It's almost here!!!!! We can't wait to see you tomorrow evening
at 6:00pm as we gear up for the fall.
Here's what to do:
1) Drive to Covenant and enter from the Northwest Recreation Center Parking Lot (use this handy map!).
2) Drive through the parking lot and stop at the table that corresponds with your child's grade (Two-year-olds, Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade); tell the Deacon or Volunteer your first and last name.
3) Receive your Family Ministry Kit for the fall (Bibles will be distributed for children who are Two Years Old by September 1 and beginning Sunday School for the first time and also for new 4th Graders and returning 5th Graders).
4) Drop off your donations to Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services as you drive-through (find a list of requested items HERE.
5) Wave and cheer as you drive away, exiting from the Covenant main parking lot entrance
Families who are unable to attend can email Elizabeth Moore to arrange another pick up time or for home delivery!
Save the Date!
Sunday, August 16 - Virtual Sunday School Begins
Wednesday, August 26 and Sept. 2 - Zoom Parent Orientation
Sunday, October 18 - First Grade Bible Drop off
Wednesday, October 28 - Treats > Trunks: A Pumpkin Parade
Wednesday, December 2 - Advent Drive-In Movie
The past week was our last Sunday in the book of Ephesians. We hope you and your family enjoyed the resources and activities provided over the past 12 weeks! Here's is our last issue of United Summer Family Resources.
Memory Verse Focus:
"and be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ has forgiven you."Ephesians 4:32
Forgiveness Activity Materials: Soapy water in a bowl, packing tape, scissors, washable marker Activity: Draw a heart shape on a piece of paper and cut it out. Completely cover the front and back of your heart with packing tape to laminate it. Cut off the excess tape leaving a 1/4 outline of tape to keep the water from seeping through to the paper. Use a washable marker to mark up the heart. Explain that the markings represent the pain, anger, grudges and sadness that we feel when someone hurts our feelings. Mark up the heart a dozen more times to show that hanging on to those bad feelings build up to grow and fester. Dip and swish the heart in the soapy water. When we choose to forgive, our hearts are freed from the pain we were feeling. The water represents God's ability to wash away the that pain so our hearts can be clean again.
Conversation starter: As we are forgiving like God, our hearts are full of joy and filled with the spirit. We have a greater capacity to feel and show love when our hearts are full. Share an experience when someone wronged you and after forgiving that person you felt peace in your heart.
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