Kids' Corner
Sunday ClubA Message about Sunday Club from
Christy Qualin, Youth CoordinatorAs the school year begins, we often find ourselves facing new adventures and challenges. There may be a new class at school, new volunteer work in the community and at church, or a new class at the neighborhood community center. We are people on the move, incorporating new commitments and responsibilities into the fabric of our lives.
In the church year we are midway through the Season of Pentecost. This season, usually called ordinary time, reminds us that we live our Christian faith in the midst of the demands of our daily work and play. The color of this season, green, symbolizes the growth that comes from our daily life experiences.
Children from the ages of pre-school through grade three will participate in a Sunday Club activity and lesson following the time with children during worship. Children older than grade three, up through early middle school will participate in a lesson and activity as well. We ask that your children, whatever their age, sit with their family members or other suitable adults during worship to encourage our intergenerational worship.
Each week we will have at-home leaflets to accompany our Sunday curriculum. These will be designed to weave worship, church education experiences, and family faith explorations together. They will provide background to the weekly Bible readings and themes of the children's lessons. Faith sharing ideas will be suggested to help reinforce and develop the learning that takes place on Sunday mornings.
We want children to feel warmly welcomed to Broadview Community United Church of Christ, wherever they are on their faith journeys. If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Pastor Dan Stern in the church office, at 206-363-8060, or Christy Qualin, Youth Coordinator. For Christy's number contact the office. If you would like to become more involved with Children's Education, we would love to have you on our team! Thanks!
Sunday Club Teachers Schedule
October 4, 2009
Younger: Rose Bailey
Older: Marc Hoffman
Nursery Care: Jane Witmer or Ruth HylanderOctober 11, 2009
Younger: Christy Qualin
Older: Jennie Bloch-Garcia
Nursery Care: Jane Witmer or Ruth HylanderOctober 18, 2009
Younger: Christy Qualin
Older: Angela Burke
Nursery Care: Jane Witmer or Ruth HylanderOctober 25, 2009
Younger: Rose Bailey
Older: The Studyvins
Nursery Care: Jane Witmer or Ruth HylanderNovember 1, 2009
Younger: Christy Qualin
Older: Marc Hoffman
Nursery Care: Jane Witmer or Ruth Hylander
The Sunday Club will be hosting Coffee Hour
We ask the kids to show up at 9:30am
Christy will provide the food.
Any leftover trick or treat candy will be welcomed!Meet Our Children and Youth Coordinator:
Christy QualinI am so excited to begin working with the families and children at Broadview Community United Church of Christ. We will have many opportunities to build a mutually rewarding relationship in the next few months. Since building strong relationships with families and communicating is very important to me, I would like to give you a bit of background information to help us to get better acquainted.
I am originally from Denver, Colorado, and have lived in New Jersey, Idaho, Arizona and San Diego, prior to moving to Seattle over 20 years ago. My parents, who are both in their 80’s, moved to Seattle 12 years ago to be closer to their eldest grandchild—my only daughter. My younger sister, her husband and son live in Boise, Idaho. We try to visit one another at least twice a year. My daughter, Sara, is 23 years old, a recent graduate of Western Washington University, and living in Bellingham. She works in the winter as a snowboarding instructor at Mt. Baker and has a temporary job this autumn at an apple farm. Sara’s dad and step-mom live in Lubbock, Texas.
I have taken many college courses over the past 30+ years in a variety of subjects and always seem to gravitate back to early childhood education and special education. I completed an AA degree in early childhood education at Shoreline Community College a few years ago. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Humanities last year from Washington State University through the Distance Degree Program.
I have a widely varied employment background, in addition to my work with children. I once worked as the deli manager at one of our local QFC stores. I was employed in the food service industry for many years performing nearly every job possible—hostess, waitress, bartender, cook, manager, even dishwasher! I have also worked as an office administrator in a variety of settings, including at Broadview church, in an optometrist’s office, at a candy factory, and at a restaurant.
But the work I have always enjoyed the most and find most fulfilling is with children. I have been employed in a family day care, several child care facilities, with the public schools as a tutor and paraeducator, and as a private nanny for several families. I bring a strong desire to guide children to their fullest potentials to any program. I am passionate about developing character, compassion and positive values in our children through example.
I was raised in the United Methodist Church. I originally came to Broadview in 1996 as a part-time employee caring for children in the nursery on Sunday mornings. My daughter was instrumental in getting me out of the nursery and into the sanctuary, where I found my faith re-kindled. I joined BCUCC in the fall of 1997. I have worked in the past as the office administrator for the church. I have also served on the church council as moderator, and on a variety of service committees. Currently I assist with our congregational care team ministry and the diaconate work of the church.