Luke 18: 15-16
"People were bringing even infants to Jesus that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. But, Jesus called for them and said, "Let the children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.'"
Sonshine Academy meets from 9:00-10:00 a.m.! Come learn your Christian story with us!!
Classes/ages are divided as listed:
PreK through 2nd Grade (led by Andreea and Tina)
3rd Grade through 5th Grade (led by Anna and Carol)
6th Grade through 8th Grade (led by Father John and Lori)
9th Grade through 12th Grade (led by Lesli and Jason)
What's Going On?!
* Youth Fellowship will meet this Sunday, March 14th, from 5:30-7:00 for Easteregg stuffing, as we prepare for Grace's Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Easter Sunday!! All youth, 5th Grade and older, are invited to participate in this weekly fellowship gathering. Dinner will be provided.
Looking Ahead?
* Saturday, March 20, all children (4 years through 4th Grade) are invited to join me at the Children's Peace Pavilion in Independence, for a day of exploration and fun. We'll tour the museum from 9:30-11:00 and eat a sack lunch on the grounds. Watch for more information and the sign-up sheet, coming soon.
* On March 28, Palm Sunday, the youth (5th Grade and older) will be hosting a pancake breakfast to benefit Episcopal Relief and Development, and the relief efforts in Haiti. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to support this powerful, world-changing ministry.
* This year's Eggcetera will be Saturday, April 3, from 9:00-12:00. We will be decorating cupcakes, learning Easter songs, and making cards during the first half of the morning. The second half of the morning will be spent at Pleasant Valley Manor, where we'll throw a little Easter party for the residents, bringing hope and joy to others!
What's Happening for Youth in our Diocese?
* The Diocese of West Missouri presents "A Time To Wonder" for all Junior High/Middle School youth. The date for this event is April 30-May 2. Mark your calendars and watch for more information!
* Missionpalooza, a week full of mission and outreach throughout the Kansas City metro area for junior and senior high youth, will be July 13-18. Mark your calendars for this great event and watch for more information!
Questions or More Information? Please contact Reverend Trish at 816-785-4931 or grace4revtrish@hotmail.com
Meet The Reverend Trish Winters!
Greetings! I am The Reverend Trish Winters and I serve as the Clergy Associate for Spiritual and Educational Formation of Children and Youth. I am ordained in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and have been working with youth and children since 2000. I graduated from Lexington Theological Seminary in Lexington, Kentucky, with a Master of Divinity, and from Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, with a BA in Religious Studies and Psychology. I’m married to The Reverend Brett Winters and together we have two great dogs and a bunny!
It has been said, that we are drowning in information, but starved for knowledge. At Grace Episcopal Church, I believe we are not simply disseminating information, but teaching our children how to think as faith-people and as Christians. Their faith-knowledge comes from the stories found in the Bible, the gathering and worshiping community, and their experience of God at work in the world. This learning is nurtured during our Sonshine Academy (Christian education) hour, where youth and children experience the stories of faith, worship God with their prayers and actions, and work with God’s people through mission. I hope you will join us as we learn and experience God’s story together.
Nursery Care is provided from 10:00-11:30 am on Sunday, and from 7:00-8:30 pm on Wednesday, for ages birth to three years old. Our dedicated nursery workers are Verna and Andreea.
