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  Christian Youth March Report

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“Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left Christ where I lie, Christ where I sit, Christ where I arise, Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me, Christ in the mouth of every man who speaks of me, Christ in every eye that sees me, Christ in every ear that hears me.”

-The Breastplate of St. Patrick

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The seasons of both Lent and Green for St. Patrick’s Day caused me to reflect a bit on one of my favorite sayings.  From St. Patrick’s Breastplate, this piece always gets me.  In one way, it requests that Christ be with me, be in me, be all around me, and be with all people that I come across.  In another, it declares my heart and intention: Christ is in me, Christ is my future, Christ is my past, Christ is all around me, at all times.  It sends to my fellow humans the message that I intend to demonstrate Christ-like actions in all my doings, so that all may know him.  During Lent, we commemorate all Jesus gave up, while praying, fasting and dying, by giving up something. However, Jesus never stops conveying the message of spreading His message: he is God’s son, and God’s love enduring forever. The request that Jesus be with us on the breastplate and the declaration that He is what we aspire to be, works with Lent.  Always request him to come in and let people know through action, and who we are, that he lives within us.

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It has been a busy month in the Christian Ed world.  The kiddos learned about faith, hope, and love through Corinthians, the fruit of the vine through planting some veggies, the Transfiguration of Jesus, and Jesus in prayer through a five fingered prayer.  They have also had fantastic questions about Lent, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter.  The biggest question is “Did that reeeeeeallllly happen (Jesus died on the Cross, he went to hell, he took our sins, he went to Heaven, etc)?” You betcha!  The second questions usually come in the form of “HOW?!” or “WHY?!”  Their inquisitive minds always go at high speed and astound those listening.

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Confirmation is up and going.  Please remember, it is held after church and there are snacks to keep hunger in check!

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Dates to note!

March 31, 2024, Easter Sunday: Due to the busy-ness of the day, there will be no church school.

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From the Shenanigan Squad in the Ed Wing, we would like to wish you a very happy and blessed Easter!

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May Christ be with you in request, heart, and intention.

Blessings~ Rachel Clendenin

Pastor Dustin and the Children's Sermon

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