Cool Stuff Worship Packets
  We've made available "Cool Stuff" worship packets in the Narthex (hallway outside the
sanctuary) for children 4 years and older. These packets contain activities that your child
can do during the worship service. It's our desire for children to encounter Jesus Christ in
a way that is meaningful to them through the use of the "Cool Stuff" in the packets.

  We suggest parents make a plan as to when during the service your children may use Cool
Stuff worship packets. For the younger children, offer packets throughout the entire service,
but as children age, they need to graduate into more and more participating and worshipping
with the congregation. Each child and parent is unique, and families need to make decisions
based on their situations. If you'd like ideas and strategies to help your child, contact Mary Lee.

   Children are:
     -  loved by God and welcome in worship.
     -  multi-taskers and can listen while their fingers are busy.
     -  wigglers and whispers.  Do not be frustrated. They will catch the God moments.          
     -  copy cats.  When adults show their joy and desire to worship, childrent will grasp it too.

   Packets may be left in the pew or returned to the box where you found them. Please keep in
mind that these packets are meant for children 4-9 years old because they do contain small
objects that may cause choking in younger children.