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Seasons of the Spirit Ages 3–5 Advent, Christmas, Epiphany 2008–09

Sense of the SacredFebruary 22, 2009

Focus ScriptureMark 9:2–9

Additional Scriptures2 Kings 2:1–12Psalm 50:1–62 Corinthians 4:3–6

Holy God, we see your glory in the face of Jesus the Christ. Grant that, as we look on Christ, we may be transformed and be strengthened to follow your call to serve in the world. Amen.

In the Season after the Epiphany, the church explores signs of God’s glory shining in the world. Mark describes Jesus’ transfiguration and, with the disciples, we sense the sacred moment; we will see things in a new way from this time forward. We catch Elisha’s vision of the sacred as Elijah is caught up to heaven. With Paul and the psalmist, we give thanks that God’s light shines forth through us.

Focus Scripture: Mark 9:2–9The Season after the Epiphany ends with the story of Jesus’ transfiguration. This revealing of Jesus’ glory is a turning point, marking the end of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee and the beginning of the journey towards Jerusalem and the fate that awaits Jesus there. Just before today’s reading, Peter declares that Jesus is the Messiah. But Peter does not understand Jesus’ teaching about the kind of Messiah Jesus has come to be.

Six days later, Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up on a mountain. While there, Jesus’ appearance is transfigured – Jesus shines. The disciples see Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah. This event has echoes of Hebrew Scriptures. Moses’ face was transfigured on Mount Sinai when he was in God’s presence and received the Law. Elijah also experienced God’s presence on Sinai. Elijah’s return will announce the coming of the Messiah. For Mark, Jesus fulfills the work of the Law and the prophets.

Jesus’ shining garments mark him as one who has triumphed through martyrdom. Jesus’ changed appearance – a “metamorphosis”– reflects his nature as both divine and human, and anticipates Jesus’ changed appearance at the Resurrection.

Peter grasps a sense of the sacred, and wants to preserve it; he offers to build three tents. The word used for “tent” can mean “tabernacle,” the same word used in John 1:14 to describe the incarnate Jesus “dwelling” among us. This word also connects with the Exodus story of the tent in the wilderness, and the Ark where God’s glory dwells.

A cloud, a sign of God’s presence, comes over the mountain. From it, a voice repeats the words from Jesus’ baptism: “This is my Son, the Beloved.” In Mark’s account of Jesus’ baptism, only Jesus hears the voice from

heaven. Here the disciples hear the voice telling them to listen to Jesus.

This time must have been a terrifying and amazing experience for the three disciples, but Jesus cautions them not to tell anyone about it. We have seen this before in Mark’s gospel. It is not yet time for the disciples to proclaim the good news. The meaning of Jesus’ messiahship is to remain a secret for the time being. As we move into the Season of Lent, we feel the tension building as Jesus’ ministry continues.

It is in the seeing and understanding that God’s messenger is known. In 2 Kings 2:1–12, the prophet Elijah is carried up to heaven, and Elisha glimpses the sacred and comes to a fuller understanding of who Elijah is. Elisha receives a double portion of the spirit of Elijah, and is thus known as a prophet in the true succession.

The awe-inspiring image of God’s majesty and our response to it are central in the other texts. In Psalm 50:1–6, God’s majesty and power shine forth from Zion. God calls and judges, gathering the faithful. Paul, in 2 Corinthians 4:3–6, speaks in images of light and darkness, of blindness and sight. Just as Moses veiled his face when it shone with reflected glory, so the gospel of Christ is veiled and hidden from those who do not believe. As we live in faith, God’s love shines in our hearts. As did the disciples on the mountain, we see God’s glory in Jesus the Christ.

• • • • •“Epiphany” means “showing forth.” During this season, we have explored many ways in which God’s glory is revealed in the life and work of Jesus and the disciples. Where and when have you sensed the sacred or caught glimpses of God’s presence? How do such moments define your life as a disciple and a church?

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For groups consisting mostly of three-year-olds, supplemental resources can be downloaded from the Library at www.spiritseasons.com.user name: spiritpassword: child

PREPARE

Materials needed

Before the sessionq Prayerfully reflect on this week’s focus

scripture, Mark 9:2–9, and biblical back-ground material on page 75.

q Gather items for the worship area: white cloth for Transfiguration Sunday, Bible with bookmark in the gospel of Mark, tooth-picks, eyedropper, plate, Christ candle, candle snuffer, and matches.

q Bring basic supply kit (p. 82), additional song sheet, (p. 81), and, if possible, Seasons Music CD, vol. 7, Seasons Growing Faith Songbook and Seasons Growing Faith Music CD, and CD player.

Gatherq Practice making a toothpick star (see p. 84).

q Bring Priscilla the puppet (p. 2). Staple a pair of paper ears (pattern p. 85) to a wide rubber band and then place them on Pris-cilla’s head. Option: make a pair of ears for a child (see Respond section).

Engageq Bring today’s resource sheet “On the Moun-

taintop.”

q Bring a sturdy table, several chairs, and a plain sheet.

February 22, 2009

The Focus for Ages 3–5

Young children bring the gift of imagi-nation to almost any situation. They willingly accept mysteries and embrace

unknowns. Although they are gaining knowl-edge and understanding at an amazing rate, they still have a lot to learn about how the world works. They make discoveries every hour of every day, gradually learning to dis-tinguish between the ordinary and the unu-sual. (For example, the fact that the sun comes up every morning is amazing, but ordinary – that is how God’s world works.) Much of their learning comes through observing, especially observing people and their relationships and

you will often hear them questioning: “Why?” “Who?” “How?” or “When?” Today’s story gives the children a new perspective on Jesus, with plenty of drama. “Dazzling” clothes, vis-iting prophets, and a voice from above – all help to make the story exciting. The setting on top of a mountain and the “climb” to get there, just adds to the fun as well as the power of the event. Sights, sounds, and whole-body physical activity together affirm a powerful message the children will remember. Pray that, as the children learn more about Jesus, God’s love will capture their imaginations and connect them with the faith community.

q Bring picture “Jesus on the Mountaintop” from poster Storytelling Resources. Cover the three figures separately with construc-tion paper.

q Bring a snack and a blanket (optional).

RespondChoose from the options provided. Prepare and bring the materials.

q Listening ears: long strips of heavy con-struction paper (or simple plastic headbands) and ear pattern. Cut out a pair of ears for each child. On the paper strips or around the ears print, “I am listening to Jesus.”

q Oiled picture: copies of today’s resource sheet “Hearing God’s Voice,” cooking oil, cotton balls, and construction paper. Follow instructions on resource sheet and cut out a construction paper frame for each picture. Make a sample.

q Open-ended activity: a variety of craft materials (such as foil, shiny metallic wrapping paper, fluorescent markers, sequins, glitter, metallic buttons, yarn, yellow paper)

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1GATHER

Sense of the SacredScripture

Mark 9:2–9

To imagine God’s message about Jesus on the mountaintop.

Welcome the children and the people who brought them to church today. Work with the children to set up the worship table. Mention that this is the last Sunday in the Season after the Epiphany. It is also a special day when we celebrate something very important that happened to Jesus.

Opening ritualSay, “We come together to worship and pray. We come to learn to live in God’s way.”

Sing “We Are Here” (tune: “Ring Around a Rosie”) We are here together.Singing, praying, learningthat God loves us.We love God, too!

As the children watch, gently bend five wooden toothpicks in half so that they break on one side but are still joined on the other. Face the five breaks toward the centre, as shown, on a flat surface or plate. Use an eyedropper to put several drops of water in the centre of the toothpicks. Wait for the water to be absorbed where the toothpicks were broken. When the star has finished forming, say, “(Children’s names), God’s love shines on you.” Light the candle and receive the offering.

Pray Dear God, thank you for this time together when we remember and celebrate your

love. Amen.

Extinguish the candle to signal that the opening ritual has ended.

Priscilla, the puppet, introduces the themeSing Priscilla’s song (p. 81) and welcome her.

Priscilla: Hi, (names each child). I just learned a new song about Jesus. Will you sing it with me?

Sing “What Is Jesus Teaching Me?” (tune: “London Bridge”)

What is Jesus teaching me, teaching me, teaching me?What is Jesus teaching meto help me know God’s way?

Priscilla: Now look at me (Put a pair of ears on Priscilla.) These are my listening ears. I’ve been trying to remember what Jesus has been saying to me.

Teacher: Oh, Priscilla, what fun! Let’s put some thoughts into Priscilla’s listening ears. (Help chil-dren remember ideas such as Jesus says to love one another, welcome everyone, look after those who are sick, share with others…Whisper the ideas loudly into the ears.)

Priscilla: My ears are becoming full!

Teacher: I’m sure they are. Many times we have heard how Jesus has helped us know about living in God’s way.

Priscilla: And Jesus loves us. I think I want to go and show everyone my big full ears and tell them what Jesus has been saying to me! (Say goodbye to Priscilla.)

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FOCUS

2ENGAGE

Setting the scene Create a stable mountain using chairs as steps up to a sturdy table, and a sheet. Place this next to a wall. At the “top” of this mountain, tape the covered picture “Jesus on the Mountaintop” from poster Storytelling Resources.

Invite a child to bring the Bible from the wor-ship table and use the bookmark to open it to the gospel of Mark. Remind children that Mark was

a follower of Jesus and wanted everyone to know that Jesus was a different kind of teacher. Sit a distance away from the mountain. Prompt the children to sit cross-legged and “open” their flat hands like a book until you begin the story on resource sheet “On the Mountaintop.”

After the storyDramatize the story Encourage children to be

If not using Priscilla, the puppet, teach the song. Invite one child to wear a pair of “listening” ears, and encourage children to whisper (loudly) into those ears ideas of what Jesus has been saying to them about living in God’s way.


3RESPOND

Jesus, Peter, James and John. (If need be, help children climb the mountain.) Jesus might cover himself with a white cloth at the appro-priate time. Read the story again (without the refrain) or ask children to tell the story as they remember it. (Warning: do not have too many

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children on one table. Use several tables if necessary.)

Snack Have a picnic together on the moun-taintop. (If possible sit on the mountaintop table or place a blanket on the floor). Do some wondering about Jesus and how God’s love shone in him, and we shine in God’s love too.

picture. Encourage children to hang this in the window and when the sun shines through it, remember how Jesus’ face was full of light when God spoke to him on the mountaintop.

q Open-ended activity Children can experi-ence the sacred in many ways – one way is through art. Encourage children to use the variety of materials available to create their own response to the story. Before they begin, take a look at all the craft materials together and ask the children for ideas of how those things might be used. Then, play music in the background and suggest they work quietly, as they think about this wonderful time on the mountain.

Choose from the following activities.

q Listening ears God told the dis-ciples to listen to Jesus. Priscilla made listening ears to remem-ber some of Jesus’ words. We can too! Hand out the strip of paper (or plastic headbands) and a set of ears to decorate. Children could decide where they want their ears placed on the strips (on the top of the head or on the side). When they are wearing their new ears, imagine what Jesus might say to them on the mountaintop.

q Oiled picture God said, “This is my beloved; I love him. Listen to him.” Give each child a copy of resource sheet “Hearing God’s Voice” to decorate with crayons. Rub a little cooking oil on the picture to make it trans-lucent. Glue the precut border on top of the

4BLESS

Gather again around the worship table and carefully light the Christ candle.

Pray Thank you, God, for your love, the love of Jesus, and the love that surrounds us. Amen.

Extinguish the candle.

Send each child off with this blessing, “(Child’s name), your face shines with God’s love.”

REFLECT

How engaged were the children in the drama of the story? In what ways do you celebrate the children’s rich imaginations? If new lead-ers will be working with the children next quarter, plan how you will share the informa-tion you have about the gifts, abilities, and

needs of these children with your successor. Give positive information about each child. Take time to fill out an evaluation form and let us know how these sessions worked for you and the children.


Resource sheet • February 22, 2009

On the Mountaintop(based on Mark 9:2–9)

Young children are concrete

learners with great imagina-

tions. Highlighting the sensory

aspects of the story will tap

their imaginations and en-

gage them with the whole

experience.

(Sit a distance away from the “mountain” that the children created earlier. A covered picture “Jesus on the Mountaintop” from “Storytelling Resources” is on the wall at the “top” of this mountain. In the story, each time you say, “Come with me and see,” beckon to the children and move a bit closer to the mountain. Finally they will be at the base of the mountain to hear the rest of the story.)

What a day it is for three of Jesus’ disciples! Peter, James, and John are going on a hike.

Up, up, up they go.

Come with me and see.

It is Jesus’ idea. Jesus is taking his friends Peter, James, and John somewhere important.

Up, up, up a mountain they go.


Jesus goes all the way to the top, but Peter, James, and John stop part way.

They wonder what will happen next.


(Uncover picture.) “Look at Jesus!”

“Wait! Do you see two more?”

“Count the people: 1, 2, 3.”

Peter, James, and John could hardly believe their eyes.


“Is that really Jesus?”“His clothes – they’re bright white!” “I’m shading my eyes from the dazzling light!” Come with me and see.

“Who are the others? Can you tell?” “Could one of them be Moses? Yes, Moses is here with Jesus!” “The other is from long ago, too: the prophet Elijah!” Come with me and see.

“Listen! “What do you hear?” (pause)

Peter, James and John hear God say,“This is my beloved; I love him. Listen to him!”Come with me and see – and hear.

(Arrive at the base of the mountain. Cover the two prophets in the poster.) And suddenly it is only Jesus on top of the mountain. The other two people have gone.

Jesus smiles and says, “Don’t be afraid. Let’s go now.”And down, down the mountain they go.Quietly Peter, and James, and John wonder about what they saw.They had so much more to learn about Jesus.Come with me and see – and wonder.


Resource sheet • February 22, 2009

Hearing God’s Voice

Instructions: • Cut a construction paper frame using the border area of this picture as a pattern.

• Decorate the scene of Jesus on the mountaintop.

• Rub a little cooking oil on the picture.

• Glue the frame over the picture.

�Seasons of the Spirit Ages 3–5 Advent, Christmas, Epiphany 2008–09

Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany combine to tell the story of God’s entrance into our world in a new and dramatic way. Following the long

season after Pentecost, these three short seasons offer an intense burst of activity to begin the church year. The excitement inherent in these seasons, focused on a young child, easily draws young children into this story of God’s people. Three-, four-, and five-year-olds will be more than ready to celebrate these seasons, enthusiastically.

Celebrating with childrenYoung children are natural “celebrators.” They will need no encouragement to get excited about the weeks around Christmas. The challenge will be to help them into an appreciation for the flow of the three seasons: anticipating the coming of Jesus as you count the four weeks of Advent, welcoming a very special baby during the two weeks of the Christmas season, and embracing the light and the call to spread the good news of that baby the six weeks of the Season after the Epiphany. Ses-sion rituals, routines, and activities will help to support the children’s understanding of this progression. (For example, light an Advent wreath during opening and closing rituals.) Young children do best in a large space that encourages them to move and investigate, depend-ing on their moods and interests. Make sure that the art posters and other visuals are displayed at their eye level. Each week, invite children to help set the worship table with a candle (or several candles for Advent), Bible, and whatever items are suggested for each of the three seasons. If possible, provide a quiet corner with pillows and books, along with a plant or other nature items, and a child-size table. Play dough and drawing paper with crayons may offer a calming outlet for an excited child who needs a break, as well as something for those who arrive early. Balancing routine with free time is impor-tant for children this age. Celebrate every child’s creativ-ity and imagination, emphasizing that each of them is a gift from God.

Priscilla, the puppetA charming and childlike puppet named Priscilla visits the children each session to introduce the day’s themes and help connect the Bible story to the children’s own lives. The children will welcome her each time with a song, and then have a conversation with her about an event in her life or a discovery she has made. Priscil-la’s name is significant. She is named for an important woman in the early church community. Take some time

to become comfortable working with a puppet. A pat-tern for Priscilla is available on the Seasons web site. Go to www.spiritseasons.com and click on Library. You may make or purchase any puppet you choose, includ-ing a friendly animal, as long you use the puppet con-sistently. Note: if you decide not to use a puppet in the sessions, there is always an alternate suggestion at the end of Priscilla’s conversation.

Telling the storiesThe heart of each session is the Bible story, and your storyteller preparation is important. Read the key text for each week in your Bible and then practice telling the version provided on the week’s resource sheet. Check out the “Story tip” at the beginning of the story, and use that information to gear your telling to young children. Sometimes the tip is directly connected to the story of the day. Other times, it is a general tip to think about when telling stories to young children. Several of these sessions are based on texts from the Psalms and are not “stories,” as such. Notice how the props, actions, and other techniques suggested engage the children in the emotions and language as well as the events suggested in the verses. Use the music and posters included to stimulate children’s imaginations. In addition to sing-ing the songs suggested, consider playing all of the Sea-sons Music CD in the background during “Response” to emphasize the multi-sensory experience.

Closing ritualBring the session to an end with a short worship ritual in which you thank God for your time spent together. Then send each child home with a blessing, a prayer, and an invitation to return. Use the “Reflect” questions to help you determine what worked well for the chil-dren individually and as a group, and what you might do differently another week.

Now available: Seasons Growing Faith CD and Song-book for the very young – 22 easy-to-sing songs and a songbook containing guitar chords, sugges-tions for actions, and tips for teaching.

If you are leading a group consisting mostly of three-year-olds, go to www.spiritseasons.com, click on Library: Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, 2008–09 Age 3 Supplement. Use the user name: spirit and password child to access supplemental week-by-week resources which can be used to adapt the sessions.

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We Will Follow Jesus (tune: “The Bear Went Over the Mountain”)We will follow JesusWe will follow JesusWe will follow Je-susand do what Jesus did (clap clap).and do what Jesus did (clap clap).and do what Jesus did (clap clap).We will follow JesusWe will follow JesusWe will follow Je-susand do what Jesus did.

God’s Family(tune: “Away in a Manger”)We’re all in God’s family,look around and you’ll see,God loves everyone.God loves you. God loves me.We’re all in God’s family,look around and you’ll know,if we love one another,God’s fam’ly will grow.

Ring the Bells(tune: “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”)Ring, ring, ring the bells.Ring the bells today.Jesus comes to share God’s love.Ring the bells today.

Away in a MangerAway in a mangerno crib for a bed (rock baby).The little Lord Jesuslay down his sweet head.(Fold hands and put under ear like a pillow.)The stars in the bright skylooked down where he lay.(Point up then shade eyes and look down.)The little lord Jesusasleep on the hay (rock baby).

Additional Songs Priscilla’s Song

(tune: “I’m a Little Teapot”)Here’s our friend Priscilla, visiting today,with a song to sing or else a game to play.She will share a story, a worry, or a joy.Priscilla is a friend to every girl and boy.

(Note: this is a new song for Priscilla. If you have been using Priscilla in past sessions, you might want to continue with the song the children already know. Or, perhaps it is time for a new one.)

If You’re Happy and You Know It

Other verses:If you’re sad and you know it, cry boo hoo.If you’re tired and you know it, give a yawn.If you’re angry and you know it, stamp your foot.If you’re excited and you know it, give a jump.If you’re loving and you know it, throw a kiss.


Play dough #1 (a very pliable cooked clay for playing)

250 mL (1 cup) flour250 mL (1 cup) water15 mL (1 tbsp.) oil 10 mL (2 tsp.) cream of tartar5 mL (1 tsp.) food colouring125 mL (1/2 cup) salt

Mix ingredients in saucepan and, stirring constantly, cook over low heat until mixture leaves sides of pan. Remove from pan and knead for a few minutes. Food colouring may be added to the water before mixing. Store in a tightly closed plastic container. Does not need refrigeration. This clay will last for weeks.

Play dough #2 (an excellent dough for modelling)

500 mL (2 cups) flour250 mL (1 cup) water250 mL (1 cup) salt

Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl. Slowly add the water while mixing until the dry ingredients are uniformly moistened. Remove the mixture from the bowl and knead for several minutes. (For permanency, articles can be baked in a moderate oven at 325 F [160 C] for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown.) Note: baking times vary greatly depending upon the size of the object. Store in a tightly closed plastic container.

There are some craft supplies that will be used frequently throughout the quarter. Gather the following materials and place them in a container. Have them available each week. In the preparation section of each session, only the supplies that are not in that kit will be listed.

❑ scissors (children’s scissors and adult-size)

❑ large glue sticks

❑ white glue

❑ glue spreaders

❑ craft sticks

❑ clear tape

❑ masking tape

❑ washable coloured markers

❑ crayons

❑ pencils

❑ stapler

❑ paper hole punch

❑ coloured pencils

Basic Supply Kit

Basic supplies for the cupboard❑ variety of papers (construction paper, mural

paper, newsprint, tissue paper)

❑ card stock, poster board

❑ variety of recycled items (egg cartons, paper/

cardboard tubes, disposable foam trays, fabric

scraps, buttons, wrapping paper)

❑ tempera paint, paint brushes, clean-up

supplies (towels, soap, sponges)

❑ paint smocks (shirts, plastic aprons, old

pillowcases with a hole cut for arms and head)

❑ string, variety of yarn

❑ safety pins

❑ paper clips

❑ self-adhesive stickers

❑ glitter, glitter glue, sequins

❑ variety of denominational and other

magazines

❑ fabric glue

❑ pipe cleaners/chenille stems

Paper doll patternInstructions:

• Cut out the people shape and use it as a pattern (enlarge or reduce as necessary).

• Cut a sheet of lightweight paper lengthwise, then tape the halves together to make one long strip.

• Fold the strip into eighths, then use the fold lines to fold the paper accordion-style.

• With the paper still folded, place the people pattern onto the top fold so both sides of the person touch the folds.

• Cut out the shape.

• Unfold the paper to reveal many people holding hands. (Note: hand the paper dolls still folded to the children and let them reveal the number of people.)


Description of how to use the figures from

the poster Storytelling Resources

The figures in the boxed section on the poster will be used for three sessions (February 1, 8, and 15). On February 1, cut out all figures and place them on one or two trays, or scatter them on a table or mount them on a wall at the children’s eye level. Choose one focal area in the room where all these figures will eventually be gathered. Each week the children will sit close to this area for the story. (Ideas: a bulletin board, a painted backdrop, a flannel graph board, a mounted poster board…) The first session will begin with the figure of Jesus placed in that focal area. Then, the children will be invited to choose which characters will be involved in the story for that week. They will also choose the figures that will make the crowd around Jesus. Try to plan it so that each week the crowd becomes larger and larger. On the third week (February 15th) all the figures will be used to form the crowd.

Star -shaped snack ideas

Decorating starsIngredients: premade or purchased star biscuits/cookies, icing/frosting, coloured sprinklesEquipment: craft sticks or table knives

Distribute star biscuits/cookies. Invite the children to ice and decorate their stars using craft sticks or table knives. Shake some sprinkles on the top.

Star sandwichIngredients: whole grain bread, cream cheese or peanut butter* (*if no allergies), mandarin orange slicesEquipment: star cookie/biscuit cutter, craft sticks or table knives

Cut the bread into star shapes. “Ice” with cream cheese or peanut butter. Decorate with mandarin orange slices.

Apple starsIngredients: applesEquipment: sharp knife

Cut the apples crossways and look for the stars in the centres.

Tortilla starsIngredients: flour tortillas, cheese slices, paprika (optional)Equipment: 2 star cookie/biscuit cutters (one smaller than the other)

Use the larger star cutter to cut stars from the tortillas. Use the smaller star cutter to cut stars from the cheese slices. Bake the tortilla stars in a 350° oven for approximately five minutes. (This can be done before session.) Place cheese stars on top of tortilla stars and return to oven until the cheese melts. Remove from oven and sprinkle with paprika (optional). Cool.

Toothpick star for Opening Ritual1 Gently bend five wooden toothpicks in half so that they

break on one side but are still joined on the other.2 Face the five breaks toward the centre on a flat surface

or plate.3 Use an eyedropper to put several drops of water in the

centre of the toothpicks.4 Wait for the

water to be absorbed where the toothpicks were broken. A star emerges!


Fish(January 25)An Ear

(February 22)

Patterns

God Cares, We CareAt this time of year everybody needs [sunblock/mittens].

Some families are helped when we share.Please bring your [sunblock/mittens] donations here

and _____________ will make sure theyare shared with others.

God cares, we care, and you care, too.Thank you!

Fish(January 25)

(February 22)

Donation NoteFor “Care collection” Response activity (November 30)

Note to put on the collection box:

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