During the month of November, we are learning about virtue of gratitude.As we realize the many things God has done for us, we want to do something for others in His name.
As our ministry project this month, we will be collecting items that will help stock the food pantry at the Smyrna/LaVergne Food Bank.
The Smyrna/LaVergne food bank provides food for families in need. Please allow your child to bring one or more canned goods or boxed food items with them to church during the next two Sundays, November 23 & 30.
At yesterday's service, our church baptized 3 people. If your child was in the Zone, they were present at the baptisms, along with some of the older children in the Kids Klub area. Because your child witnessed the baptims yesterday, now is the perfect time to make some "small talk" with your kids to see where their understanding of God and salvation lies. Here are some questions you can ask to get your kids thinking about God and salvation while you seek insight as to how to lead your child to Christ.- What did you think of the baptisms that happened on Sunday?
- What were the questions that Pastor Chris asked each one being baptized?
- What does it mean to know Jesus as a personal Lord & Savior?
- Do you know what it means to make Jesus "your forever friend"?
- Do you know what sin is? How does God feel when we sin?
Your kids may and probably won't know all the answers to these questions but it will get them thinking. After the "small talk" with your child, pray with them and encourage them to continue seeking God in their life. Be diligent and watch for other opportunities to have these "small talks" with your child.
One last note, last week and this week, a small group of us have been learning how better to lead our kids and others to Jesus though a DVD curriculum. I hope to offer this training opportunity again the spring. If you'd like more information on this before then, email me or let me know. There is no time like the present to see your child come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior.
Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
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Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:5-9
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