Happy New Year! Wishing you a year full of hopes, joy, and good health!

With the new surges of COVID cases, I understand how this new year can feel different. Our family started off the first week of 2022 with remote schooling and some worrying symptoms. Between the limited availability of COVID tests and ever changing guidelines, the next few weeks can be challenging and disruptive for many....However we can be hopeful. I am hopeful, as I am reminded: "...those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." (Isaiah 40:31)
And while the spread of the virus in its many forms seems uncontrollable, we are not seeing the levels of mortality and disorder we experienced a year ago. The fact that many of us have taken the step to get vaccinated, get tested, stay masked, and stay home when sick, has helped all of us individually and as a community. So in order to continue to prioritize the health of our community and to make room for the various implications, we are making some adjustments: 
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• We are resuming in-person service this Sunday, Jan 9th with CHILDCARE only. 
  RiverKids/Youth will resume our lessons on Sunday, Jan 30th.
  We want to give both our volunteers and families time to stay home and quarantine if they feel unwell, to get tested and booster shot as needed, and to get their children fully vaccinated if they are eligible -- Please review our health protocols, as we currently updated it and make sure to RSVP your attendance to help us plan.
  
  
• Stay tuned for more information. We will provide your children with some materials (digitally) in the following weeks to stay connected.
  
  

Last, but not least please let me know how to best help and serve your family and your children during this time. If you have any questions or concerns, you can email me or catch me in person on Sundays. I would love to connect with you. 
Thank you for your continued support and understanding. 

Amelia Cunard | RiverKids Director

Missed out on our Christmas Service?
 
We had a wonderful Christmas celebration on Dec 19. Thank you for all the children who participated in the reading. For our families who missed the service, please contact me for the link to our RiverKids/Youth Video presentation. This video summarizes what we have been doing in our classrooms since the beginning of the semester. 
Also, if you miss a Sunday or two, you can always check out our Sunday Worship videos on our YouTube channel.