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Donation Requests for Summer Camp

This summer at Abiding Presence we are hosting six weeks of day camp for kiddos in preschool through sixth grade! Three of those weeks will be focused on caring for God’s creation and appreciating the gift of nature. As a part of this practice we will be using as many recycled and sustainable materials as possible for games, crafts, and activities. We need your help to make this possible! Below is a list of materials we are in need of. We encourage you to collect these objects over the next few weeks from your recycling and drop them off in the marked section in the sheds to the left of the church entrance. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Michelle (Children and Family Minister) with any questions. Thank you!

Supplies Needed

  • Newspaper

  • Seeds

    • Any extra seeds you have!

    • Tomato, pepper, basil, onion, oregano seed packets

    • Large seeds (avocado pits, peach pits, etc.)

    • Local wildflower seeds

    • Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds

  • Clean empty cans

    • Small tomato paste cans

    • Regular soup cans, etc.

  • Egg cartons

  • Paper towel roll tubes

  • Toilet paper roll tubes

  • Empty water bottles/soda bottles

  • Empty 2 liter bottles

  • Empty milk jugs

  • Magazines with photos of people, animals, plants

  • Powdered clay

  • Leftover soil/compost

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A Lenten Message from the Children and Family Minister

It’s hard to believe February is almost over, 2020 is in full swing, and Lent has already arrived! The next forty days leading up to Easter are not only a time to look forward to the resurrection, but also a time to draw nearer to Jesus as we journey to the cross with him. Now, this all may seem like a lot for your little ones to grasp, but there are many ways for you and your kids to engage with the season in age appropriate ways. Below is a list of just some of the ways for your family to participate!

Ash Wednesday services tonight at 6:45 and 7:45 p.m.

o The Children’s Service at 6:45 p.m. is intended for preschool through fifth grade kiddos, but all are welcome to join us. We will learn about Ash Wednesday with Leo the Lion puppet and receive Holy Communion as well as the opportunity to receive ashes on the forehead or hand. We hope to see you tonight!

Wednesday Night Gathering in March

o Elementary and Preschool Circles will follow a Lent curriculum based on the last seven words of Jesus.

o Elementary and Preschool Music will prepare the Spring Musical!

o There are midweek Lenten services during children’s activities – faith formation for the whole family.

Lenten Devotionals

o You can find free devotionals for the whole family in the church Narthex. An Illustrated Lent for Families is perfect for any family system with young children. Generous Giving is ideal for older youth and adults.

Now, you may be asking yourself why these things are necessary since your kids already attend worship and Sunday School. Your life is already hectic enough without having to wrangle kids to talk about Lent and giving. However, your active participation in the faith formation of your children is vital. Parents are the ultimate model for kids as they begin to form and claim their faith. We are so thankful to walk alongside you and your little ones during this season on Lent.

If there anything I can do to be of support to you or your children, please know that I am here.

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Sunday School Updates

Each Sunday our preschool through 6th grade Sunday School classes look forward to snack time. We ask families to please sign up to bring a nut free snack to share with the class. You can sign up to bring a snack for your child's class online here.

Also, just a reminder that there will be no Sunday School on Sundays, December 22 and 29. We will worship at one service at 10:00 a.m. on those Sundays.

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