Elementary Stepping Stones 2014-15

Gift: Baptismal Bowls
Join us January 18th at 10:00am for a stepping stone on baptism. During this time we will focus on what baptism is, spend some time remembering the baptisms, and creating a baptismal bowl to help remind us that we are a Child of God. We look forward to seeing your family for this important reminder of our birth into the church family!

2nd Grade Stepping Stone - February 22
Gift: "Living the 10 Commandments for Children" Book
Join us on February 22 at 10:00am as we look at the Ten Commandments and ask the question "Why rules?" This will be a great time to talk about why we have rules and the importance of God's rules for us. This stepping stone invites you to remember the promise made at baptism to teach them the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. We can't wait to see you there!
Gift: "Living the 10 Commandments for Children" Book
Join us on February 22 at 10:00am as we look at the Ten Commandments and ask the question "Why rules?" This will be a great time to talk about why we have rules and the importance of God's rules for us. This stepping stone invites you to remember the promise made at baptism to teach them the Lord's Prayer, the Creed, and the Ten Commandments. We can't wait to see you there!

3rd Grade Stepping Stone - March 22
Gift: SPARK NRSV Bible
On March 22 we will gather together at 10:00am for the third grade stepping stone. This time together will focus on family devotions and how to implement the new SPARK NRSV Bible. This is a great tool for continuing to learn about the scriptures and to help enhance one's faith. We look forward to seeing you there as we help to better equip our third graders!
Gift: SPARK NRSV Bible
On March 22 we will gather together at 10:00am for the third grade stepping stone. This time together will focus on family devotions and how to implement the new SPARK NRSV Bible. This is a great tool for continuing to learn about the scriptures and to help enhance one's faith. We look forward to seeing you there as we help to better equip our third graders!

4th Grade Stepping Stone - April 19
Gift: "My Prayer Journal"
Join us for a fun time learning more about prayer on April 19 at 10:00am. We will look at why we prayer, focus a bit on The Lord's Prayer, and take a look at My Prayer Journal, a gift that will help guide your 4th grader through daily prayer. We are excited for this new resource and look forward to sharing it with your 4th grader and family!
Gift: "My Prayer Journal"
Join us for a fun time learning more about prayer on April 19 at 10:00am. We will look at why we prayer, focus a bit on The Lord's Prayer, and take a look at My Prayer Journal, a gift that will help guide your 4th grader through daily prayer. We are excited for this new resource and look forward to sharing it with your 4th grader and family!

5th Grade Stepping Stone - March 22, 29, and April 2
First Communion Instruction
Join us for this three part Holy Communion Instruction. We will gather at 9:30am on March 22 and March 29 for instruction. Then on April 2, we will gather together for a Seder Meal, before celebrating first communion at our Maundy Thursday worship service. This is an exciting time for our 5th graders and their families as they learn what it means to take part in Holy Communion. We look forward to seeing you during this momentous occasion in the faith life of your 5th grader!
First Communion Instruction
Join us for this three part Holy Communion Instruction. We will gather at 9:30am on March 22 and March 29 for instruction. Then on April 2, we will gather together for a Seder Meal, before celebrating first communion at our Maundy Thursday worship service. This is an exciting time for our 5th graders and their families as they learn what it means to take part in Holy Communion. We look forward to seeing you during this momentous occasion in the faith life of your 5th grader!