St. Mark's United Methodist Church

Notes from Children & Family Ministries

We've had a great start to the preschool year! The hallways are filled with children and laughter. The classrooms are bustling with activity. St. Mark's is a great place to be!

Don't forget to stop in the Chilren's Library and check out our selection of books and videos. This year our monthly newsletter will be sent electronically. If you would prefer a paper copy, please email Julie Poyer at jcpoyer1@yahoo.com and we'll be happy to send one home in your child's bookbag. Please let us know if we can support you in any way.

Julie Poyer and Jen Bauldree

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October 2009 : Kindness

Speak only what is helpful for building others up.
Ephesians 4:29

This month in Chapel we will focus on kindness. Kindness means showing you care, doing good to make life better for others. It is being thoughtful about people's needs. Kindness is showing love and compassion to someone who is sad or needs your help. Kindness is treating yourself and others nicely. It is caring about the earth and all living things.

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Parent / Child Activities

• Discuss the meaning of the Golden Rule.
• Discuss how families care for each other.
• Talk about acts of kindness you have seen.
• Make a card for a sick or elderly friend or neighbor.
• Donate an item to your child's theme basket.

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Reading List

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
The Rainbow Fish by Mark Pfister
The Gift of the Crocodile : A Cinderella Story by Judy Sierra
The Quiltmaker's Gift by Jeff Brumbeau
 

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Fall Festival 2009

St. Mark's will hold its 3rd annual Fall Festival and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 10th from 11-3. Come enjoy bounce houses, pony rides, games, live music with Trish Miller, food and a fantastic Silent Auction. All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit The Methodist Home for Children. There is something for the whole family!

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Classroom Baskets

This year our Fall Festival and Silent Auction will feature theme baskets filled with items donated by our preschool classes.

• Two year old classes - "Sweet Tooth" basket
• Three year old classes - "Arts & Crafts" baskket
• Four year old classes - "Movie Night" basket
• Transition and toddler classes - "Chef / Foodie" basket.

All proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit The Methodist Home for Children. This is a great opportunity to show kindness by helping an organization that gives so much to children in need in our community. 

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Backyard Bible Club

Does your preschooler have an older sibling? They won't want to miss the Backyard Bible Club at St. Mark's! The BBC is a ministry of St. Mark's for children in grades 1st through 5th. Our first night of fun will be Tuesday, October 6th from 6-7:30pm (dinner and dessert provided). Come be a part of the 'BBC' and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fun. This month we will focus on different ways to live God's way.

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In this issue

• Notes from Children & Family Ministries
• October 2009 : Kindness
• Parent / Child Activities
• Reading List
• Fall Festival 2009
• Classroom Baskets
• Backyard Bible Club

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