What happens when a pack of fun-loving panda bears invades your church? At MCC this summer, it’s a wild celebration of learning about God’s love, purpose, and plan for everyone! Following the success of its first summer program held last summer, Memorial Congregational Church will conduct its second weeklong summer program, Pandamania!, for children of all ages in June, 2011.
Under the leadership of Minister of Music Cathy Meyer, MCC Pandamania! will be run from Monday June 27 through Friday July 1. The program will lead children of all ages in experiencing Bible stories through engaging physical activities, dramatic presentations, movies, arts and crafts, games, snacks, and daily music with the MCC worship band Covenant. Developed by Group, Inc, the program is designed to help children explore the stories of the Bible in age-appropriate activities.
The daily Pandamania! program runs from 9:00 – 12:00 AM. An optional Extended Day program, where kids may continue activities through lunch and into the afternoon until 3:00 PM, is available.
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Each day the children meet a Bible Memory Buddy that teaches them a Bible Story and Bible Point. The children celebrate each Bible Point with the cheer “Thank you God!”. On Monday, the wild bird Fez tells the story of the Creation, along with the Bible Point ‘God Made You’. Tuesday’s story of Elijah, and the point ‘God Listens To You’ is told by the raccoon Amanda. On Wednesday, Boomer the Panda explains that ‘God Watches Over You’ and tells the story of Jonah. ‘God Loves You, No Matter What’ comes on Thursday when Pogo the leopard relates the story of the resurrection. Finally on Friday, the story of Hannah’s baby from God, and the Bible Point ‘God Gives Good Gifts’ is delivered by the Rhesus Monkey LuLu.
By the end of the week, children will have learned five core Bible stories in depth through multi-sensory experiences. Engaging characters, compelling stories, enthusiastic staff and counselors, and non-stop activities keep the children going strong all week long. Party Time Sing & Play, Crazy Crafts & Missions, Bamboo Blast Games, Chadder’s Movie Manai, Treetop Treats, Wild Bible Adventures, and daily Rowdy Wrap-up.
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The senior staff working for Meyer include experienced leaders of last year’s program. Elizabeth Smith and Michael Staron have worked with Meyer for years on similar programs. Noyes school 3rd grade teacher Lynn Connor returns to run Crazy Crafts and Missions, where children will make Prayer Pillows for local shelters. Rev. Tom O’Brien leads the Wild Bible Adventures activity, where children will experience the stories as the really happened.
MCC Church School Superintendent and Sudbury resident Carole Pendleton participated in the program in 2010, and plans to dive in again this year: “The High Seas Adventure was an exhilarating program for children, teens, and the adults. We’re really looking forward to the expanded program this year, and feel it’s a unique opportunity for faith discovery. Not to mention that it’s happening at a church with a rapidly growing congregation that welcomes all!”
Early registration for the program is now open. Visit www.mccsudbury.org, for all the information you need about how to register. Online registration is available through the church web site, or you can download the registration forms, complete them, and mail them to the church or drop them off at the church office. The direct link is http://mccsudbury.org/?subtab=823 (or visit www.mccsudbury.org, click tab “For the Kids” and the “Summer Program 2011” on the left pane). The early registration fee, effective until May 27, is $50 per camper (up to grade 6), or $40 per counselor (grades 7 – 12) with a family maximum of $100. After May 27, registration is $60 per camper, $50 per counselor, with a family maximum of $125. The Extended Day program cost is $25 per day for children 6th grade and under. Counselors participate in Extended Day at no charge. Contact MinisterOfMusic@mccsudbury.org for more information about the program. Don’t miss getting a spot for your child.
The Pandamania! program complies with the MCC Safe Church policies, in accordance with the United Church of Christ. All counselors and volunteers are trained in the Safe Church policies, to ensure the safety and security of all who participate in any church activities. Parents interested in the reading the complete MCC Safe Church policy may visit http://mccsudbury.org/?subtab=783.
Families with questions about the program may contact Director of Music Cathy Meyer by phone at the church at 978-443-3885 or by emailing MinisterOfMusic@mccsudbury.org.
Memorial Congregational Church is a member congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC). MCC has an open and affirming ministry to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability or financial situation. Both the sanctuary and restrooms are handicapped accessible. Sunday worship service begins at 10 am, and childcare for infants and toddlers is provided.
Information on MCC worship services, music programs, Christian education, Outreach, and teen programs may be found at the church web site on the Internet at http://MCCsudbury.org. Watch for ‘This Week at MCC’ columns in most Metrowest area community newspapers. Find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/mccsudbury. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MemCCEvents.
The church is located at 26 Concord Road in Sudbury. Directions to the church may also be obtained from the church website. Click on the ‘About Us’ tab and then click ‘Directions/Map’.
