This Week in Faith 6-2-22
/For Kids in June
VBS is NEXT WEEK! We are so excited about VBS next week and we hope your kids are too. Early check in is this Sunday morning before and after the service.
Kids are invited to sing some of our VBS songs together in the worship service on June 12.
Family Class on Proverbs starts this Sunday at 9:00AM. This will be a fun class where kids, students, and adults will study the book of Proverbs together, through upfront teaching and intergenerational small groups.
For Students in June
Students serving at VBS next week need to be at church by 8:15 on Monday morning and 8:45 every other morning.
The summer schedule is out! Don’t forget to sign up for our events at THIS LINK. We have a pool party next Friday after VBS and we’re going to Six Flags on June 15 [9AM-10PM].
Summer Small Groups for students begin this Sunday at 11:15AM at church. We’ll meet right after the service in the youth room. This Sunday you’ll meet your small group leaders for the summer, get your books, start in Ephesians 1, and make your group’s plan for the rest of the summer.
Family Class on Proverbs starts this Sunday at 9:00AM. This will be a fun class where kids, students, and adults will study the book of Proverbs together, through upfront teaching and intergenerational small groups.
For Parents in June
Family Class on Proverbs starts this Sunday at 9:00AM. This will be a fun class where kids, students, and adults will study the book of Proverbs together, through upfront teaching and intergenerational small groups.
There is a family devotional that goes along with our study of Proverbs in the Family Class. Make sure to grab your free copy this Sunday at church for you to use with your family at home.
Parents Night Out- Students will be hosting a Parent’s Night Out on June 29. Mark your calendars and look for more details soon!
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BOOK: The Moon is Always Round
The book I talked about in my Kid’s Message during worship this past Sunday is called The moon is Always Round. It is a great book for helping kids understand how to walk with God through suffering. The particular thing the book addresses is the pain of a miscarriage and it is a moving story that can really help kids understand what to do if their family has experienced this kind of loss. But it can also help kids know how to trust God in the midst of whatever pain they are going through. Here is a link to the book if you are interested, or you can find it in the church library.
Click here to see more about The Moon is Always Round.
When Violence Touches a Child’s Life
“The challenge is to find the right balance—teaching young people awareness and caution while equally encouraging trust in a sovereign God. The most hazardous thing we let our children do is ride in a car, yet we rarely fear driving them to school or church or the mall—nor should we. Young people must learn to live life fully, and not overshadowed by fear.”
It feels like violence and tragedy are such a regular part of our daily input these days. And our kids, at most ages, pick up on it in one way or another. The reality is that our kids face possible danger everyday. We can’t protect them from everything. But we can trust them to a sovereign, good, and loving God. And we can teach them to trust that same God each day. In this article, she gives 5 tangible things we can do to help our kids face their fears with confidence and peace.
Click here to read the article by Julie Lowe.
STUDENT MINISTRY: Ephesians Summer Study
This summer, our middle and high school small groups are studying the book of Ephesians. I would encourage you to ask your kids about what they are learning. And here are some more resources that could help you continue the conversation about God’s Word at home [or to study the book of Ephesians as a family].
An Overview Video of Ephesians from The Bible Project
A Family Discussion Guide on Ephesians from The Bible Project
Why Study the Book of Ephesians by Eric Redmond
RESOURCE: Smart Digital Family Plan
In talking to parents, one of the most common things I hear is that they experience a high level of frustration from dealing with their kids and technology. And I know from my own family, technology has been incredibly helpful and an incredible source of stress all at the same time. This is a really cool resource from the Smart Gen Society. It is a technology contract you can use with your kids. I like it because it covers a lot of different areas and gives you a way to have a number of important conversations as you introduce the freedom of technology to your kids. It can also help you all be on the same page with rules and expectations.
Click here to see the digital contract from Smart Gen Society.
VIDEO: Interview with Denzel Washington at the Better Man Event
This is a great interview between Pastor A.R. Bernard and Denzel Washington. They cover a number of topics including parenting, fatherhood, and more.
