Category: Children

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes 2023

Posted on by Laura Thomas

Every year we take part in Operation Christmas Child – making up for shoeboxes of gifts for children worldwide. This is the world’s largest children’s Christmas project and is run by Samaritans Purse. It’s a great way to show God’s love in a tangible way to help needy children.

Click here for information on how to pack a shoebox. We will also soon have leaflets available in Church and St Michael’s Centre.

And you can also find out more on the Operation Christmas Child Website.

Tougher import regulations mean no toothpaste, chocolate or sweets as shoebox gifts. Let’s think creatively by adding other fun toys, school supplies and hygiene items that a child will love. More ideas here or download gift suggestions here.

Please drop off your boxes in church or St Michael’s Centre ready for collection by Sunday 13 November.

A Mind of Their Own – Care for the Family Event

Posted on by Laura Thomas

Wednesday 19 October 7.30pm – St Michael’s Centre

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Anxiety levels and struggles with mental health are on the rise in children and young people, and as mums and dads, this can feel overwhelming … even at times debilitating. But there’s good news! You, as parents, have incredible power to help your children build strong emotional resilience and a healthy mental wellbeing.

A Mind of Their Own is packed with practical and preventative tools for you to use at home, helping you to better understand what’s going on in your child’s head. Together with Katharine Hill and Mark Chester, we’ll explore the science of the mind, and why children act and react the way they do.

Featuring interviews with mental-health professionals, Dr Rob Waller and Dr Kate Middleton, this event will expand your understanding of the unique pressures and opportunities facing young people today, so you can help your child develop an emotional resiliency that lasts.

You’ll come away with …

  • A realisation that resilience can be learnt, and a better knowledge of how it not only helps individuals bounce back from setbacks, but bounce forward in strength, character and development.
  • An understanding that learning to fail allows your child’s brain to grow and improves their problem-solving skills.
  • An appreciation of how vital your child’s identity is and strategies to help them become confident in it.
  • Ideas of how to help your child take healthy risks and an understanding of why this is important.
  • A re-established confidence in knowing you’re the best person to help your child.

Book Here

Booking info:

  • Standard tickets are £7.
  • Concession tickets are £5. We don’t want anyone to miss out on our events, so if a concession ticket makes attending more possible, please choose this option when booking.
  • Group tickets are £5 each (for groups of 4 or more).
  • The event will start at 7.30 pm and finish at 10.00 pm.
  • Doors open at 7.00 pm.
  • Bookings are made through Care for the Family/ Eventbrite.
  • Alternatively, feel free to call Care for the Family on 029 2081 0800 and the team would be glad to help you with your booking.
  • Please note we do not have facilities to accommodate babies and young children at this event.
  • We are very aware of the risks around COVID-19 and will always seek to comply with the latest legislation and guidance. You can read our full policy here.

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Family Fun Day at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm

Posted on by Laura Thomas

This Family fun day out is part of our Summer Club, but is for anyone who has come to St Michael’s Church or just wants to come to Noah’s Ark Zoo farm with us.

We want to see all the tickets go, so please share with your neighbours and friends.

Parents will be responsible for their children and young people. The St Michael’s Team will not be responsible for you during the day apart from sorting the tickets at the beginning of the day so children and young people must only attend under the supervision of an adult (parent or guardian or family friend with parental consent).

On the Day:

Once you have booked in and received the confirmation email, you will need to come and show it to one of our team who will be waiting by the Farm Shop outside the ticket office (car park side) and they will give you a physical ticket to give in at the ticket booth allowing you through to Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm.

Arrival Time:

Please meet us at the farm shop near the top of the car park at 11am so we can all walk down and go through the ticket office at the same time. Please don’t be late. 

Prices:

Under 2’s – FREE
Over the age of 2 – £12
You need to buy tickets for everyone that will be coming with you on the day that is over the age of 2 years old.

Please click here to book  pay via churchsuite and the payment option on the ticket itself if you want to pay by cheque or other method please get in contact ASAP. We are sorting prepaid tickets and will pay Noah’s Ark in on lump sum to save them time at the gate. 

We will also have use of the Lemar Lawn which is up the path next to the Emu’s if we want to meet for lunch as a group at 12:30pm. We will not be providing lunch so you will need to bring your own or get lunch from their amazing café

Any questions please contact Sam.