Guest Usermental health resources, Children, Abiding Youth
Respite to Recharge Program
Respite to Recharge Program

Respite to Recharge Program for formed families – Are you a relative serving in a parenting role? Could you use a break or support during virtual learning? The Respite to Recharge program gives 10 hours a week of free respite child care to grandparents, aunts, uncles, godparents and others who are parenting children of relatives. The program is supported by Healthy Minds Fairfax and implemented by Formed Families Forward. In order to take full advantage of this program families will need to apply now. Get detailed information in English and Spanish.

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Guest Usermental health resources, Children
FCPS Healthy Minds Podcast: Online All the Time: Finding Balance in our Virtual World
FCPS Healthy Minds Podcast: Online All the Time: Finding Balance in our Virtual World

FCPS Healthy Minds Podcast: Online All the Time: Finding Balance in our Virtual World – Listen to this week’s Healthy Minds podcast for a conversation with FCPS Instructional Technology Specialist Tammi Sisk on how to create balance and well-being given our current virtual learning – and living – environment. Tammi shares practical strategies for students, families, and educators, who are looking for ways to find balance and increase their knowledge of digital citizenship.

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Guest Usermental health resources, Children
Trunk-or-Treat Drive Thru
Trunk-or-Treat Drive Thru

Wednesday, October 28 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Our annual “Trunk-or-Treat” event will look a bit different this year, but still provide opportunities for fun for the whole family.

In order to keep everyone safe, participants will drive thru the parking lot from the safety of their vehicles to view our display of trunks and characters. At the end, we will hand out a bag of candy from a safe physical distance. Feel free to make it extra fun by dressing the kids up in their costumes for the drive thru.

Volunteers are needed to:

  • Donate bags of candy (drop off in the designated bin in front of the church by October 21)

  • Sign up for a parking spot in the lot to park your decorated trunk, stand in costume or create a display. All parking spots will be physically distanced in order to keep participants safe. Everyone in your parking spot will be asked to please wear a mask and follow COVID precautions. You do not have to stand with your decorated trunk. We will ask all trunks to be in place by 5:15 p.m. and plan to stay in place through the end of the event.

We hope this provides a safe way for our community to celebrate Halloween and the opportunity for the whole congregation to be engaged in this outreach event.

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ENews, YMENewsMeredith KeseleyChildren, Families, youth
Fall Digital Preschool Camp

Register is now open for Abiding Presence’s Fall Digital Preschool Camp! Building on the success of this summer’s digital summer camp, we’re offering a special fall camp just for three- and four-year olds. It will be an online opportunity over Zoom to get a taste of what preschool is like while connecting with peers and caring adults.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (September 22 - November 12)

Who: Children who are age 3 by September 30, 2020 and turning age 5 no sooner than October 31, 2020

Where: All sessions will take place via Zoom. "Grab and go bags” will be provided with all of the necessary materials.

Cost: Suggested donation of $45/child and $25/each additional child. Donations can be made at AbidingPresence.net/give or via check mailed to the church office.

Registration: Please register here. Registration is limited in order to keep the class size small.

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ENewsMeredith KeseleyChildren
Abiding Kids Ministry this Fall
Abiding Kids Ministry this Fall

During an anything but ordinary time, Abiding Kids is going to have an extraordinary fall! While our week-to-week programming will look quite different than it has in the past, our mission will remain the same. We will keep Connecting People to Christ through Community as we offer opportunities for kids and families to grow in their faith and build relationships with one another. We’ll have opportunities to learn virtually, hybrid and in-person in small, safe, outdoor, distanced events. Read more about it and get involved. New children and families are always welcome to participate!

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ENewsMeredith KeseleyChildren
Abiding Presence Parent Survey

Abiding Presence is exploring new and creative ways to support your child's faith journey and mental and social well-being in this challenging time. Please help us plan for the fall by taking a moment to share with us what would be the most helpful ways for the church to support your family. This survey is geared toward parents of children ages newborn through college-age. Survey Link: https://forms.gle/5LsJ8Lzr3C5xed2L9

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ENewsMeredith KeseleyChildren, Youth
NEW! Music & Arts Ministry for 4th-12th Graders
NEW! Music & Arts Ministry for 4th-12th Graders

We want to help 4th-12th graders participate in music and arts this fall! We’re launching a new music and arts ministry that will offer the opportunity for physically-distanced ensembles/small-groups outdoors at the Abiding Presence church property, with precautions similar to this summer's youth group activities. If you have a 4th-12th grader interested in music, dance, art, creative writing, production, acting, etc., we have a place for them in an Abiding Presence small ensemble.

We are inviting families of 4th-12th graders to tap the link below and fill out a brief, one-page survey to help us gauge interest in each type of group activity: AP Music & Arts Interest Form for 4th-12th Graders (Fall 2020)

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CFMENews, YMENews, ENewsMeredith KeseleyYouth Music, Children, Youth