Hello Parents,
First, I wish a happy mothers day to all the ladies. You really are the best.
Next, I hope that all of you are enjoying the beautiful spring God has given us. It is hard to believe that there is only a few weeks of school left. I am excited to see what the summer will bring. Please make sure to pay attention to the events coming up so you don't miss anything.
Samuel
VBS is coming up quick. Registration is open for kids 3yrs- completed 5th grade.
We want to host another kids activity during July. But I want to give you all a chance to choose what we do. So please vote by messaging to the group chat with your answer.
A: Day at the Water Park in Dublin
B: Picnic in the Park in Rentz
C: Evening of Bowling in Dublin
Sunday Children's Church
A 5-WEEK SERIES FROM THE NEW TESTAMENT ON THE EARLY CHURCH
SERIES OVERVIEW:
How many ways can you send a message? There are so many unique ways! Special deliveries are the best but even better are the messages found in each package. This month, we are going to look at the most important message that was ever sent out and how we are meant to be the ones delivering it. Kids are God’s messengers that can share the stories of God’s miracles and help. Get kids involved in helping God’s message go everywhere because God delivers everyone!
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Jesus surprises us.
“Jesus told him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.’ ” (John 14:6)
Celebrating often feels like a fun thing to do when we have extra time, but I would like to make the argument that we would be better off making celebration a priority! There are a million things (big and small) that you have to celebrate as a parent, but often those can feel secondary to all of the responsibilities you have. So let’s pause for a moment and talk about all of the amazing things you can celebrate this week!
The pace of life in today's culture is hectic. It's tough enough for adults to maintain balance. Unfortunately, the danger of kids overdoing it is greater. A rising number of kids are "burning out" because they are simply too busy. Generally, kids love to be involved in activities. But how much is too much?
Wise parents need to be proactive in overseeing their kids' activities, in order to help them learn how to make good decisions and to live balanced lives. Parents should walk alongside them, helping them get involved, while avoiding over commitment.
Here are some ideas for helping kids maintain balance in this area:
Evaluate your child's schedule.
How busy is your kid now? School, homework, athletics, hobbies, and church activities all add up to a significant amount of your child's time.
Consider what activities can be eliminated.
If your children are already living busy lives, and they are motivated to take on even more, help them figure out what current activities and involvements can be cut back.
Teach the lesson that no one can do everything.
There are many involvements and activities worthy of commitment. Help your kids learn that there is such a thing as being overcommitted---even to worthy causes.
Help kids to evaluate potential new activities.
Teach them to evaluate whether new activities will help them grow as a person, how it might affect relationships with their family and friends, and to consider potential positive and negative outcomes from their involvement.
Watch for signs of stress.
Keep an eye on your kids for emerging signs of stress and if you see a pattern of stress emerging, help your son or daughter evaluate the source. If busyness is causing stress, it's time to cut back.
Leave room for other necessities.
A healthy life requires balance and eating the right foods, finding time for relaxation, regular exercise, and getting a good night's sleep are all necessary for kids to avoid "burning out."
Kynslea Thompson
Peyton Knight
Rachel Wicker