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As we journey through this season of Advent together, we will be introduced to prophets or God’s messengers who helped prepare God’s people for Jesus’ arrival. We will also meet individuals who faced the unexpected and continued to prepare for Jesus, trusting in the promises of God for their lives. And finally, each week we will create time and space to prepare for Jesus through scripture readings, discussions, and activities together.
The kits have a lesson and activities for each week, geared to families. But the lessons use language and activities that are accessible to all ages. All are welcome to take an Advent Kit to use at home.
Also available will be two devotional booklets (more appropriate for older youth and adults):
The kits have a lesson and activities for each week, geared to families. But the lessons use language and activities that are accessible to all ages. All are welcome to take an Advent Kit to use at home.
Also available will be two devotional booklets (more appropriate for older youth and adults):
- Living Well Through Advent 2020: Practicing Hope with All Your Heart, Soul, Strength, and Mind (Published by Living Compass)
- Peace be with You (Published by the Society of St. Andrew)
ADVENT SERIES - Wednesdays in December
Join us for prayers and decorating different Nativity characters each week. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk for you to decorate the characters. The characters will be laminated and then you can hang them up in the trees in our church yard to help decorate St. Matthias for the season. This a fun event for all ages!
DATES & CHARACTERS:
TIMES:
LOCATION:
* PLEASE NOTE: CDC SAFETY PROTOCOLS - MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING - WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO *
DATES & CHARACTERS:
- December 2nd - cows, donkeys, sheep, and shepherds
- December 9th - Magi, angels, and stars
- December 16th - the Holy family, Star of Bethlehem, and Emmanuel banner
TIMES:
- 12:30 - 4:30 pm (this allows people to come at varying times and stay properly distanced)
LOCATION:
- The sidewalk in front of the church (In case of rain, we will be safely distanced apart throughout the SS classrooms and Morrison Hall.
* PLEASE NOTE: CDC SAFETY PROTOCOLS - MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING - WILL BE STRICTLY ADHERED TO *
THIS IS AN ACTIVITY SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES - COME HELP US DECORATE THE CHURCH YARD!
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Come by the church to pick up your Sunday school and/or Youth Ministry supplies - papers needed for class and extra fun activities - on the following dates (or by appointment):
Bags will be labeled and on a table in the Commons (come and see Kristen if you do not see your name)
Even if you/your children/your youth do not attend our Zoom Sunday school or Youth Ministry gatherings on Sundays - feel free to come and get the supplies so you/they are able to participate in spiritual formation when the timing suits you.
- November 17-19; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- November 22; before & after service
- November 23-24; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
- November 29; before & after service
Bags will be labeled and on a table in the Commons (come and see Kristen if you do not see your name)
Even if you/your children/your youth do not attend our Zoom Sunday school or Youth Ministry gatherings on Sundays - feel free to come and get the supplies so you/they are able to participate in spiritual formation when the timing suits you.
Sunday School Lessons for children
3 years-old through 5th Grade
SCROLL DOWN FOR: SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSONS; DEEP BLUE BIBLE ADVENTURE VIDEOS; FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN-HOME ACTIVITIES; & FAITH AT HOME (FOR BOTH SMALL CHILDREN & ELEMENTARY CHILDREN)
SUNDAY SCHOOL SET IN MOTION
Our Sunday School program, SPARK: Activate Faith, invites kids 3 years-old through 5th grade to explore Bible stories with the opportunities that come with having a multi-age classroom. Please register your child(ren) here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1xRpwLIy_OlBXPuJW97hu9Ojv-dm0rLARvjHw1d6uo38/edit?usp=sharing2020-2021 SS Registration Form.
Sunday School classes will meet via Zoom on Sunday mornings, from 12:00 - 12:45 pm, during the school year. Feel free to eat lunch during the class.
Contact Kristen Ketron, Director of Formation Ministries for Children & Youth for the link to the Zoom Sunday School class. You will be in the waiting room until the host (Sunday School teacher) lets you into the meeting.
Copyright © 2018 Sparkhouse. Posted by permission. No further posting or reproduction allowed without written permission of the publisher.
Sunday School classes will meet via Zoom on Sunday mornings, from 12:00 - 12:45 pm, during the school year. Feel free to eat lunch during the class.
Contact Kristen Ketron, Director of Formation Ministries for Children & Youth for the link to the Zoom Sunday School class. You will be in the waiting room until the host (Sunday School teacher) lets you into the meeting.
Copyright © 2018 Sparkhouse. Posted by permission. No further posting or reproduction allowed without written permission of the publisher.
All persons working in our ministries are Safe Church trained. This training fosters a culture of safety and inclusion for all people that includes a broad overview of issues of vulnerability, power, and healthy boundaries. It is grounded in our call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and respect the dignity of every human being. The training provides an opportunity to increase and enhance our ability to live out our Baptismal Covenant within our communities of faith and in the world beyond. Those working with children and youth also undergo a background check.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CALENDAR
We’re excited to offer Spark: Activate Faith Sunday school for all kids grades kindergarten to fifth grade.
Each week we’ll explore a new Bible story using the Spark Bibles.
Each week includes a Family Page for you to explore that week’s Bible story together as a family.
We’re excited to explore the Old and New Testaments with kids using Spark: Activate Faith Sunday school!
(Click on the underlined items to go to that website, which opens in a new window.)
Copyright © 2018 Sparkhouse. Posted by permission. No further posting or reproduction allowed without
written permission of the publisher.
Each week we’ll explore a new Bible story using the Spark Bibles.
Each week includes a Family Page for you to explore that week’s Bible story together as a family.
We’re excited to explore the Old and New Testaments with kids using Spark: Activate Faith Sunday school!
(Click on the underlined items to go to that website, which opens in a new window.)
Copyright © 2018 Sparkhouse. Posted by permission. No further posting or reproduction allowed without
written permission of the publisher.
DATE |
LESSON |
ACTIVITY / CRAFT |
TEACHERS |
9/20/20 |
Adam & Eve - Genesis 2:4-25 |
Creation Wonders |
Mrs. Kolster, Cece, Liz & Mr. Rob |
9/27/20 |
The First Sin - Genesis 3:1-24 |
Name Tents |
Ms. Cece & Ms. Liz |
10/4/20 |
Joseph & His Brothers - Genesis 37:1-28 |
Joseph's Colorful Coat |
Mrs. Kolster & Mr. Rob |
10/11/20 |
Joseph Helps His Family - Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21 |
Joseph's Colorful Coat |
Ms. Cece & Ms. Liz |
10/18/20 |
Deborah - Judges 4 |
Mrs. Kolster & Mr. Rob |
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10/25/20 |
God Calls Samuel - 1 Samuel 3:1-20 |
God is Love Banner |
Ms. Cece & Ms. Liz |
11/1/20 |
David is Chosen - 1 Samuel 16:1-13 |
All Saints' Day Crown |
Mrs. Kolster & Mr. Rob |
11/8/20 |
Solomon Builds the Temple - 1 Kings 6 |
Solomon & Temple Craft |
Ms. Cece & Ms. Liz |
11/15/20 |
Queen Esther puppet |
Mrs. Kolster & Mr. Rob |
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11/22/20 |
Thanksgiving Bingo |
Ms. Cece & Ms. Liz |
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11/29/20 |
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING WEEKEND |
Start Advent Kit - Advent #1 - Advent Wreath |
Pick up Advent kids at church: 11/17-19; 11/22-24; 11/29 |
12/6/20 |
Angels Visit - Luke 1:26-38 |
Advent Kit - Week #2 The Story of the Candy Cane |
Mrs. Kolster & Mr. Rob |
12/13/20 |
Advent Kit - Week #3 Illustrated Ornaments |
Ms. Cece & Ms. Liz |
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12/20/20 |
Jesus is Born - Luke 2:1-20 |
Advent Kit - Week #4 Nativity Stickers Scene |
Mrs. Kolster & Mr. Rob |
12/24/20 |
CHRISTMAS EVE |
Hot Chocolate Gratitude Party |
MERRY |
12/25/20 |
CHRISTMAS DAY |
Say a Prayer for the Gift of Being Together! |
CHRISTMAS! |
OTHER RESOURCES
Faith @ Home sends out a weekly set of devotions based on the Revised Common Lectionary. These devotions invite you to engage in the discipleship practice of Reading, Reflecting, and Responding to Scripture in the context of community.
Each one is written for a particular age group pairing, so you can have conversations with everyone, no matter where they're at in life. The Adult and Small Child pairing is designed for preschool students and younger; the Adult and Elementary pairing is for children in elementary (or grade) school.
As this is a growing ministry, we would love your feedback and ideas! You can email us at faithathome@forma.church or contact us via Facebook.
Each one is written for a particular age group pairing, so you can have conversations with everyone, no matter where they're at in life. The Adult and Small Child pairing is designed for preschool students and younger; the Adult and Elementary pairing is for children in elementary (or grade) school.
As this is a growing ministry, we would love your feedback and ideas! You can email us at faithathome@forma.church or contact us via Facebook.