Christ Moravian Church Pastoral Letter for the weekend of May 31st, 2020

Moravian Watchword for the week of May 31,2020 “Now there are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of services, but the same Lord.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-5 Wow, talk about the perfect scripture reflection for this time, this season, this experience. I’ve been so grateful and so amazed at the exercise of so many gifts and service contributions to bring life to the church’s ministry. Some are phoning friends and those who may be struggling, some are sending a note, an uplifting card, or a funny joke to another, some are singing on the worship videos, or sending me those cute and touching videos that are included, some are praying with deep devotion and faith, some are baking and cooking for a neighbor, some are keeping the children and youth connected with a project, and some are exercising their gifts and faith in another, personal way. A variety of gifts, but the same Spirit and same Lord, the same God are always served. May God continue to nurture and bless those many gifts that are expressed in the life of Christ Moravian Church. As we realize, this would have been the week of the “World Famous CMC Garage Sale”. I look out over the lush grass where the tent would typically be, and there is a real poignant feeling within, a sense of loss at the wonderful joy, fellowship, weirdness, hard work and fun that will be latent for a year. Let’s look forward to next season’s Garage Sale with even more excitement. We are going to include a Garage Sale moment in the worship video for June 7, so stay tuned for that! We’ve heard from many of you, adults, youth and kids that you quite enjoy looking at the worship videos to see particular changes and even “whoops” that are found on the video. We are going to include a “Worship Service Treasure Hunt” for you to try to find the various items obviously or secretly found in the video at the church. It’s sort of a “Where’s Waldo Bingo Game”. I’d love for the kids to let me know if they find everything on the list. Included in this email will be the normal attachments: Youth and Children’s Activities, Sunday Morning Bible Study reading and zoom link, zoom link for the Wednesday afternoon fellowship gathering, and the Financial “E-Transfer” information. That additional “Treasure Hunt” attachment will be added, and please note an important letter from the Executive Board Chair, Dr. Alan Bartlett, announcing the status of public worship gatherings at this time. Steve Blackwell will send the worship link out. (If you are reading this on the website, and would like to receive links for Zoom gatherings, please refer to emails or call the church office.) You can watch your mail for a mail-out to everyone sharing the new 2020 CMC Phone Directory. If you receive this email and do not receive a directory in the next week or so, please let us know and we will certainly mail one to you. We thank, Administrative Assistant, Andrea Stremich for getting these prepared in such a topsy turvy time. Lotsa God’s love to all, Pastor Steve Gohdes

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Quick Picks for Kids and Stretched Parents

Week of May 30 – June 5, 2020

1. Create an historical document: https://www.glenbow.org/programs/dear-glenbow/ 5-adult The Glenbow is asking Albertans to send in letters, photos, illustrations and drawings about our COVID-19 experiences. This is a time to reflect on history – our history. What would each member of your family choose to communicate and what medium would they select? This could become a family archive as well.

2. Readalong: 5-7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTodLCCX-0Q Seems I’m still into last week’s theme of mud. This story is even better: mud AND worms! And for younger ones, 2-5, try this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UoIpTRYJlw

3. Catching bubbles (and other bubble activities) 18 mos. + https://wonderfuldiy.com/fun-bubble-activities/ So how do you make bubbles tough enough to catch them? Glycerin and a sock are the tricks. You can get glycerin at a pharmacy – even Walmart. Here’s the recipe:

• 1 C distilled drinking water • 1 Tablespoon dish soap • 1 Teaspoon of glycerin (I ordered mine online) • straw (this is just what I chose to blow the bubbles with, I’m assuming you can use a typical

bubble wand)1 clean glove (or sock) – this is to keep the bubble from popping easily. MIX ALL INGREDIENTS TOGETHER AND LET SIT FOR 24 HOURS This strengthens the bubbles. (http://www.playathomemomllc.com/2011/09/bouncing-bubbles-2/ The sock helps keep them from popping.

• OR You can use the same sock and attach it to a water bottle with the bottom cut out to make a large bubble pipe. Duct tape or an elastic band work well. Now dip the sock into slightly diluted dish soap dyed with food colouring. Kids can create a bubble snake by blowing into their DIY pipe. Definitely an outdoor activity. Lots more cool bubble activities at this site. (Thanks, Esther, for the idea of bubbles).

4. Worm gathering: 2+ Here’s a great creepy-crawly activity that urges gentleness. After a rain or watering, worms come up for air—and sometimes to look for a new place to live. Instead of waiting for them to die on the sidewalk or driveway, gently lift them between your forefinger and thumb and put them in a cup of moist soil. Never pull them out of the soil: you’ll hurt them. Put them in a worm box – or better – back onto the lawn or garden and watch them disappear. Earthworms are free farm help. Want to know more about the science of these squirmy creatures? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-zc_1vjLnI (Thanks, Gloria, for suggesting a kind way of learning about worms).

5. The Worm Squirm Obstacle Course 3-11 (Teens might enjoy this too!) This is an obstacle course made of pillows, boxes etc. When it’s your turn, you squirm like a worm on your belly to complete the obstacle course Other worm activities: https://kidactivities.net/worm-theme-for-kids/ Or do the inchworm walk:

1. Stand with feet together, bend, and touch hands to the floor– just in front of your feet. 2. Walk your hands forward – without moving your feet up – until you can’t go any farther. 3. Next walk your feet up to your hands. Continue… 4. If some of the children cannot do this, they could always lie down on the floor and wiggle

forward any way they can. Play some music to go with the movement!!!

6. Herman the Worm Song: 3-9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgqLP_PJgMk A simple melody and actions. This one is an earworm that could drive you crazy on a road trip.

7. Make a dandelion crown or chain: 4-11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI-8LKVW2Cg; http://homejoys.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-to-make-dandelion-chains.html There’s a huge supply of dandelions out there and a lot of ways of making dandelion crowns, wreathes, chains and jewellery. When I was in grade 2, we created a dandelion skipping rope with super dandelions that had 60cm. stems! I wonder if any of you can find a patch like that one? By the way, many of us really dislike dandelions, but bees love them. They are often the earliest pollen supply in spring AND they are just the right colour. Bees are attracted to yellow, white, and blue.

8. Send joy in a jar: 5-adult https://parentingoc.com/2016/06/jessies-joy-jars/ Joy jars were created by Jessie who wanted to encourage kids with cancer. But these jars can be adapted to inspire your neighbours as they wait out the COVID 19 pandemic or as a gift for Dad on Father’s Day. Decorate a jar and add cheerful messages, or small gifts, comic strips, puzzles or crosswords cut out of the newspaper… A way of developing empathy and experiencing the joy of giving. (Thanks to my friend, Rhonda, who frequently gives these to others).