Centri Kid Camp 2010

What an amazing time we had at camp!! We took 22 kids and 5 adults! We had 2 rededications and 3 new salvations!! Praise GOD!! We are already looking forward to next year- July18-22nd, 2011!

"All the Girls"


"Boys at Lunch"


"Learning to Work Together"




Written on 7/12/2010

Summer Event Schedule

There are many activities coming up that are available for the children. Please mark your calendars with these dates and make plans to join us. More info. about these dates and activities to come.
June:
Sun. 13th-16th 6-8:30 PM SCUBA-Vacation Bible School
Sun. 19th- Happy Father's Day
Mon. 21th-25th PRE-TEEN Camp!!!!
Sun. 27th-Happy "T" Clown visits

July:
Sun. 4th- Happy 4th of July
Sun. 11th- Children's Church Curriculum starts
Tuesday, 13th-Bowling at Oil Bowl from 10-12-$5 a person

August:
Thursday, 5th: Pump It Up-We have the place to ourselves from 9:30-11 AM- $5 a person * Be sure to bring socks and a signed waiver! Arrive 10 minutes early to watch a safety video.
Sun. August 15th- Happy T Clown returns for "Bring A Friend" Day. Be sure to bring some friends and come and listen to "Happy" as he shares the gospel through magic.
5-7PM- Back to School Swim Party for Children Entering K-5th Grade at The Cubine's Home- 110 Glen Rose Trail-Sign Up at The Welcome Center

Sun. August 29th- Lake Day

September:
Sun., Sept 12th- NEW SCHEDULE: 9-10 AM Sunday School and 10:15-11:15 will be Children's Church



Written on 10/7/2009

Weekly Parenting Tip-Help Children Change Their Hearts

Parenting Tip

August 30, 2010

Help Children Change Their Hearts

Too often parents focus only on behavior, getting the right actions down, but they don't address the heart. Jesus criticized the Pharisees, saying that they looked good on the outside but their hearts were still not changed. He said, "First clean the inside of the cup and dish, and then the outside also will be clean."

Focusing on behavior change is not enough. Many parents work hard to help their children look good on the outside. Inadvertently, these parents teach their children "image management" the ability to appear good, clean, and nice. A change of heart is what children really need though.

Unfortunately, you can't force children to change their hearts. But we can do a lot to motivate them to make the necessary changes. We've identified several tools that, when used properly, address the heart. First, use sorrow instead of anger in the discipline process. Parents who misuse this technique often lay a guilt trip on their children. The key is to be genuine. If you, as a parent, look past your anger for a moment you will see that you truly are sad about what your child has done because you know the long-term consequences of such behavior. Reflect it in a gentle way. It's amazing to see how children will respond.

Another way to influence a child's heart is to use the scriptures. The Bible has an amazing quality, the ability to pierce through to the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Don't use the Bible in a harsh way. Instead reveal what the Bible has to say about being kind or respectful or obedient. There's a lot of wisdom and conviction that comes through the scriptures.

Be sure to talk about the heart during times of correction. "I can see you're angry because I said no, I'd like you to take a break for a bit and settle your heart down and when you're ready, come back and we'll talk about it." It will take work and a child may need some long times to settle down at first, but a change of heart is worth it in the end. Resolve the tension by having a Positive Conclusion together. Talk about what went wrong and why it was wrong. Address heart issues, not just behavior and help children see things from a deeper perspective.

You may think of some other ideas but whatever you do, don't rely on simple behavior modification techniques. They don't go deep enough and often don't address the real issues.



Written on 9/28/2009

Summer Sunday School Classes Update

WOW!! What an amazing time the 2-5 year olds are having this Summer. We are so excited to have welcomed so many new faces over the past few months. The children love watching BOZ teach them about Jesus's Love!! Be sure to join us and our new friends as we continue to learn more about God's love and the Bible!!



ATTENTION ALL K-5th GRADERS:
This summer will be awesome! We will be doing things a little different during the summer. We will have Children's Church instead of Sunday School. The children attend the Worship time with their parents and then will be dismissed to attend Children's church upstairs. We will be using Kidmo curriculum called BLITZ-Bold Living In The Zone. We will run down God’s Top Ten (Ten Commandments) plays for life. Bold living not only teaches us to know God’s way, but to live it out by the choices we make. Winning the game requires action and this team (group of children) is on the move! The kids will be entertained and enlightened as we learn about life’s rules play by play. So let’s get ready and encourage your kids to Hut, Hut, Hike for Bold Living In The Zone!




Written on 9/28/2009

Something To Think About:

DAILY THOUGHT

Children can be impulsive and often want everything "now!" (So can grown ups!) It is the wise parent who does not give in to every demand, but rather keeps some things on hold until the time is right.

God deals with us the same way. He makes every good thing available to His children, but only in the right time. As our Father, He loves to prepare His us for all that He has for us to know and enjoy. But out of fatherly wisdom, He trains us to trust Him, even when we want something right now, so that we will become mature, Christ-like adults, who are better able to appreciate and enjoy His blessings. He also keeps us from greedy self-centeredness by answering some of our requests with a firm, NO.

To try and move ahead of God's perfect plan for us is to deny Him the privilege of teaching us and watching us grow to be like Him.

Father, God, how grateful I am for the good things you have brought into my life, but even more so, for the blessing of Your hand of guidance. Help me to wait for You. Amen.



Written on 9/22/2009

Funny Side of Parenting-Good For A Laugh

Many parents seem to ask the same question when they encounter struggles of parenting. “Why didn’t someone tell me this is what parenting is all about?”

One mother of three notoriously unruly kids was asked, “If you had it to do all over again would you have children?”

“Yes,” she replied and then added, “but not the same ones.”



Written on 9/9/2009

Parenting Insight-Honor Defined in Practical Terms

Honor Defined in Practical Terms

Children need to know what Godly character looks like in practical terms. We love the character quality of honor, not just because God commands it, but also because it has so much rich meaning for parents and children. It can give direction in many of the frustrating moments we experience in family life. In fact, every form of selfishness has an honor-based solution.

We say honor is…
Treating people as special,
Doing more than what's expected,
And having a good attitude.

Use our honor definition or make up your own. The point is that honor changes people. It changes the way that parents relate to their children, the way children relate to each other, and the way children relate to their parents. We all need it.

You can use the concept of honor in correction or when things are going well. You can use it when you teach your children about money, time, and other resources, and you can teach it when conflict comes around. One of the best ways to teach it is on special occasions when someone wins a contest or earns a certificate. You may show honor by giving that person a fancy place at the table or by decorating his or her bedroom door.

Honor is fun. It's like oil in a machine. It gets work done with less friction and less heat. Every family needs honor. It's great when things are going well and essential when family relationships are strained. You can work on honor whether your kids are preschoolers or teens. It will change the way your family relates.



Written on 9/9/2009

Inspirational Video-Love to A Child is Spelled T-I-M-E

Take a second and go to this website and watch this video. It has some very important and moving information in it for us as parents or anyone who has anything to do with children.

http://www.tacmovie.com/if/



Written on 8/18/2009

Take A Second To Read And Think: Sharing Jesus Should Be As Easy As Taking A Walk Across The Street

I thought I would share this with you. It makes you stop and think. This is what we have been trying to teach the children this summer, that sharing Jesus is easy and anyone can do it-even them. We as parents sometimes have to remember to lead our children by example.

Sharing Jesus: It’s just a walk across the street.

“Hey Daddy, I have an idea that we can do before school is out.”

It was Wednesday night. My son and I were driving home from church. He is a typical 7-year old, full of big ideas and the energy to make them happen. We had just talked about building a new doghouse over the summer break.
“Ok son, what’s your plan?”

“What if we tried to tell some of our neighbors about Jesus. I could read something from the Bible and you could tell them what it means.”

I paused, not sure what to say. In that moment, I could think of a dozen excuses. Like too many Christians, we do not really know our neighbors. From what we do know, we are not excited about learning more. In fact, the family he wanted to visit is known for their colorful language. What if they slam the door? What will that do to his faith?

I might have believed my excuses, if God had not giving me the same burden. Over the previous week, I had felt a growing conviction to witness to families on my block. How could I say that I love my neighbors, if I had never spoken to them? How could I tell them the sweetest name I know, if I did not even know their names?

“Ok son, we’ll try to go.”

“But when?”

“Maybe tomorrow, after you get home from school.”

“Daddy this is great. It’s just a walk across the street and it’s kind of like we’re being missionaries.”

So, we made our plans, deciding in advance what we would say. He chose John 3:16-17, then packed his Bible in a book bag. He even made some notes to help me explain about Jesus. That night, we said a special prayer for our neighbors.

To my shame, I wanted him to forget about it. But by morning, he was calling this our mission. Over breakfast and on the way to school, he kept plotting. After school, his excitement had only grown.

“Dad, are we still going?”

It was time. As we walked across the street, I put my hope in God. After all, this was his idea and it was up to him to work it out.

I knocked… No answer, but those few steps of obedience had filled me with courage.

“Son, let’s keep going and try the other neighbors.”

Over the next 20 minutes, we visited two apartments next-door to our house. Both ladies we met were church attendees who had already professed faith in Jesus. We have now learned their names and hope to become their friends.

“Hey Daddy, when do you think we can do this again?”

“I think tomorrow will work, we still have a lot of people left to talk to.”



Written on 8/10/2009

What Happens for Children on Sunday Mornings?

Because we lcve our children we make sure they are safe and secure. One way we do this is to sign-in all our children.

You may sign your child into a class in either the Foyer or the Hall table. Write the child's name on the name tag and place it on their backs (preschool) or front (elementary). Then sign them in on the Sign-In sheet with child's name, grade, number from the name tag, your location or cell number and then sign your name. Parents must retain the numbered stub for the pick-up of their child. Having a number tag also enables us to put your number on the screen, should we need to get you for some reason for your child.

Visitors are asked to sign a visitor's card for their child. Once a child has attended 3 times, you may fill out a registration card so that you can receive pertinent children's information.
10:00- After signing in your children, the K-5th graders will go into worship with their parents during the summer months. After worship, Pastor David will excuse the children to go upstairs for class. The Nursery through 5 year olds will go to their classrooms downstairs.

Written on 11/5/2008