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Unit 6 Newsletter
Dear Graceland Parents,
Unit 6 is the final segment of our program year. As I look back on all of the wonderful experiences we've had...from 4th Grade Bible Sunday... to Advent Worshop...to our Beach Party at Kid's Night Out...I can't believe how quickly the year has gone by! I feel blessed to have spent this special time worshipping, celebrating, sharing and growing with your children.
Believe it our not it's time to think about SUMMER AT WCC! If you haven't signed up for Summer Bible Camp please scroll down - space is limited and camp is filling up quickly. You can look forward to reading about more summer activities for children in my next Children's Newsletter.
Thanks again for sharing your wonderful children with me!
Blessings,
Jodie Nyberg
Director of Children's Ministry |
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Unit 6 March 29-May 10
Breakfast on the Beach
John 21:1-15 |
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After the resurrection the disciples recognized Jesus in familiar places and in familiar activities. We too can experience the hope and love of Jesus in everyday activities such as walking, talking and eating.
Graceland Unit 6 Teachers:
9:00 am 10:45 am
Art S/L Johnson Becky Maddock
Cooking Chuck/Diane Tryon Dawn Price
Science Julie Ruegemer Mike/Becky Swartz
Games Jose Phelps NEED TEACHER
Music NEED TEACHER Caryn Schall, Kris Erdahl
Video Whitehead/Christianson Gary Debele |
We need teachers on Sundays!!
Unit 6 (March 29-May 10) |
Unit 6 teachers are urgently needed on Sunday mornings (excluding Easter) in the following classes:
9:00 am Music
10:45 am Games
Even if you are only available for some of the weeks, we still need your help! Jodie will find substitute teachers for you. If you haven't taught this year, please consider signing up...it's your last chance of the year! As always, please feel free to contact jnyberg@wayzatacommunitychurch.org for more information.
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Unit 6 Service Project & 2009 Mission Festival
Kids Against Hunger |
The Unit 6 Service Project, as well as our 2009 Mission Festival (May 31), will benefit Kids Against Hunger, an organization which packs and sends nutrient-rich, life-sustaining food to starving children around the world. This year's Mission Festival will be especially meaningful with an added "hands on" piece next Fall. In November, a mobile packing unit from Kids Against Hunger will be on site in the Gym for 3 days. During this time we will form packing teams and package the food which will be sent to those in need. Our goal is to pack at least 45,000 meals! This will be a church-wide project so the more money we raise, the more we'll be able to pack.
We are collecting the following items for use during our Mission Festival Celebration on the 31st of May. Please bring them to Sunday School or to the collection box at the West Entry any time before 5/31.
Carnival Toys - Happy meal toys, small cars, action figures, party favors, candy. (Anything that could be used as a prize in a carnival.)
Mission Festival Baskets - This year we are going to assemble themed baskets by grade level for the Mission Festival Auction. Please bring the following (new) items any Sunday or Wednesday to the West Entrance and look for drop off boxes:
Kindergarten: Small dolls or action figures
Grade 1: Gardening (seeds, tools, gloves, etc)
Grade 2: Legos (or other construction type toys)
Grade 3: Book Basket (chapter books or picture books
Grade 4: Family Game Night (any games you enjoy)
Grade 5: Sports and Summer Fun (balls, water toys, goggles, beach stuff)
Cakes - For the cake walk! Bring your cakes to the Mithun Kitchen on the morning of Mission Festival (May 31st).
Family Donations for the Auction - Tickets to events, themed baskets, services (handy man, babysitting), handmade items (jewelry, art, specialty baked goods, etc), vacation home (these bring in big donations)...anything you can dream up! |
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On Sunday, April 5th, before the 9:00 and 10:45 am services, all children in Pre-K through 5th grade are invited to meet Jodie and Sara in Founder's Hall to gather for the Palm Parade. We will wave our palm branches as we parade through the Sanctuary to welcome in this very special day in the life of our church. |
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April 12th |
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On this highest of holy days we offer many opportunities for famiy worship. Children in Kindergarten through 3rd Grade will begin all services in worship. At 9:45 and 11:00am they will be invited out of worship to a special Easter Program in the Graceland Gym. Parents may pick up their children there following the service. There will be a special Children's Message during the 11:00 am service, before the children proceed to the Gym. Children are invited to remain in worship during the 8:30 am service and enjoy a special Children's Message and kid-friendly music.
Following is the full schedule for Easter Sunday worship services:
6:30 am Sunrise Worship, Wayzata Beach
8:00 Chapel Worship
8:30 Contemporary Worship, Sanctuary
9:45 Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
11:00 Traditional Worship, Sanctuary
Easter Sunday Childcare: Childcare for children from birth to 4 years old will be available during all services except the Sunrise Service. Look for maps and signs on Easter Sunday for childcare locations. |
Kids' Night Out
Friday, April 17th
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6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
$15 per child, $30 maximum per family
Reservations are required!
Calling all kids ages 4-11! You're invited to join us in GraceLand for games, crafts, music, a pizza party, and a kid-friendly movie on the big screen! Space is limited to 45 kids and spots fill up quickly! Sign up on Sunday mornings at the Children's Christian Education Table or send an email to khandy@wayzatacommunitychurch.org.
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| 5th Grade Kid's Night Out
Friday, May 1st
6:00 - 10:00 pm |
Calling all 5th Graders! This evening is just for you! Join Jodie Nyberg and Lori Heutmaker for a night of games, pizza, movies and more.(A $6 donation will cover the cost of pizza and snacks.) We'll celebrate the end of our Graceland church experience and welcome in all of the exciting new things coming up in the Middle School Program. To sign up contact khandy@wayzatacommunitychurch or look for the sign ups on Sunday morning.
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Summer Camp 2009!  |
Calling all kids ages 3 to 10! We are excited to offer two 1-week sessions of Discovery Canyon Summer Camp at WCC:
- Session One August 3-7
- Session Two August 10-14
Click here for a printable brochure and registration information. We are looking for high school kids to be paid Camp Counselors. Middle school kids are welcome as Junior Counselors. Contact Jodie Nyberg at 952-473-8877 ext. 222 for more information and to fill out an applicaiton. |
Littlest Angels News
Unit 6
March 29 - May 17 (longer than Graceland) |
| As we start Unit 6, we continue to learn the stories of Easter and how Jesus is alive! Easter is a time to emphasize new life, as we all have new life in our belief in Jesus Christ.
One way to learn these stories is through the Bible. It tells us how God was known to people of these times. We see God at work in their lives as we read the stories every week. The Bible also helps us understand God today. Each week the children will get a better understanding of who God is and how God wants us to live.
Prayer is another way for children to connect with God. Through prayer we teach them how to invite God into their space, and we introduce God as someone who is with them always.
I encourage you to ask your children about what they are learning in Sunday School. Let them share with you their special worship experience.
Bible Verse:
The Lord has risen indeed.
Luke 24:34 | |
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