Moravian “Little Lambs"
(See Lambs schedule below)

Children, ages 2 to 8, and their parents, have formed the "Moravian Loving Little Lambs" group.  This is the third year for this group, which has ended each yearly activity schedule with flower planting at the Church.  Nancy Valudes, one of the leaders of the program, says “Our monthly programs provides us a way to instill compassion, kindness and love in our children as we do things as a family in the community.” Christy Von Stetten added, “ By planting flowers at the Church with our children, we engage them in an act of love and stewardship for the Church! Furthermore, we see the results of our work all summer. That’s very important for the children.”

"In October our children put on their Halloween costumes and visited Moravian Manor," reported Valudes. "The children could see by the expressions on the faces of the residents how much joy they brought to them.”

Valudes cited another event as being very rewarding, an April visit to the pediatrics division of Lancaster General Hospital. “The Little Lambs had prepared the cards that we attached to the stuffed-animals and balloons we gave to the children in the hospital.”

Von Stetten said, “We try to pick projects that are of interest to children. One month we collected supplies for the Humane League and visited the animals at the shelter. The children really enjoyed that.”

In November the parents and children strung beads to make bracelets and tree ornaments to be sold at the Lititz Moravian Advent Tea. In February we baked cookies and delivered them to Hospice for the families supporting their loved ones.
In January the children helped their parents make soup for a fundraiser. Von Stetten reported “This year the soup making went pretty well.  We had a bunch of kids in the church kitchen dumping ingredients, stirring, and putting labels on containers.  They worked really hard and we made 60 quarts to sell.  The soup was pretty good.”

Three mothers were instrumental in organizing the “Little Loving Lambs” program ­ Nancy Valudes, Christy Von Steten and Kathy Long. They all give credit to Cyndy Scibal for her encouragement. They are now working on next year’s schedule that will be announced in September. New families interested in participation are always welcome.

Lambs Schedule 2009 - 2010

September 20th – Let’s kick off the year with a Little Lambs potluck picnic in the pavilion after the 10:30 service.  Get to know the new members of the Lambs!  Look for a sign-up sheet outside the nursery and at the Lambs table during the 10:30 outdoor service.

October 3rd – Meet in the church basement at 9:30 and decorate containers for use in the Humane League’s Tailwagger Trot's Cutest Pet Photo contest.  Meet at Moravian Manor on October 31st at 10:30 to parade the Lambs Halloween costumes.

November 26th – Meet in the kitchen at 9:30 to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner for an organization in need. 

December 19th – Meet in the kitchen at 9:30 to bake Christmas cookies for the Water Street Rescue Mission.  We will also be accepting donations for the Karen family.

January 16th – Warm up with our soup making fundraiser with the 20 something’s.  Sign up for the soup making at 9:30 or the packing up at 3:00. 

February 13th - Meet in the nursery at 9:30 to make Valentine’s and deliver them to the elderly in the congregation.

March 21st – Show our appreciation to all the Sunday school teachers and classes by delivering doughnuts, bagels, coffee and OJ to every classroom. 

April – Let’s partner up with Auntie Anne’s and sell some pretzels to support the Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic.

May 22nd – Help beautify the church grounds.  Meet in front of the church at 9:30.