All of us need spiritual help to keep going. We are in partnership with these groups for children and young people in the area. Whether you usually join in or not, feel free to get in touch with Mark Addison (holytrinityoswestry@gmail.com):
On Sundays he is sending resources to help you run a Lighthouse Sunday School from home. Email Mark to sign up.
SPLAT is for children of school years 3-6. Contact Mark to receive a weekly email with resources to do at home, "Splat Splash Newspaper"
For ages 11-18 the usual groups are still meeting virtually on Zoom. If you know a young person who would like to join them, drop Mark a line.
In place of Lighthouse, we would love you, the parents, to run a short family worship session. You can tell your children that all the other Lighthouse children will be doing the same thing at roughly the same time - to create a sense of togetherness even though we're not together in body.
Here's the plan:
Download the New City Catechism App: http://newcitycatechism.com/mobile-apps/
Don't be put off by the word 'catechism'. It just means a summary of what Christians believe in question and answer form.
Select 'children's mode' (top right hand corner)
Read the question e.g. What is our only hope in life and death? (We're suggesting Question 1 for this Sunday, then one question per week)
If your child is old enough get them to then read the answer, or you read it to them. Perhaps practice memorising the question and answer by hiding the screen and seeing if they can remember it.
Read out the Bible verse or ask your child to do it (icon at bottom left of screen).
Listen to the song (icon at bottom right of screen). Repeat and join in if you would like to.
Read out the prayer - or get your child to read it out (icon at bottom middle right of screen)