Fall 2008 Middle/High School Youth Update

Fall 2008 Middle/High School Youth Update Happenings @ Lake City Pres

This Sunday, September 21st Hike - Let’s Take A Hike ~ all ages welcome
On Sunday Sept. 21, join us for a 2 mile round trip hike in the Denny Creek area. It is designed to be an easy family friendly hike. We will gather after Church, so dress in hiking clothes and bring a lunch and water bottle. Contact Jerry Berger (206-363-7998) for more information. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/denny-creek

Next Wednesday, September 24th – See You at the Pole – 7 a.m. Your school. Children & youth join classmates for prayer at your school’s flag pole at 7:00 a.m. Contact your school or student leaders to find out more information. http://www.syatp.com/info/

Next Sunday, September 28th – Communion Informational Class during worship for children and youth 4th grade and higher. Jackie Brotnov will be leading a lesson on all the ins and outs of Communion for the 4th -6th grade class, older youth who are waiting for preparation before taking communion – here is your chance! If this date doesn’t work out for your family, please contact Leena Prindle, in the church office and we can work out other arrangements for your child(ren).

Next Middle School Grapple Group: For youth Grades 6-8 interested in hanging out with kids their age and Grappling together to figure out “Why should I trust God?” “Is there even really a God?” “What if I mess up?” and “Can’t you just leave me alone?”. Let’s Grapple with this God thing together – Sundays beginning September 28th in the Tween classroom from 11:30 a.m. -1pm. Includes grub, games, and techy stuff too! Contact Leena Prindle for a parent permission slip (will come soon attached to an email as well).

High School Get Togethers: Calling all youth grades 9-12. Sundays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Sunday September 28th. This is a time catered to, yes-YOU! Connect with others your age. Chat about issues that you are concerned about. Talk about music, eat some food, and hangout. Designed to help you work on your faith – and even respect if you have a lack of faith for now - and have fun doing it. Bring yourself, invite your friends – especially the ones who are bored and don’t go to church!

October 26th –Slime Time Halloween Party, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gobs of games, tons of treats, and a life-changing message that’ll last long after all that candy is gone! This is a family event with games for toddler, preschool, and elementary age children! If you (youth and adults) would like to help out with this event in any form - publicity, games lead/assistant, greeter, food provider, etc contact Leena to join the team!

!! Middle School Fall Retreat (Grades 6-8) November 7-9, 2008 @ Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, WA (www.warmbeach.com, Cost $45.. more info coming soon to a mailbox near you!)


!! High School Fall Retreat (Grades 9-12) November 14-16,2008 @ Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, WA (www.warmbeach.com, Cost $45.. more info coming soon to a mailbox near you!)



As always let me know if you have questions, concerns, or want to help out with an event.


Peace,
~Leena Prindle, LCPC Director of Faith Formation

Children's Ministry September & October 2008 Calendar

Hello Parents & Grandparents!

Here is an update on fall happenings for Elementary & Pre school children for the months of September & October.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

Friday September 19th, Kids-Night 6:00p.m. - 7:00 p.m. ~ “Back To School” theme. Games, Crafts, Snacks, and fun times! Bring a friend. For children in Grades 1-5.

Sunday September 21st Hike - Let’s Take A Hike ~ all ages welcome
On Sunday Sept. 21, join us for a 2 mile round trip hike in the Denny Creek area. It is designed to be an easy family friendly hike. We will gather after Church, so dress in hiking clothes and bring a lunch and water bottle. Contact Jerry Berger (206-363-7998) for more information. http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/denny-creek

Wednesday September 24th – See You at the Pole – 7 a.m. Your school. Children & youth join classmates for prayer at your school’s flag pole at 7:00 a.m. Contact your school or student leaders to find out more information. http://www.syatp.com/info/

Sunday September 28th – Communion Informational Class during worship for children and youth 4th grade and higher. Jackie Brotnov will be leading a lesson on all the ins and outs of Communion for the 4th -6th grade class, older youth who are waiting for preparation before taking communion – here is your chance! If this date doesn’t work out for your family, please contact Leena Prindle, in the church office and we can work out other arrangements for your child(ren).

October 17th – Kid’s Night, 6-7 p.m. for Grades 1-5. Theme TBD/TBA.

October 26th –Slime Time Halloween Party, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Gobs of games, tons of treats, and a life-changing message that’ll last long after all that candy is gone! This is a family event with games for toddler, preschool, and elementary age children! Put it on your calendar and begin inviting friends and neighbors today.
This slimy fun event is also a follow-up to our Power Lab VBS and will involve all our favorite Power Lab buddies!

Ongoing:

Sunday mornings – Sunday School for Preschool through Grade 5 - 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. (during worship)
Following ‘Time for Young Disciples’, children are dismissed to class following their teachers to the classrooms, parents of Nursery Age children are responsible to take children to the nursery (children are welcome to stay in worship).

* Preschool (age 3 & 4) and Kindergarten children meet in the classroom diagonal to the Nursery. Fall Quarter classes will focus on Joseph, David & Goliath, and Daniel using Hands-On-Bible curriculum

* Children in Grades 1-3 are welcome to come learn about Ruth, David, and friendship through Hands on Bible Curriculum in the classroom next to Nursery.

* Children in Grades 4-6 will participate in a Bible Blitz curriculum focusing on “Getting to Know God through What God Does”. This class meets downstairs on the first level in the classroom next to the Resource Room. Optional for sixth graders, who are welcome to participate in the middle school class following worship beginning Sept. 28st.

Nursery/Preschool Age Drop-In Playtime, Tuesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday Afternoon Indoors Drop In Playtime for families and caregivers with children age infant-4 years in the nursery at Lake City Presbyterian Church. Infant friendly activity area and age appropriate play toys and creative activities (play dough, paint, coloring) for toddlers and preschool aged children. Come to make a friend, bring a friend or two along. Adults must stay with children. Nursery will be open for play from 2 to 4 p.m. Come and go as you are able.

Geocaching Party This Sunday

LCPC children, youth,& families are invited to a

Geocaching Party

This Sunday, July 27^th

12:30p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

at Magnuson Park

7400 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 > directions

Meet at the park for a NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY Geocaching experience.

All you need is a hankering to find a hidden treasure with a group of LCPC friends.

“What is Geocaching?” you ask. In simple terms: A treasure hunt using a GPS to find your treasure (cache).

Find more information at http://www.geocaching.com/faq

We’ll meet up at Magnuson Park with Erick Blandin who is our resident Geocaching pro.

Erick will have coordinates for a few caches that are already hidden throughout the park, and he’ll show us how to use a GPS.

• If you have a GPS you can bring it along.
• If you have a GPS we could borrow, contact Erick by Sunday morning.
• Wear clothing and shoes appropriate for walking in the weather that day
• Young children need to have a parent present or another adult appointed to keep tabs on them.
• There will be light snacks provided, BUT please eat before or bring a lunch if you need something more substantial.

Please RSVP to Leena ASAP (206.362.6878 or dff@lakecitypres.org).

If you have questions about Geocaching or GPS please connect with Erick Blandin (oak@pobox.com).

If you are unable to make it this time and interested in geocaching another time, let us know!

Lake City Pres Drop In Playtime on Tuesdays

Hi there! I just wanted to let you know we've opened the Drop-In playtime up to every Tuesday at our church – Lake City Presbyterian. You are invited to join if you have young children. Please pass the information on to other parents and grandparents in the north Seattle area to help spread the word.

 

Indoors Drop in playtime for families with children age infant-4 years at Lake City Presbyterian Church. Infant friendly activity corner and age appropriate play toys and creative activities for toddlers and preschool aged children. Last 15 mins is faith-based circle time closing with a few songs and a prayer. Staying for circle time is not a requirement. Bring a friend or a playgroup of friends! Call or Email Leena for more information (206-362-6878 or dff@lakecitypres.org). 3841 NE 123rd Street, Seattle WA 98125

 

Thanks!

 

~Leena Prindle

 

Director of Faith Formation

Lake City Presbyterian

 

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June 22nd - Sunday School Zoo Trip

Click on the image below for the flier and information.
~Leena

Observing Memorial Day with Your Children

We all know Memorial Day brings students a day off from school, and for some adults a day off from work. It follows a popular weekend for camping, summer kick-off BBQs, and relaxing. But how can we help our children understand what the day really is about?

As Christians we can also consider the believers who have gone before us on this journey of faith in Jesus:
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us," Hebrews 12:1

And ultimately remembering Jesus as he died for our sins to give us life forever:
"For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." John 3:16

Below is an article from ChildrensMinistry.com. Read to glean an idea or two. Leave a comment on this blog to share with others how you will or how you observe the true purpose of Memorial Day. Enjoy!

~Leena

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Understanding the Importance of Memorial Day

(Found at - http://www.childrensministry.com/article.asp?ID=443)

Don’t let Memorial Day pass by without helping your kids understand the importance of honoring others. Great ways to observe this important day include:

• Visiting and tending the graves of loved ones.
• Visiting a museum or memorial dedicated to national heroes.

• Wearing a red poppy to honor those who died serving the country (for more information, go to http://www.usmemorialday.org/.

• Sharing stories about loved ones.

• Observing the National Moment of Remembrance (a moment of silence observed at 3 p.m. to honor our fallen heroes), a resolution passed in December 2000.

• Discussing what it means to be a hero.

Tracing Your Family Tree
Over Memorial Day weekend, trace your family’s roots by creating a family tree keepsake with your children. This is a wonderful way to help kids understand about the Memorial Day holiday, learn about their roots, and remember loved ones who’ve passed away.

Cut out a brown construction paper tree trunk and three large green construction paper circles. Glue the trunk to a large sheet of paper. Then overlap the three large circles to make the leaves of the tree (see illustration). Cut out a red construction paper apple for each ancestor you add to the family tree.

Place an apple in the center of the tree with your first child’s name and birthday written on the apple. Directly below the first child’s apple, place any siblings’ apples with the same information. Branch out from the children with parents and grandparents. You can make the tree simple by adding only immediate relatives, such as parents and grandparents.

If you’d like to make the tree more detailed or continue the project, your family can research to find distant relatives, along with their country of origin or occupation. If you’d like more information on how to search your family’s ancestry, check out one of these Web sites: http://www.familytreemaker.com/; http://www.ancestry.com/; or http://www.genhomepage.com/.

Middle School Chronicles of Narnia Update for this Friday

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian Middle school Movie Event

This Friday May 16^th, 2008 ~ 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Hi everyone as of this morning I haven’t heard a yay or nay from everyone, 3 youth are ‘for sure’ for Friday night.

I have 10 tickets total so there is still room for more LCPC youth and friends at this point! Please RSVP to Leena so we know to expect you.

· Meeting at Time Out Burgers @ 6:00 p.m. at Time Out Burgers for Dinner and applying faith to the Prince Caspian discussion

5807 244th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA (Cross Streets: Between Gateway Pl and 54th Ave W)Leena plans to be there by 5:45 p.m.

· Movie at Regal Mountlake 9

6009 244th SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 Starts at 7pm runs for approx 2hrs 20 minutes.

· Pick up youth at movie theater at 9:30/9:45 p.m.

· Cost is $10 per person

Leena’s cell phone # is 425-445-2471

See you there!

Leena Prindle Director of Faith Formation ~Lake City Presbyterian Church

May Kid's Night is Kids Day on Saturday May 17th

May Kid’s Night will be Kid’s Day

Saturday May 17,2008

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Lake City Pres.

Inuit Baseball game (Don't ask, we'll explain later!) and a sports theme. Wear your favorite sports team shirt/jersey/etc.

Children grades K-6 meet at the church for outdoor games, devotions, and snacks. Invite your friends!

Contact Leena Prindle for more information.

Middle School Youth: Chronicles of Narnia Movie

LCPC Youth in Grades 6-8!

Bring yourself and a few friends to the Mountlake Terrace Regal 9 Cinema on Friday, May 16th to watch the second movie in the Chronicles of Narnia series: Prince Caspian.

6:00 pm - Meet at 'place to be determined' near the theater to eat & chat about faith images to look for in the movie

7:00 pm - Movie!!

Cost is $10 per person (includes dinner & movie).

Tickets have been pre-purchased so please reserve your ticket today, connect with Leena ASAP!

Side note: ABC will debut the first movie - The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - this Sunday, May 4th (8PM-11PM EDT). At the conclusion, ABC will preview Prince Caspian.