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Sunday School News

4/7/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
April 9, 2017
Sunday of the Passion

Hello parents & teachers! 
This week is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers Marcus and George. This week's lesson is titled:

"Palm Sunday: Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem"




In the accounts of the four canonical Gospels, Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem takes place in the days before the Last Supper, marking the beginning of his Passion. Crowds gather around Jesus and believe in him in John 12:9-11 after he raised Lazarus from the dead, and the next day the multitudes that had gathered for the feast in Jerusalem welcome Jesus as he enters Jerusalem. In Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, John 12:12-19, and Luke 19:28-40  (which we will be discussing this Sunday), Jesus descends from the Mount of Olives towards Jerusalem, and the crowds lay their clothes on the ground to welcome him as he triumphantly enters Jerusalem. Traditionally, we celebrate Jesus' entry into Jerusalem as Palm Sunday, a week before Easter Sunday.  

During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, where we will watch for people who aren't happy to see Jesus in Jerusalem, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions, such as:Why were people cheering for Jesus?  What do you think it felt like to be one of Jesus' closest friends? What were the disciples helping Jesus get ready for? And, How did the people on the road help him?  Next, we will create a craft that will reflect on the meaning of this important day. 


SUNDAY SCHOOL LENTEN PROJECT Our Lenten offering is growing, thanks to your generosity. Let's keep it up! Send your child to Sunday School with a pocket full of loose change (or in the plastic Easter egg they picked up last week) and we'll put it in the offering plate to help us support the important work of Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Further information - and plastic eggs! - will be available in the pews throughout Lent. If you'd like to learn more about ERD, here's the website.  And here are a few life-saving examples of what our support can provide for those in need:

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Coming Up at St. Nick's:

GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN'S SERVICE APRIL 14TH AT 10 AMRemember our Good Friday service for kids of all ages? We will walk through the last week of Jesus' life in an interactive, kid-friendly way. This is a great chance for kids to learn the story in language that speaks to them and their world, and can be very meaningful and thought-provoking for them.  Please join us!
 

EASTER SUNDAY EGG HUNT Easter is coming soon - April 16th!We're looking for a few parents to help lend a helping hand with our popular Easter Sunday egg hunt. It is always a fun time! Please email Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net if you're able to help or want to learn more. Thank you!

                

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items currently most needed are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thanks!
 
  
 
Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
 
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

3/31/2017

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​Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
April 2, 2017

 Hello parents & teachers! 
In Sunday School this week, the children will be be making "resurrection gardens" (pictured below,) which should sprout just in time for Easter! For those who can't make it this Sunday, they'll have another chance to make theirs (or finish it) next Sunday, April 9th (which is Palm Sunday,) or at the Good Friday Children's Service on April 14th (at 10 am.)  Please join us!

Coming Up at St. Nick's:

 SUNDAY SCHOOL LENTEN PROJECT Our Lenten offering is growing, thanks to your generosity. Let's keep it up! Please, send your child to Sunday School with a pocket full of loose change (or in the plastic Easter egg they picked up last week) and we'll put it in the offering plate to help us support the important work of Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Further information - and plastic eggs! - will be available in the pews throughout Lent. If you'd like to learn more about ERD, here's the website.

LOOKING AHEAD:
GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN'S SERVICE APRIL 14TH AT 10 AM Remember our Good Friday service for kids of all ages? We will walk through the last week of Jesus' life in an interactive, kid-friendly way. This is a great chance for kids to learn the story in language that speaks to them and their world. Thank you to those who have signed on to help us lead this service! We can always use more voices and more help, both with the service itself and the craft, so if you're interested in learning more, please let Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net or Dana in the office, know. We hope to see you there!  
 
EASTER SUNDAY EGG HUNT Easter is coming soon - April 16th!We're looking for a few parents to help coordinate our popular Easter Sunday egg hunt. It is always a fun time for the kids! Please email Jennifer Klein if you're able to help in any way or want to learn more. Thank you!

 PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items currently most needed are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thanks!
 
  Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
 Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Thanks for all you do!


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Sunday School News

3/24/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
March 26, 2017

Hello parents & teachers! 
In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers Joan and Jennifer. This week's lesson is titled:

"The Good Samaritan"

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a didactic story told by Jesus in Luke 10:25–37. It is about a traveler who is stripped of clothing, beaten, and left severely hurt alongside the road. First a priest and then a Levite comes by, but both avoid the man. Finally, a Samaritan happens upon the traveler. Samaritans and Jews generally despised each other, but the Samaritan helps the injured man. Jesus is described as telling the parable in response to the question from a lawyer, "And who is my neighbor ?" whom Leviticus 19:18 says should be loved. In response, Jesus tells the parable, the conclusion of which is that the neighbor figure in the parable is the man who shows mercy to the injured man-- that is, the Samaritan. He then tells the lawyer to "go and do likewise." His answer corresponds to his words in the Gospel of Matthew 5:43-48, to love one's enemy.
Portraying a Samaritan in a positive light would have come as a shock to Jesus' audience. It is typical of his provocative speech in which conventional expectations are inverted.
Some Christians, such as Augustine, have interpreted the parable allegorically, with the Samaritan representing Jesus Christ, who saves the sinful soul. Others, however, discount this allegory as unrelated to the parable's original meaning and see the parable as exemplifying the ethics of Jesus.
The parable has inspired painting, sculpture, satire, poetry, and film. The  colloquial phrase "Good Samaritan,"  meaning someone who helps a stranger, derives from this parable, and many hospitals and charitable organizations are named after the Good Samaritan.
During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions.  We will create a fun craft where the children will make a chain of hearts and hands showing people and ways they can help.  We will ponder the question: What if the person you liked the least helped you the most?

Coming Up at St. Nick's:


SUNDAY SCHOOL LENTEN PROJECT Our Lenten offering is growing, thanks to your generosity. Let's keep it up! Send your child to Sunday School with a pocket full of loose change (or in the plastic Easter egg they picked up last week) and we'll put it in the offering plate to help us support the important work of Episcopal Relief and Development (ERD). Further information - and plastic eggs! - will be available in the pews throughout Lent. If you'd like to learn more about ERD, here's the website.

LOOKING AHEAD: GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN'S SERVICE APRIL 14TH AT 10 AM Remember our Good Friday service for kids of all ages? We will walk through the last week of Jesus' life in an interactive, kid-friendly way. This is a great chance for kids to learn the story in language that speaks to them and their world.  Please join us!

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP! Parents, would any of you be interested in helping out at a "station" this year?We have the "part" written out completely, and you can use what we've written or improvise if you like. We would also love a few helping hands with the post-service craft, as well (we will be making beautiful Resurrection Gardens.) Please contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com, or email Jennifer Klein atjklein71@optonline.net or call her at (845)242-9857 if you might be interested. Also ...

EASTER SUNDAY EGG HUNT Easter is coming soon - April 16th! We're looking for a few parents to help coordinate our popular Easter Sunday egg hunt. It is always a fun time! Please email Jennifer Klein if you're able to help or want to learn more. Thank you!

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items currently most needed are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thanks!
 
Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

3/10/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News
March 12, 2017

Hello parents & teachers! 
This Sunday is the SECOND SUNDAY IN LENT, and the Sunday School children have started their annual Lenten fundraising project to buy a sheep, goat, pig or flock of chickens for a family in a developing country through Episcopal Relief and Development... and you can help them by bringing spare change from home to church on Sunday! Further instructions will be available in the pews throughout Lent. 
If you'd like to learn more about their project and Episcopal Relief and Development, here's the website. 

In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers Jack and Maria. This week's lesson is titled:

"Lazarus"

The Raising of Lazarus or the Resurrection of Lazarus, recounted only in the Gospel of John (John 11:1-44), is a miracle of Jesus in which Jesus brings Lazarus of Bethany back to life four days after his burial. In John, this is the last of the miracles that Jesus performs before the Passion and his own resurrection.  It says,Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay sick, was the same one who poured perfume on the Lord and wiped his feet with her hair.) 3 So the sisters sent word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is sick.”
4 When he heard this, Jesus said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.”5 Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So when he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed where he was two more days,7 and then he said to his disciples, “Let us go back to Judea.”
8 “But Rabbi,” they said, “a short while ago the Jews there tried to stone you, and yet you are going back?”
9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours of daylight? Anyone who walks in the daytime will not stumble, for they see by this world’s light.10 It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light.”
11 After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.”
12 His disciples replied, “Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better.” 13 Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.
14 So then he told them plainly, “Lazarus is dead, 15 and for your sake I am glad I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.”
16 Then Thomas (also known as Didymus) said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.”
17 On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Now Bethany was less than two miles from Jerusalem,19 and many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them in the loss of their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went out to meet him, but Mary stayed at home.
21 “Lord,” Martha said to Jesus, “if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But I know that even now God will give you whatever you ask.”
23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.”
24 Martha answered, “I know he will rise again in the resurrection at the last day.”
25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
27 “Yes, Lord,” she replied, “I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
28 After she had said this, she went back and called her sister Mary aside. “The Teacher is here,” she said, “and is asking for you.” 29 When Mary heard this, she got up quickly and went to him. 30 Now Jesus had not yet entered the village, but was still at the place where Martha had met him. 31 When the Jews who had been with Mary in the house, comforting her, noticed how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there.
32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”
33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. 34 “Where have you laid him?” he asked.
“Come and see, Lord,” they replied.
35 Jesus wept.
36 Then the Jews said, “See how he loved him!”
37 But some of them said, “Could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept this man from dying?”
38 Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb. It was a cave with a stone laid across the entrance. 39 “Take away the stone,” he said.
“But, Lord,” said Martha, the sister of the dead man, “by this time there is a bad odor, for he has been there four days.”
40 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?”
41 So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. 42 I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing here, that they may believe that you sent me.”
43 When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice, “Lazarus, come out!” 44 The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.
Jesus said to them, “Take off the grave clothes and let him go.”
45 Therefore many of the Jews who had come to visit Mary, and had seen what Jesus did, believed in him.

In Sunday School this week, the children will learn that Jesus shows us that death isn't the end.  During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions.  We will construct a craft where the children will create a "Come out, Lazarus!" diorama. We will learn how God's love can bring light into any dark situation in our lives.


In other news:PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items currently most needed are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent, hair conditioner and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thanks!

LOOKING AHEAD: GOOD FRIDAY CHILDREN'S SERVICE APRIL 14TH AT 10 AM Remember our Good Friday service for kids of all ages? We will walk through the last week of Jesus' life in an interactive, kid-friendly way. This is a great chance for kids to learn the story in language that speaks to them and their world. 

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP! Parents, would any of you be interested in helping out at a "station" this year? We have the "part" written out completely, and you can use what we've written or improvise if you like. We would also love a few helping hands with the post-service craft, as well (potting flowers is always a hit!) Please email Jennifer Klein at jklein71@optonline.net if you might be interested. Also ...

EASTER SUNDAY EGG HUNT: LOOKING FOR HELP Easter is coming soon - April 16th! We're looking for a few parents to help coordinate our popular Easter Sunday egg hunt. Please email Jennifer if you're able to help or want to learn more. Thank you!

Peace and Blessings,

St. Nick's

​Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be found here.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

2/24/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
February 26, 2017
Last Sunday After Epiphany

Hello parents & teachers! 
This Sunday is already the last Sunday before Lent, and the kids, as in years past, will be participating in a program to raise money to buy a sheep, or goat, pig, or flock of chickens for a family in a developing country through Episcopal Relief and Development. This Sunday, Liz Pavelka and Debbie Evans (from our very own Outreach Committee) will be re-introducing the children to this, and they will be learning all about why these gifts help families, and what the needs are in many parts of the world that have far less than we do. A good way to start off Lent, in other words!

What is Episcopal Relief and Development?
Episcopal Relief & Development is the compassionate response of The Episcopal Church to human suffering in the world. Hearing God's call to seek and serve Christ in all persons and to respect the dignity of every human being, Episcopal Relief & Development serves to bring together the generosity of Episcopalians and others with the needs of the world.
Episcopal Relief & Development faithfully administers the funds that are received from the Church and raised from other sources. It provides relief in times of disaster and promotes sustainable development by identifying and addressing the root causes of suffering.
Episcopal Relief & Development cherishes its partnerships within the Anglican Communion, with ecumenical bodies and with others who share a common vision for justice and peace among all people.
Episcopal Relief & Development works with Church partners and other local organizations to save lives and transform communities worldwide. They rebuild after disasters andempower people to create lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease. Working in close to 40 countries, their programs impact the lives of approximately 3 million people around the world.  Their mandate is taken from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. All of Episcopal Relief & Development’s international development programs seek to mobilize local resources and expertise toward sustainable, community-led programs that address poverty, hunger and disease. In their disaster response and recovery work, they seek to build resilience and reduce risk at every stage. For more information, please see www.episcopalrelief.org .

Coming Up at St. Nick's:
Our annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper is  coming  up this Tuesday, FEBRUARY 28!
Don't miss your one chance a year to eat pancakes for supper - because the Church tells you to! Shrove (or "Fat") Tuesday is the name we give the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.  Please join us for an evening of Pancakes, Sausage and Jambalaya! Tickets are $8 per adult and $5 per child. There are sign-up sheets at church for people who would like to volunteer to help out as well as a sign-up for kids to volunteer to be a server. The kids LOVE doing this, and it's a huge help. But above all, please plan to come out and eat pancakes!
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items needed for February are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info. Thank you!

Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

2/17/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
February 19, 2017
Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Hello parents & teachers! 
In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers Joan and Alex. This week's lesson is titled:

"The Widow's Mite"

"The Widow's Mite," also known as "The Widow's Offering," is presented in the Synoptic Gospels (Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4), in which Jesus is teaching at the Temple in Jerusalem.  In Mark 12:41-44, it says,

41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.
43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”

In the story, a widow donates two small coins, while wealthy people donate much more. Jesus explains to his disciples that the small sacrifices of the poor mean more to God than the extravagant, but proportionately lesser, donations of the rich.During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions.  We will create a fun craft where the children will make 2 coin boxes to save money to use for God and for themselves. We will learn how the rich men gave to get, but the widow gave to give. 

Coming Up at St. Nick's:

ACOLYTE TRAINING
 If your child (or children) are in fourth grade or higher, whether you have served previously as an acolyte or not, we invite you to take part in an acolyte training meeting.  For one-half hour following the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, Feb. 19, meet in the church with Mrs. Liz Pavelka and Fr. Peter to learn (more) about serving as an acolyte at St. Nick’s.  If you’ve not served in the past, please join us.  If you have served, come and refresh your knowledge and skills.  We need you all!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
FEBRUARY 28  
Don't miss your one chance a year to eat pancakes for supper - because the Church tells you to! Shrove (or "fat") Tuesday is the name we give the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.  Please save the date! There are sign-up sheets for people who would like to volunteer to help out as well as a sign-up for kids to volunteer to be a server. The kids LOVE doing this, and it's a huge help. If you have any questions, please
  contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY
needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items needed for February are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info.

Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

2/10/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
February 12, 2017
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany

Hello parents & teachers! 
In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers Joan and Jennifer. This week's lesson is titled:

"The Good Samaritan"

"The Parable of the Good Samaritan" is a didactic story told by Jesus in Luke 10:25-37.  It says,25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?”
27 He answered, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’[a]; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’[b]”
28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.”
29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii[c] and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’
36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?”
37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.”
Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”

​During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions.  We will create a fun craft where the children will make a chain of hearts and hands showing people and ways they can help.  We will ponder the question: What if the person you liked the least helped you the most?

Coming Up at St. Nick's:

ACOLYTE TRAINING
 If your child (or children) are in fourth grade or higher, whether you have served previously as an acolyte or not, we invite you to take part in an acolyte training meeting.  For one-half hour following the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, Feb. 19, meet in the church with Mrs. Liz Pavelka and Fr. Peter to learn (more) about serving as an acolyte at St. Nick’s.  If you’ve not served in the past, please join us.  If you have served, come and refresh your knowledge and skills.  We need you all!

SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
FEBRUARY 28  
Don't miss your one chance a year to eat pancakes for supper - because the Church tells you to!  Shrove (or "fat") Tuesday is the name we give the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.  Please save the date! Starting this Sunday, there will be sign-up sheets for people who would like to volunteer to help out as well as a sign-up for kids to volunteer to be a server. The kids LOVE doing this, and it's a huge help. If you have any questions, please
  contact Dana at stnicholasnewhamburg@gmail.com.

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY
needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items needed for February are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
Please note that until further notice, there will no longer be nursery care available during the 10am service. 

Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

2/3/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
February 5, 2017
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany
 
Hello parents & teachers! 
In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers George and Marcus. This week's lesson is titled:

"Man Through a Roof"

"Man Through a Roof," also known as, "Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man," (among other titles) is a New Testament story told in Luke 5:17-26.  It says,17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. 18 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus.
20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.”
21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’? 24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.”25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”

​During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions.  We will create a fun craft where the children will each cut a leaflet to show how Jesus' love and forgiveness are big enough to include everyone. We will learn about how the friends' persistent helping revealed Jesus' way of healing.
 
ACOLYTE TRAINING
 If your child (or children) are in fourth grade or higher, whether you have served previously as an acolyte or not, we invite you to take part in an acolyte training meeting.  For one-half hour following the 10:00 AM service on Sunday, Feb. 19, meet in the church with Mrs. Liz Pavelka and Fr. Peter to learn (more) about serving as an acolyte at St. Nick’s.  If you’ve not served in the past, please join us.  If you have served, come and refresh your knowledge and skills.  We need you all!

PERSONAL CARE PANTRY 
needs help stocking their shelves for families in need. The items needed for January and February are: Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, laundry detergent and dish washing liquid. Linens Ministry could use gently used blankets and new pillows. Furniture Ministry needs able bodied volunteers to help with pick-up and delivery. Please see Liz P. or Eileen D. for more info.

SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
Please note that until further notice, there will no longer be nursery care available during the 10am service. 

ANNUAL MEETING 2017 
Thank you to ALL who attended (and brought all that delicious food!) to this year's Annual Meeting and Parish Potluck last Sunday, January 29 at the New Hamburg Yacht Club.  It was great to enjoy each other's company as we reviewed 2016 at St. Nick's, had important discussions of parish business, learned about our 2017 budget, Capital Campaign updates, Outreach goals and other important matters relative to parish life. We are looking forward to 2017 with you all, our wonderful parish!
 
Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
  
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be foundhere.  Please let me (Jennifer Klein) know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

1/27/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
January 29, 2017
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Hello parents & teachers! 
In Sunday School this week, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers Jack and Jennifer. This week's lesson is titled:

​"Mary and Martha"

"Mary and Martha," also known as "Jesus at the home of Martha and Mary" is a New Testament story told in Luke 10:38-42.  It says,
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

 During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story.  We will watch a short video, and talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions.  We will create a fun craft where the children will make a balance scale to reflect and think about activities in their lives.  We will learn about how Jesus loved Mary and Martha for who they were, not for what they did.
 
 SUNDAY SCHOOL AND NURSERY CARE
Please note that until further notice, there will no longer be nursery care available during the 10am service. 

ANNUAL MEETING 2017 
This years Annual Meeting and Parish Potluck will be this Sunday, January 29 at the New Hamburg Yacht Club following the 10am service. There will be important discussions of parish business, 2017 budget, Capital Campaign updates, Outreach goals and other important matters relative to parish life. We hope to see you there!

 Peace and Blessings,
St. Nick's
 
 Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in th undercroft from 10-10:30.  Teachers, the current teaching schedule can be found here.  Please let Jennifer Klein know if you need to make any changes. Thanks for all you do!
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Sunday School News

1/13/2017

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Sunday School, Youth & Nursery News 
January 15, 2017
Second Sunday after Epiphany

Hello parents & teachers! In Sunday School this week the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with teachers George and Derek. This week's lesson is titled:
 
"The Mustard Seed"
The Parable of the Mustard Seed
Mark 4:30-3230 Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it? 31 It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest of all seeds on earth. 32 Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds can perch in its shade.”

We will discuss with the children how in The Parable of the Mustard Seed, the Kingdom of God is compared to the growth of a plant.  The seed of love is sown in people's hearts.  It grows slowly and silently deep within each person.  Every time someone does something good, no matter how small, it is a sign that God's love is in their heart.  Jesus promised that from something small, slowly over time, amazing things will grow. The children will be participating in creating a craft together based on this meaningful lesson that we will be displaying for you all during coffee hour on Sunday.  We hope to see you all!

Blessings,
St. Nick's

 
Teachers, you can find the current teacher schedule HERE.
Sunday School is for kids ages 4-12 and takes place in the undercroft from 10-10:30.
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