Children gathered on Sunday, February 13, 2022, to learn how to be peacemakers. They read Cat Stevens’ children’s book Peace Train and participated in several activities developed by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education. Next Sunday, children and youth will continue their discussion of peacemaking and do a rock-painting activity.
God’s dream is a peaceful world. God wants all of us to be happy and share joy and love. First, we must accept that peace starts with us! By taking time to be peaceful inside our heart, we can love others, help others, and share our gifts with the world. Mission project Be sure to …
God’s word tells us that the wise men travelled in the East. “When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy” (Matthew 2:10). When the angels announced Jesus’ birth to the shepherds, they said, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the …
Cluck, cluck, cluck! How many baby chicks can we collect? In early 2022, the Christian Education team will help children and youth offer baby chick cutouts that can be purchased for $1.00 and pasted on a special “chick” board. We will sell chicks and collect money until the end of February. Then we will tally …
The Christian Education Committee’s December Diaper Drive came to a successful conclusion on December 19, 2021. Diapers will be delivered to Newton Food Pantry to help local families. Thank you to all who donated diapers and funds!
With planning, set up, and direction by Ms. Wendy Donnell, director of Christian Education, children and youth gathered in the Great Hall on Sunday, December 19, 2021, for and hour of fellowship and fun actitivies in the spirit of the Christmas season. Participants were treated to a ball toss, drawing and coloring, removable tattoos, and …
If I had only been there! How quick I would have been to help the Baby. I would have washed His linen. How happy I would have been to go with the shepherds to see the Lord lying in the manger! Martin Luther If we had been there….Some of us think to ourselves, “Yes, we …
Please bring a package of diapers to church this month to help a local family. The Christian Education Committee and Mission Committee are sponsoring a December Diaper Drive under the auspices of Newton Food Pantry. Requested sizes are 3, 4, and 5. Thank you!
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. Matthew …
On Sunday, October 31, 2021, children gathered to watch a pumpkin carving, read The Pumpkin Patch Parable, and paint their own pumpkin. The children talked about how a simple pumpkin can help us all make room for God’s light to shine within us.