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goes out to our April Sunday School Rotation teachers who were Cindy Koelsch, Jeff Swart and Dana McHann.  Thank you for sharing your time and talents and going the extra mile to teach the children about the birth of the church.  I can’t say enough about our 3-4 Explore Preschool Team this year!  Thank you for all your creativity and time put into stirring up our youngest ones in their faith.  Thank you Sandy Christensen, Cindy Hobbs, Cindy Stanton and Jeremy Leetch.   Our 07-08 teachers were Jessie Sheldon, Caden Lindgren, Cindy Biewen, Geri-Anne Zubich Crouch, Jen Buss, Lana Edmundson, Caitie Dieman, Al Housch, Karen Goodroad, Gretchen Marble, Emma Larson, Lisa Larson, Emily Barker, Jeff Swart and  Gerraine Morseth.  A huge thank you goes out to Alyssa Henrickson for walking alongside and encouraging the K-1st graders in their faith walk the entire year.  Also, thank you Naomi Gutz for teaching the Confirmation Class this year.  Finally, thank you parent(s) and congregation members for continuing to encourage and teach the children to spread the love of Christ to all!  Great Job everyone!  Together we made a difference! 

Kara Larson
CYF Coordinator

May 5th is the last day of Sunday School.  Don’t miss out on the party day!  This will be a time filled with music, games, prayer and maybe even treats!  All teachers are invited to come back for this final day to celebrate with us.  We will also be acknowledging them during our opening time. 

Taking the Message Home
Family Devotions:  Read together Matthew 22:37

Caring Conversation:  Where do you see new life growing?

Family Service:  The weather is warming up and it’s time to get outside and see all the beautiful signs of spring.  Remember to bring a bag with you to pick up trash. 

Family Prayer:  Say a rainbow prayer.  For every color of the rainbow, think of something God created of that color and give thanks!

Volunteers Wanted!
We have plenty of opportunities to walk along side our children this year.  There are rotation teaching spots open with only three Sunday’s to commit to.  If you would like to help out all year long and see the kids grow in their faith, then a Shepherd guide would be for you.  Contact Kara for more information.

Shepherd Flock Curriculum Team
Responsibilities include: 

• Work with a team and the CYF coordinator on the curriculum selections.
• Read, evaluate, and choose activities are most appropriate for each age group. 
• Evaluate the curriculum at the end of the year.

Shepherd Flock Station Teacher
Time Commitment:  45 minutes each Sunday for 3 weeks in a row and any prep time.
Responsibilities include:

• Participate in the teacher meeting before the unit starts.
• Read the Main Idea and Objective for the unit, the Bible Story and the Bible Background for Leaders, and the selected activities for your station.
• If desired, help in decorating your room.

Station Set up Crew
Time Commitment:  1/2 hour a week before Sunday
Responsibilities include:

• Set up each Sunday school room for the various stations.
• Set out the station signs.

Shepherd Flock Station Decorating Crew
Time commitment:  ½ hour each week. 
Responsibilities include:

• Coming up with simple decorations that reinforce the theme for each station. 
• Request and supplies needed to CYF coordinator.
• Put up the decorations each week. 

 
Shepherd Flock Guide
Time commitment:  45 minutes each Sunday
Responsibilities include:

• Walk alongside the same age group the entire year, encouraging them along the way as they learn and grow in their faith
• Sing with them during opening time.
• Help re-direct the children when needed.
• Take attendance each Sunday.
• Pray with them and for them.
• Rotate with other Shepherds on counting the offering and putting it in the main offering plate at the late service.

Shepherd Flock Substitute Teacher
Time Commitment:  Same as Shepherd Flock Teacher or preschool teacher, however only when called upon.
Responsibilities include:

• Being open to teach on short notice.
• Come ready to teach on the given Sunday.

Preschool Teacher
Time Commitment:  45 minutes each Sunday and any preparations ahead of time.
Responsibilities include:

• Read the lessons for each week.
• Come prepared to teach each week.
• Prepare and set up anything needed ahead of time and communicate with CYF Coordinator on any resources needed.

Every Sunday morning from 9:45-10:30 a.m. we offer a rotation based program for each of four groups: preschool, K-1st, 2nd-3rd, and 4th-5th. Our 6th-8th graders meet separately.