Christian Education Department St. Andrew's Church 2007-2008

Nursery 0-2 Years A fully equipped Nursery and Infant Care is available on the upper level. 10:30 Service Two Nursery Care providers will be in attendance. Volunteers are ALWAYS required. Please contact our Coordinators: Sherri Gurski, or Eileen Krampien: (519)662-9726 Children and Worship 2 to 3 Year olds Young Children and Worship is a program curriculum that presents a joyful way for children to worship God. It invites children and adults to experience the wonder and mystery of God through a unique storytelling format and multi-sensory materials. Worship Leader: Judy Jones  We encourage parents to stay with their young ones until a comfortable routine is established. We always require 'Greeters' and what a wonderful way to learn to serve together! Beginner's Department 4 and 5 Year Olds Through stories and play the children learn about God's world and his love for everything in it. February 10   Heart - Jesus loves me and all God's children February 17   Hands - Understanding prayer February 24   Feet - To carry out God's will March 2        Jesus as a boy March 9        God's plan - the order of the world, time to do things each day, the order of the seasons March 16      Palm Sunday - A special day in Jesus' life March 23       Easter Sunday March 30       After Easter - to know that Jesus lives! April 6           God's plan - signs of spring April 13           Jesus as a Teacher April 20          Jesus heals the sick April 27           Guatemala Celebration May 4             Noah May 11           Mother's Day May 18           Sun/ Moon/ Stars May 25           Promotion Sunday June 1           Joseph and his Coat June 8           Communion Sunday June 15 - August 24  - Heroes' Summer Program Teachers: Sandra Wall, Jane Moses, Jennie Kalbfleisch Master's Workshop Rotation Grades 1-6 Ages 6-12 years Children will meet in Covenant Chapel at the beginning of the service and then following Opening Worship, will go to various ‘workshops’ that provide lasting memory and understanding of Bible concepts. The multi-intelligences (creative methods) approach in the model isn't a fad or merely kid-friendly, it is calculated to take advantage of our student's God-given thirst for multi-modal learning. Buenos Dias! Welcome to our April 6 to 27 Workshop Rotation about Guatemala Learn about the Francisco Coll School which is located in a dump in Guatemala City and which St. Andrew’s supports by paying for the school teacher’s salary. Fair Trade products can be purchased at St. Andrew’s which helps to provide a fair wage for Central American farmers. In Mary’s kitchen we’ll be making tortillas from corn. In the Potter’s house we’ll be making Quetzal birds. In the Temple we will talk to Yolanda about her trip to the Francisco Coll School. In the Library we’ll read mission stories. Join us on April 27 in Iona Hall for a special celebration at coffee hour. Thank you to the National / International Outreach committee for teaching this rotation! Children at The Lord’s Table All children who are baptized are invited to the Lord’s Table alongside of the congregation and will be served communion by Rev. Lewis. Jesus initiated the Lord's Supper as a way of uniting his followers in an act of thanksgiving, remembrance and hope. He was aware of a meal’s ability to mark significant events in the long history of God’s covenant relationships with people. The importance of childhood nurturing in faith and ongoing support for Christian Education cannot be overstated. As a child, Jesus participated in the religious meals of his day. Parent(s) and caregivers are the primary sources of the care and love that build the foundation of trust necessary for developing faith. In 2 Timothy 1:5, Paul attributes the faith of his young friend and fellow disciple to the faith of his grandmother and mother: I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. - 2 Timothy 1:5 e-mail: standrewskw@sympatico.ca Our Fax Number is: 519-578-6730