CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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UPCOMING CHILDREN'S EVENTS
Children's Musical
Happily Forever After
Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM
It is a fun story, full of valiant knights, princesses, dragons, and adventure.
COME AND JOIN THE FUN!
Grades 1st - 6th
Here is the schedule for rehearsal:
October 4 -5:00 PM
October 11 -5:00 PM
October 18 -5:00 PM
October 25 -5:00 PM
November 1 -5:00 PM
November 8 -5:00 - 7:00 PM This is a special extended rehearsal.
November 15 -5:00 PM
November 19 THURSDAY, 4:30-6:30 PM
November 21 SATURDAY, 6:00-8:30 PM
November 22 SUNDAY, 6:00 PM (choir in sanctuary in full costume by 5:00 PM).
Happily Forever After
Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM
It is a fun story, full of valiant knights, princesses, dragons, and adventure.
COME AND JOIN THE FUN!
Grades 1st - 6th
Here is the schedule for rehearsal:
October 4 -5:00 PM
October 11 -5:00 PM
October 18 -5:00 PM
October 25 -5:00 PM
November 1 -5:00 PM
November 8 -5:00 - 7:00 PM This is a special extended rehearsal.
November 15 -5:00 PM
November 19 THURSDAY, 4:30-6:30 PM
November 21 SATURDAY, 6:00-8:30 PM
November 22 SUNDAY, 6:00 PM (choir in sanctuary in full costume by 5:00 PM).
Dear Gems for Him Choir and Parents,
Hello! How was your summer? I hope you made the best out of our present circumstances and had a beautiful time with your families.
We are looking forward to the weeks ahead and, as promised, plan to pick back up our musical, Happily Forever After. It is a fun story, full of valiant knights, princesses, dragons, and adventure. It is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM
This is the same musical that we started to do last Spring, before the pandemic hit. According to Ohio’s Performing Arts CoVid guidelines, performances may now resume. I consider our musical to be, of course, more of a church service (as is all our musicals), than a performance, but it would be considered by some to fall under performance guidelines. Regardless, Ohio performances may resume.
I understand that there may be some families who may wish to opt out of this musical. If so, I respect that. At this point, every child has the opportunity to retain the part they received last Spring. Therefore, auditions are not necessary. However, we would love to invite all children (grades 1-6) to join the fun and sing with us in the chorus.
Before you make your decision as to whether or not you can participate, please read the following information carefully as to how we plan to proceed. Again, have read Ohio’s newest information and recommendations concerning Performing Arts groups.
1. We will check every child and choir worker’s temperature at the door before we will allow entry.
2. We will require face coverings. We will have face shields available for everyone. This is optional, but they will need to wear either a face shield or their own mask, bandana, etc.. The child is expected to be responsible for their face shields or masks, sanitize, and bring it back every week. If you opt for the face shield, they will be $2.00 each. You can pay at the children’s choir room door. Otherwise, the child can wear their own mask. Face Shields allow a little more oxygen in and since we are quite active singing and dancing, it is better than consistently breathing in their own carbon dioxide. I have seen people get light headed and almost pass out because they were very actively moving with their mask on.
3. We will have hand sanitizer at the door for everyone to use as they enter the choir room.
4. We will use the large choir room, (the divider will be open) and the chairs will be spread out. Our actors will be asked to practice further apart, but note that there is considerable movement and personal interaction during the play.
5. Since the choir room will be used several hours earlier during Sunday School, we will have a team to sanitize doorknobs, chairs, and also the sinks and toilets of the children’s wing bathrooms. If you are willing to take a turn and help me with this, please let me know.
6. If any child or worker is sick, please stay home. We will understand and appreciate you keeping others safe.
7. I do not know if we will be able to have Ruby Choir (4 years-Kindergarten) yet because I do not know if I will have enough workers/teachers to do it. At this point, I am only speaking of grades 1-6.
I am open to other suggestions if there is something that I missed or that will make you feel more secure. If you are willing to help out with these added precautions (temp check, hand sanitizer, cleaning the room, etc) please let me know!
If you wish to join us, please let me know as soon as possible so I can give you CD and word sheets.
Here is the schedule:
October 4 -5:00 PM
October 11 -5:00 PM
October 18 -5:00 PM
October 25 -5:00 PM
November 1 -5:00 PM
November 8 -5:00 - 7:00 PM This is a special extended rehearsal.
November 15 -5:00 PM
November 19 THURSDAY, 4:30-6:30 PM
November 21 SATURDAY, 6:00-8:30 PM
November 22 SUNDAY, 6:00 PM (choir in sanctuary in full costume by 5:00 PM). We will do Happily Forever After during the PM service.
After the musical, we will have choir practice for two more weeks (during the remaining adult Christmas rehearsals) and practice for a few Christmas songs that will be sung in December. Those extra practice dates are November 29 and December 6 at 5:00 pm.
Again, this schedule is only for Grades 1-6 (Emerald and Sapphire Choir). I am doubtful at this point, and in the current climate, that we will have Ruby Choir (4 years old - Kindergarten) this year, But, we will see…
In conclusion, I need a few things from each you. First, I need to know if you are able to participate in the musical on November 22nd. No one is pressuring you to join us, I just simply need to be informed of your wishes to make necessary preparations and adjustments. Second, I would like to know if you plan to return to children’s choir in the Spring. I am discovering that certain seasons (and other activities like sports, dance, etc.) mean different commitment levels for families and therefore, affect whether or not you participate in children’s choir. Your response helps with my future planning and as to whether we have enough to do a musical or perhaps we will go in a different direction. And last of all, I would like to know if there are any parents out there are willing to help and make this all happen!
Thank you so much. I hope you know that I love you all very much, pray for you, and miss you! God is in control. We have a wonderful message to share through this musical and it would be wonderful to share it!
Linda Roberts
Hello! How was your summer? I hope you made the best out of our present circumstances and had a beautiful time with your families.
We are looking forward to the weeks ahead and, as promised, plan to pick back up our musical, Happily Forever After. It is a fun story, full of valiant knights, princesses, dragons, and adventure. It is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2020 at 6:00 PM
This is the same musical that we started to do last Spring, before the pandemic hit. According to Ohio’s Performing Arts CoVid guidelines, performances may now resume. I consider our musical to be, of course, more of a church service (as is all our musicals), than a performance, but it would be considered by some to fall under performance guidelines. Regardless, Ohio performances may resume.
I understand that there may be some families who may wish to opt out of this musical. If so, I respect that. At this point, every child has the opportunity to retain the part they received last Spring. Therefore, auditions are not necessary. However, we would love to invite all children (grades 1-6) to join the fun and sing with us in the chorus.
Before you make your decision as to whether or not you can participate, please read the following information carefully as to how we plan to proceed. Again, have read Ohio’s newest information and recommendations concerning Performing Arts groups.
1. We will check every child and choir worker’s temperature at the door before we will allow entry.
2. We will require face coverings. We will have face shields available for everyone. This is optional, but they will need to wear either a face shield or their own mask, bandana, etc.. The child is expected to be responsible for their face shields or masks, sanitize, and bring it back every week. If you opt for the face shield, they will be $2.00 each. You can pay at the children’s choir room door. Otherwise, the child can wear their own mask. Face Shields allow a little more oxygen in and since we are quite active singing and dancing, it is better than consistently breathing in their own carbon dioxide. I have seen people get light headed and almost pass out because they were very actively moving with their mask on.
3. We will have hand sanitizer at the door for everyone to use as they enter the choir room.
4. We will use the large choir room, (the divider will be open) and the chairs will be spread out. Our actors will be asked to practice further apart, but note that there is considerable movement and personal interaction during the play.
5. Since the choir room will be used several hours earlier during Sunday School, we will have a team to sanitize doorknobs, chairs, and also the sinks and toilets of the children’s wing bathrooms. If you are willing to take a turn and help me with this, please let me know.
6. If any child or worker is sick, please stay home. We will understand and appreciate you keeping others safe.
7. I do not know if we will be able to have Ruby Choir (4 years-Kindergarten) yet because I do not know if I will have enough workers/teachers to do it. At this point, I am only speaking of grades 1-6.
I am open to other suggestions if there is something that I missed or that will make you feel more secure. If you are willing to help out with these added precautions (temp check, hand sanitizer, cleaning the room, etc) please let me know!
If you wish to join us, please let me know as soon as possible so I can give you CD and word sheets.
Here is the schedule:
October 4 -5:00 PM
October 11 -5:00 PM
October 18 -5:00 PM
October 25 -5:00 PM
November 1 -5:00 PM
November 8 -5:00 - 7:00 PM This is a special extended rehearsal.
November 15 -5:00 PM
November 19 THURSDAY, 4:30-6:30 PM
November 21 SATURDAY, 6:00-8:30 PM
November 22 SUNDAY, 6:00 PM (choir in sanctuary in full costume by 5:00 PM). We will do Happily Forever After during the PM service.
After the musical, we will have choir practice for two more weeks (during the remaining adult Christmas rehearsals) and practice for a few Christmas songs that will be sung in December. Those extra practice dates are November 29 and December 6 at 5:00 pm.
Again, this schedule is only for Grades 1-6 (Emerald and Sapphire Choir). I am doubtful at this point, and in the current climate, that we will have Ruby Choir (4 years old - Kindergarten) this year, But, we will see…
In conclusion, I need a few things from each you. First, I need to know if you are able to participate in the musical on November 22nd. No one is pressuring you to join us, I just simply need to be informed of your wishes to make necessary preparations and adjustments. Second, I would like to know if you plan to return to children’s choir in the Spring. I am discovering that certain seasons (and other activities like sports, dance, etc.) mean different commitment levels for families and therefore, affect whether or not you participate in children’s choir. Your response helps with my future planning and as to whether we have enough to do a musical or perhaps we will go in a different direction. And last of all, I would like to know if there are any parents out there are willing to help and make this all happen!
Thank you so much. I hope you know that I love you all very much, pray for you, and miss you! God is in control. We have a wonderful message to share through this musical and it would be wonderful to share it!
Linda Roberts
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