It’s Time to Get Growing! With a new school year on the horizon, attention turns to goals for learning and growing. To encourage academic improvement, many schools now emphasize what psychologist Carol Dweck calls the “growth mindset” – a belief that anyone can learn and grow with effort. Potential is unlocked when children believe they…
Beyond Happy: Finding Joy in God In today’s society, happiness is often associated with external circumstances, possessions, and wealth. The Bible, however, teaches that happiness is more of an internal condition and that it results from God’s blessing, love, and grace. In this month’s newsletter, you and your family will explore what it means to…
Celebrate Faith-filled Heroes Summer has become superhero season, as blockbuster movies depict courageous characters with special powers. In early July, we also remember our country’s founders, who stood up for freedom. Bible heroes are a popular topic for summer church programs, as well, offering reminders that those long-ago “characters” were real flesh-and-blood people. In this…
Faith Building as a Family of God Throughout Scripture, Jesus uses family terminology to describe our relationship with him and with other Christians. He calls his followers children of God and his beloved brothers and sisters. Because families are so important to Jesus, he offers instructions for how loved ones should live. In this month’s…
Monday, July 1 – Wednesday, July 3, 2019 9:00am-3:00pm (drop-off begins at 8:45am) AHOY! Mates, We’ll soon be setting sail for GOD & ME @SEA VBS and registration is now open! Come dive into the waters and explore God’s Word through the theme of the sea from July 1-July 3 9:00am-3:00pm (drop off begins at…
Jesus is the Way to Heaven Death is a tough topic, especially for children. It’s challenging to explain why people die and what happens to them after they die. Some kids have little experience with death, while others may have had their world turned upside-down by a loved one’s passing. Death is sin’s ultimate “sting,”…
Easter Reveals Jesus’ Strength and Power To share Easter’s good news-and Jesus’ power-with your children, emphasize that Jesus wants us to be his friend and live with him forever, too. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find fresh ideas to enhance your family’s Easter celebrations. Highlights of this issue include: Insights, ideas, and activities that illustrate…
Jesus Always Forgives and Forgets People of all ages often have a tough time forgiving others-or asking for forgiveness. Letting go of our hurt and anger when we’ve been wronged can be challenging. And admitting when we’ve messed up is rough on the ego. Thankfully, Jesus provides us with complete forgiveness and also shows us…
How to Delight in God’s Loving Laws Throughout the Bible, it’s clear that disobedience is serious and has big consequences. Yet our loving God longs to forgive us, restore us, and reconcile us to himself. He created loving laws that help keep us safe and healthy. In this month’s newsletter, you’ll find high-impact ways to…
God Created YOU with a Purpose Children are usually intrigued by the creatures God fashioned to fill the air, water,and land. Most children’s Bibles colorfully depict the variety of marvelous animals God made. Yet it’s also important to emphasize God’s final creative act before resting: making people in his own image. In this month’s newsletter,…