Several family focused events are held annually, including Easter Egg Hunt, Trunk-or-Treat and live Nativity at the Family-focused Christmas Eve service.

 

Easter Egg-stravaganza .....................

Saturday, April 7, 10:30 am

Easter story, egg hunt (prize filled eggs, no candy), games, crafts and more.

 

Trunk-or-Treat...............................................

For ages 13 and younger

In the church parking lot

 

Trunk-or-Treat is a fun-filled event for kids and families to Trick-or-Treat in a safe environment.  Cars will be parked and trunks will be open and decorated for kids to enjoy as they collect their treats.  Bring your friends.  

 

"Trunkers" - sign up to decorate your trunk - kid friendly (no scary or gory decoration).  Prizes awarded for best decorated trunks & treats.

Volunteers needed:  Hospitality - set-up - clean-up

 

If you would like to help with this event, please contact Robin Patras, Director of Children's Ministry, rpatras@christthesavior.org.  If you are interested in helping with this event, contact Robin Patras, Director of Children's Ministry, rpatras@christthesavior.org.  

 

Christmas Shoebox Drive.................................

We collect and send shoeboxes filled with personal care items, school supplies and toys each year to send to New Missions to distribute to children in Dominican Republic and Haiti.  Please save your shoeboxes and watch for a list of supplies needed when the collection starts in November.  To learn more about New Missions Shoebox Drive, click here to visit their website.

 

2011 Timeline for Christmas Shoebox Drive

Now collecting shoeboxes

Collection of items - November 2011

Packing Party - December 3, 2011

 

Christmas Eve Nativity Service ........................

This family friendly service celebrates the arrival of the Christ child through traditional Bibl readings and Christmas hymns as children Preschool through 8th grade create a living nativity scene.  Volunteers are needed to assist with costumes and shepherding groups of children during rehearsal and the service.

This family service celebrates the arrival of Christ through

traditional Bible readings and Christmas hymns as children

create a living nativity scene.

 

Live Nativity Parts

Preschool thru Kindergarten - All God's Creatures

Children these ages will wear animal costumes.  These children will sit with their families until they join the nativity scene for the final hymn.

1st thru 4th Grade - Angels, Shepherds, Townspeople

5th thru 6th Grade - Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, Wise Men, Angels, Shepherds, Townspeople and Readers.  Please indicate on the registration form if a student is interested in a manin part (Mary, Joseph, Gabriel, Wise Men or Reader).

6th, 7th, & 8th Grade - Readers