On the last Sunday of each month, children are encouraged to participate in the 10:30 a.m. worship service in a variety of ways: flower arranging, reading, ushering, coffee hour hosting, or however they wish to contribute. We can’t wait to see what the children offer this year!
See information about St. Thomas’s Children’s Ministries program and our calendar of activities.
Hello St.Thomas’s Community,
The last days of August mean “back to school” for many of us. At St. Thomas’s, it means the start of the program year for Children’s Ministries. Our Sunday School team has planned a great year for our children and families, and I encourage everyone with children aged 4 years to 6th grade to register for this year’s program AND that you invite others to join us.
Our Sunday School program kicks off on September 11, 2022 at 10:15 a.m. with registration and refreshments and then Ms. Madeline will lead our first lesson at 10:30 a.m. We also have some extra events planned throughout the year. See information about our program and a calendar of activities. Paper copies of this information is also available at church or I can mail it to you. Please let me know what if you have questions or need additional information. I would love to share in this ministry with you. I can be reached at belmar43@aol.com or 302-388-4017.
In order to make it the best year ever, our ministry team needs more adults and post-confirmation teens to volunteer to help us. We have several roles to fill. You could volunteer to help on a regular basis or just for an event. All are welcome. Some of the roles include lead teacher, assistant teacher or classroom helper, event organizer, event helpers, and family outing organizer. Please let me know what interests you and what you are willing and able to do. I would love to share in this ministry with you. I can be reached at belmar43@aol.com or 302-388-4017.
Please register your child aged 4 years to 6th grade for our Children’s Ministry program. This form will provide us with contact information and allow us to plan for the needs of your children. Paper copies will be available on September 11, 2022, at church and in our classroom every week.
Won’t you consider signing up to be a Leader or Assistant leader for Sunday School?
I look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Blessings,
Belinda Young-Payne
I wanted to update everyone on the Children’s Ministries schedule for the next few weeks leading up to Easter 2022 on April 17, 2022. The last event on the list is Good Friday and I am hoping that it will be a good opportunity for children and their families to gather to learn about and interact with stories of Jesus on his journey from the Last Supper to the Cross. Below is the schedule. We will be asking for extra help in organizing and facilitating the Good Friday gathering. More information will be coming about that event.
March 6, 2022 – Regular Sunday School
March 13, 2022 – Regular Sunday School
March 20, 2022 – Regular Sunday School
April 3, 2022 – Regular Sunday School
April 10, 2022 – Regular Sunday School
April 15, 2022 – Good Friday Family Event
I hope this note finds you and your families well. If you are not well, please know that I am praying for your healing and well-being. And, please reach out if I can help in some other way.
Two notes today about today:
1) Mrs. Madeline is looking forward to meeting with children and youth up to grade 7 this morning at 10:15 a.m. for Sunday School / Children’s Worship.
2) Our CREW youth group meeting that was scheduled for today is postponed until January 23, 2022. However, everyone is encouraged to participate in the virtual ecumenical service for racial reconciliation and healing that we are all invited to tonight at 7:00 p.m. You can also go to delaware.church//healing-service to join via YouTube. The worship leaflet for the service can also be found there.
Two notes about next week:
1) Mrs. Belinda looks forward to meeting with children and youth up to 7th grade on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at 10:15 a.m. for Sunday School, Children’s Worship.
2) Mrs. Belinda looks forward to meeting with youth in grades 6 to Grade 12 on Sunday, January 23, 2022, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. for our CREW youth gathering. This gathering will include a light lunch and board games.
I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Blessings, Belinda Young-Payne
Families with children and/or youth up to 7th grade (including preschoolers) of our St Thomas’s community are invited to come together (MASKS REQUIRED except while eating at your assigned family table) for an afternoon of holiday music, crafts, games, and pizza, which will culminate in a Holiday Cookie Exchange.
Please let us know that you will be joining us at St. Thomas’s Family Fun Gathering by noting how many adults and children/youth will be attending. And also: PLEASE COMMENT if you plan to participate in the cookie exchange by bringing 2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies (packaged in groups of 3). Thanks! SignUp Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAA62CAB9-stthomas4
Greetings Everyone,
Sunday, November 28, 2021 is the First Sunday of Advent and is a Family Church Sunday at St. Thomas’s. We will not have Sunday School that day but we began an Advent project last week. On each Sunday of Advent, we will be making or sending home kits to make 3 or 4 Jesse Tree ornaments.
This past Sunday, we made our first Jesse Tree ornaments. I have attached the stories that go with the ornaments and two photos of the ornaments that we made (photo 1 and photo 2). Please feel free use these resources in your own home as part of your Advent activities.
Blessings, Belinda
Greetings All, A few Updates;
1) CREW’s next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Nov. 14, 2021 (corrected date–second Sunday) at St. Thomas’s.
2) We look forward to seeing everyone from ages 4 to 7th grade for Sunday School on Nov. 7, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, 2021. Hope for good weather so we can meet under our big red tent! Otherwise, we will meet in the Undercroft.
3) We are still in need of leaders for Sunday School and hosts for CREW youth group activities. Please let me know if you are interested in either or use this link to indicate your interest in one of the activities that CREW is hoping to engage in this year:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAAA62CAB9-stthomas5
4) December is fast approaching. It would be wonderful if St. Thomas’s could have the blessing of a children’s Christmas pageant. We are looking for ideas and leadership for this endeavor. Please, please, please let me know if you are interested in being a part of this gift to the parish and to God.
Thanks! Have a good week!
Blessings,
Belinda Young-Payne.
Greetings all. A few updates follow.
1) CREW will not be meeting tomorrow, Oct. 24, 2021, as originally scheduled. Our next meeting will be on Nov. 7, 2021.
2) Ms. Madeline looks forward to seeing everyone from ages 4 to 7th grade tomorrow, Oct. 24, 2021, at 10:15 a.m. for Sunday School. Hope for good weather so we can meet under our big red tent!
3)Trunk or Treat is cancelled for next week due to a scheduling conflict. But we would still like to help UNICEF. Please keep a look out for an alternate plan.
4) We are still in need of leaders for Sunday School and hosts for CREW youth group activities.
Please let me know if you are interested in either. Thanks!
Blessings,
Belinda Young-Payne.
St. Thomas’s Children’s and Youth Ministries will continue outdoor gatherings during October 2021. Below you will find dates and times for our Children’s and Youth ministries gatherings. Please prayerfully consider joining us in some way especially by donating time or talent. There will soon be a SignUp Genius for adults and families in our parish to volunteer to host an activity for our youth group. For children’s ministry, I ask that anyone called to serve or just come try it to see if you like it, please email me at belmar43@aol.com or call me so we can talk about it further.
| Children’s Ministry Schedule for October 2021 | |
| October 3 10:15 a.m. Sunday School October 10 10:15 a.m. Sunday School October 17 10:15 a.m. Sunday School October 24 10:15 a.m. Sunday School October 31 Family Church Sunday October 31 Trunk or Treat for UNICEF after 10:30 a.m. worship service (UNICEF collection box additionally available between services) CREW Schedule for October 2021 October 10: Lunch and Activity: Plan new CREW bulletin board (bring your pictures of past activities), paint rocks for Spreading Positivity Project October 24: Spread Positivity Rocks at Sean’s Place or another chosen spot |
Blessings, Belinda Young-Payne
Just a reminder that Sunday School for children aged 4 years to grade 6(7) begins tomorrow, September 12, 2021, in the red tents in the courtyard. We will begin Registration and Gathering at 10:15 a.m. and the Lesson will begin at approximately 10:35 a.m.
Youth Confirmation registration and information session will begin tomorrow too. Confirmation is being offered for youth in 8th grade. Please contact Bob Rys with questions.
Youth group activities will begin on September 19,, 2021, with a “cake and ice cream party” and planning meeting. Look for more details tomorrow evening.
During all children’s and youth ministries activities this year, we will be following COVID guidelines recommended by the diocese, the CDC, Christina School District, and St. Thomas’s preautions. We will choose the strictest guidelines. This means that masking is expected by everyone age 2 and older.
I look forward to seeing everyone again. Please feel free to contact me either with questions or if you need at-home activities.
Blessings, Belinda
