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Ages: Birth - 5th Grade
Learning in Motion (Sunday
School)
For youth ages 3 - 5th Grades
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. (during School year)
Learning in Motion
is Calvary's Sunday School program. Kids begin the morning at
9:45 a.m. in the Deeper Life service. After the Children's
message, the kids go to their own age-appropriate classes. They
return to the service in time for Holy Communion.
Happening Now in Learning in Motion
Learning in Motion has concluded for the school year. We will
begin again in the fall. Special Thanks to Morgan Griffith,
Katie Peterson, Paula Fowler, Bonnie Nagode, Sue, Hannah and
Emilie Thorson for teaching our kids and loving them with God's
wonderful love!
 You
are invited
Fall Round Up
Sunday, September 12
Grab your favorite Bible and join the fun for a Western Round
Up!
This may be your family Bible or your own, personal Bible.
Bring the whole family. Wear your favorites:
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Cowboy boots
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Hats
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Bandanas, etc.
We’ll enjoy a hootin’
hollerin’ start to our year of Faith Education.
Watch for more information!
Faith Education
Learning in Motion, Calvary’s Sunday School, is on summer
vacation now, but the Faith Education Team is busy at work.
They are working on a yearly plan for the faith education of
our children and youth, in addition to planning for all ages.
One of their goals is to include different learning styles and
venues in Calvary’s faith education.
Easter Play & Eggstravaganza
April 11
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| Duane
tries his hand at egg decorating |
Egg
rolling contest |
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| Egg Toss |
Youth
present Easter Play |
2nd - 5th Graders to Camp at
Lutherhaven in July
View the pictures of the
Youth Summer
Camp Experiences.
Summer Hikes Two additional
family hikes have been planned. The first one is Wednesday,
August 11 at Hylebos Park (411 S. 348th St., Federal Way). We
will have another hike at Dash Point State Park (5700 SW Dash
Pt. Road, Federal Way) on August 25. Both hikes begin at 6:30
p.m. Meet at the park, bring a sack lunch, if you want. Lace
up your hiking boots, and join us!
Looking for a Family Service
Project? Take a look at this helpful
website.
Vacation Bible School
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Lessons
from Geese
Team
allegory
The flight of geese in a V-formation is beautiful. But it
also has some remarkable lessons that we can learn from
the flight pattern that have significance of belonging,
success, support, teamwork, and power of affirmation.
As each goose flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for
others behind it. There is 71 percent more flying range in
V-formation than in flying alone.
People who share a common direction and sense of purpose
can get there more quickly.
Whenever a goose flies out of formation it feels drag and
tries to get back into position.
2) It’s harder to do something alone than together.
When the lead goose gets tired, it rotates back into
formation and another goose flies at the head.
3) Shared leadership and interdependence give us each a
chance to lead as well as an opportunity to rest.
The geese flying in the rear of the formation honk to
encourage those up front to keep up their speed.
4) Encouragement is motivating. We need to make sure our
“honking” is encouraging – and not discouraging.
When a goose gets sick or wounded and falls, two geese
fall out and stay with it until it revives or dies. Then
they catch up or join another flock.
5) We may all need help from time to time. We should stand
by one another in difficult times.
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August 2-6
Special Celebration
August 6, 7:00 p.m.
For congregation & community
Registration form
VBS 2010 Together!
As God wants a relationship with us, we seek that as well. For
our Vacation Bible School week we will learn and experience what
it is to belong to God and to embrace that love and
grace --- all of us -- together.
Our theme text is Micah 6:8: "What does God require of us: that
we act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with our Lord." Each
day we use a parable to illustrate how Jesus helped the people
understand what it is to "act justly," to "love mercy," and to
"walk humbly with God." Children will have or tell their current
stories relating these values and attitudes to their lives
today.
Our belonging to God will be
celebrated as a spirited team. . God's team. Our team mascot is
Wild Geese. This is very intentional as geese model wonderful
behaviors. (see "Lessons From Geese") We will practice
encouraging one another as we work toward common goals using our
unique God-given gifts. We share leadership and help one another
on God's team. Our team will be cheering each other on in our
spirit-filled lives -- together.
The adults and youth that make up our staff team will again be
incredible! Their faith shines through; their enthusiasm in life
and love of children make this week special for the students in
our church AND in the community of Federal Way. They make the
positive difference -- together.
We welcome your prayers, your passing this information to
children in the community and your support in whatever gifts you
can share.
Bibles
are supplied to EACH student. Please help us to provide these by
giving a donation on behalf of this Bible-based VBS week.
Contact the
church office for more information.
We are going to have a Bible based, fun, spirited experience
TOGETHER!
The Little Lutheran
Families with young children receive a monthly issue
of The Little Lutheran. This gift serves as a great
resource in the spiritual development of our children. If you
have young children and would like this resource, contact the
church office.
Calling All 5th Graders to Acolyte
Service!
At Calvary, once you reach the 5th
grade, you are able to serve in worship as an Acolyte. Acolytes
are a very important part of the worship service, lighting
candles and assisting in other ways. For more information
on our Acolyte program, contact the
church
office.
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