Parent Newsletter

PERFECT ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE

Take the Church School Perfect Attendance Challenge! (Preschool – 8^th Grade)

A special attendance award and surprise will be given to all who have perfect attendance from March 2^ndthrough April 27^th (Easter is a freebie!) Presentation will be during Chapel time on April 27^th.

*Bonus Award: Bring Offering Envelopes every week of the challenge!

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Sunday, March 16^th – PALM SUNDAY

Children begin IN CLASS. Children’s Choir Sings. Walk Through Holy Week after both services. Come “walk through” the events of the last week of Jesus’ life, experiencing scenes from the Last Supper, the Crucifixion and New Life, to name a few. Don’t miss this unforgettable experience.

Sunday, March 23^rd – EASTER SUNDAY

Start in church with family then walk over to Hall for Easter Centers. Preschoolers will go to Room # 3 for their activities. K-5^th will Listen & Learn with Tony DeJesus (about Caterpillars, Butterflies and New Life with items to touch and view!) Then, all will rotate around centers; Experience the Butterfly House! (Walk-thru and see live butterflies!); Create butterfly sun catchers; and decorate a butterfly snack to eat or take home.

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Sunday, April 6^th, 13^th, 20^th, 27^th – REHEARSAL FOR THE THREE TREES

In addition to regular church school activities during the month of April, the children will rehearse and build props for the church school presentation of THE THREE TREES, which will be held on Sunday, May 4^th.

Sunday, April 20^th – Special Coffee Hour sponsored by the Church School children.

Sunday, May 4^th – THE THREE TREES

The Tale of the Three Trees is a presentation by the church school children (preschool-8th grade) in the sanctuary for church worship on May 4th at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m. The church school children and choirs, both adult and youth, will retell this warm and unique tale. The story begins as each tree ponders about what they will grow up to be. As the story unfolds, each tree's destiny changes slightly and becomes an unexpected connection with Jesus.

Sunday, May 11^th – MOTHER’S DAY CAFÉ

After worship, come to the hall to take part in the annual Mother’s Day Café, sponsored by the 8^th graders.

Sunday, May 18^th – PENTECOST CELEBRATION

Wear RED in honor of Pentecost. Special Coffee Hour, “A Time to Honor Teachers”.

Saturday, May 24^th – MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Memorial Day Parade in Seekonk for all families willing to represent our church and march with our banners.

Sunday, May 25^th – ONE SERVICE AND ONE CHURCH SCHOOL @ 9:30 A.M.

Special preparation for Children’s Sunday

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Sunday, June 1^st (9:30 a.m.) – CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

Church school children will rehearse for Children’s Sunday

Monday, June 2^nd – REHEARSAL FOR COMMUNION CLASS

All 2^nd graders should join us for a rehearsal from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary.

Sunday, June 8^th(9:30 A.M.) – COMMUNION CELEBRATION AND CHILDREN’S SUNDAY EVENT

This church service will be in honor of our 2^nd grade communion class. All 2^nd graders will process in and begin this sacred event. All church school children will process in following the communion class and will sit with their teachers. The children will sing a message for the congregation and attendance awards and 2^nd grade bibles will be presented. A special reception will follow during coffee hour. All children will receive a special end-of-the-year gift bag.