Children and youth were treated to a spooky Halloween party on Sunday, October 30, 2022, planned by Director of Christian Education Wendy Donnell. Partygoers enjoyed seasonal snacks, coloring sheets, and a game that involved identifying “body parts” while blindfolded.
Children and youth gathered on October 23, 2022, for play and learning.
October 2022 Trusting God Have you ever heard about a man named Habakkuk? There is a story in the Old Testament about a prophet who taught people that they will never get away from making bad decisions. God will notice! We will learn this month that God is so loving that we should also be …
Welcome back to church school! In the season after Pentecost we reflect on being the church in the world, on being a Christian community, and on living faithfully as disciples of Jesus. The season, sometimes called “Ordinary Time,” began at the end of May and continues through the end of November. It is a long …
Beginning on Sunday, July 3, the church school program and nursery will begin a summer break. During our summer hiatus, the CE Committee and staff will prepare for fall 2022. Our teaching and nursery staff plan to return in September. We have made a commitment to your children to fulfill the mission of our children’s ministry today …
This church school year we learned about the word of God through Bible study, activities, and a lot of hands-on mission work as Jesus has instructed his disciples. We learned about hunger, collected 24 bags with child-friendly snacks and drinks for Newton Food Pantry, and added cards and notes. We talked about neighbors who need our help, and …
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In June 2022, Ms. Wendy Donnell attended a personal retreat at Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center in North Andover. Rolling Ridge is located in the woods 45 minutes north of Boston, on Lake Cochichewick. It is a 38-acre property with open space, hills, and trails, and offers space for gathering, reflection, and relaxation. Stated …
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June 2022 Mission activity: Donate canned tuna Help us collect 100 cans of solid white tuna in water for the Newton Food Pantry this month! Can we do it? The children will keep a tally of cans to help feed our hungry neighbors. Faith and fun In June let’s gather for a bit of faith …
Summer time is fun! We often focus on relaxing and taking a well-deserved break after a year filled with school, work, sports, homework, chores, and other responsibilities. Yet just because it is summer we cannot leave God behind! In June, let’s gather for a bit of faith and fun. Along with lots of fun activities we …
Church schoolers were treated to a talk about families facing homelessness by Mission Committee member Lynn Scheller on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The children had a chance to read aloud people’s comments about the meaning of home and to ask questions. Thank you, Lynn, for sharing your empathic insights with NHCC youngsters!