St. Andrew's Sunday School
Sunday, April 19
Dear St. Andrew's Friends,
What a gift to see the sun today! On our walk to the bus, the sunlight helped my kids and I see the green sprouts bursting forth from the muddy ground. The grackle's feathers were particularly shimmery as it chirped us along our way. Our spirits were lifted by the warm breeze which helped us look forward to the day ahead with gladness. These signs of spring feel like signs of resurrection to me too. New life is bursting out and just waiting to be noticed. God's presence is with us through the beauty of creation that seems new in this growing season. In these gifts, we're reminded of the goodness of life that is ours in Christ. He is risen indeed!
Thanks to Aisling, Heather Pilkey, Jonathan, Miriam and Afua who led Sunday School last week. And to Emilie for helping in the nursery last minute!!
Something we are going to do for the coming months is have parents sign out their children when they collect them after worship. I watch each week to make sure parents connect with their kids after worship but this will add an extra layer of safety. Sign out will take place in Grant Hall during Coffee Hour. The 'signout teacher' (usually me) will be at the kids' table with a sheet that will have the children's names on it for the day. If your child is ten years old or younger, you'll need to sign your name next to theirs. Simple!
We're doing this to remind you that children are your responsibility after worship and to have a paper trail of a transfer of care in case it should be needed during an emergency. We love that the children enjoy playing together after worship and that they can feel safe in our church building. However, we are in a downtown location, and it is not difficult for a child to leave the building. We hope this will feel like an element of extra care for some of the more vulnerable in our church family.
Coming up:
Sun. April 26th- Potluck after worship
Mon. April 27 PA Day camp registration is open! This is a PA Day for the OCDSB and OCSB. Please send this to your friends and neighbours who might be interested. Adult and youth volunteers are still needed
Sun. May 3- Confirmation! Come and celebrate and encourage the youth who are professing their faith.
First Sunday (youth group) after worship for grades 5 and up.
Ongoing registration for the Collective youth conference happening Aug. 12- 15 in St. Catharine's is here: https://www.collective-gathering.ca/
Peace and blessings to you,
Rev. Heather Paton
