Special thanks to Kimberly Schmid and her new baby, Rowan (2 months). Kimberly visited the Pre-Kindergarten class last Sunday and introduced Rowan to the children, who took turns holding him (after sanitizing their hands!). Interestingly, the children did not seem especially as star-struck as I was…until they held him! Rowan was passed patiently from one child to another, plumped in unfamiliar laps and held in unaccustomed ways. Even though his head drooped and slumped, he didn’t make a peep. (Kimberly reassured him: “It’s okay Rowan, I’m right here”).
Holding the little baby, wrapped up in a tight, blue onesie, that’s when the children were transformed. I think it was the awareness of his weight, the warmth of his little form, the smell and feel of his glossy hair, his sparkly eyes. We were all smiles, quiet and alert, somehow sensing that we were experiencing something very special, even holy.
Without Kimberly’s OK, I invited the children to kiss the top of Rowan’s head. (Sorry, Kimberly!) “All babies love a little kiss on the top of the head,” I said. Maybe you can tell, I’m still thinking about that baby! And, I’m kicking myself for not thinking to likewise invite other new mothers from our congregation to introduce their babies to our children during the past year or two. Karis & Eli, Brittany & Dory. Who am I missing?
Religious Education Schedule:
May 6: Religious Education classes
May 13: Mother’s Day multi-generational Worship Service. Children and Youth are invited to join the adults for a special service to observe Mother’s Day. The SUUS Orchestra is scheduled to play. Are you a musician? Do you want to join the band? Let me know…
May 20: Religious Education classes resume
May 27: Memorial Day weekend. There will be a special organized activity for those children who come to church.
June 3: Religious Education classes
June 10: Church on the Beach!
June 17: Last day of Religious Education classes for 2017-18
June 24: Summer fun & Games begin!
Warm Regards,
Nate Pawelek, DLRE