{{{KKK}}}ONNECTONNECTONNECT Ask God: 1. For opportunities to be an example of love and compassion to your

children. 2. To empower your children to make an impact—starting with their fam-

ily, their church, and their community

I am passionate about families not just surviving, but thriving in this life God has given them. I have been asked many times in the last couple of months “Why are we calling you a family pastor?” Statistics show that only 10% of parents who regularly attend church with their kids read the Bible together, pray together (other than at meal times) or par-ticipate in an act of service as a family unit.

Only 28% of churched youth have talked with mom about faith. Only 13% of churched youth have talked with dad about faith. And 69-94% of evangelical children are leaving the church shortly after they grad-uate from high school.

Admittedly, this problem is tempt-ing to lay at the feet of our culture. The Scriptures are, however, clear that the home is where faith is nur-

tured and passed from generation to generation. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9, 2 Timothy 1:5).

I am passionate about families not just surviving, but thriving in this life God has given them.

Because of this, we’re making a commitment to actively work to build bridges between church and home by providing resources to equip you, their parent, in the are-as of spiritual formation, parent-ing, and personal formation.

Moving forward we will provide opportunities for both your kids and you, the parent, to konnect, kommunicate, and kommit, starting with this newsletter : KidZone Konnect!

These are exciting times!

{{{KKK}}}onnectonnectonnect Partnering with you to show your kids God’s great big story and help them Partnering with you to show your kids God’s great big story and help them Partnering with you to show your kids God’s great big story and help them discover the active part they can play in this lifediscover the active part they can play in this lifediscover the active part they can play in this life---long adventure to be more like Him. long adventure to be more like Him. long adventure to be more like Him.

Nov-Dec 2012

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{{{KKK}}}OMMUNICATEOMMUNICATEOMMUNICATE TEACHABLE

MOMENTS

1. Allow for generosity. If you give

your kids an allowance, label a

savings jar where they can do-

nate funds to go to a local charity.

Don’t make it mandatory; Let your

kids choose how much and when

to give of what they’ve earned.

2. A popular place for kids to vol-unteer is with local animal shel-ters. Kids love interacting with the pets, and shelters are often in great need of extra helping hands. Warning: You may come home with a new addition to the family! 3. When sharing biblical concepts with your kids, encourage their interruptions and pause often. Let children share their thoughts and pose questions. You’ll discover whether they have adequate “mental hooks” (or previous knowledge) on which to hang new information.

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MUSIC Artist: The Newsboys Album: LIVE at Sonshine Festi-val: God's Not Dead

Artist Info: Formed in 1985, this band from Mooloolaba, Australia is one of the most well-known names in contemporary Christian music.

Summary: The album is packed with recordings from their set at the Sonshine Festival on their current tour.

Our Take: The Newsboys have a beloved sound—and are even better live. Introduce your kids to a new musical experi-ence with inspirational, faith-centered songs.

GAMES, SITES & APPS Title Content Rating & Platform

Fantage.com A social website geared specifically for kids. Parental supervision is still highly advised but this website has won accolades for its safety and security.

E for Everyone by the ESRB; ages 6 to 16.

Funschool.com With educational and fun games, this site teaches while entertaining. (Preview games to be sure they’re suitable.)

Great for preschool through elementary.

Cut the Rope A challenging game of puzzle and strategy! Players build contraptions of various tools to score candy points.

For iPad and iPhone; 99 cents at itunes.com; ages 4+.

This page is designed to help educate parents and isn’t meant to endorse any movie, music, or product. Our prayer is that you’ll make informed decisions about what your children watch, listen to, and play.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN KIDZONE November 17—JBQ Meet, Abundant Life A/G, Marion

November 18—Go Ye Offering & Hillcrest Stockings due back to the church

November 19—9:30 a.m.—12:00 p.m. Come decorate the KidZone rooms for Christmas!

November 21—NO CLASSES

November 22—HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

December 15—Dress Rehearsal for ABC’s of Christmas: Sanctuary 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.

December 16—KidZone Christmas Celebration: all classes birth—6th grade will be presenting their Christmas programs in main service

December 24—28—Church Offices Closed/No Classes on Wednesday

December 25—MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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