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FAMILY MINISTRY AND EDUCATION Time for Two Are you looking for a positive social and learning environment for your young child Would you like to meet other parents that have the same age child, dealing with similar parenting issues Do you (like everyone else) have questions concerning child development issues Time for Two may be the class you are looking for! It is a unique learning experience for both parent and child. The class begins with age-appropriate activities, songs, finger plays, and a nutritious snack. A gentle separation follows while the child continues more activites with a qualified teacher, and the parent group meets with Sheila Svoboda, St. Paul’s Director of Family Ministries and a child development specialist, for discussion, questions and support. Sessions will be held every Thursday for six weeks. Time for Two Details Age: Children, 24-36 months Meet: Thursdays, 9:30 - 11:00am Where: St. Paul’s Child Care Center in association with St. Paul’s Nursery School Dates: November 3 - December 15 Fee: $60 for the six week session Questions: Contact Pat Ayers, 330-836-2355 Parents and Grandparents! Our Christmas Pageant rehearsal will be Wednesday Dec. 21 at 5pm in the Church, with a Family Net Dinner following. Please sign up in the East Commons beginning on Dec. 4. “ Choose being kind over being right, and you’ll be right everytime. - Richard Carlson Page 6 † www.stpaulsakron.org † Nov/Dec 2011 ” Christmas Gifts Each year at St. Paul’s Family Christmas Eve Service our children bring gifts to the altar after the pageant. These gifts are taken directly after the service to Access, which is a transitional program for abused women and their children. These gifts are greatly anticipated and appreciated each year. This is a beautiful time to help our children begin to learn about sharing God’s love in a concrete way. Here is a list of items they are looking for. Please wrap the gift and tag it for a girl or boy with age range for use. Baby items – diapers, bottles, onesies, formula & wipes Children’s underwear- all sizes Winter coats – all sizes Shoes, boots & slippers – all sizes Any questions, or if you would like to help deliver these gifts to Access after the 5:00 service on Christmas Eve, please contact Sheila Svoboda. 330-836-9327 ext. 32 or sheila_svoboda@hotmail.com.
CONGREGATIONAL CARE Stephen Ministers Know ~ HOLIDAYS CAN BE DIFFICULT When our lives are touched with loss, whether it’s due to the death of a loved one, job loss, divorce or other circumstances, celebrating the holidays may seem impossible or at least very difficult. Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner. If you are grieving a loss, try adopting some of the following suggestions. SUGGESTIONS FOR COPING WITH THE HOLIDAYS aAsk God for strength and peace. aDevelop a plan for the holidays. Be aware that the stress may affect you emotionally, cognitively and physically. aLet others know what you need and want. People often want to be helpful, but they can’t read your mind. Help them be supportive. aDon’t try to please everyone. Just say “no” if you don’t want to do something. aLet go of the “shoulds” like Christmas cards. Be aware of expectations you place on yourself and let go of those things that could be difficult for you. aAdapt cherished traditions rather than ignoring them all together. aDo something for someone else. Invite others who are alone to join you or volunteer somewhere. aAttend church at a different time and day and come early to meditate and pray. aMerry & Happy are probably not going to be part of your vocabulary. Decide on an appropriate response now, before you’re faced with it. aShop early or online. Gift cards can ease the stress of finding just the right gift. aAllow time for yourself but be careful not to become isolated. aKnow that whether bidden or not, God is present with you. Get in on the Action — SPRING 2012 INTERVIEWS BEGINNING NOW! EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BECOMING A STEPHEN MINISTER Your Stephen Leader team at St. Paul’s will be training another class of Stephen Ministers in the spring. Stephen Ministers work alongside our clergy to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. Currently Serving: Frank Harvey Sue Hinson Bill Maloney Dave McBee Cindy McBee Bonnie Severt Suzanne Smaltz Debby Walasek YOUR GIFTS PACKAGE If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. Exceptional training materials equip you to do an excellent job as a Stephen Minister as well as to improve the quality of all your own relationships. If you think you might be interested, talk with one of our Stephen Leaders: Carolyn Chapman 330-604-1094 or The Rev. Robbin Harvey 330-836-4495 or one of our Stephen Ministers. V Nov/Dec Spotlight: Flower Delivery Ministry After services, altar flowers are separated and arranged in small containers to be delivered to members of the parish who have had a death in the family, are in the hospital, in a nursing home, or are unable to come to church. Be the one to bring sunshine into someone’s life! Volunteer to deliver flowers once a month. Call Chris Williams at 330-864-2476. Page 7 † The Messenger † Nov/Dec 2011
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