Hello Chapel Hill Families!

The Faith Word for the month of November is, “VOICE”. Our memory verse is , “My mouth speaks wisdom; my heart’s meditation is full of insight.” (Psalm 49:3). The kids had fun learning about the story of “Isaiah is Called” (Isaiah 6:1-8). The kids practiced meditating and listening for God’s voice, we played a game called “Here I am, God” similar to “Red Light, Green Light”, and practiced our memory verse in silly voices.

This Sunday, we celebrate the beginning of Advent with a special Godly Play by Pastor Lisa. I have take home Advent Activities for each family. If you are traveling this weekend, and are unable to attend, you can stop by the church office during office hours throughout the week to get a set.

KIDS SING IN CHURCH DECEMBER 4TH!

The kids have done an amazing job practicing “This Little Light of Mine” for our performance on December 4th.  Here is the piano music that will accompany us if you would like to practice at home. The lyrics are listed below. If you are able to stay to perform at both services it would be greatly appreciated!

This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine

This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine

This little light of mine, I’m going to let it shine

Let it shine, All the time, Let it shine

Everywhere I go, I’m going to let it shine

Everywhere I go I’m going to let it shine

Everywhere I go, I’m going to let it shine

Let it shine, All the time, Let it shine

Information for our new families:

• Our volunteers are supposed to arrive by 9:00, but life happens and sometimes they are running late. Please try to drop off kids between 9:15 and 9:30 AM to avoid waiting on them to arrive.
• Please walk your children back to their classrooms at drop off. We want our volunteers to see who goes with which kid to help speed up our pick up time.
• Don’t forget your pick-up ticket. You will show this to get back to the children’s wing and again to their teacher to pick them up.
• Remember that kids are now promoted to their next grade level so check that their name tags show they are in the right group. Please let Ryan know if it is incorrect.

We sponsor cousins, Neema & Kikwete, who live in the Angel House Orphanage in Tanzania, Africa. We have pledged to give $90/month in order to provide food, clothing and schooling to these children at Angel House. Each Sunday, kids have the opportunity to bring money to put into our offering for Neema and Kikwete. Would you help us meet our goal by sending your child with $1.00 each week? Our former Director of Children’s Ministries, Raegan Brane, has visited Angel House in the past. You can find out more information about the Grassroots Organization and Angel House by clicking HERE.

REMINDER:

If you have a 3rd, 4th or 5th grader that has a Deep Blue Bible, please help them remember to bring it with them to Sunday school each week! We don’t have many extras of that particular version at the church and they will be looking up and reading scripture every time they come to church from now on.

Don’t forget to check our Chapel Hill Kids Facebook Group regularly for the most up to date information. If you haven’t checked your child’s information on the birthday post, please make sure you do so as soon as possible. I have marked it as an announcement so you can easily find it. If you have moved in the last year, please contact the office so that we have your correct address on file so they can receive some birthday mail. The office number is (316) 684-1117.

Blessings to you and your children,

Allison

Celebrate Wonder is a Sunday school curriculum that engages children’s natural sense of curiosity to help them understand God’s love. It creates a safe environment for kids to ask big questions — helping them explore the Bible in ways that feed their imagination and encourages creativity. Through carefully-selected Bible stories, songs, videos, and hands-on activities, Celebrate Wonder gives children the tools to explore their faith while incorporating it into their daily lives.

Each month, our weekly stories will align with a Faith Word. The Faith Word for the month of November is “VOICE”.

The Book of Jeremiah is prophetic literature. It tells the story of the prophet Jeremiah, who was sent by God to be a messenger to God’s people. Jeremiah used his voice to share messages to God’s people. When the Israelites were in exile in Babylon, Jeremiah delivered a message of hope. Jeremiah assured God’s people that God was still with them and encouraged them to look to the future with hope for a better time. In this Bible story, Jeremiah assured the people they would not be in exile forever. “The time is coming,” Jeremiah told the people, “when God will raise up a new ruler.” The wise king promised by God and foretold by Jeremiah’s message would be a descendant of King David.

Six hundred years after Jeremiah delivered God’s message to the Israelites, a baby was born in Bethlehem. That baby was a descendant of David. As we prepare to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus, we can recall the words of hope that the prophet Jeremiah gave to the Israelites. Through Jeremiah, God promised to raise up a righteous ruler. The word righteous refers to one who is in right relationship with God. This month we prepare to celebrate Jesus, David’s descendant and one who brings hope to a broken world.

Prayer time can be hard. This week try to practice a timed prayer. On the first day, set a timer for 1 minute. Each day, increase your time. As you pray, remember that this week begins the season of waiting. As Advent and Christmas approach, the world can become busier and overwhelming. Use this time to be present with God and to guide you as you enter the season of Advent.