Children
are welcomed and valued at All Saints' as we grow into becoming a
multi-generational Christian family.
Learning Together:
The
weekly 9:30 Service is where Childrens' Ministry is offered separately for 3
age groups: under 3's; 3 - 7's and over 8's. We are conscious of our
older children heading towards their teenage years and we continue to pray for
their provision in the future. On the first Sunday of the month, The 9:30
Service is All-Age and the children join in the fun there, often taking an
active part in the service.
Social
Life:
Various social activies are arranged throughout the year helping the children
to enjoy one another's company and gain a group identity, e.g. a trip to Escot,
a Pantomime visit, banner making workshop and an Easter Saturday Fun-day.
Family events like picnics, BBQ's and swimming parties involve parents and
children.
Fund
Raising: The
whole church family is involved in raising funds to renew our church building
and the children have enjoyed some of those events plus they organised a
Coffee-morning where they manned the stalls, sold their home-made key-rings,
cakes and quizzes, plus offered car-washing. Great fun was had by all and
£290 was raised for the Renewal Fund.
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Messy Church
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Messy
Church meets On Every Second Thursday of the Month 3.30pm to 5.30pm @ St
Francis Church hall Woolbrook Road, Sidmouth. A new style of Church for
children and their parents. It's like church. only messier!!!
Who
can come to Messy Church? Messy
Church is really for families with children in primary school or nursery, but
their older and younger brothers and sisters can tag along too!
But children will need to come with a responsible adult- it's church- not a
youth club!
Oh, and by the way...Messy Church is FREE although donations to help cover the
cost of the food will be welcome.
So
what will go on there? Here's
a rough timetable to give you an idea of what to expect.
3.30-4.00 Arrive, drink, biscuits & games
4.00-4.05 A quick intro to the theme
4.05-4.40 Various art & craft activities to have a go at
4.40-5.00 Into church for a short Service with a couple of songs, a look at the
art work we've done and a short talk about the theme
5.00-5.30 Back into the hall for a meal together. We'll have things like,
pasta, jacket spuds & beans, pizzas or hot dogs followed by cakes before
heading home
So
what if I want to come. We
hope you do! You can just turn up, but to help us plan the food and the art
activities, it would be great if you could let us know if you plan to come.
Telephone Dave Brown on 579316 or email daveandjudybrown@aol.com
Messy
Church is Organised by the Sid Valley Team of Anglican Churches
