Dear Families,

Lent has arrived! In this season, as we journey to the cross and prepare for the mystery of Easter, I hope you and your families will consider how you might draw closer to God in this season. Perhaps, it is by being intentional about getting outside, unplugging, or praying together. 

Connect during Lent:

  • Ash Wednesday service tonight at 6pm in the sanctuary – child care for children up to age 7 available beginning at 5:45 in MLC 101 (Sunday morning nursery room).
  • Parents Lenten study group led by me! Mondays at 9:15am in CORL 306 beginning next week, Feb. 27.

For more Leneten opportunities including yoga and more, check out out the FPC Lent Preview.

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This Sunday

Our elementary milestones will conclude! **Please pay attention to the list below as parents are invited to several of the classes!

  • Preschool – Bible Superheroes – CORL 304 – Superhero PARTY!! **Parents are invited to attend this final session. There will be a brief lesson, followed by refreshments and fellowship. Kids will make superhero capes, too! 
  • Kindergarten & First Grade– Beginner Bible – CORL 301 – Remember to bring your Family Time bibles! The class will conclude with a review. 
  • Second Grade – Communion Education – CORL 300 – Students will practice for the Welcome to the Table service that will take place at 5pm in the sanctuary! 
  • Third Grade – Worship Education – CORL 303 – Third graders will be receive a devotional and learn how they can participate in worship. **Parents are invited to join the class!
  • Fourth Grade – Bible Skills – Memorial 200 (Spencer Love) – Fourth graders will finish studying the New Testament this week.
  • Fifth Grade – Catechism – CORL 306 – Students will receive a journal and will review what they have learned.  **Parents are invited to join!

Worship: 9am Rejoice & 11am Sanctuary. Nursery Care available in MLC 101.

5pm – All are invited to attend the Welcome to the Table service in the sanctuary as 2nd graders conclude their Communion Education Milestone class. (2nd graders should arrive by 4:30pm.)

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Coming Up

Next Sunday, March 5, Preschool-5th graders will return to our “regular” Sunday school as they begin learning about various spiritual disciplines in Lent. 

  • Preschool – CORL 304
  • K-2nd – CORL 301
  • 3rd-5th – CORL 306

Parents’ Night Out is coming up on March 4th from 5-8pm!! We still have room for more kids! Deadline to sing up is March 1. (We will close it before that date if all the spaces fill.) To register, CLICK HERE.

Are you ready to Party? We’ll have a First Pres Party in the Park on Saturday, April 29 from 3-5pm. Think Trunk or Treat, but SPRING themed! There will be arts & crafts, decorated trunks, treats, Kona Ice, and more! If you would like to decorate a trunk, SIGN UP HERE.

Last, but not least,mark your calendars for Splash! VBS/KDC July 31-August 3! Registration will open on March 1. If you are willing to volunteer to help, check out all the opportunities and SIGN UP HERE. 

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Other Notes and Info

Please plan to attend “Ending the Silence” during the Sunday school hour at 10am on March 26. This mental health awareness class for youth and adults will be presented by local NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) representatives. Youth will be in a session separate from the adults. Even if you are not currently experiencing mental health struggles, this will be an informative class. We are learning more and more that mental health struggles are beginning earlier in youth and adolescents and more adults than ever are reporting some sort of mental health struggles. This session will be very informative for adults and youth of all ages!

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Please be in touch if you have any questions or concerns! 

Blessings,
Lisa Witherspoon
Director of Children’s Ministry
First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC
(336) 478-4726