September 15

Thank you to Andrea for planning and leading the lesson last week. Looking into your classroom and seeing 47 Alivers was beyond exciting - and perhaps an indication that we may need to make some tweaks to accommodate that number! Andrea, you did a fantastic job of keeping the group focused. Well done, team.

This week, Dale leads, with Tara and Amy assisting. The series continues with:

Why Can't I Sleep In:

Why Is Church So Long?

Be sure to take time to check in with the kids, either during large group or small group. With school just getting started, they're still transitioning to a new year. Ask how they're doing, how you can pray for them, and how they can pray for one another. 

Sarah out of town this week

I will not be in town this Sunday, but as always, please feel free to get in touch with me before Thursday evening with any questions or requests. Cindy Bagley will be available in the halls to answer questions, take children to the bathroom, etc.

Check-In Issues

We have had some issues with electronic Check-In recently, so if you have had children arriving at your doors without tags, that might be why. There should be guest tags inside the front flap of your black binders. Please have parents fill out those hand-written tags if Check-In has failed them, or if they are a guest.

Self-Release

This year, I am experimenting with making self-release an opt-out rather than an opt-in. At 11am, you can allow all of your class to exit, whether "self-release" appears on their tags or not. Parents who do not want their children to self-release can indicate that, and we will put that on tags. 

But remember - no need to dismiss anyone prior to 11am, unless a parent is there for them! Thanks!