For the month of September during the Sunday School time, Pastor Stuart will lead a class for upper elementary and middle school students. It will cover the foundations of faith—God, Jesus, baptism, the Bible, church, the Holy Spirit, and more. It will be a rich time for kids to learn about the building blocks of faith and to ask all of the great questions that they can think of. We hope all of our awesome kids will participate.
Blessing of the Backpacks – Sunday, August 27
As we approach a new school year, we want to help students, teachers, and workers get ready for it. So on the Sunday before Buncombe County schools go back, we’ll have a Blessing of the Backpacks time in worship. All the bags and backpacks will be laid around the floor of the altar table, and in the middle of the service we will say prayers of blessing over them for the new school year.
Students of all ages are encouraged to bring their bags, notebooks, or laptops—elementary, high school, college, or professional. And all teachers are encouraged to bring their work bags as well—briefcases, satchels, whatever you use. We want to fill them all with blessings for a new year!
Pool Day Field Trip! (Wed, Aug 16)
Children, youth, family members, and friends are invited on a fun field trip to the Waynesville Rec Center Indoor Pool. Meet at the church at 10 am or at the park at 11 am. Pack your swimsuit, towel, bag lunch, and a drink. The church is covering the cost to swim but you need to RSVP to Regina by this Sunday, August 13, if you plan to go so she can get a headcount and permission forms. We’ll arrive back at the church by 4:30 pm.
A Great Week at Youth Camp
The youth guys returned from a full week of Youth Camp in Maryville, TN. They had lots of fun and played lots of games. They also learned about the relentless love of God, the relentless way of Jesus, and the relentless community of faith. Every morning they asked together, “Who will separate us from the love of Christ? No one! Will affliction or distress or persecution or peril? No! Why? Because we are beloved together!” The next time you see one of the youth guys at church, ask them which afternoon activity they did, and what their favorite part of Youth Camp was.
Children & Youth: Fall Schedule
On Wednesday, October 6, the children and youth will resume meeting in person for weekly activities.
4:30-5:30 pm Faith Builders for kids
6:00-7:00 pm Youth Group
Thank you to everyone for your patience and flexibility as we have intentionally and carefully created this schedule with Covid procedures in place to prioritize the safety of our young people while still providing them with quality in-person gathering opportunities.