GALSTON UNITING CHURCH BEING CHURCH DURING COVID-19

Even though we still can’t meet together in church, the life of the church continues in other ways. For example …

SUNDAY’S KIDS

Sunday’s Kids is a group for Primary and early High School aged children who would normally meet each Sunday during the morning Church Service. However, this has not been possible since March when worship services ceased. Nevertheless, our kids have not been forgotten, thanks to the tireless efforts of their regular teacher and mentor, Mrs. Katherine Willems. Each week Kath has faithfully prepared and emailed a Sunday’s Kids lesson for the children to do at home to make sure they can keep learning about God.

The lessons are interactive and fun for the broad range of ages in the Sunday’s Kids group. Each week the same themes and stories are focused on as in the regular 10:00 am Worship Service, but the activities are designed especially for the children. As well as reading the Bible, every week all the activities combine to tell the story with links to animations, interactive information, prayers, and some great music videos. There is also a range of enjoyable and easy crafts, which the kids can complete using things found around their home.

“It’s like a mini-church service each week,” explained Kath, “but delivered to your email!” It can be hard for families to know where to start when it comes to teaching their children Bible stories and about God. Sometimes we are worried we won’t know the right answers, or we may feel awkward talking about spiritual things. Kath hopes this online version of Sunday’s Kids has given the children and their families a fun and easy way to enjoy some church time together.

Like most of us, Kath is really looking forward to catching up with the kids in person. She says: “Usually my favourite part of Sunday’s Kids is finding out how everyone’s week has been. It’s those conversations and friendships that are so important. Completing the lesson activities is really only a very small part of what we do each week.”

We thank Kath for the many hours she puts in to make this happen for our kids. It speaks of her love for children and her love for the God she serves.

If you or someone you know needs assistance or just someone to chat to, please do not hesitate to get in touch. The church office is open on Tuesdays and Fridays.