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A Message from Mrs. G.
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Hello, Church Family. I hope and pray that this week finds you with fresh energy.
If not, it’s ok. If you’re not feeling creative, joyful, happy, or even very Christian, it’s ok. God is with you still. Christ still rose, and when we take a second to acknowledge this, it brings a spark of new life in our hearts because it’s a powerful, everlasting truth that has a warmth all of its own.
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So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
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Follow the light!
-Mrs. G.
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IT’S NOT TOO LATE
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This suggestion from the psychology department at the University Melbourne caught my eye a few weeks ago when this article was first published. It’s all about…
ESTABLISHING ISOLATION BOUNDARIES.
You might feel it’s too late to bring up a new schedule, a new pattern, or to ask someone to consider changing a habit. But it’s not too late.
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“Have a discussion: what do you think will be the biggest challenges? What are the strengths that we each have as an individual family member that can help out?” Discussing concerns and expectations about the quarantine, and what role each person can play to make it better, can be helpful. “Forewarned is forearmed.”
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SCREEN-FREE FUN
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- Make a flower necklace or crown.
- Brew sun tea!
- Have a jumping contest. Set up a starting point and mark running jumps, start-from-a-standstill jumps, one foot jumps, etc!
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PRAYERS
- For countries in various stages of the curve
- For DHS High School Seniors
- For companies converting their factories to make medical equipment
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STUFF EVERY KID SHOULD KNOW!
- We each need 8 hugs a day for maintenance…and 12 for growth! Encourage your kids to hug each family member at least 8 times per day.
- Memorize and practice three jokes.
- Learn to give a good handshake. No limp fish or or bone crushers!
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THE BEST MEAL PLANNING TOOL
EPICURIOUS is my absolute favorite website for recipes. They have come out with an incredible webpage with hugely flexible recipes and meal ideas! Check it out!
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PALM CROSS CRAFT VIDEO
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ART THERAPY ACTIVITY
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Build A Safe Place Activity
‘Build a Safe Place’ is an activity that’s adaptable for all age groups, but maybe a sensitive project for kids and young adults who often have little control of their environments and who might struggle ever to feel safe.
This project may help a child or teen reflect on ways to find a safe space, or may simply help them feel like they have some control over their environment. It can be conducted one-to-one or in small groups. Here’s how to carry out the activity.
You will need:
- Safe building materials such as cardboard boxes of different shapes and sizes, popsicle sticks, colored cardboard, pipe-cleaners, coloring pens or pencils, even glitter, and sequins.
- Scissors and glue
You can tailor the materials you use depending on the age group you are working with, the idea is to provide them with as much as possible so they can get creative.
Begin by:
- Ask participants to think about a space that makes them feel safe. Then ask them to reflect on what it is about this particular space that makes them feel safe. Is it bright and sunny or dark and calming? How does it smell? What can they see, hear, and touch when they are in their safe space? If they don’t have one or can’t think of one, ask them similar questions but geared towards what they think would make them feel safe.
- Next, ask participants to take a mindful minute. Close their eyes and focus on their breathing. Then bring to mind their safe space, real or imagined, and visualize what this looks like. How does it feel to be in their safe space? What emotions can they sense?
- When participants are comfortable, ask them to get stuck in with the various materials and to re-create their safe space. This could be in any format they like, whether a flat drawing or a sculpture, give them as much creative freedom as possible.
- When they have finished and if they feel comfortable, ask them to share their creations with the group, describing the different parts of their safe space. These can be used to create an ongoing dialogue about safe environments and how they might create something like this in real life.
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FCC LINKS
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