October 23 in Young Church

Our preschoolers will consider how "I Can Share" through a cooperative art project following the story "It's Mine".

The kindergarten class focuses on conscious consumerism this week. They will hear the story "The Berenstain Bears and the Mad, Mad, Toy Craze" and will learn to make a simple toy out of recycled materials.

The 1st through 8th grade small ministry groups will continue their water theme. Some activities include an experiential meditation, in which they are confronted with the possibility of having to drink polluted water. Some of the groups will watch short videos about the world water crisis and some will be invited to sign a water stewardship pledge. All groups will also vote on a water project to support through the end-of-term water walkathon.

What's Happening on October 16

This morning, our preschoolers will think about ways that "I Can Help". After hearing a couple of stories about helping, they will talk about how they help out and will make helping hands necklaces.

The kindergarten class will talk about "Saving Our Resources". They will hear and reflect on the story "The Berenstain Bears' Don't Pollute" and will make recycling boxes to place around our buildings.

Children in grades 1-8 will learn about the importance of toilets. This sounds like a strange topic for Young Church, perhaps, but it's part of our continuing theme of water in the world. They will learn that one-third of the world's people don't have access to a toilet, and why this is a problem--particularly in urban areas.

The senior youth group has a hike today, so there is no regular meeting.

See you in church!

Coming Up On October 9

This Sunday, the preschool class will focus on the art of listening. They will hear a story, "Listen to Me" and will play a game involving music and movement and will make sound tubes.

The theme for kindergarten is that "We Are All One Human Family". Their story for the week is "The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors". They will make a banner of children from many cultures.

Children in grades 1 through 8 will consider the question, "Who Owns Water?" After young church worship circle, in which they will hear a traditional Haitian tale about a lizard who tries to control water distribution, they will gather in their small groups for a variety of activities, such as a landowners vs. waterowners game (in which they attempt to divide up their resources). Some groups will view a video from the organization charity: water, which introduces the world water crisis (but promises that there IS a solution). That video can be seen here: http://www.charitywater.org/media/videos/?video=video11

See you in church!