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St. Mark's United Methodist Church

February 28, 2010

Community Easter Egg Hunt & Family Picnic

Community Easter Egg Hunt &           Family Picnic

Saturday, March 20th 11:00AM

Please join us for an Easter Celebration (story, Egg Hunt, picnic, bounce houses, and face painting)! The festivities start in the Owen Hall gym. All children ages infant through 5th grade and their families are welcome. There will be hotdogs, snacks and drinks for sale (proceeds to benefit Stop Hunger Now) or bring your own picnic lunch.

Donations Needed:
-Individually pre-wrapped candy
-Small toys and treats to fill Easter baskets for raffle
Please place your donated items in the box in the Preschool Lobby by March 14th. Thank you!

 

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Lenten Lessons & Lunch

You are invited to Lenten Lessons - Wednesdays at noon in Anderson Hall. Please bring a bag lunch and your bible. Beverages (lemonade, water, and coffee) and desserts will be provided by the Hospitality Team. Come enjoy a time of fellowship and learning. Discussion is lively! Books have been ordered. They are $12.00 per book. Please make your check out to St. Mark’s UMC ("Life on the Vine" in the memo).
 

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Lent 2010 - Schedule of Events

Healing Service @ 6:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Each Monday, February 22—March 29

Lessons and Lunch @ 12:00 pm in Anderson Hall
Each Wednesday, February 24—March 31

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Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 20 @ 11:00 am in Owen Hall

Palm Sunday—Taize Service
Sunday, March 28 @ 7:00 pm in Anderson Hall

Maundy Thursday Service
Thursday, April 1 @ 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Good Friday Service
Friday, April 2 @ 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Easter Sunday Sunrise Service
Sunday, April 4 @ 6:30 am Front Parking Lot

Easter Sunday Traditional Worship Services
Sunday, April 4 @ 8:30 am in the Sanctuary
Sunday, April 4 @ 11:00 am in the Sanctuary
 

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March 2010: Patience

March 2010: Patience

God is ... patient and slow to anger.   Jonah 4:2

This month in Chapel we will be learning about patience. Patience is being calm and tolerant when unexpected things happen. It means showing acceptance when you or others make mistakes. Patience is doing something now that may develop later, like planting a seed and waiting for it to grow.

There are several ways to help your child develop patience. Board games help preschoolers learn to wait their turn. Baking and planting are also activities that help teach patience. Using a timer can help children visualize the wait.

It's important for parents to model patience by being aware of the words and body language we use when we have to wait for something. Parents should keep expectations reasonable, depending on the age of their child.

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Parent/Child Activities

Parent/Child Activities
  • Discuss how to be patient with family members and friends at school.
  • Help your child save money for something specific.
  • Keep a difficult puzzle out where family members can work on it over a long period of time. Work as a family to complete the puzzle.
  • Read a chapter book with your child over several nights. Charlotte's Web is a great one, with several examples of patience in it.

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Reading List

Reading List

Horton Hatches the Egg
by Dr. Seuss
When Will It Be Spring?
by Catherine Walters
The Tortoise and the Hare
by Carol Jones
The Children's Book of Virtues
by William Bennett
The Carrot Seed
by Ruth Krauss and Crockett Johnson

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Any Given Sunday

Any Given Sunday

Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to join us for Sunday School. We meet from 9:45-10:45 upstairs in the Preschool Building. Bible Bugs (ages 4-5) meet in room 213. God's Garden (ages 6-7) meets in room 211. Kidz Clubhouse (ages 8-10) meets in room 209. We use Live B.I.G., a dvd-based curriculum, which offers a variety of activities, fun songs and great Bible stories. Hope to see you Sunday!

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Backyard Bible Club

Does 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 next night of fun will be Tuesday, April 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. If you have questions please contact Julie Poyer (jcpoyer1@yahoo.com ) or Jen Bauldree (jen@stmarksraleigh.org). Our office number is 787-0544 (x14).

 

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