Events and Activities For Families
Lent Devotional & Activities
If you are joining us for in-person worship make sure to pack a worship bag. Here’s how:
Prayer Partners for All Ages
During Lent we encourage everyone to find a Prayer Partner – and that means kids too! A prayer partner is someone your child can connect with and pray for each week. It may be as simple as sharing prayer requests and going through a reading plan and then sharing thoughts or insights over Zoom, Facebook, the phone, or even through weekly letters.If you are having trouble finding a prayer partner for yourself or your child please contact the church office. There are lots of great devotionals on the Bible App (or you can follow our Lent devotional – outlined above).
Once you’ve connected your child with a prayer partner you can keep things simple by having them fill out THIS CARD each week.
Join your CHC family for a hour of crafting, and learning as each of our families assembles a set of resurrection eggs.
Resurrection Eggs are a great tool that your family can use to tell, and retell the Easter story.
In the days leading up to the event you will receive your own crafting kit with all of the materials you need to build a set of resurrection eggs. Then on Friday, March 26th we invite you to join us on Zoom as we assemble our kits using clay, string, stickers and other craft materials.
Register Your Family Right Here: https://countryhillschurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/746128
We are so thankful for how many families sand kids participated in the Fall Blessing project by decorating pumpkin cards and donating candy. We’ve decided to completed a similar project for the seniors at Lanark this spring. Through the month of March we’re asking families to print our and decorate the attached Butterfly card and return it to the church (either in the outside mailbox, or during a Sunday morning service). The butterflies will be added to a small potted plant and delivered to the residents at Lanark Home this Easter.
This Week for Preschoolers
Story: Jesus teaches that when we love others, we are like a shining light for the world to see – Matthew 5:14-16
Say This: Who can love like Jesus? I can love like Jesus.
Remember This: “Love each other as I have loved you.” – John 15:12, NIV
Do This At Morning Time: When you go into your child’s room, say, “Good morning! It’s time to wake up and love like Jesus! I’m going to start by loving…YOU!” Hug your child or tickle their tummy when you say, “YOU!”
This Week for Elementary Kids
Story: Simeon Waits for the Messiah – Luke 2:25-35
Say This: When you have to wait, remember God is with you.
Remember This: “Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14, NIrV
Do This At Morning Time: Remind your child that while they wait for something today, God is with them. Tell them to pay attention to all the times they wait during the day and encourage them to say a little prayer during that time. It could be a prayer for someone else or for themselves to have patience. Either way, it will be time well spent!
This Week for Preteens
Story: Simeon Waits for the Messiah – Luke 2:25-35
Ask This: When is it hard to have patience?
Remember This: “Wait for the Lord. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the Lord.” – Psalm 27:14, NIrV
Do This at Morning Time: wait for something today, God is with them. Tell them to pay attention to all the times they wait during the day and encourage them to say a little prayer during that time. It could be a prayer for someone else or for themselves to have patience. Either way, it will be time well spent!
Hey Preteens! We’re looking forward to seeing you THIS WEEK on Wednesday, March 10th at 6PM!
Check Your Family Ministry Email for the ZOOM Link (or contact Mike Wasyluk)