Here ye, Here ye! Join us on Friday, November 8th as we celebrate with a Messy Royal Banquet!
Together, we’ll explore the story of Queen Esther and discover how God helped her feel brave enough to save her people.
Please register by November 4th. Here is the registration form.
Queen Esther was very faithful to God. She found herself in a strange land and in a very scary situation. But God was with her no matter what, and Queen Esther knew that God was looking out for her. She organized a royal banquet and managed to convince the king to save her people. She was active and brave in her faith, and from her we can learn how to be active and brave in our faith. With God’s help, we can do great things, too!
Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024
Where: United Church in Meadowood, 1111 Dakota St.
When: 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Plunge the Gunge: Esther was very brave to face King Xerxes without being invited. How brave do you feel when asked to do something important? Roll up your sleeves and search for Queen Esther’s jewels in the icky, sticky gunge!
- Hamantaschen Cookies: Make some tasty cookies that Jewish people still make during the Purim festival to remember the feast that Queen Esther organized.
- Royal Crown Craft: Queen Esther was an orphan who became a queen and saved her people. Think of what brave things you can do to help others as you make your own royal crown.
- Build a Castle – Minute-to-Win it Game: Queen Esther believed in God and was active in her faith. From her, we can learn how to be active in our faith. With God’s help, we can do great things – like build a castle of cups in under a minute!
- Mordecai Scramble – Minute-to-Win it Game: Mordecai was Queen Esther’s uncle who raised her after her parents’ died. When Esther became queen, Mordecai informed her of Haman’s evil plan to kill the Jews. Remember the people saved by this courageous act as you scramble to free ping pong balls from a pizza box!
- Morse Code Necklace: Haman was the king’s advisor. He hated Mordecai, because Mordecai wouldn’t bow down to him. Queen Esther had to devise a secret plan to save Mordecai and her people. Morse code is often used to send secret messages. Create a Morse code necklace of bravery and courage so that message always stays with you!
- Royal Photo Booth: Queen Esther is in a strange land far away from home, and she’s in a frightening situation. But Queen Esther has faith that God is with her no matter what. She knows that God is always looking out for her. Dress up in royal attire and take a photo to remember that God is always with you, too!
Enjoy a meal of Chicken Drumsticks, French Fries, Carrots and Cucumber, and Hamantaschen Cookies!
Make sure to register by November 4th!
