Category Archives: Children

Children’s Messages for Adults from Susan Verde: Compassion

Posted on June 7, 2020 by barbarafox

Pastor Jenny Smith Walz and Evangeline Burgers, director of children’s ministry, offer two books by Susan Verde this week. For Children’s Time, Pastor Jenny read from “I Am Human.”  Evangeline reads from the book of Matthew and links it in … Continue reading →

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‘The Day When God Made Church’

Posted on May 31, 2020 by barbarafox

For Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Jenny Smith Walz read “The Day When God Made Church” at children’s time. Paraclete Press, the publisher, describes — “Children will learn the story of Pentecost: the sights, sounds, and events of that miraculous day described … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Beasts

Posted on May 24, 2020 by barbarafox

In “Taking the Walk” sermon series on May 24, 2020, Pastor Jenny Smith Walz preached on “Stories We Tell.”  Her sermon was based on Philippians 1: 12-21. At Children’s Time, she read part of  A Tale of Two Beasts by … Continue reading →

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Sunday 17 May 2020

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Isabella Dougan

SPOTLIGHT   Youth Choir  & Director Tom Shelton Sunday being Youth Music Sunday, our Youth Choir led all of the music and liturgist parts. Under Tom Shelton’s musical leadership, William Ponder, Leanne Griffiths, Kasey Angelo, Amy Angelo, Julia Potts, Ana … Continue reading →

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Just by Being Ourselves: Carl and the Meaning of Life

Posted on May 17, 2020 by barbarafox

“We are enough because God is enough.” At PrincetonUMC we try to understand that. During Children’s Time on May 17, Pastor Jenny Smith Walz helped us to understand that by reading this book during Children’s Time: Carl and the Meaning … Continue reading →

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“Family Activities from PUMC Children’s Ministry” Evangeline Burgers

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Isabella Dougan

The birds are singing, the sun is shining, it is a glorious time! I hope you are all well and having a wonderful week together at home. I’ve recorded another read aloud video for our children: What Mary Jo Shared, … Continue reading →

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Happy National Day of Prayer! Evangeline Burgers

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Isabella Dougan

To honor this National Day of Prayer, here are some great resources: For our younger ones (and young at heart!),  ‘Friends With God: Discover How to Pray by Jeff White and David Harrington, contains prayer activities and stories from friends in the Bible. … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Story: Name Edition

Posted on April 25, 2020 by Isabella Dougan

Letter From Evangeline Burgers Hello Church Community, I pray that you had a great time celebrating our Earth on Wednesday and that you’ve overall had a good week with your families at home.  Last week, Pastor Jenny started a new … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2020 by robinbirkel

By Evangeline Burgers Happy Earth Day! Did you know that today marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day? To commemorate this special day, I’ve put together some fun resources for your families to use. Pastor Jenny opened her new sermon … Continue reading →

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When God Made Light –

Posted on April 19, 2020 by barbarafox

For the children’s message on April 19, 2020, Pastor Jenny Smith Walz introduced this book, When God Made Light. by Matthew Paul Turner, illustrated by David Catrow. One of the scripture stories for the first Sunday after Easter was from … Continue reading →

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