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The Best Selling Book Ever! 
Yep - The Bible is the best selling book of all time. Before being written down, the stories within it were told over and over from parents to children for many generations. The word Bible comes from the Greek word biblia, which means books.
This week we start our next rotation, DIG INTO THE BIBLE.
Who wrote the Bible? How old is it? Is everything in the Bible true? Could such an old book really matter today?
This rotation will share with children how the stories contained in the Bible got there along with some information about how it was put together and why it is such a central book to so many people of faith - including us!
One of the goals of this rotation is to show how the stories and teachings of the Bible offer us a guide for daily living. Our "Dig Into the Bible" authors explain, "For Christians, the Bible is the one special library of books that teaches us about our faith history and traditions, while providing guidelines for living."
We also celebrate our Confirmands along with their families and mentors this Sunday. Each Confirmand will be presented with a candle and a blessing. It is a special opportunity for us all to request God's blessings and inspiration so that God's light may shine through us and so that we too can be a light in this hurting world.
And if you want to see the many ways we can do this, be sure to grab that best selling book off the shelf or open it up online. Like the song says, 'The Bible tells me so..."
Peace and Blessings,
Chris
If you haven't already submitted a new registration form for each child, please download the form below and bring it this Sunday.
Registration Form 2013-2014
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If you have an idea to share, a project that was especially meaningful to you from your Sunday Church School days or would like to lend your own unique creative talents to our children's programs, please do not hesitate to contact me at chris@firstchurchguilford.org or call 203-453-3324.
Your feedback and concerns about our programs are very important and I would be more than happy to meet with you.
Christopher Solimene
Director of Children and Families Ministry
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Confirmation
Confirmands and Mentors
First and Second Year Confirmands
Confirmands, Families and Mentors should mark their calendars for our Candle Blessing Ceremony during the 10 am Worship Service on October 20. Confirmation Year 1:
Confirmands and Mentors Meet November 4, 7 - 8:15 pm Please be sure to meet with your Mentors and work on the Images of God worksheet. Confirmation Year 2:
Confirmands Meet October 21, 7 - 8:15 pm
If you haven't already, please hand in your 3 Worship Reports along with the Visiting another Faith Community Report and any other service to your church Report you may have.
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Kids Living Faith
Church School Registration Forms
It is invaluable to have current contact information. We are able to keep you informed, let leaders get to know your child and be sure to have any important details such as allergies and medical conditions. New 2013-2014 Registration Forms are now available below: Registration Form Nursery - 3's Room Registration Form PK - Gd 8 Please fill out a from for each child in your family and return them to the Adult Leaders or directly to Chris Solimene. |
Safe Church for All Adult Volunteers
All teachers, volunteers, and youth workers are required to fill out Safe Church Forms and attend Safe Church Training. If you need a copy of our Safe Church Policy or have and Application to hand in, please see Chris Solimene. Safe Church training classes are offered in the fall and spring. |
Lending Library 
Books that deal with children's issues, families and faith issues for kids are available to be borrowed by anyone. The books are on the shelves in Room 9 (next to Griswold Hall) and there is a simple 'lending procedure' card that gives directions on how to borrow a book. Many thanks to Marjorie Colton for working with me to offer these books to families from our Minear Library. Any questions? Ask Chris.
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Looking for a fun way to give back?
Looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? We would love to add more rotational leaders for the 2013-2014 year. Volunteer commitments can range from doing a 4-5 week rotation or volunteering as a helper. The times can often be varied around specific commitments. Please let us know if you have more questions or might be interested by emailing me at chris@firstchurchguilford.org |
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CALENDAR
Oct 20 Rotation Week 1
Confirmation Blessing
Oct 21 Confirmation 2
Oct 27 Rotation Week 2
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Our Sponsored Children
Our children's ministry has accepted the sacred responsibility of sponsoring two students in South India. Schooling in India is not free as it is in our United States. In partnership with First Church's Board of Community and World Concerns, we will pay for one girl and one boy to attend the King's Matriculation School on the campus of Family Village Farm.
In addition to paying for their schooling fees, which include tuition and a daily lunch, we are encouraged to send letters, cards and of course, our prayers!
Please read their stories, which are posted on the wall just outside the entrance to the Church School from the Sanctuary. You will also see our letters to the children there.
See Chris Solimene if you would like to know other ways you can assist young Gowthami and Raghul. Our combined efforts allow them to receive life-changing hope, trust and optimism through our gifts and prayers...
'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.'
Said Jesus,
Matthew 25:40
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