Hi everyone! 

I hope your week is off to a great start! I wanted to share a list of children's ministry event dates for the next few months. We hope your family can join us for as many of these events as you can. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

Lent Wednesdays: Starting tomorrow, February 25, and every Wednesday in Lent, Good Shepherd and St. Philip's are offering a combined Lent program. This year the program will take place at Good Shepherd. Dinner will begin at 5:30pm, and the program will begin at 6:15pm. I will provide a short lesson and activities for the children during the program time. 

Parents night out: Our rescheduled parent's night out is coming up quickly. We will meet at St. Philip's on Friday, March 7, from 4:30-7pm. Dinner will be provided. If you are able to join us, please let us know by signing up here.

Spring break camp: We are excited to offer a free spring break camp for all K-5th graders this year. The camp will take place at Good Shepherd, March 16-20, from 8:30am-12pm. Each day will include a short Bible lesson, lots of games, and snacks. All middle and high school students are invited to serve as youth volunteers. If your middle or high schooler would like to participate, please note this on the registration form. If you are able to participate, please let us know by signing up here. 

Easter Vigil: This year, St. Philip's is offering a no stress Easter Vigil. Like the Christmas pageant, all children are invited to participate in helping us tell the story of Easter. There is no prep. The vigil will take place at 3pm on Saturday, April 4. If your children would like to participate, please arrive between 2:15 and 2:30 p.m. to pick out a costume. The Easter Vigil is the historical time for baptisms and this year, we will have two baptisms as part of the service (yay!!). 

VBS: As you start planning summer activities, please mark your calendars for Vacation Bible School. This year, VBS will take place at St. Philip's from June 22-26. We will meet from 9am-noon each day. More information and a sign up link will be shared in the next few weeks. All middle and high school students are invited to participate as youth volunteers.

Peace,

Abby (she/her)