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DANCE DANCE DANCE!
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Make a video of your kids dancing to all or part of this song.
Send it to Mrs. G. by APRIL 30th. Mrs. G. will make a church-school dance video!!!
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Art Therapy Activity
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The Panic Book Activity
People with an anxious panic disorder can spiral into a panic, just thinking about the possibility of having a panic attack. Panic attacks can have many triggers, sometimes known, but often not.
The Panic Book activity encourages participants to create a book full of images that help them to feel calm, as a way to keep calm in times in during stressful situations and help refocus their mind onto something more positive.
Here’s how to carry out the activity.
You will need:
- Artist sketchbooks, notebooks or plain notebooks
- Coloring pens and pencils
- Magazines, newspapers, old picture books, etc
- Any other craft materials participants might use to create their book. For example, you could download some free words of affirmation images from the internet or ask them to bring a selection of photographs that are meaningful for them.
Begin by:
- Open the activity with a discussion about how the individuals feel about their panic attacks. Demonstrate empathy and let them know they are not alone in their experiences. Today’s activity will help them to create a resource to support them during panic times.
- Provide each participant with a blank sketchbook/notebook. Tell them this will become their Panic Book, and within it, they are going to create a reserve of images and words that help them to feel calm.
- Allow participants to use all the materials provided to begin creating their panic book. They can do this however they choose but if someone feels stuck, encourage them to perhaps start by creating a theme for different sections of their book such as the beach, favorite places, and people, or nature scenes.
- Participants do not need to fill the entire sketchbook in this one session. Advise them it is something they can come back to over time and add to as they find more words and images that evoke feelings of calm and comfort for them.
- Encourage them to keep this book close with them, so if they feel a moment of panic approaching, they can refer to it as a resource to help distract them and focus on the things that evoke calm emotions.
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A Message from Mrs. G.
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Below find the story and words of a hymn called “Anywhere with Jesus”. A hymn with this title seems a bit off-color at this time. However, our hearts, minds and souls are going to places they have never been before. You may be experiencing new types of grief, changes in relationships, and new challenges. In ANY and ALL of these challenges, Jesus is there.
By Jessie Browner Pounds, 1861-1921 (verses 1 and 2)
Helen G. Alexander (verse 3)
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will up hold thee by the right hand of my righteousness.
—Isaiah 41:10
In the late 1860’s Jessie Browner, a gifted poet living in Cleveland, Ohio, received a letter in the mail from D.B. Towner. Dr. Towner was an associate of the famous evangelist D.L. Moody. Enclosed was the music to a song, and a request for Miss Browner to write the words with the theme, “Anywhere With Jesus.” The inspiration for the music had come while Dr. Towner was listening to one of Moody’s powerful messages proclaiming that the Christian could go anywhere without fear for Christ was ever by his side. It didn’t take the young lady long to put words to the music for the lilting tune that became one of the most popular gospel songs of that time. Verse three was added later by Helen G. Alexander.
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go;
Anywhere He leads me in this world below;
Anywhere without Him dearest joys would fade;
Anywhere with Jesus I am not afraid.
Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know;
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.
Anywhere with Jesus I am not alone;
Other friends may fail me, He is still my own;
Though His hand may lead me over dreary ways,
Anywhere with Jesus is a house of praise.
Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know;
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.
Anywhere with Jesus I can go to sleep,
When the darkening shadows round about me creep;
Knowing I shall waken never more to roam,
Anywhere with Jesus will be home, sweet home.
Anywhere! Anywhere! Fear I cannot know;
Anywhere with Jesus I can safely go.
<>< Mrs. G.
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Due to our new circumsances, Ben and Christine will join with another couple from FCC (email cgeeding@uccdarien.org if you are interested) on the morning of May 9th to bring PRE-SORTED bags of individually wrapped food, pre-sorted clothing by size, and toiletries to the homeless of Manhattan. Our drop-off days are as follows; simply leave your items in the room.
April 30th, 3-5pm IN THE DREAM CENTER.
May 1st, 7-9pm IN THE DREAM CENTER.
At this time we are accepting ALL midnight-run type donations, but we are only able to USE the following this trip: food as listed, toiletries as listed, packs of boxers, teeshirts, and socks. Other donated items (such as coats, belts, pants, etc.) will be saved for next year.
If you are unable to get to the store to purchase these items, Pastor Ben and Mrs. G. will do it for you. Please drop off CASH in the mailbox at 11 Brookside Road, or use Apple Pay or Christine’s Venmo handle: @C-Geeding.
Thank you so much!
SIGN UP HERE!
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PRAYERS
- For your relatives
- For your children
- For the people that will be served during midnight run
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FCC LINKS
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