The Johnson County Public Libraries have some cultural programs coming up.This Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. the Trafalgar Branch is hosting one about Syria. The information about it says there will be food, games, and music for all ages. Our school partners have students who have recently come from Syria, so it could be a good opportunity to learn about some of our neighbors.
Bird Migration Game??
Have any of your families tried the Bird Migration Game out at Eagle Creek?
If you would be interested in going as a group, please let me know. Thank you!
pastorsarah@friedensucc.org 
Creation Stories Remind Us To Enjoy and Care for Nature
 This past Sunday in Treasure Seekers we talked about the two stories of creation in Genesis 1 and 2 and about God’s amazing gifts of creativity and creation.
I hope you and your families have time to relax outside in God’s creation this summer. You may have already seen this information, but I wanted to share it in case you had not. Find a Nature Play Day
|
Gratitude Makes Us Happy!!
Hi! It’s Sharon again.
Just read this most encouraging article from our friend, Pam’s post. (THANKS, PAM!!)
The article is about how neuroscience is proving that there are rituals — like looking for things to be grateful for — that can actually help raise the levels of brain chemicals that make us feel happy! (specifically, dopamine and seratonin) Read more about it…Here’s the link: Gratitude
The author says, “I know, sometimes life lands a really mean punch in the gut and it feels like there’s nothing to be grateful for. Guess what? Doesn’t matter. You don’t have to find anything. It’s the searching that counts.”
Via The Upward Spiral:
It’s not finding gratitude that matters most; it’s remembering to look in the first place. Remembering to be grateful is a form of emotional intelligence. One study found that … as emotional intelligence increases, the neurons in these areas become more efficient. With higher emotional intelligence, it simply takes less effort to be grateful.
And gratitude doesn’t just make your brain happy — it can also create a positive feedback loop in your relationships. So express that gratitude to the people you care about.
VBS Starts Sunday!
Sign-up ASAP on forms found in the Narthex or email pastorsarah@friedensucc.org 6-8pm It’s not too late!
Invite your friends!
Pentecost (Birthday of the Church)
We hope to see you Sunday for Pentecost!
During Treasure Seekers children who move up to a new grade-level team will be moving to a new classroom. We will help your children with the transition and want to give you a chance to remind your children as well. Feel free to come early if your child would feel better seeing his or her new room before worship.
Children entering kindergarten will move to the K-1st team. Children entering 2nd will move to the 2nd-3rd grade team. Children entering 4th will move to the 4th-5th grade team.
Feel free to be in touch with any questions and/or concerns. Thank you!
Things To Do! Indy Resource
It’s Sharon again…..
Here’s a great resource I just heard about! It’s called IndyWithKids and has suggestions for family fun for kids of all ages — information about lots of things to see and places to go this summer (and all year)!!
You can check it out at Indy with Kids
