2-4-23 This Week in Faith
/For Kids in January and February
Faith Fun Friday on February 10 from 9AM-1PM- The cost is $25 per child, $45 for a family of 2, or $60 for a family of 3+. Early Bird from 8AM-9AM is available for an additional $6/child. For questions or to register, please email Julie Bowker at ju_bowker@yahoo.com.
Sunday School EVERY Sunday Sundays from 9:45AM-10:45AM There are classes for 5th grade and under. Check in at the desk in the foyer. This month we are studying:
Children’s Church [8:30AM Service] Children’s Church is available during the 8:30AM service. There’s a kids message in both services. 2nd grade and under will be invited to leave for Children’s Church after that in the 8:30AM service.
* We also have a Children’s Bulletin that is ideal for 3rd-5th graders. It incorporates the worship bulletin but helps kids track through the service, stay engaged, and worship more fully with us. Look for it on the way into the sanctuary with the other bulletins.
For Students in January and February
Super Bowl Party on Feb 12 at 6PM Come eat food, watch commercials, win prizes, and enjoy the big game together with other middle and high school students. Stay as long as you want. In the Student Ministry Room at Faith.
The Mix is Feb. 24-26 Registration is open HERE for this incredible weekend.
Wednesday Nights for Middle School [6-8PM] This Wednesday we will jump back into our workbook series What’s Up?.
Sunday Nights for High School [6-8PM] This Sunday night our small groups are going out to eat and hanging out together.
Sunday School [9:45AM-10:45AM] Students either serve in a kids Sunday school class, or attend the middle school [Understanding the Faith] or high school [New City Catechism] class.
For Parents in January and February
Parent Book Club THIS WEDNESDAY [February 8 6-8PM]- We’ll be talking about the last section, “Spiritual Milestones", of the book, Are My Kids on Track?
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When Kids Tease
Teasing is one of those things that probably affects your family no matter what age your kids are. There are times when it feels like it comes second nature to my kids. And honestly, sometimes to me also. It is so easy to do damage to people we love in the name of getting a laugh out of people. It can be easy to let it go as something everyone does but its important we help our kids see how we can hurt people we love with our words- even when they say just kidding after. I like the way she talks about addressing this with our kids. Although I probably wouldn’t use the story of Elisha in correcting my kids [I’m not sure fear is a great motivator] unless it’s to show the grace of God to us that he doesn’t give us what we deserve when we tear down people made in his image.
Click here to read the article by Ginger Hubbard.
Get Your Kids Ready for Church in 5, 15, or 30 Minutes
It is easy to get frustrated with our kids, and even ourselves, when things don’t go right at church. They are distracted. We are unfocused. And it almost feels like more work than it’s worth. Well first, I want to encourage you that it IS worth it! Our kids learn so much even from the habit of going to church and seeing us struggle through those mornings. We communicate the importance of God and of meeting with his people. They need this every Sunday. But sometimes we also miss opportunities to prepare our families and set our kids up for success before we arrive on Sunday morning. Even a little bit of prep time can go a long way towards turning their hearts and minds towards Jesus for the worship service. I love how she gives ideas for your family, no matter how rushed you are. And she is right about Scripture- Faith Weekly always has the Scripture for Sunday morning listed so you can read it with your family on Saturday night to prepare [thanks Elise!].
Click here to read the article by Megan Hill.
VIDEO: Paul Tripp on How to Talk to Your Child About God
Dads, there is so much for us to think about in terms of what we have to do and what we want to pass on to our kids. It can be overwhelming to think of the responsibility we have and to feel like there will never be enough time to pass on all the things we want to give to our kids. This video and article remind us of 2 things we must focus on because they are rooted in what Jesus described as the 2 greatest commandments- Loving God and Loving Our Neighbor. Teaching our kids how to glorify God and love others are things we don’t want them to leave our house without.These are some helpful thoughts about it. And a reminder of the goodness and grace of God towards us and our kids in the face of all our inevitable shortcomings.
Click here to watch the video or read the article from Manhood Journey.
VIDEO: Worth Watching with Your Kids
Towards the end of the regular season, the biggest story in sports was the injury to Damar Hamlin during an NFL game that saw EMS workers revive him on the field and then transport him to the hospital. The game was cancelled and both players and others around the sports world were left to grip with the reality of our frailty. Of our humanness. This video shows the way people apart from Jesus are forced to cope with the reality of life without God when these moments happen. It gives us a glimpse of how God is at work even in those tragic moments. It can be a great conversation starter with your kids about how to think and talk about these things for them and with their friends.
