DUE TO COVID-19, ALL IN-PERSON CHILDREN'S EVENTS HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
We are, however, offering programming online. See calendar at the bottom of this page.
Manger Tales "virtual" Christmas Pageant
is Sunday, December 20th!
Check out all of the details and sign up NOW!
CLICK HERE
Our t-shirt decorating on Zoom in October was so much fun! Let's get together again in December!
The Real Meaning of Christmas,
Christmas Tree Craft and Story
Sunday, 12/06, 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
All children are welcome to participate.
Registration is required by e-mailing amy@saintmatthewschurch.org. After registering, Zoom meeting information will be provided.
Craft kits will be available for pick-up beginning 11/23. There is no charge for this craft.
There will be no Children's Chapel or Sunday School this day.
Christmas Tree Craft and Story
Sunday, 12/06, 11:00 a.m. on Zoom
All children are welcome to participate.
Registration is required by e-mailing amy@saintmatthewschurch.org. After registering, Zoom meeting information will be provided.
Craft kits will be available for pick-up beginning 11/23. There is no charge for this craft.
There will be no Children's Chapel or Sunday School this day.
Children's Chapel and Sunday School continue to be held on Zoom most Sunday mornings. It's not too late for your kids to join!
Children's Chapel is Sundays at 9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. for ages PreK - 2nd Grade, and includes 3 songs with movement, a gospel lesson, and lighting a candle with a repeat- after me closing prayer.
Sunday School is Sundays at 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for ages 3rd - 6th grade, and includes a gospel lesson with visual slides/video, a closing prayer, and a fun activity.
To register, just click on the link below, and fill out a form for each child. After registering, parents will be mailed corresponding worship bulletins and e-mailed Zoom meeting information.
Children's Chapel is Sundays at 9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. for ages PreK - 2nd Grade, and includes 3 songs with movement, a gospel lesson, and lighting a candle with a repeat- after me closing prayer.
Sunday School is Sundays at 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. for ages 3rd - 6th grade, and includes a gospel lesson with visual slides/video, a closing prayer, and a fun activity.
To register, just click on the link below, and fill out a form for each child. After registering, parents will be mailed corresponding worship bulletins and e-mailed Zoom meeting information.
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Kids Fall Craft Challenge
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
There are still 6 more chances to win!
10/01 First Drawing Winners:
Giuliana (Target $25)
William (Dunkin Donuts $15)
Charlie (Walmart $10)
11/01 Second Drawing Winners: To be determined
12/01 Third Drawing Winners: To be determined
There are still 6 more chances to win!
10/01 First Drawing Winners:
Giuliana (Target $25)
William (Dunkin Donuts $15)
Charlie (Walmart $10)
11/01 Second Drawing Winners: To be determined
12/01 Third Drawing Winners: To be determined
Instructions to crafts- click here
The Light of the World Craft
Always Give Thanks Turkey Craft
God so Loved the World Craft
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Hey kids, do you like to be creative? During the months of September, October, and November, we will have a home craft challenge for St. Matthew's PreK through elementary aged children. And parents? Well, this is an opportunity to unplug, relax, and let the conversation flow between you and your kids about God's love and the very special place they have in this world.
Some examples of the crafts are shown. A different craft will be featured each Friday in Amy's weekly e-mail with an example, instructions, and a few questions about the craft to get the conversation flowing. These are EASY, 20 minute crafts that kids will do at home (younger kids may require a little help from parents). Supplies will be provided in pre-made kits that can be picked up in the Parish Office (one pick up for all crafts). All you will need to supply is glue, scissors, markers, crayons. . . and patience! For each completed craft, your child will be entered into a MONTHLY DRAWING for a $25 Target gift card, a $15 Dunkin Donuts gift card, and a $10 Walmart gift card to be drawn the first of the following month (10/1, 11/1, and 12/1). So. . there are 9 chances to WIN! To play, parents just need to e-mail Amy a picture of the completed craft, or post it to the St. Matt's Family Life Facebook page by the last day of the month in order to be counted. It doesn't matter if kids do one craft a week, or do them all at once, or just a few. But the more entries, the better chance for your child to win. And the remaining names will stay in the drawing for the following drawings. EXTRA CREDIT: Each child attending Children's Chapel and Sunday School will earn an extra entry for each session they attend, beginning in September. See above link to register. Please e-mail amy@saintmatthewschurch.org for your child to participate in the craft challenge. Craft packets are still available! |
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ONE FINAL THOUGHT FROM AMY: We know that children have limited attention spans and often learn best by engaging all of their senses. This is why making things with their hands is so valuable. Crafts hold their attention, and meanwhile great conversation can happen without it feeling forced. Making crafts, and having your child show off and explain their creation to you builds self-esteem, confidence, and a comfort level with talking about our faith. You, as parents, are their first and most important teachers, and these short moments will add up to be invaluable in your child's faith journey.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY CALENDAR through end of 2020
OCTOBER
18 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #6 of Craft Challenge
25 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #7 of Craft Challenge
31 - Happy Halloween! Last day to submit completed crafts to Amy for 2nd drawing!
NOVEMBER
1 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #8 of Craft Challenge, 2ND DRAWING FOR WINNERS OF CRAFT CHALLENGE
2 - Last day to register for virtual Christmas Pageant
3 - Christmas Pageant parts/instructions to be e-mailed out
8 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #9 of Craft Challenge
15 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #10 of Craft Challenge
16 - Deadline to return Christmas Pageant recordings to Amy
22 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Crafts #11 and #12 of Craft Challenge
23 - December 6th Craft Kits available for pick up at Parish Office
29 - NO Children's Chapel or Sunday School, Happy Thanksgiving Day weekend!
30 - Last day to submit completed crafts to Ms. Amy for the final drawing!
DECEMBER
1 - 3RD DRAWING FOR WINNERS OF CRAFT CHALLENGE
6 - NO Children's Chapel or Sunday School, The Real Meaning of Christmas, Christmas Tree Craft and Story on Zoom 11:00 AM
13 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM
20 - Children's Christmas Pageat airs on the 10:00 AM online service
18 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #6 of Craft Challenge
25 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #7 of Craft Challenge
31 - Happy Halloween! Last day to submit completed crafts to Amy for 2nd drawing!
NOVEMBER
1 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #8 of Craft Challenge, 2ND DRAWING FOR WINNERS OF CRAFT CHALLENGE
2 - Last day to register for virtual Christmas Pageant
3 - Christmas Pageant parts/instructions to be e-mailed out
8 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #9 of Craft Challenge
15 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Craft #10 of Craft Challenge
16 - Deadline to return Christmas Pageant recordings to Amy
22 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM, Crafts #11 and #12 of Craft Challenge
23 - December 6th Craft Kits available for pick up at Parish Office
29 - NO Children's Chapel or Sunday School, Happy Thanksgiving Day weekend!
30 - Last day to submit completed crafts to Ms. Amy for the final drawing!
DECEMBER
1 - 3RD DRAWING FOR WINNERS OF CRAFT CHALLENGE
6 - NO Children's Chapel or Sunday School, The Real Meaning of Christmas, Christmas Tree Craft and Story on Zoom 11:00 AM
13 - Children's Chapel 9:30 AM, Sunday School 11:00 AM
20 - Children's Christmas Pageat airs on the 10:00 AM online service