6 Dec 2022

Youth Activity on December 17, 2022

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Youth EventGreetings everyone,

I’m so excited!! The date is set.  All youth in grades 6 and up are invited to an Elf movie and dinner party on December 17, 2022. Parents are welcome to hang out to help. The evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with some games and the proceed with dinner, a craft and the MOVIE. I think we should be finished by 8:30 or 9 p.m. Please print and share the invite/flyer if you want to.

I have heard from several families already. If you have not RSVP’d , please let me know as soon as you do. No worries if it is later than sooner. We will have plenty for everyone.

Blessings,

Belinda Young-Payne

12 Mar 2022

Youth CREW for March 13, 2022

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All youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to CREW’s regular monthly meeting on Sunday, March 13, 2022 after the 10:30 a.m. service in the Undercroft.  Activities will include prayer, lunch, games, and planning for a service day and a “lock-in”. Please come with one or all of the following, ideas for  a service project, ideas for lock-in activities, board game, sports ball. Lunch will be provided.

C.R.E.W. stands for “Christians Ready, Equipped, and Willing” and youth in grades 7 through 12 are encouraged to join us!

Hoping to see everyone on Sunday!
Belinda Young-Payne

16 Jan 2022

Children’s and Youth ministries update for January 16, 2022

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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

11 Dec 2021

CREW Youth Group gathering

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CREW’s regularly scheduled monthly meeting will be on December 12, 2021 from 12-1:30 p.m. This meeting is for St. Thomas’s youth  in grades 6-12 and any guests they would like to invite.

Activity Description: The beginning of our meeting will be a combination of a holiday related game and costume/prop prep for those who are participating. Then we will be having an Ugly Sweater event. Please wear your favorite Ugly Christmas sweater, t-shirt, dress or just wear your favorite holiday-themed gear or wear your regular clothes. It is totally up to you!  We will be eating pizza for lunch and be decorating Ugly Sweater cookies for dessert. Then, we’ll play some games for the rest of the time.  Bring your thinking caps….. and your drawing fingers.

If possible, please RSVP, so we have an idea of how much pizza to order but as always, come if you can, even if you did not RSVP. the more, the merrier!!

Feel free to contact me with questions,
Blessings, Belinda Young-Payne <belmar43@aol.com>

4 Nov 2021

Children’s and Youth Ministries update

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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.

25 Oct 2021

Children’s and Youth Ministries Updates October 24, 2021

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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.  

4 Oct 2021

Children’s and youth ministries for October 2021

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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

16 Sep 2021

CREW Youth Group Gathering- September 19, 2021

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I am so happy that fall is upon us and we can gather safely and comfortably outside again.

All youth in grades 6 and up (as well as any adults interested in serving in youth ministry) are invited to a gathering in the St. Thomas’s courtyard on Sunday, September 19, 2021 from 11:45 to 1:00 p.m. for a light lunch, cake and ice cream while we mutually plan our program year. The “grown ups” have some ideas but we want to hear ideas from our youth.  

As usual, we will follow CDC and diocesan guidelines for gathering which include social distancing and wearing a mask indoors. (Feel free to wear your mask outdoors if you want to, especially if you are not vaccinated.)

  • Please email or call me to let me know you are coming so I can be sure we have enough food and cake. But, if you decide to come at the last minute, please do. The more, the merrier!!
  • Also Let me know if you have a September birthday so we can celebrate you.
  • If you are unable to come, but want to give input on our plans for the year, email me with your ideas.
  • If I forgot someone on this email, please forward it.
  • Feel free to bring friends.

I look forward to seeing great things happen this year!


Blessings, 
Belinda Young-Payne <belmar43@aol.com>

11 Sep 2021

Children’s Ministries start-up for Fall 2021

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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

16 May 2021

CREW Environmental Service Project for May 2021

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Recently, St. Thomas’s youth group known as CREW, which stands for “Christians Ready, Equipped, and Willing,” spent a day at the Judge Morris Estate, part of White Clay Creek State Park, clearing out garlic mustard.

Garlic mustard impacts the growth of our native forest, trees, shrubs, and other plants. It is an invasive plant, native to large parts of Europe, Asia, and northern Africa. It was brought to North America as a source of food, medicine, and erosion control. However, it has spread widely into natural areas in the northeastern United States since the 1860’s and has been nicknamed the “thug of the woods.”