YESTERDAY IN KIDS@HOME
JESUS APPEARED IN A ROOM WITH HIS FRIENDS but they didn’t recognize him until he said, Peace be with you, and showed them his scars. Easter is a season in the church calendar that is 50 days long and takes us all the way to Pentecost and the sending of the Holy Spirit. If you want to count along draw something like this and colour one egg or bunny (signs of new life) every day.
THE CHALLENGE FOR THIS WEEK
Where do you see evidence of God’s love? Keep your eyes open for this love everywhere in creation.
TO DO AT HOME
TO READ: Acts 1:3-8 Jesus appeared to his friends many times after his death and resurrection. He told them about God’s kingdom and what they would do to spread the good news but he also told them to wait for the Holy Spirit to come first. This is a season of in-betweens.
TO REMEMBER:
Jesus said, “Wait for the gift my Father promised (Holy Spirit)” Acts 1:4
A PRAYER
Dear Jesus, I know how hard it is to wait and I imagine it was very hard for the friends of Jesus to wait to go tell the news like Jesus said they would. Thank you that you are with us always, wherever we go from one end of the earth to the other. Amen
TALK ABOUT IT
What do you do when you are waiting?
Does it change depending on what you’re waiting for?
THE GRAND PLAN FOR SUNDAY
Sign in as a family at the playground that you can see from the parking lot. Kids will get name stickers.
BridgeKIDS will spend the whole morning outside so dress appropriately for the weather - WARM/WATERPROOF LAYERS
There will be a story, craft activity, games, and a time for snack and reflection. Can you please send your kid with a hot drink in a flask that we can have at the story spot? It’ll help add a cozy in the middle of the morning.
REGISTER YOUR KIDS
Please message Sarah if you are planning on being there this Sunday so we can make sure we have the appropriate number of team and all the bits and pieces we need. 604 615 9406
APRIL/MAY DATES
MAY 1 - 10:30 LIVE AND OUTSIDE
MAY 8 - 9:30 ZOOM @ HOME
MAY 15 - 10:30 LIVE AND OUTSIDE
MAY 22 - LONG WEEKEND - NO GATHERINGS
MAY 29 - 9:30 ZOOM @ HOME
JUNE 5 - 10:30 LIVE AND OUTSIDE
JUNE 12 - 9:30 ZOOM @ HOME
JUNE 19 - 10:30 LIVE AND OUTSIDE
JUNE 26 - 9:30 ZOOM @ HOME
UNDER 3s
Two team members will be wearing red shirts that say, I WOULD LOVE TO HOLD YOUR BABY, and they truly would. They will be happy to have your under 3s to play with or walk around with during the gathering time. If you have a stroller with you that would be handy to use. Please make use of this team if you have littles.
They will get you if a diaper needs changing.
At the end you can find them downstairs to sign out your littles.
AGE 3 to Grade 1
This team will be wearing bright orange shirts, it’ll be hard to miss them! They will be on the playground with stickers ready to sign your kids in.
They will be with your children on the playground and outside under the covered area for story, crafts & snack.
Snacks will be provided (nut free with options for gluten free too). Please send your kid with a warm drink if they would like that or something else.
Find them outside after the gathering to pick up your children - either undercover or on the playground.
Grade 2 to Grade 5
This team will be wearing blue shirts. They will be on the playground with stickers ready to sign you in.
They will be with your children in the under covered area and on the playground. They will be doing story, crafts, snack and reflection with them.
Snacks will be provided (nut free with options for gluten free too). Please send your kid with a warm drink if they would like that or something else.
Find them outside after the gathering to pick up your children - either undercover or on the playground.
JOIN A TEAM
When we are live we need people to hang out with the children.
When we are online on zoom it is pretty much a one person job that me and occasionally Kylee or Alisa have been doing, but when we are live we need more people-power.
If you are someone who enjoys children and wants to provide spaces for them to connect with God and know how loved they are then this job is for you. The bottom line for those who serve in bridgeKIDS during any gathering in person on online is that we are connection people not content providers. Your aim is to be present with the children and develop relationships with them. We want you to be an additional loving adult working in a supporting role alongside their parents.
If you would like to join us on a live Sunday morning and hang out with the children please contact Sarah asap!