What is Your Favorite Verse?

There are many verses in the Bible that have strengthened and encouraged me. My all-time favorite verse is Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength." This has been an encouragement to me through high school, college and the first years of marriage. I know that through some pretty rough times, it was God's strength that carried me.

What is your favorite verse and why?

To Die or Not to Die...That is the Question

I heard this quote recently, "Is this the hill I want to die on?" Now I ask myself that a lot. Especially when dealing with confrontation and even simply, when dealing with my children. I also ask myself, "I know how they are acting is wrong, but is it my job to settle their differences?" Sometimes it is and other times it is not. Sometimes my children need to resolve it themselves. And sometimes, if I ignore the situation, they work it out on their own. I can usually do laundry in a corner and tune out the voices. Can you? To Die or Not to Die...That is the Questions!

Prayer Time with My Kids

In our home, we have prayer time before meals, before bed, before traveling on long trips, and other random times throughout the week. I often pray with my girls when we've had to discipline them, when they're scared, or when a friend or family member is sick or hurt. I love these inspirational moments. They are inspirational because I am often the one who is blessed. We pray with our children to teach them how to pray and to raise them to be spiritual champions, but sometimes I am the one receiving the blessing. I love to hear them talk to God at the end of the day and it gives me a window into their heart.

I often hear mom's say that they wish their husbands would pray with their kids at bedtime, etc. I also hear mom's say that they wish they weren't the only ones leading their children on their spiritual journey. Maybe some dads do need to take a more active role, but I can't stop doing what I'm already doing. I thoroughly enjoy praying with my kids and am amazed at the influence it has on their lives. I don't want to miss out on the joy it brings me...nor the one-on-one time it gives us each day.

Recommended reading on this topic: Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie Omartian. This book has been my resource for years. It provides verses and prayers on so many topics!

Stay Blessed!

Attention all 56ers!!

I am so excited to tell you about the upcoming 56er events!! This is going to be a great year for you!

First, the new 56er room is being painted this week and then carpet and lighting are soon to follow. We also want to purchase a basketball hoop for the room. To do this, we are asking each 56er family to donate $10.00. If you can help us out, bring your money to Lynette by August 29^th.

Secondly, this Friday, August 20^th, is our social at Don & Sandy Helmuth’s. It’s from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Some of you have been given assigned food to bring. We are also hoping to hand out 56er t-shirts to those of you who ordered them. Reply to this email if you need more information. We hope to see you there! FYI- don’t wear your best clothes! And parents - carpool with other parents and you don't have to stay...drop off your kiddos and be back by 9 p.m.

Finally, mark your calendars for November 5-7, 2010. We are planning a 56ers Fall Retreat at Spring Hill. The plans are very tentative, so mark your calendars in pencil. We leave Friday night and will return home Sunday after lunch. We will need some parents to go along as well. The cost is $109/student and $99/adult. Start saving because this is a weekend you don’t want to miss. This is an event we plan to schedule every other year – it is a rites of passage you will never forget! Check out their website: springhillcamps.com.

New and Improved!

I am happy to introduce the new and improved MCCh's Kids Konnection Blog Site! My goal is to be an additional resource to families, equipping them as they raise their children to be Spiritual Champions. "As the family goes, so goes the future of the church. Religious life in the home is more influential than the church." -Mark Holmen Parents are 75% more influential than the church. I'm here to equip and make your job easier!

If there is anything you would like information on, please post it. I will be posting new information twice a month.

Upcoming events:
Sunday, August 1st: bring in school supplies for Chandler Elementary.
Sunday, August 8th: Family Worship Sunday.
Teacher In-Service (green flag classroom).
Open House (following each service).
Sunday, August 15th: Kids move up to their new classrooms!