PLEASE SEE NOTE ON THE CORONAVIRUS ON THE HOME PAGE
EPIPHANY PAGEANT SUNDAY JANUARY 5TH
DURING THE 10:00AM SERVICE.
REHEARSAL SAT. JAN. 4TH 9:00AM-11:00AM.
ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE.
Leads parts MUST be a practice on Sat. 1/4
sign up in the parish hall or by emailing Linda Snyder
llsnyders4@charter.net
DURING THE 10:00AM SERVICE.
REHEARSAL SAT. JAN. 4TH 9:00AM-11:00AM.
ALL CHILDREN ARE WELCOME TO PARTICIPATE.
Leads parts MUST be a practice on Sat. 1/4
sign up in the parish hall or by emailing Linda Snyder
llsnyders4@charter.net
Epiphany Activities for Children
EPIPHANY HOUSE BLESSING
We invite you to adopt this custom in your family. Gather to ask God’s blessing on your home and on those who live in or visit your home. It is an invitation for Jesus to be a daily guest in our home, our comings and goings, our conversations, our work and play, our joys and sorrows
Instructions for Blessing the Home
Using the blessed chalk given out on Jan. 5th mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows:
20 + C + M + B + 20
while saying:
The three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar followed the star of God’s Son who became human two thousand and fifteen years ago. May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen.
Then offer the following prayer:
Visit, O blessed Lord, this home with the gladness of your presence. Bless all who live or visit here with the gift of your love; and grant that we may show your love to each other and to all whose lives we touch. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of you; guide, comfort, and strengthen us in peace, O Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen
“Chalking the door”
is a way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God’s blessing of our lives and home. With time the chalk will fade. As it does we let the meaning of the symbols written sink into the depths of our heart and be manifest in our words and actions, “May Christ bless the house.”
Instructions for Blessing the Home
Using the blessed chalk given out on Jan. 5th mark the lintel of your front door (or front porch step) as follows:
20 + C + M + B + 20
while saying:
The three Wise Men, Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar followed the star of God’s Son who became human two thousand and fifteen years ago. May Christ bless our home and remain with us throughout the new year. Amen.
Then offer the following prayer:
Visit, O blessed Lord, this home with the gladness of your presence. Bless all who live or visit here with the gift of your love; and grant that we may show your love to each other and to all whose lives we touch. May we grow in grace and in the knowledge and love of you; guide, comfort, and strengthen us in peace, O Jesus Christ, now and forever. Amen
“Chalking the door”
is a way to celebrate and literally mark the occasion of the Epiphany and God’s blessing of our lives and home. With time the chalk will fade. As it does we let the meaning of the symbols written sink into the depths of our heart and be manifest in our words and actions, “May Christ bless the house.”
Pretzel Making
Sunday
activities during class time
Making Pretzels ~ Service of Tears (to begin Lent)
(Our pretzels will be for coffee hour)
Please note that our "For the Home" resource table will have items for the Lenten season beginning March 3rd. Please take a look and take them home to use!
(Also take a look at Faith @ Home tab for additional resources)
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Experiencing Lent with Children
An excellent article about how important it is for our children to be a part of ALL our worship experiences and learn our stories of Lent with us.
http://www.growchristians.org/2017/03/07/helping-little-ones-with-lent/
An excellent article about how important it is for our children to be a part of ALL our worship experiences and learn our stories of Lent with us.
http://www.growchristians.org/2017/03/07/helping-little-ones-with-lent/
Advent At Home
As we prepare for the coming of Christ as a child on Christmas we pause during the season of Advent to prepare our hearts for this great gift we have been given.
Below is a very simple to acheive Advent calendar to use by individuals or families durng this time.
Below is a very simple to acheive Advent calendar to use by individuals or families durng this time.
Easter Basket Treasures
To bring your faith into your child's Easter Basket we would suggest one of these five
beautifully illustrated
and written books described on the link below.
To bring your faith into your child's Easter Basket we would suggest one of these five
beautifully illustrated
and written books described on the link below.
| childrensbooks.pdf |
Backpack Blessing
This Sunday, Aug. 26th during our 9:00AM service
All are welcome to bring; backpacks, messenger bags,
brief cases or anything that represents your work or schooling
This Sunday, Aug. 26th during our 9:00AM service
All are welcome to bring; backpacks, messenger bags,
brief cases or anything that represents your work or schooling
Online Lenten and Easter Seasons Resource for Children, Families, and Adults
The Good Book Club has offered the following resource for all stages and styles of "families". Each week on Friday a new meditation geered to a variety of individuals from young child and parent to adult and adult will be offered here through the season of Lent and Easter.
The Good Book Club has offered the following resource for all stages and styles of "families". Each week on Friday a new meditation geered to a variety of individuals from young child and parent to adult and adult will be offered here through the season of Lent and Easter.
| lent-week-one_812.pdf |
| lent-week-2_846.pdf |
| lent-week-3_522.pdf |
| forma-week-4_856.pdf |
| week-5_264.pdf |
| forma-week-6_258.pdf |
| easter-1_165.pdf |
| easter-2_114.pdf |
| easter-4_234.pdf |
| easter-5_904.pdf |
Advent and Christmas are truly a time for us to reach out to our family, friends, and the stranger among us. Our hope is that you will all join us in community for any or all of the events we offer during this season, reminding us as we wait, and then celebrate His birth, we remember that Christ did not spend his life alone but, in community with his family, friends, and those in need around Him.
Linda L. Snyder, Christian Formation
Dec. 8th, Advent II-,St. Nicolas of Myra Day.
What a special day for our children! SEE THE PHOTOS BELOW…….
Join us to hear the story of the realy St. Nicholas and participate in activities around his message of love and caring.
Sign up is required by Sunday Dec. 1st in the parish hall or by emailing llsnyders4@charter.net
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Linda L. Snyder, Christian Formation
Dec. 8th, Advent II-,St. Nicolas of Myra Day.
What a special day for our children! SEE THE PHOTOS BELOW…….
Join us to hear the story of the realy St. Nicholas and participate in activities around his message of love and caring.
Sign up is required by Sunday Dec. 1st in the parish hall or by emailing llsnyders4@charter.net
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Summer Offerings
from
St. John's Parish
Families are traveling many weekends during the summer along with summer vacations and activities making it hard to always worship with us here at St. John's. Here are some offerings to keep us connected with your friends here and with your faith during the summer months.
Print off "Flat Jesus" below, and take him with you wherever you go! Snap a picture and post on St. John's Facebook page so all your friends can see your "Travels with Jesus"!
Download the "bible for kids" app. to your phone. There are many of our favorite Bible stories along with games and activities.
from
St. John's Parish
Families are traveling many weekends during the summer along with summer vacations and activities making it hard to always worship with us here at St. John's. Here are some offerings to keep us connected with your friends here and with your faith during the summer months.
Print off "Flat Jesus" below, and take him with you wherever you go! Snap a picture and post on St. John's Facebook page so all your friends can see your "Travels with Jesus"!
Download the "bible for kids" app. to your phone. There are many of our favorite Bible stories along with games and activities.
| flat_jesus.docx |
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Join us
This Holy Week And Easter |
Holy Week and Easter for Children and Families
Palm Sunday, April 9th
(During Godly Play time)
Stations of the Cross for Children
(Created by the children of the Diocese of Texas)
Maundy Thursday, April 13th- 6:00 PM
Experiential “Last Supper”
and Eucharist (light supper provided)
Good Friday
Friday April 14th- Traditional Noonday service and 7:00PM service.
Online Stations of the Cross for families:
https://vimeo.com/39437796
Easter Sunday, April 16th
Traditional Festive Celebrations @ 8:00AM and 10:00 AM
Childcare at 10:00AM
Help us “Flower the Cross” by bringing artificial flowers
to place on the cross!
Palm Sunday, April 9th
(During Godly Play time)
Stations of the Cross for Children
(Created by the children of the Diocese of Texas)
Maundy Thursday, April 13th- 6:00 PM
Experiential “Last Supper”
and Eucharist (light supper provided)
Good Friday
Friday April 14th- Traditional Noonday service and 7:00PM service.
Online Stations of the Cross for families:
https://vimeo.com/39437796
Easter Sunday, April 16th
Traditional Festive Celebrations @ 8:00AM and 10:00 AM
Childcare at 10:00AM
Help us “Flower the Cross” by bringing artificial flowers
to place on the cross!
November, December, and Early January
STONE SOUP SUNDAY NOV. 13th SEE PHOTOS BELOW……...
St. John's children will be making our annual Stone Soup for coffee hour and hearing the story of The Feeding of the 5,000.
This is the first of three special events for children, youth, families and adults of St. John’s coming up in the next two months. Below are just a few notes on the additional events.
St. John's children will be making our annual Stone Soup for coffee hour and hearing the story of The Feeding of the 5,000.
This is the first of three special events for children, youth, families and adults of St. John’s coming up in the next two months. Below are just a few notes on the additional events.
Godly Play Begins
Join us as we begin Godly Play on Sunday Sept. 11th
Registration forms are available for our Godly Play class and our nursery here, in the "forms" section.
Please print and form and bring it with you on
Sept. 11th.
Join us as we begin Godly Play on Sunday Sept. 11th
Registration forms are available for our Godly Play class and our nursery here, in the "forms" section.
Please print and form and bring it with you on
Sept. 11th.
The Story doesn't end with Christ's Resurrection at Easter! Come and hear the stories of the Resurrected Christ, The Holy Spirit, Pentecost, and the spreading of the Christ's teaching throughout the World!
Below is an article written by a parent of two girls about why they go to an
Ash Wednesday service
Ash Wednesday service
http://www.growchristians.org/2016/02/08/i-bring-my-kids-to-ash-wednesday-worship-heres-why/
Ash Wednesday
Feb. 10, 2016
Child/Family Friendly Service
6:00PM
Join us as we burn the palms from last Palm Sunday to create the ashes for this Ash Wednesday!
Feb. 10, 2016
Child/Family Friendly Service
6:00PM
Join us as we burn the palms from last Palm Sunday to create the ashes for this Ash Wednesday!
Burying the Alleluia
At the end of making Pretzels (below) we will decorate our Alleluia for the Ash Wednesday service. At the Ash Wednesday service we willl also bury the Alleluia for Lent which we will open on Easter.
At the end of making Pretzels (below) we will decorate our Alleluia for the Ash Wednesday service. At the Ash Wednesday service we willl also bury the Alleluia for Lent which we will open on Easter.
St. Nicholas Day Celebration
2014
2014
EPIPHANY PAGEANT
SUNDAY JAN. 10TH (during the 10:00AM Service) All Children are welcome to participate….there are parts for ALL! Dress Rehearsal Sat. Jan. 9th 9:00-10:30 AM Parts will be handed out at rehearsal. (Narrators can get their parts on Sunday the 3rd if you are going to be in church). 
On Saturday, January 2nd
9:00 am, We will be having a craft session to make some of the pageant props. If your child enjoys painting, gluing and glittering, come join us in Sheffield Hall (basement). |
If you have any questions, please contact Diane Hayes at 860-379-7612 or 860-309-3077. or
Contact: Linda Snyder llsnyders4@charter.net Or call 860-485-2545 evenings 
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Backpack Blessing for a new school year Sunday, Sept. 6th during our 10:00AM service All children and youth bring your backpacks with you this Sunday! |
Homecoming Save the Date Sunday, Sept. 13 join us as we begin Godly Play and Commission our Godly Play and Youth Leaders and Rededicate our Parents and Congregation |
| blessing_flyer.docx |
| homecoming_flyer.docx |
Past Events
Resources for Parents in Response to the Charleston Tragedy
The National Association of Christian Formation Specialist has offered a resource listing information about Black History to be used by adults working with children and parents. Since we are all out of classes and school I pass this on to any parents who might want to discuss this with their youth or older children. There is also a bibliography of books for all ages (including young children). Again this is a resource for adults to delve into and find what is appropriate in your particular enviroment.
The National Association of Christian Formation Specialist has offered a resource listing information about Black History to be used by adults working with children and parents. Since we are all out of classes and school I pass this on to any parents who might want to discuss this with their youth or older children. There is also a bibliography of books for all ages (including young children). Again this is a resource for adults to delve into and find what is appropriate in your particular enviroment.
| teaching_opportunities_in_response_to.docx |
April 26th
All children and youth grades
4-8th (close to this age/grade join us were not checking) Giant Jenga Tournament Saturday April 26th for Pizza and Nuggets (Chicken) Lunch and Giant Jenga email or call office to sign up |
MOTHER COSMAN'S PSALM CHALLENGE
April 26th The Fourth Sunday of Easter, the lections appointed for the day include Psalm 23. All youth able to recite from memory the 23rd Psalm to Mother Cosman during coffee hour will be given a reward. Sign up in the parish hall and start practicing! The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul. He leads me in right paths for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I fear no evil; for you are with me; your rod and your staff —they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long. |
Christ has Risen……Alleluia! The Lord has Risen Indeed!
In this new season of Easter possibilities I would like to share an article written by a father of a 5 year old boy at children and worship…..hope it is thought provoking! http://www.faith-theology.com/2014/04/on-childrens-participation-in-liturgy.html
In this new season of Easter possibilities I would like to share an article written by a father of a 5 year old boy at children and worship…..hope it is thought provoking! http://www.faith-theology.com/2014/04/on-childrens-participation-in-liturgy.html
JOIN US FOR HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday March 29th
Blessing of the Palms and procession of the palms with children
All Children please arrive by 9:50 and meet in the vestible (entryway) of the church. Children will be given blessed palms to distribute to the congregation during the procession. Then we will go to our Godly Play room to hear the stories of Holy Week
Maundy Thursday
6:00PM Soup Supper
All are Welcome
7:00PM Eucharist with
foot washing and stripping of the altar
All are welcome for supper and Eucharist
6:00PM Soup Supper
All are Welcome
7:00PM Eucharist with
foot washing and stripping of the altar
All are welcome for supper and Eucharist
Ash Wednesday
Feb. 18, 2015
Child/Family Friendly Service
6:00PM
Join us as we burn the palms from last Palm Sunday to create the ashes for this Ash Wednesday!
Feb. 18, 2015
Child/Family Friendly Service
6:00PM
Join us as we burn the palms from last Palm Sunday to create the ashes for this Ash Wednesday!
AND We hide the “ALLELUIA” for Easter
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN !
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN IN !
Pretzel Making
Sunday Feb. 22nd (rescheduled from the 15th) during class time.
(Our pretzels will be for coffee hour)
activities: making pretzels, learning the history of the pretzels and offering our talents for coffee hour.
Sunday Feb. 22nd (rescheduled from the 15th) during class time.
(Our pretzels will be for coffee hour)
activities: making pretzels, learning the history of the pretzels and offering our talents for coffee hour.
STONE SOUP SUNDAY
2014
Pretzel Making
Sunday Feb. 7TH
during class time
(Our pretzels will be for coffee hour)
activities: making pretzels, learning the history of the pretzels and offering our talents for coffee hour.
Sunday Feb. 7TH
during class time
(Our pretzels will be for coffee hour)
activities: making pretzels, learning the history of the pretzels and offering our talents for coffee hour.
