St. Mark's United Methodist Church

Notes from Children & Family Ministries

Welcome back and happy new year! We hope you had a wonderful holiday break. We enjoyed seeing many of you at the Family Christmas Eve service.

This month we will be learning about sharing and the many different ways we share. As you go through your closets and toy boxes, we encourage you to collect any items you no longer use and donate them to North Raleigh Ministries. Involving your child in the process sets a great example of sharing with others.

Please let us know if we can support you in any way.

Many blessings,
Julie Poyer & Jen Bauldree

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Children's Library

Don't forget about the Children's Library, located across from the Preschool Office. We continue to add new books and would love to share them with your family. Come check one out!

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January 2010: Sharing

John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." Luke 3:11

Sharing is giving freely of your time or resources because you want to, not with the idea of receiving a gift in return. Sharing is being aware that there is plenty for everyone. It is a chance to give just for the joy of giving. It is one of the best ways to show love and friendship.

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Parent/Child Activities

The ability to share is an important part of socializing and making friends. Young children are naturally self-centered. The idea of sharing things with someone is something that needs to be taught and nurtured gradually over time.

• Discuss how sharing can help others.
• Discuss ways that your children can share your possessions or resources (sharing toys with friends, donating food to North Raleigh Ministries).
• Talk with your children about charities that your family can contribute to.

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Reading List

The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
The Berenstein Bears Learn To Share by Stan and Jan Berenstein
The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins
The Last Chocolate Cookie by Jamie Rix
We Share Everything! by Robert Munsch

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Backyard Bible Club

Does your preschooler have an older sibling? They won't want to miss the Backyard Bible Club at St. Mark's! The BBC is a ministry of St. Mark's for children in grades 1st through 5th. Our next night of fun will be this Tuesday, January 4th from 6-7:30pm (dinner and dessert provided). Come be a part of the 'BBC' and enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fun. This month we will weave placemats for Raleigh Rescue Mission. If you have questions or would like to rsvp for tomorrow night's BBC, please contact Julie Poyer (jcpoyer1@yahoo.com ) or Jen Bauldree (jen@stmarksraleigh.org). Our office number is 787-0544 (x14).

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In this issue

• Notes from Children & Family Ministries
• Children's Library
• January 2010: Sharing
• Parent/Child Activities
• Reading List
• Backyard Bible Club

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