Dear SEEDS Parents,
We had a fun time in our PJs and Stuffed Animals on Sunday! We talked about the parable of the lost sheep and played hide and seek with our animals. I told them the story about my neighbor who I shared the gospel with last year and she told me it she heard it for the first time in 4th grade! I encouraged them that they never know how God could use them to plant that seed in someone. When I asked how we can show God's love, one of the Mini-Wheats child raised her hand and answered "play with them." Even our 3 year olds understand how we can show God's love! Your children are all so amazing and attentive and it's been a joy to be with them.
SUNDAY'S LESSON
We will be talking about how we give because we love and treasure God. Tying into the theme of the One Campaign, we will be encouraging students to bring in a special offering over the next 4 weeks (from April 28 to May 19) for the building fund. They will be given 4 offering envelopes, one for each week. They can do special chores to earn the money, or if they have money in their piggy bank, they can decide how much to give each week. We are hoping that beyond the four weeks, this will develop into a habit of giving to God as a way to show their love and worship to Him.
Theme: The One I Treasure Most
Bible Story: Widow who Gave 2 Coins
Passage: Mark 12:41-44
Memory Verse:
Mini Wheats: And it impossible to please God without faith. Hebrews 11:6a (NLT)
Wheaties: And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him. Hebrews 11:6a (NLT)
Children can select a prize and receive an extra button for their vest if they memorize it!
SUNDAY'S VOLUNTEERS
Here are our amazing volunteers for this weekend. Thank you!
Orange Class: Haejin Kim, Daniel KIm
Yellow/Green Class: Amy Kang, Shaina Koshy
Blue 1: Howie Park
Blue 2: Ann Chang
Blue 3: Hannah Piszczor, Soojong Hong
Purple 4: Anee Oommen
Purple 5: Jacob Lee
Check in: Ming and Jenny Chang
Worship: Karyn Kim
AV: Pastor Stan
Hallway Monitor: Sandy Sung
BIBLES/BACKPACKS
The Beginner's Bibles are in for the Mini-Wheats and Toddlers! Please let me know if you'd like one and see below for payment.The Wheaties' Bibles arrived but it's not sturdy and the pages are super thin so I will be returning them and ordering a different one. I will let you know when they arrive. It will still be $10.
The Beginner's Bible
Cost: $5
Zelle: admin@harvest-community.org
Backpacks will be gifted to the Blue 1 Class on 4/28. If your child is not in Blue 1 and has not received one yet, please let me know!
ALL CHURCH PRAISE AND PRAYER
This will be an interactive time for the whole church to pray over the building together. After worshipping separately in the beginning, families will go on a prayer walk together. We will close out all together with communion, worship and dinner.
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 4:30pm to 7
Location: Harvest Building (2060 SEEDS, 2080 Adults to start)
Please register here so we can plan accordingly. Thank you!
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
SEEDS families will be packing food at FMSC on Saturday, May 18 as we learn to use our time, talent and treasure for God. Children are encouraged to bring a friend! Minimum age required is 5 years old. Afterwards, we can have lunch together at Chik Fil A for those who are available!
Date: Saturday, May 18
Time: 9 to 11am
Address: 740 Wiley Farm Court, Schaumburg, 60173
Register here: http://www.fmsc.org/join-group?joincode=6BGBGG
CONGREGATIONAL RETREAT
This year's SEEDS Retreat theme is Outback Rock: God Is Always With Us and will be led by Jennifer Chang. She served as the children's director at Lakeview Church and is now a teacher there. She directs a non-profit called Monster Education Foundation. Please pray for Jennifer and her team as they prepare for the VBS.
SICKNESS
Thank you so much for being mindful of sickness and either having your child with you or staying at home.
HELP NEEDED
We have upcoming needs in May! We cannot have SEEDS without our awesome volunteers!
-Lead Teacher and TA for Orange (all month)
-Lead Teacher for Yellow/Green (all month)
-Lead Teacher Sub for Blue 3 on May 26
-Check In on May 5
Please use this spreadsheet to sign up. If this is your first time serving in SEEDS, please contact the Safeguarding Team to initiate the necessary background check. You will receive some training and may shadow a class before you begin.
SHADOWING SUNDAY
If you have never served SEEDS before and are scared to (like I was at one point!), we will offer a Shadowing Sunday on the 3rd Sunday of each month so you can see what it's like to teach or TA in the classroom. Please let me know if you'd be interested in shadowing this Sunday. If you cannot on that date, we can choose another.
UPCOMING DATES
May 4: All Church Praise and Prayer Night (SEEDS separate then joint activity)
May 5: Fifth Grade Outing to Activate in Oakbrook
May 10: Fifth Grade Visit Youth Group
May 18 : Feed My Starving Children (9 to 11am)
May 26: Graduation
June 8: Outreach Event
Let's partner together to plant seeds of God's truth in the hearts of these young children, the next generation!
"Still other seeds fell on fertile soil, and they sprouted, grew and prouced a crop that was thirty, sixty and even a hundred times as much as had been planted." Mark 4:8
Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend! See you Sunday!
Sandy
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