We gather today as God’s beloved children to worship our Heavenly Father. We praise his holy name, we listen eagerly for his words of comfort, hope, and challenge to us, and we offer ourselves to him in dedicated service. May you be blessed as you worship here today.
Leading and Assisting in Worship Leader: Pastor Stephen Wood and Intern Christie Beckmann Organist: Olga Otte Deacons: Tyson Marshall; Jim Rotert Greeters: Chris Otte family (8:00) Robert Rust family (10:15) Communion Assistant: Chris Otte (8:00) Larry Guinn (10:15) Communion Prep: Luci Angel (8:00) Wilma Claycamp (10:15) Lectors: Mark Rorick(8:00) Kendall Alstatt (10:15) Acolytes: Luke Lanam (8:00) Elizabeth Rust (10:15) Projectors: Erin Otte (8:00) Charlotte Rust (10:15) Flowers: Connie Knoke Welcome Center: Susan Holle (8:00) Terri DeVoe (10:15)
St. Paul Lutheran Church 10792 North 210 East, Seymour, IN 47274 Office 522-7364 2nd Line 522-7484 Parsonage 522-7421 email:
[email protected] Web Site: stpaul-borchers.org Office hours: Monday-Friday Staff The Reverend Stephen Wood………………Pastor Christie Beckmann………………….Pastoral Intern Carolyn Jones...............Director of Youth & Family Ministries and Borchers Preschool Director Michelle Wood…………...………………..Secretary Trish Tangman………………..Care Team Director Amy Pierceall and Mandy Otte………………………………Custodians Jamie Baker………………. Director of Technology
February 25, 2018 St. Paul Lutheran Church is a congregation of The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (E.L.C.A.). It is referred to as “Borchers” since Rev. Henry Borchers, who served our congregation from 1857-1881, advised and influenced a small group of pioneer settlers that wanted to establish a congregation in the area. This year we celebrate 166 years of life and ministry in this beautiful country setting in Southern Indiana. We look forward to many more years of growth and change as we seek continually to be faithful to God’s call to mission.
The Sacrament of Holy Communion is
offered at the 8:00 a.m. services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays and at the 10:15 a.m. service on the 1st and the 3rd Sundays of the month. Christians who believe in the true presence of Christ in the bread and wine for our forgiveness and salvation are invited to receive Holy Communion.
Sunday School classes are held each Sunday for all ages at 9:10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to attend.
HEARING ASSISTANCE: We have
head phones available for those in need of assistance with hearing. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary. LARGE PRINT BULLETINS—There
are a handful of large print bulletins available. They are located on the table at the entrance of the sanctuary.
CALENDAR
Today:
Kids Bells 1 (Elem) play 8:00 am LBW Communion 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am First Communion Class 10:15 am LBW Communion 11:30 am Snowtubing
Monday 26th
9:00 am 1:00 pm 8:00 pm
Preschool Book Buzz Dartball at home
Wednesday 28th
9:00 am 9:30 am 1:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:45 pm
Preschool Preschool Chapel Clothing Center Lenten service Adult Bells
Thursday 1st
8:30 am 9:00 am
Devotions in the sanctuary Borchers Breakfast Club
Friday 2nd
9:00 am 1:00 pm
Preschool Blanket Making
Saturday 3rd
8:00 am
Via de Cristo using building
Next week:
March 4-10
Sunday 4th
Sunday School Youth sing 8:00 am LBW Communion 9:00 am Sunday School 9:00 am First Communion Class 9:00 am Bus Breakfast 10:15 am LBW Communion 11:30 am God Squad/ Confirmation Class
Monday 5th
9:00 am 8:00 pm
Preschool Dartball at Wegan
Wednesday 7th
9:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm 7:45 pm
Preschool Preschool Grandparents Day Lenten service Adult Bells
Thursday 8th
9:00 am
Borchers Breakfast Club (Antique Sharing)
Friday 9th
9:00 am 1:00 pm
Preschool Blanket Making
Pastor Steve serving at Via de Christo March 8-10
BUSY BAGS for children to use during worship are available in the cry room. We also have children’s bulletins available on the table outside the sanctuary. ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL—We are continuing with the book “What is the Bible?” by Rob Bell. This book digs deep into the Bible to provide insight and answers about what makes the Bible truly inspiring and essential to our lives. Having the book is not required to attend. SPECIAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING will be held on Sunday, March 11 at 11:15 a.m. There will be 3 items of business: (1) the church bus, (2) capital improvement expenditure, and (3) future staffing. FIRST COMMUNION STUDENTS please go to your regular classroom after Sunday School to pick up your Sunday School lesson for the day. SPECIAL SERVICES WORSHIP HELPERS— Help is needed with the Wednesday night Lenten services. If you can help, please sign up at the Welcome Center. LENTEN DEVOTIONALS—A few Lenten devotionals, both regular and large print, are available at the Welcome Center. COLLECTING BOOKS FOR READING CAMP—We will once again be collecting new and gently used books for Reading Camp. Books are needed for 1st-6th grade reading level. Please put them in the marked container in the narthex. Any questions about Reading Camp, please talk to George Mansfield or Susie Alstatt. BOOK BUZZ will meet on Monday, February 26 at 1:00 p.m. in the narthex. We will discuss “The Girl on the Train” by Paula Hawkins. Any questions, talk to Trish Tangman or Michelle Wood. All are welcome!! DEVOTIONAL SERVICE will be on Thursday, March 1 at 8:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. SUNDAY SCHOOL YOUTH SING—We will sing at both services on Sunday, March 4. BUS BREAKFAST—WINGS is sponsoring a breakfast between services on Sunday, March 4 as a fundraiser for the church bus fund. If you can help, please sign up at the Welcome Center.
8:00 GREETERS NEEDED—We need greeters for the 8:00 service for March, April and May. Please let Michelle know if you can help. GOD SQUAD will be on Sunday, March 4 after the 10:15 service. Our superhero is David. Meal will be KFC bowl (popcorn chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, biscuits), fruit, dessert. BORCHERS BREAKFAST CLUB ANTIQUE SHARING—Everyone is welcome to bring an antique to display. You don’t have to be a regular attendee of Borchers Breakfast Club to attend. Everyone is welcome to join us for the fun activity! PASTOR STEVE GONE—Pastor Steve will be gone March 8-10 serving as spiritual director for Via de Cristo. LAWN MOWING BIDS—Bid forms are available at the Welcome Center. Please return forms to either Chuck Newkirk or Brian Rorick before March 18. BORCHERS PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION forms for the 2018-2019 are available at the Welcome Center. LUTHERAN HILLS CAMP—Brochures for Lutheran Outdoor Ministries are available on the Welcome Center. BLANKET MAKING — Blankets for Lutheran World Relief will be made on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. We can always use more help! Any questions, talk to Wanda Engelau or Olga Otte. FOOD PANTRY—Our focus for the month of March is peanut butter and jelly. Please place your donations in the wooden box in the hallway near the kitchen, or in the basket near the main entry doors. Donations will be given to Anchor House, Provisions or Turning Point. BARN QUILT PHOTOS from St. Paul's recent workshop are on display in the narthex. Check out the beautiful creations made by folks with guidance from Doug & Natalie Fish. Interest has been expressed in holding another workshop, so if you are interested please talk to Trish Tangman. MEALS WITH INTERN CHRISTIE— Opportunities are dwindling to host Intern Christie for a meal prior to one of her evening meetings! If you'd still like to do that, please let Trish know so she can work you into the schedule before Intern Christie has to leave us!
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! The generosity of the wonderful soup makers at St. Paul is truly appreciated. Breakfast Club attendees took soup home each Thursday, and soup was delivered each week to several folks in the area. Special thanks to our soupmakers: Bill & Marlis Kidd, Erin Engelau, Gwen Newkirk, Carmen Herkamp, Olga Otte, Charlena Warfield, Lacey Lanam, Cathy Schafstall, Jan Otte, and Judy Wonning. DAYCAMP COUNSELOR INTERVIEWS—We will be holding interviews for those interested in being a Daycamp Counselor. You need to provide a basic resume which includes job experience (especially with kids). No references are needed. Resumes are due to Carolyn by Friday, March 16. BORCHERS PRESCHOOL is pleased to announce that Jennifer Duncan will be our new preschool director beginning with next school year. Jennifer is currently one of our preschool teachers. We look forward to her leadership as we continue serving children of our community.
GRAND VIEW UNIVERSITY CHOIR
will perform at St. Paul on Sunday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is FREE, however we will be collecting a free-will donation which will go to the choir to help defray their traveling expenses. Items needed: Host families to house choir participants for Sunday evening (Please let Pastor Steve know if you can help) Food for Sunday Evening meal for the choir before the concert (please sign up at the Welcome Center) Items for sack lunches which we will prepare and send with them before they leave on Monday morning (please sign up at the Welcome Center)
Lenten Services Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. (no meal beforehand) Readers: Leon Seitz & Doris Rorick
OUR MISSION: Walking in Faith – Sowing Christ’s Love The mission of St. Paul Lutheran Church is derived from our core values - the essence of our purpose for existence and the criteria we should use to guide our congregational decisions and actions.
Our Core Values: 1. Spirituality – to worship and to grow and develop spiritually as Christians. 2. Outreach – To spread the message of God’s love and grace by word and by action. 3. Service to Others – To live Christ’s message to Love one another. You can support the mission of our church by coming to worship, engaging in study, sharing the word, bringing a friend to church, taking part in Care Team initiatives, volunteering at church or in the community and loving one another. We invite you to join us in this journey.
Our Response to God’s Love
Church Bus Fund
We Worshipped: February 18 8:00 service— 202 10:15 service—123
Feb. 18, 2018 giving: $2,000
Total Offerings for: February 18— $7,277.25 Spending Plan—$4,377.25 Other giving—$2,900.00
Total now: $47,394.00
{The weekly amount needed to cover expenses in the 2018 Spending Plan is $6,370.00}
Readings for March 4: Leviticus 25:1-10 Psalm 104 Luke 4:14-21
Those assisting with worship March 4: Greeters: Communion Asst.: Communion Prep: Acolytes:
Lectors: Mandy Otte (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)
Projectors: Flowers: Welcome Center:
need volunteer (8:00)
Larry & Linda Guinn (10:15) Mark Hoffmeier (8:00) Dan Davis (10:15) Ruth Ann Newkirk (8:00) Marj Rust (10:15) Carly Kaiser (8:00) Eamon Shaw (10:15) Kayla Baker (8:00) Eli Wood (10:15)
Leah Otte Carol Mansfield (8:00) Judy Wonning (10:15)
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February 25, 2018
Going Deeper
The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!! Readings for the Day:
February 25, 2018
Going Deeper
The purpose of this page is to provide a tool or instrument for your spiritual growth. This page contains a brief synopsis of the readings as well as some questions for your reflection to help you go deeper with the Word. On the back is a day by day listing of scripture readings with possible prayer request. Individuals are listed on their day of birth—so that you might pray for them on their birthday. Also on the back is the prayer list for the congregation. Keep on Growing Spiritually!!
NOTES:
Readings for the Day:
Exodus 20:1-17: After escaping from slavery, the Israelites come to Mount Sinai, where God teaches them how to live in community. The Ten Commandments proclaim that God alone is worthy of worship. Flowing from God, the life of the community flourishes when based on honesty, trust, fidelity and respect for life, family and property.
Exodus 20:1-17: After escaping from slavery, the Israelites come to Mount Sinai, where God teaches them how to live in community. The Ten Commandments proclaim that God alone is worthy of worship. Flowing from God, the life of the community flourishes when based on honesty, trust, fidelity and respect for life, family and property.
Matthew 6:25-34: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples about the providence of God so that they would regard life with thanksgiving and trust rather than anxiety.
Matthew 6:25-34: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus taught his disciples about the providence of God so that they would regard life with thanksgiving and trust rather than anxiety.
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress’
‘From Sunday & Seasons, copyright 2017 Augsburg Fortress’
Questions To Ponder: 1— Why do you think that God made one of the commandments to be about the Sabbath? 2— Do you think that since the Sabbath is incorporated into the commandments it makes the idea of the Sabbath more important? Why or Why not? 3— How do you understand the commandment about the Sabbath to be in relationship to the other commandments? 4—How do you honor and keep the commandment about the Sabbath? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?
Questions To Ponder: 1— Why do you think that God made one of the commandments to be about the Sabbath? 2— Do you think that since the Sabbath is incorporated into the commandments it makes the idea of the Sabbath more important? Why or Why not? 3— How do you understand the commandment about the Sabbath to be in relationship to the other commandments? 4—How do you honor and keep the commandment about the Sabbath? 5—How do these texts speak to you today?
Prayer: Lord God, you are the creator of all. You even created a day of rest. Help us to keep your Sabbath in our daily lives. Amen.
Prayer: Lord God, you are the creator of all. You even created a day of rest. Help us to keep your Sabbath in our daily lives. Amen.
Memory Verse: Exodus 20:8-10 Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. 9Six days you shall labor and do all your work. 10But the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work
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Memory Verse: Exodus 20:8-10 Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy. 9Six days you shall labor and do all your work. 10But the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work
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Going Deeper in Prayer G
Sunday 2/25
Psalms 100:1-5 Hebrews 5:1-14 Owen Kruse, Wyatt Hoevener world peace
Monday 2/26 Psalms 101:1-8 Hebrews 6:1-20 the staffing of the congregation for the future
Tuesday 2/27 Psalms 102:1-28 Hebrews 7:1-28 Kaelen Eglen people who are seeking employment
Wednesday 2/28 Psalms 103:1-22 Hebrews 8:1-13 Kenny Rotert, Pam McIntire (2/29) Provisions
Thursday 3/1 Psalms 104:1-35 Hebrews 9:1-28 Thomas Hildebrand, Amanda Schreier ELCA Presding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Friday 3/2 Psalms 105:1-45 Hebrews 10:1-39 Levi Wahlstrom people who suffer from depression
Saturday 3/3 Psalms 106:1-48 Hebrews 11:1-40 Joe Hoene, Ella Warfield, Jay Herbert, Willie Hoevener Christians in Chile
Prayer List
Going Deeper in Prayer Sunday 2/25 Psalms 100:1-5 Hebrews 5:1-14 Owen Kruse, Wyatt Hoevener world peace
Thursday 3/1 Psalms 104:1-35 Hebrews 9:1-28 Thomas Hildebrand, Amanda Schreier ELCA Presding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton
Monday 2/26 Psalms 101:1-8 Hebrews 6:1-20 the staffing of the congregation for the future
Tuesday 2/27 Psalms 102:1-28 Hebrews 7:1-28 Kaelen Eglen people who are seeking employment
Wednesday 2/28 Psalms 103:1-22 Hebrews 8:1-13 Kenny Rotert, Pam McIntire (2/29) Provisions
Friday 3/2 Psalms 105:1-45 Hebrews 10:1-39 Levi Wahlstrom people who suffer from depression
Saturday 3/3 Psalms 106:1-48 Hebrews 11:1-40 Joe Hoene, Ella Warfield, Jay Herbert, Willie Hoevener Christians in Chile
Prayer List
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust), Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Rotert’s sister); Patty Herkamp;
Prayer for Homebound Individuals: Bill Neidinger; Eunice Lutes, Evelyn Otte; Peggy Meahl (sister-in-law of Sarah Rotert); Dorothy Fleetwood (sister of Lois Rust), Betty Melloncamp (Sarah Rotert’s sister); Patty Herkamp;
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey); Rick Shoemaker (brother-in-law of Howard Wente)
Prayer for Long Term Care Issues: Helen Carter; Walter Von Fange (Bertha Otte’s brother in-law); Andy Runge; Pauline Isaacs (mother of Jack Guffey); Rick Shoemaker (brother-in-law of Howard Wente)
Recent Hospitalizations: Carolyn Ross (Beth Claycamp’s mother)
Recent Hospitalizations: Carolyn Ross (Beth Claycamp’s mother)
Other Prayer Requests: Family and friends of Fred Rotert; Family and friends of Art Killey (father of Brandy Schafstall); Joe Tormoehlen (back); Joe Ross (Parkinson’s-father of Beth Claycamp); Kermit Schnitker (cancer— cousin of Donald Schnitker); Bryce Tormoehlen (leukemia—friend of Carolyn Jones); Selma Mellenbruch (complications from fall); Linda Newkirk (outpatient surgery), Wayne Rust (prostate cancer), Shonna Wikel (wrist surgery—Carmen Herkamp’s daughter); Gene Templar (rehabilitation issues-father of Amy Underwood); Barbara Davis (cancer—mother of Susie Alstatt); Tater Weidner (cancer—cousin of Ed DeVoe); Jim Eglen; Marlis Kidd (neck); Tom Wikel Jr. (cancer—Carmen Herkamp’s son-in-law); Mandy Helt (upcoming surgery-friend of Bill Kidd); Justin Brewer (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Marcia Monroe Rust (cancer); Nita Shelton (mother of Max Shelton); Christie Blair (cancer—cousin of Brent Jones); Larry Lewis (multiple myeloma); Kenny Ryan (kidney issues-uncle of Jenny Engelau); Shirley Anderson (daughter of Carmen Herkamp); Debbie Burgess Grant (cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); George Burge (prostate cancer-friend of Kendra Harris); Kinley Tormoehlen (cancer—friend of Carolyn Jones); Cheryle Underwood (cancer-mother of Scoey Underwood); Roy Caskey (cancer—Allen Morrison’s grandfather); Paul Johnson (cancer—Leslie Wente’s fiancé); Ted Hooker (cancer—step-brother of Carmen Herkamp); Cathy Goble (kidney surgery-step-sister of Karen Hoene); Floyd Browning (back); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Underwood); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);
Other Prayer Requests: Family and friends of Fred Rotert; Family and friends of Art Killey (father of Brandy Schafstall); Joe Tormoehlen (back); Joe Ross (Parkinson’s-father of Beth Claycamp); Kermit Schnitker (cancer— cousin of Donald Schnitker); Bryce Tormoehlen (leukemia—friend of Carolyn Jones); Selma Mellenbruch (complications from fall); Linda Newkirk (outpatient surgery), Wayne Rust (prostate cancer), Shonna Wikel (wrist surgery—Carmen Herkamp’s daughter); Gene Templar (rehabilitation issues-father of Amy Underwood); Barbara Davis (cancer—mother of Susie Alstatt); Tater Weidner (cancer—cousin of Ed DeVoe); Jim Eglen; Marlis Kidd (neck); Tom Wikel Jr. (cancer—Carmen Herkamp’s son-in-law); Mandy Helt (upcoming surgery-friend of Bill Kidd); Justin Brewer (cancer-friend of Carolyn Jones); Marcia Monroe Rust (cancer); Nita Shelton (mother of Max Shelton); Christie Blair (cancer—cousin of Brent Jones); Larry Lewis (multiple myeloma); Kenny Ryan (kidney issues-uncle of Jenny Engelau); Shirley Anderson (daughter of Carmen Herkamp); Debbie Burgess Grant (cancer-friend of Judy Wonning); George Burge (prostate cancer-friend of Kendra Harris); Kinley Tormoehlen (cancer—friend of Carolyn Jones); Cheryle Underwood (cancer-mother of Scoey Underwood); Roy Caskey (cancer—Allen Morrison’s grandfather); Paul Johnson (cancer—Leslie Wente’s fiancé); Ted Hooker (cancer—step-brother of Carmen Herkamp); Cathy Goble (kidney surgery-step-sister of Karen Hoene); Floyd Browning (back); Charlie Castillo (cancer-friend of Benny Kleffman); Bobby Malone (cancer-friend of Bob and Dena Schafstall); Luther Piel (poor health); Lawrence Abell (cancer – Betty Moorman’s brother); David Templar (cancer-brother of Amy Underwood); Richard Frischie (bone cancer-father of Renee Arney and Erin Rieker); Carolyn Hughes (cancer-sister of Jo McGrew); Jeannie Isaacs (physical health-cousin of Karen Hoene);
Prayers for those in Military Service: Cam Mansfield (son of George & Tiffiny Mansfield); Erik Hoene (grandson of Paul Hoene); Kyle Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)
Prayers for those in Military Service: Cam Mansfield (son of George & Tiffiny Mansfield); Erik Hoene (grandson of Paul Hoene); Kyle Albert (grandson of Karen Hoene); DJ Snyder (Cathy Wente’s nephew); Zachary Rieker (Jerry & Pixie Otte’s Grandson); Andrew Yerrell (Roger Douglass’ grandson)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)
(Names will be on the prayer list for 4 weeks, if you want the request extended, you may re-submit your request.)
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This week’s Bible story is
Abraham and Sarah’s Visitors
from Genesis 17:1–7, 15–16; 18:1–15; and 21:1–7
God grants a seemingly impossible promised baby to Abraham and Sarah. Ask each other what you remember about: • Almighty • Favor • Covenant • Cease • Ancestor • Deny The names of Old Testament characters provide information about the characters. God changes Abram’s name to Abraham when God makes a covenant that Abraham will be the ancestor of many nations of people.
Read the whole story together in the Bible! Spark Story Bible pages 34-37 Spark Bible pages 17-18, 21
For families to do together Family Conversations 1
Make up a name and a meaning for that name.
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What is a promise that was made to you and kept? What promise have you made and kept?
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How does your family show hospitality?
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Take turns sharing something good. Laugh and be happy and remember God.
Eye Spark Look for babies and remember Abraham and Sarah’s joy.
Ear Spark Listen for laughter and laugh along.
Family Prayer Lord God, please be with us as we struggle to understand your promises, to hope against hope, and to feel the peace of your presence as we wait. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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Bake treats or create “Welcome” cards to offer visitors.
For younger kids Have a play date and share your toys’ names.
For older kids Is there anyone attending your school from another country? From another state or town? Find out what they miss from home. What are some ways you could offer hospitality?
