Weekly Announcements for Children and Youth

At the 9:30 service we will thank and recognize the dedicated teachers, assistants, youth leaders and acolyte leaders. Many, thanks for their dedication and wiliness to give of their time and vast talents! This year was a success because of you!

Pre-School and Elementary

• Jer Chambers
  
• Samara Firebaug
  
• Kirsten Hair
  
• Natalie McDowell
  
• Townsend McNitt
  
• Stephanie Reisinger
  
• Janet Shenk
  
• Joanne Tetlow
  
• Terri Trauth
  
• Leslie Weston
  
• Molly Wilmer
  
• Joe Wood

Middle School/High School

• Janie Allen
  
• Ariel Biddle
  
• Toni Serini

Acolyte Leaders

• Lynn Talbott
  
• Molly Smith

If you are interested in finding out how you might serve in children and youth ministry please contact Connie Saeger at clsaeger@stanne-annapolis.org or 410-267-9333 ext 211.

May 20th is the last Sunday for Children’s Sunday Discovery and Sunday Mornings for Youth. We will resume in the fall. As a way to celebrate the good work that was done this year, and for all the families whose children made it possible, we will end with a picnic celebration. Children will begin in the parish hall at 11:15 and travel across the street to the home of Randy and DeDe Brown for a hamburgers, hot dogs, sheet cake and other goodies. Please bring a side dish to share. Parents are welcome to come anytime! The Browns live at 124 Charles Street.

Circle of Faith: Youth Confirmation Class will be held Sunday, May 20th from 12:45 to 2:15 in room 102. The topic this month is the Creeds.

Thank you to the parents who came and set a retreat date. The confirmation retreat will be Friday, February 8, 2013 to February 9, 2013.

Contact Connie Saeger-Proctor for details clsaeger@stannes-annapolis.org or 410-267-9333 ext. 211.

Confirmands will be presented to the congregation as they and their parents will present their signed Commitment Letter.

Congratulations on your upcoming high school graduation! St. Anne’s is recognizing and congratulating our 2012 high school seniors at the 9:30 service. There will be special prayers, a blessing and gifts. Following the service there will be a congratulatory sheet cake in the parish hall. Please RSVP to Connie at clsaeger@stannes-annapolis.org or 410-267-9333 ext 211.

This week in the Sycamore Tree Pastor Amy will help children explore how Jesus prayed for his disciples. Jill Woodward and Ken Kimble are leading music.

This week the children’s choir will be singing the offertory at the 9:30 service. This is the last week that the children’s choir will sing for this season. Children’s choir will begin again in September.

Child care is available for children up to age 3 in the Parish House from 9:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Registration forms are available, click here. The nursery has been relocated to room 003. Families may enter the Parish House from 199 Duke of Gloucester Street or St Anne’s Charles Street parking lot then follow the signs to the nursery.

This year our VBS program will use classic children’s picture books as a springboard for reflection and conversation for children to explore types of prayer. We believe that children pray through song, dance, action, as well as quiet thought. Our program will help children to explore different methods of prayer and instill a sense that their spirituality is taken seriously even if the rituals themselves include elements of play and silliness. The high quality writing in the chosen books serve as a fun entry point to encounter and explore spiritual messages. Many of these books you may have at home and you will be encouraged to read them with your child and explore the richness with them. Each day children gather for song, story, exploration, activities, crafts, recreation, and snacks. A daily riddle will be given form them to solve.

Our daily themes and books include:

• Day 1: Music prayers using The Song of Francis, by Tomie dePaola
  
• Day 2: Prayers with feelings using The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle
  
• Day 3: Prayers said in a group using The Red Ribbon, by John Lasne
  
• Day 4: Hearing God in the silence using Old Turtle, by Douglas Wood
  
• Day 5: Asking and receiving forgiveness using The Legend of the Bluebonnet, by Tomie dePaola

Click here to register or pick up a form from the children’s table in the church. Middle and High School youth are invited to apply as Jr. Counselors. Adult help is also welcome. Please contact Connie Saeger at clsaeger@stannes-annapolis.org or 410-267-9333 ext 211.

A trip to Overlook Farm, a program of Heifer international is planned. Participants will learn how people from countries around the world live and work. Each person is assigned to a village and will have chores and learning experiences that will give insight to the challenges of the village and community. Overlook Farm is located in Rutland Massachusetts about 60 miles west of Boston.

Overlook Farm information may be found at http://www.heifer.org/visit/overlook-alternative-breakLeaving Overlook Farm we will attend the outdoor Eucharist at Common Cathedral in Boston. Common Cathedral welcomes homeless persons to the Eucharist. After the Eucharist participants will help serve lunch and hand out toiletry bags. http://www.ecclesia-ministries.org/common_cathedral.html
Older high school young people may apply to go on the trip as companions.

We will do 2 major fundraisers to cover costs. Shove Tuesday (Pancake Supper) and one more even late spring or early summer.