Parent and Teacher News
Sunday, November 19th, 2017
Hello parents & teachers!
This Sunday, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with Teachers George and Joan. This week's lesson is based on Genesis 37:1-28 and is titled:
Joseph I
Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, and this is represented by a "long coat of many colors". When Joseph was seventeen years old he had two dreams that made his brothers plot his demise. In the first dream, Joseph and his brothers gathered bundles of grain, of which those his brothers gathered, bowed to his own. In the second dream, the sun (father), the moon (mother), and eleven stars (brothers) bowed to Joseph himself. These dreams, implying his supremacy, angered his brothers.
In Sunday School this week, the children will learn how Joseph proves that not all attention is good attention. During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story. We will watch a short video, and watch what Joseph does before his brothers' faces turn colors (hint: Green = envy. Red = anger.) We will talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions, such as: Which son was Jacob/Israel's favorite? How do you know? What surprised you about Joseph's actions? Have you ever felt like someone got a prize you deserved? How did you react? What, if anything, helped you feel better? What kinds of dreams do you have? Who do you like to tell about your dreams? Next, we will create a craft inspired by this thought-provoking story.
Upcoming Events at St. Nick's:
St. Nick's Church Fair and Chili Lunch 2017
is this Saturday, November 18th 10am-3pm!
Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra AND Advent Wreath-making Coffee Hour - December 3rd (No Sunday School)
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY
As the rising costs of household necessities make more demands on the budgets of our clients, the difference that our donations can make is huge because the personal care items that we collect cannot be purchased with Food Stamps. Please watch for sales and shop generously for laundry and dish detergent/ toilet paper, paper towels and tissues/ feminine sanitary supplies and shampoo, conditioner, combs and brushes / toothbrushes and toothpaste/ bar soap deodorant, razors, and shaving cream.
The LINEN MINISTRY needs gently used blankets and towels. Thank you!
Blessings,
St. Nick's
Sunday, November 19th, 2017
Hello parents & teachers!
This Sunday, the children will be continuing their Sunday School lessons with Teachers George and Joan. This week's lesson is based on Genesis 37:1-28 and is titled:
Joseph I
Joseph, son of Jacob and Rachel, lived in the land of Canaan with ten half-brothers, one full brother, and at least one half-sister. He was Rachel's firstborn and Jacob's eleventh son. Of all the sons, Joseph was preferred by his father, and this is represented by a "long coat of many colors". When Joseph was seventeen years old he had two dreams that made his brothers plot his demise. In the first dream, Joseph and his brothers gathered bundles of grain, of which those his brothers gathered, bowed to his own. In the second dream, the sun (father), the moon (mother), and eleven stars (brothers) bowed to Joseph himself. These dreams, implying his supremacy, angered his brothers.
In Sunday School this week, the children will learn how Joseph proves that not all attention is good attention. During this week's lesson, we will read this passage and discuss the story. We will watch a short video, and watch what Joseph does before his brothers' faces turn colors (hint: Green = envy. Red = anger.) We will talk about the video through interactive, thoughtful questions, such as: Which son was Jacob/Israel's favorite? How do you know? What surprised you about Joseph's actions? Have you ever felt like someone got a prize you deserved? How did you react? What, if anything, helped you feel better? What kinds of dreams do you have? Who do you like to tell about your dreams? Next, we will create a craft inspired by this thought-provoking story.
Upcoming Events at St. Nick's:
St. Nick's Church Fair and Chili Lunch 2017
is this Saturday, November 18th 10am-3pm!
Feast of St. Nicholas of Myra AND Advent Wreath-making Coffee Hour - December 3rd (No Sunday School)
PERSONAL CARE PANTRY
As the rising costs of household necessities make more demands on the budgets of our clients, the difference that our donations can make is huge because the personal care items that we collect cannot be purchased with Food Stamps. Please watch for sales and shop generously for laundry and dish detergent/ toilet paper, paper towels and tissues/ feminine sanitary supplies and shampoo, conditioner, combs and brushes / toothbrushes and toothpaste/ bar soap deodorant, razors, and shaving cream.
The LINEN MINISTRY needs gently used blankets and towels. Thank you!
Blessings,
St. Nick's
