November will be an exciting month for children preparing for the holiday season. The emphasis will be on giving, and on loving all as Jesus loves us. We will continue Sunday school lessons from the Episcopal curriculum “Weaving God’s Promises.” Children will begin at 10:15 am exploring lessons from the liturgical calendar, and then enter age-breakout classrooms to learn Jesus’ love for them and how to “weave” the stories they hear into their own lives. Godly Play lessons will also lovingly teach children Jesus’ love for them and how we can apply love inside the church and outward to the community.
More in November:
November 3: Family Worship Service and All Saints’ Parade
https://www.stmartininthefields.org/events/all-saints-day/
November 10: Service Sunday
November Sunday School lessons:
Pre-K
- November 10: Godly Play
- November 17: Weaving God’s Promises: “The Passover and Exodus from Egypt” Exodus 7:14-14:31
- November 24: Weaving God’s Promises: “Troubles in the Wilderness” Exodus 16-20, 32. Numbers 9:15-23, 11:1-15
Grades K-3
- November 10: Godly Play
- November 17: Weaving God’s Promises: “The Passover and Exodus from Egypt” Exodus 7:14-14:31
- November 24: Weaving God’s Promises: “Troubles in the Wilderness” Exodus 16-20, 32. Numbers 9:15-23, 11:1-15
Grades 4-6
- November 10: Weaving God’s Promises: “The Passover and Exodus from Egypt” Exodus 7:14-14:31
- November 17: Weaving God’s Promises: “Troubles in the Wilderness” Exodus 16-20, 32. Numbers 9:15-23, 11:1-15
- November 24: Weaving God’s Promises: “Into the Promised Land” Joshua 1-6 specifically Joshua 2 (Rahab and the spies) and Joshua 6 (the Battle of Jericho).
Looking Ahead to December:
Advent Fest is on December 8 from Noon- 1:30, after the 10:30 service! Please join us for Wreath Making, Gingerbread House decorating, food, and tons of Fun! Stay tuned for more information about Advent Fest on weekly e-news and the St. Martin’s Facebook page.
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Children’s Service at 3:00pm
Join us for a brief (40 minute) service that will surely appeal to young children and families! We will share the Christmas message, enjoy music, and share Holy Communion. Shhh, Santa will join us near our red church doors after the service and we’ll share treats! There is no nursery care at this service.
Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Family Service with Pageant at 5:00pm
Join us to hear a Christmas message shared with families and children in a kid-friendly, interactive way. Enjoy singing Christmas hymns and celebrate Holy Communion with us. We’ll have a Christmas pageant, no rehearsal required, for kids to experience the story of Jesus’s birth – parents, bring your kids to the chapel in the church office building at 4:15 for costumes. After worship, please join us in our school building for the Elves’ Feast ! There is no nursery care at this service.
Dec. 24, Elves Feast at 6:00pm
The Elves’ Feast in the east parish hall of our school building offers family-friendly nibbles, sweets, treats and drinks as well as fellowship. Santa will be there too, so don’t miss his visit as he stops by St. Martin’s on his way to deliver toys on Christmas Eve! You can help bring nut-free goodies to share.
Sunday School Registration
If you are new to our Sunday school or haven’t already filled out permission forms for your child, please fill out the forms today! Or you can fill them out when you drop your child off at Sunday School.
Stay tuned to children’s events throughout the year through email, weekly news, and Facebook. Please be sure to put your email address on your child’s registration form so that I can keep in touch with you throughout the Sunday School year! If you have any questions or I could be of service, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Blessings,
Liza Goodner, Children’s Minister
liza.goodner@stmartininthefields.org