March 2, 2008

Dear Parents,

March is here, which means spring is truly on it’s way to Wisconsin! This month will be another busy one for our 2^nd through 5^th graders! Next week we will wrap up our Garden of Gethsemane workshops, then we’ll learn about the real treasures of Easter, and then we begin a new rotation cycle. During the next rotation, your 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th grader will rotate between four workshops that will help them learn and explore the story of the Good Samaritan. Children will learn that Jesus teaches us to love God, and other people. When we follow Jesus’ teachings, we show God’s love to other people, whether they live close to us or far away. The Bible reference for this lesson is Luke 10: 25-37. Please remind your child to bring their Bible to class each week, if possible. Also, I encourage you to talk with your child about what they did in class each week. What did your child like or dislike about the activity they did? What did they learn from class?

The following is a schedule of where your child should go during the rest of this rotation:

March 2^nd

Grade 2 – Art (rm 311)                                                           March 16^th

Grade 3 – Games (gym)                                                          Grade 2 – Asbury Lounge

Grade 4&5 – Cooking (deli)                                                   Grade 3 – Asbury Lounge

10:30am – Art (rm 311)                                                          Grades 4&5 – Asbury Lounge

                                                                                                10:30am – Room 221

March 9^th                                                                              

Grade 2 – Cooking (deli)                                                        March 23^rd

Grade 3 – Story (rm 315)                                                        No Sunday School ~ Happy Easter!

Grade 4&5 – Games (gym)                                                    

10:30am – Cooking (deli)                                                        March 30^th ~ TBA

Important reminders: Students will be receiving palm branches in 9am church on Palm Sunday (3/16/08). They will then process down the church isles and to Sunday school with them. There will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL on Easter Sunday (3/23/08). Please join us in our worship services that morning! Finally, if your family has been participating in the Heifer International “Fill the Ark” campaign, please remember that collection of the filled arks will begin on March 16^th, and must be completed by March 30^th!

As always, if you would like to learn more about our fabulous Sunday school programs, or you have any questions or concerns about something in this letter, I would be happy to hear from you! I’m looking forward to continuing our learning and growing together.

Many Blessings,

Jill Geurts

jgeurts@appfumc.org

734-2677 ext 317

Save the Dates:

This summer’s Vacation Bible School, “Friendship Trek”, will be held July 28 – August 1. I hope to see you all there! Mark your calendars today, and watch for more information soon!