We are going to have SO MUCH FUN singing with our new choir director, Ms. Hsin, on Sunday! She creates a joyful space. Children, please be in the front row of the sanctuary at 9:25am sharp! In addition, Dr. Deanna will lead the story of St. Francis blessing animals as we each bring our own favorite “stuffie” to church and tell what it means to us. Job 12:7-10: “But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this? In God’s hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all humankind.”

Last week we learned about courage from Queen Esther, and we made “Courage Catchers” to catch our moments of bravery. What wonderful teachers and students we have! It is pure joy. Many thanks to Cecilie Reed (Henry’s mom) for volunteering.