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Welcome Back!
A big Welcome from the Co-Directors of Children & Family Ministries of St. Mark's! We hope you all had a fantastic summer. We are excited to be back for another great year. Our mission is to partner with you in the spiritual formation of your children. Our office is located in the Children's Library across from the Preschool Office. Please feel free to drop in and browse our selection of children's books. We have a great collection of quality children's literature, including many age-appropriate Bible story books. This year our monthly newsletter will be sent electronically. If you would prefer a paper copy, please email Julie Poyer at jcpoyer1@yahoo.com and we'll be happy to send one home in your child's bookbag. Please let us know if we can support you in any way. Julie Poyer and Jen Bauldree Chapel
Chapel is a vital part of our Preschool program. Each week the 2 year old, 3 year old, 4 year old and Transition classes will attend Chapel. Each age group has their own 15 minute Chapel time in the Sanctuary. Every month we will focus on a different theme. The children will hear stories, sing songs, and learn about God's loving presence in their lives. Chapel is led by one of the staff members of St. Mark's - Pastor Ben, Pastor Lib, Miss Julie (our Director of Music) or ourselves - Ms. Julie and Ms. Jen. We will include the Chapel theme, suggested parent/child activities and a reading list in our monthly email newsletter - Notes from Children & Family. September 2009: Respect
" Each of you must respect your mother and father..." This month in Chapel we will focus on respect. Respect is an attitude of caring about people and treating them with kindness. Respect means valuing others and ourselves. When we are respectful we treat others as we want to be treated. Respect includes honoring the rules of our family and school. We will read different versions of Noah's Ark and talk about how Noah respected and obeyed God. Parent & Child Activities
Reading List
Fall Festival 2009
Mark your calendars! St. Mark's 3rd Annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 11-3. We will have bounce houses, pony rides, kids' games, live music, great food and a fantastic Silent Auction. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit The Methodist Home for Children. An event for the whole family you won't want to miss! Backyard Bible ClubDoes your preschooler have an older sibling? They won't want to miss the Backyard Bible Club at St. Mark's! The BBC is a ministry of St. Mark's for children in grades 1st through 5th. Our first night of fun will be Tuesday, October 6th from 6-7:30pm (dinner and dessert provided). Come be a part of the 'BBC' and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fun. This month we will focus on different ways to live God's way. |
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