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Happy 2016! This newsletter outlines all the wonderful happenings for kids in Kindergarten through Senior High School at Christ Church Cranbrook.
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OUTREACH EVENT
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Birthday Bag Stuffing
Sunday January 31
After Church in rooms 201-202
Children and Youth wanted to help stuff Birthday Bags for children at Glazer Elementary in Detroit. Every student at Glazer Elementary receives a Birthday Bag at a special assembly during school. The bags contain all the contents to make a birthday party: cake mix, candles, etc.
Parents may attend the annual meeting being held in the Hospitality Center during this special event. We will meet in room 201/202 at 11:30am and lunch will be provided.
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Item of the Month
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During the month of January we will be collecting items for the Birthday Bag Program for Glazer Elementary.
Please bring in a few of the following items: cake mix, vegetable or canola oil, birthday candles, stickers, paper plates, children's book. Please place your donations in the bins located in the Narthex and at the South Entrance.
These donations will be sorted and re-assembled into "a birthday party in a bag" by our children and youth and delivered to Glazer Elementary children. Thank you for helping God's children.
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Children and Youth Liturgical Drama
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IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE...
The next Children and Youth Liturgical Drama will be:
APRIL 10
10:00AM
Please watch for the casting call and rehearsal dates. The play is based on Jesus' breakfast by the sea with his disciples and Peter's call to "Feed my sheep".
Everyone coming for Sunday School that morning will receive a costume and a part in the play.
Lead roles available for kids that are able to attend our casting call and rehearsals.
Watch for more information.
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Parent Group
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Sundays 11:30
CCC Library
We are beginning a Sunday morning program for parents. The program will have relevant Christian teaching designed to nurture and support parents in their journey. Honest conversation, new friendships and support for the hardest and most wonderful job in the world parenting.
Parents, while your children are in St. Francis Choir or High School hangout please pop in and join the conversation. Coffee and snacks provided.
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HIGH SCHOOL HANGOUT
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High schoolers meet every Sunday after service to connect with others and build relationships.
Come to the parlor immediately following communion and share what's on your mind with adult leaders: David & Joan Jensen and Michael & Marilynn Roche.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHOIR
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Saint Francis Choir
Children 4 years - 2nd grade
St. Francis Choir meets on Sundays following the 10 AM Service! All children, 4 years old to second grade, are welcome and encouraged to join the St. Francis Choir and experience the joy of choral singing. Kate Bublitz will direct the choir again this year. Rehearsals are held in the Choir Room immediately following Sunday's 10:00 AM service. For more information contact Kate at kate.bublitz@hotmail.com
Cranbrook Choristers
Children/Youth 3rd - 8th grade 
A rare opportunity at a first-rate musical education in sight reading, pitch, rhythm, expression and theory. The program is graded in three levels with a system of rewards and encouragement for advancement in the choir. An element of Christian Education is included in each level of the program.
Monday's (7-8:30PM)
Thursday's (5-6:30PM)
Contact Christopher Wells, Director of Music to enroll your son/daughter.
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Scout Sunday
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February 7
The Scout Sunday tradition was stared to make people in houses of worship aware of Scouting, and to allow Scouts to live out their "Duty to God" which is pledged each week. On this day we encourage all scouts: girl scouts, boy scouts, and venturers to wear their uniforms. You will see scouts as acolytes, greeters and readers. If you have questions or would like to participate please contact jbednas@christchurchcranbrook.org). 
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There will be two weekend ski trips to Crystal Mountain in northern Michigan this winter:
- February 26-28 Middle school
- March 4-6 High school.
 Space is limited to 12 youth (6 boys & 6 girls) for each trip. Jill Bednas and Peggy Dahlberg will chaperone the trip and we will lodge at Peggy's cottage in Lake Ann, Michigan. Look for an email with a link to signup genius coming out with more details in the next few weeks.
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Register Now!
...for 2016 MISSION TRIPS
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This summer we are offering several mission trip options with a variety of experiences gauged for both middle and high school youth.
These week-long trips provide a way to experience God that has lasting impact on a young person's life.
CCC is offering the following Mission Trips:
- June 27-July 4, 2016:Dominican Republic
- July 4- 11, 2016:Dominican Republic
- August 7-12, 2016: "Mission:Possible!" In Detroit
Current 6th and 7th graders are eligible for the Detroit trip. Current 8th graders through college students may go on any trip. Trips range from approximately $600 to $2,000, including transportation. Each student can receive help in raising funds. This year, we are delighted to be partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of Michigan and local churches to make these trips possible.
If you are interested in the Dominican Republic Camp Compassion trips, speak to Pastor Manisha or click here Mission Trip Camp-Compassion to secure a spot and place a deposit. The trips will fill up fast.
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MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LECTORS
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Youth Lector Ministry
Pastor Manisha will train any youth from sixth grade up who is interested in being a reader at the 10am service. You will learn how to prepare for and read the First Lesson and Psalm. Questions? Ask Pastor Manisha (mdostert@christchurchcranbrook.org).
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Sincerely, Christ Church Cranbrook Children and Youth Team Pastor Manisha Dostert, Associat Priest for Outreach and Youth Jill Bednas, Director of Youth Ministries Jessica Neeper, Director of Children's Ministries
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