Pastor Carolyn had a fun day leading Communion training after worship yesterday for some of our Plum Creek children!
From making some Communion bread to getting the big picture through Wonder Space stories and other activities, and working on a piece of art for World Communion Sunday, then finally sharing Communion together, we had a fantastic day!
It made Pastor Carolyn’s Christian Educator heart sing! And such a blessing that she will now be able to serve them the bread and cup as pastor!
Sunday School Online Padlet
Padlet Learning for Children: On-Line and In-Person
Last Fall we introduced a way for children (and their grown-ups) to engage in Christian Formation (Sunday School/Bible learning/Growing in Faith) that could be accessed on the go or at home called Padlet. This method is highly used by all forms of secular education to teach in schools and home schools. Often times, church education has lagged behind in using the latest technologies that children are using in their secular education but with Padlet, we are able to offer something that is right in their wheelhouse!
Each month, our dedicated team of Christian Formation Team members will be putting together a series of online lessons on a particular Christian theme or Bible story focus. There will be story reading, scripture, music, crafts, activities and more that help to tell the particular story for children. They are accessed by a link or by scanning a QR code. This makes the lessons accessible anywhere on a phone, tablet or computer. The children have Bible learning from their own church members right at their fingertips!
This year, you will see posters in the hallways with each months theme and QR code so that it can be scanned for access. The children will also be receiving postcards in the mail with the QR code as well. Our goal this year is to get the access out there and to have children connect! So please share our endeavors with grandchildren and friends too!
On the 3rd Sundays of each month at 9 AM (traditional Sunday School hour)– we will have our PADLET LAB! Padlet Lab will bring the children together to explore the unit together with enrichment activities that will only be offered in person! Our Christian Formation leaders will be hosting this time together before worship. Each unit will also have a special gathering built in to the unit that might be an intergenerational brunch and lesson, a special fun event or church wide activity too!
We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead with some great lesson units!
October Padlet
Our October Padlet learning for the children will focus on four stories of people in the Bible who used their gift of wisdom in the midst of difficult decisions. Deborah was a prophet and a leader of her people. She listened to God and then helped others make decisions for God’s people. Abigail was a wise woman and a peacemaker who helped keep the peace by using her gift of hospitality when her hot-headed husband Nabal wanted to fight David’s men. The wise woman from Tekoa told David, when he was king, a story to help him know what to do in a terrible situation. Solomon, David’s son, became king and God told him he could ask for anything from God. Solomon thought and realized that the greatest gift he could receive would be wisdom to lead God’s people.
Padlet Lab Day: October 19th at 9 AM in the Youth Suite
Youth Club
Youth News
Our Youth Bible Study and Fellowship will be:
Sunday, October 5th at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Youth lounge. Lunch provided this week. Sunday, October 19th at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM in the Youth Lounge. Bring a lunch Sunday. We will be planning for a fun fellowship event in October too, when we meet on the 5th, and about worship leadership for the 19th of October – Children and Youth Sunday.
Wonder Space
October Wonder Space for Children
We will hear about World Communion and begin a series of stories of Abraham, Isacc, Jacob, and Esau. Consider being a helper to the story leader in the Wonder Space. You will be amazed at how our children are growing in their faith there.
October 5 World Communion
October 12 The Birth of Isaac
October 19 A Sold Birthright
October 26 Jacob's Dream
This past month we learned about the story of Creation Together!
Nursery Care
Our nursery is open during worship hours!
Adult Bible Studies
Opportunities for fellowship and study together.
Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study
Wednesdays 1:00 PM in person and on Zoom
Wednesday weekly Bible study is a group that loves scripture, loves the Lord, and fellowship.
This is an ecumenical study.
Contact Pastor Carolyn (pastor@plumcreekpc.com) to request the Zoom meeting information.
Join us!
