Faith Family Club

WELCOME TO FAITH FAMILY CLUB!

You are welcome to be part of Faith Family Club. Children will learn about God’s love for them and about the Bible, and they’ll have fun experiences with their families.

Combining Spirituality, Community, and Fun

February Spiritual Activities & Practices
The purpose is to enjoy spending quality time together through creative & intellectual projects, while sparking family & faith based discussions. These activities are just suggestions. We encourage your family to do at least two within a month's time span.

Outdoor: Ice Globes--A fun & easy family activity for limited Supplies such as: Balloons, & Colored Dye or a Tea Light. Fill your balloon with water and then add a colored dye to it (if you want something other than clear). Then either take them outside to freeze or place them in the freezer. Once they are frozen solid, cut the balloon off of the ice sphere and place the now frozen globe outside where you can enjoy it while the weather lasts. For extended fun, place a tea light in the snow first, then place your ice globe over it for illuminating fun.

Outdoor spiritual connection: As you do this, think & talk about the complexity of mankind and how although we may all look similar (Balloons) on the outside, on the inside (frozen water) we are all made the same, yet we’re different from each other. Our “frozen water” doesn’t look the exact same as everyone else, because we all have unique personalities that make us each special individuals.

Movie: Zootopia--This animated 2016 to-be-classic Disney movie, is all about a society of animals overcoming stereotypes and coming together despite their differences.

Movie spiritual connection: In honor of February being Black History Month, talk with your family about the various forms of Diversity & overt racism portrayed in the film. Reflect and compare the society of Zootopia to our American society. What differences and similarities do you notice?

Artistic: Family Valentines—Everyone in your family writes a heartfelt valentine/note for each other member in your household. You should receive one for each member you wrote one for. Have a different bag or location for each member’s valentine notes to be placed.

Artistic spiritual connection: The goal is to remind your loved ones what you love and appreciate most about them. It is encouraged to read these aloud in front of your family, but you can certainly do this in private too.

Innovative: Hello Kitchen— Each member of your family will be responsible for providing a part of dinner for a family potluck. This meal will certainly be a variety of food, creating a smorgasbord as each person must cook/prepare something “on their own” and provide it for the whole family as part of the meal that night. This includes appetizers, entrees & desserts if desired, and this can be as easy as someone buying a bag of chips that they like and sharing it with everyone. The catch is… you can’t communicate with one another which foods you’ll each be providing. **Note—Obviously small children should have guidance from one person.

Innovative spiritual connection: The objective is to create a fun experience and atmosphere for the whole family as you (hopefully) learn how to cook/create new foods for one another. Make sure to pray before your meal and think about how thankful and grateful you are to have your loved ones provide a meal for you. **Suggestion—regardless if you cook or buy something from the store, everyone should do their best to be actively present during the preparation of this dinner meal. This example of “too many cooks in the kitchen” is highly recommended as it encourages family bonding & conversation.

Please send our Christian Education Team (christianed@gracesiouxcity.org) pictures of your family doing any of the Monthly Faith Family Club Spiritual Activities.
Faith Family Club; Where Our Strength is United

OUT IN THE COMMUNITY:
MAIL-A-HUG

So you will have the opportunity to send multiple hugs in an adorable way to whomever they’re missing. We will also have a downloadable PDF that you can print off as many as you like on our children's ministry page at gracesiouxcity.org.

Parents, grandparents, friends, cousins, teachers... who doesn’t want to get a hug in the mail? There’s something extra special about getting something in the real mail - the extra effort to find a stamp, go to the post box, let alone write the letter to someone who might be lonely... it shows some extra effort and care, especially in today's oh-so digital world full of screens and e-learning. This little something different can make our people feel that much more special. And be sure to thank your mail carrier for their essential service too in helping to deliver your letter!

Just have your little one customize the image to their likeness, color, and add a personalized message. Fold the hug 3 ways and mail in a legal sized envelope. When your special someone opens the letter, they’re be sure to feel the love and the hug coming straight for them!

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