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It's an all-out family affair with booths, games, music, crafts, WHAT’SINSIDE: snacks, and activities that center on the fact that God rolled the rock away from the tomb on Easter morn -- and it’s free! Looking for an egg-themed but Christ-centered Easter egg hunt? Then look no further -- this event will surely delight families with children toddler age through 6th grade! Friends and neighbors are more Spreading God’s love with children and families than welcome to join in the fun!

To RSVP, sign up on-line SSUMC or in worship! Young Families Sunday School March Focus: Women of the Bible Mark Your Did you ever notice that there are a lot of men in the Bible? But, what about the women? The Young Families Sunday School Class will start Children’s Calendars! a study of four women who play critical roles in God’s story of salvation: Deborah, Abigail, Mary Magdalene, and the Woman at the Family Camping Event Well. Using a book from the Converge series by Pastor James A. Ministry Sat. May 17 - Sun. May18 Harnish, we will look at how these women can be examples for us (and our children) about how to be more faithful disciples of Christ. Starts Family Map Day ISSUE NO. 3 Burke Lake Park March 9th at 9:45 am in the Library (M16) and is facilitated by Ed & Workshops for Parents FEB 2014 Wendy Baird, parents of Margaret (age 10) and Charlie (age 13). At St. Stephen’s UMC, we feel called to partner closely with families in helping them to live a great story with their children! The Family Map Tween Ministry Day event is one significant way we do this. Mission Possible Kids

So what is the Family Map Day event? This is a new event that the church’s We believe kids can help change the leadership has planned for adult family members (parents, grand parents, etc.) 9203 Braddock Road world! So, we’ve created a new minis- and leaders working with children and youth from our church, preschool, and try for tweeners (3rd - 6th graders) Burke, VA 22015 neighborhood to come together for learning and connection with one another! called Mission Possible Kids (or MPK) www.ststephensfairfax.org What can I expect to happen that day? Participants will have an opportunity to specifically meet their needs. Gener- to attend two 1-hour workshops of their choice, eat lunch and make new friends, ally, MPK meets monthly on Friday and purchase resources from an on-site “pop up” bookstore. Nights from 6 – 8:30 pm, although oc- casionally the group meets on Saturdays. What will I gain from attending two workshops? Participants will learn what Every MPK includes a light meal, mak- to expect at each developmental stage, key spiritual practices that are ing new friends, and fun theme-based developmentally appropriate to implement at home; and they will be connected activities and games, as well as a hands- with other parents of children at a similar age as their own. on service project developed around the Cost of the event is $10, scholarships are available. Lunch & child care are monthly theme. On February 21, kids provided. For more workshop info and to register, go to the church website. are sharing dessert with a great group of Seniors at Greenspring Retirement Vil- lage and we’re developing a project working with horses in April. Check the website for more info on future projects! SUNDAY SCHOOL Monday Night Dinners FOR ALL AGES NEW KIDS SPRING MUSICAL 9:45 - 10:45 am Sundays The community gathers on Monday evenings for a delicious, home- Bullfrogs & Butterflies cooked meal that is lovingly prepared by chef, Johnnie Lawton. Sunday School classes are Our Children’s Choirs will perform their spring musical Join us for dinner on Monday nights offered weekly from 9:45 - “Bullfrogs & Butterflies” during worship services on from 5:45 – 7 pm in Fellowship Hall 10:45 am for children from S