Dear Families,
I know this season tends to be extra busy and chaotic, but I hope you are finding some moments of peace and joy!
**Reminder that K, 1st, and 5th graders participating in the Christmas Eve Nativity should plan to attend rehearsal on Dec. 22 at 9am!
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This Sunday, December 17
- Pj’s, movie, & CHRISMONS- Children in preschool-5th grade are invited to come to church in their pajamas (optional!) They can either come to the theater in CORL 305 for a Christmas movie OR head to CORL 306 where Debbie West will share a little about the meaning of Chrismon Ornaments and their symbols. Materials will be provided for children to make some Chrismons to take home.
- In the evening, a service of Lessons & Carols. Service begins at 5pm with a handbell prelude at 4:30. **Nursery care is available for children ages 7 and under beginning at 4:30pm in MLC 101. Nursery RSVP is not required, but would be helpful.
Worship at 9am Rejoice and 11am Sanctuary. Nursery care available beginning at 8:45am.
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Coming Up
Sunday, December 24:
Our family Christmas Eve Nativity service will take place in the sanctuary at 10am. (This will be the only morning worship service that day.) Communion & Candlelight services will be offered in the sanctuary at 5:30 & 11pm.
**Children of all ages are welcome in the sanctuary and special worship ags will be provided. No nursery care will be provided during Christmas Eve services.
Sunday, December 31:
One worship service at 10am in the sanctuary. Nursery care will be available beginning at 9:45am.
Sunday, January 7:
Preschool-Elementary Milestones begin!! You should have received grade specific emails from me regarding these classes. We hope yo uwill make plans to attend these special classes!
Preschool – Bible Superheroes – CORL 304
Kindergarten/1st – Beginner Bible – CORL 301
2nd – Communion Education – CORL 300
3rd – Worship Education – CORL 303
4th – Bible Skills – Memorial 200 (Spencer Love Room)
5th – Catechism – CORL 306
Also on January 7, Kids Disciple Club will go Ice Skating!! We need a headcount, so please RSVP HERE.
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Other Notes and Info
Summer Trip Registration due by January 31st!! Just a reminder that registration is open for Passport Kids Camp which is for current 3rd-6th graders. Current 5th graders are also eligible to attend Middle School Conference this summer. Registration links can be found HERE.
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Please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns!
Blessings,
Lisa Witherspoon
Director of Children & Youth Ministry
First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC
(336) 478-4726
