Cassidy has been serving in the Kids Klub toddler class off and on for the past 2 years. She relates well to the kids and loves getting down on their level and playing with them. We enjoy watching her serve. Thank you Cassidy for all you do for the RSC kids.

Nina Wildes and her family have been a part of RSC since the very beginning. She has been serving at least that long in our family ministry area. For many years, she served as the Zone girls 2-5 grade small group leader. However, recently, Ms. Nina been leading our FUEL group on Sunday mornings. She feels called to work with middle school students. She does a phenomenal job. The kids adore her and she seems to always find common ground with them. She is passionate about getting the kids into the Word and making sure they learn at least one Bible truth each week. Thank you Ms. Nina for the incredible job you do! We love having you on our team.


Katie recently began serving in our Ignite youth ministry on Wednesday nights as a small group leader. She relates well to the girls and is always upbeat and fun. She juggles ministry and a full-time job. She is an incredible young person who is on-fire for God. Thank you Katie for answering God's call and worshipping Him through your amazing service! We are so glad you are a part of our team.

Ted & Shelly have been actively serving in the Kids Klub nursery area for over a year now. They enjoy holding and playing with the babies. Often, Ted can be seen walking the halls when one little guy or girl fusses a bit. They have been a great addition to the family ministry team. Thank you Ted & Shelly for all you've done this past year for our lil' ones!

It seems like Calvin and Kimberly have always been a part of RSC. They are enthusiastic servants in the Kids Klub Nursery area. They love serving in this area for much the same reasons as the others, including getting to play with the little ones. They have tried other areas but know that the nursery is just the right fit for them. However, they are always willing to jump in and help wherever needed. They both have a lot of patience and are always calm. Sometimes you see them in the hallway walking a little one trying hard to comfort them while mom and dad get a chance to enjoy the worship service. These guys surely have incredible perspective why they serve. Thank you for such caring hearts!

Suzanne is a long time member of RSC and serves in the Kids Klub nursery area. She has an incredibly gentle touch and calming personality. She loves working with the babies and enjoys rocking, feeding and playing with them. She enjoys serving in this area and it shows. She is always enthusiastic and ready for the day. We love having her on our team. Thank you Suzanne for serving God in this special way!

Jennifer has been a member of RSC for about 5 years now. She is the wife of our student minister, Shelby Craig. She actively serves alongside him on Wednesday nights at our Ignite student ministry. She is a small group leader for the girls in 11 & 12 grades. She is extremely relational and easily befriends the students at Ignite. Everyone loves her! She is incredibly caring and available to chat if you have something going on in your life. And...she gives great hugs too. Thank you Jen for all you do for the family ministry area. We appreciate the sacrifices you and Shelby make as a family to be involved in ministry.

Michelle is a seasoned member of RSC and serves in the Kids Klub Nursery area. She loves the little ones. Having 4 older children of her own, in the nursery she gets a chance to rock a baby to sleep or sometimes feed him or her a bottle. Those are things she doesn't get to do anymore with her own children. Michelle is extremely helpful, often asking us if we need any additional help for the day. She has a caring spirit that comes through in her service. We appreciate all you do Michelle! Thanks for being such a member of our team.

Dennis and Jody have been attenders of RSC for a while and started serving in the Kids Klub nursery area this past year.

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Cliff and Valerie Moore started attending RSC last summer. They soon began serving God in the area of worship.

On Wednesday nights, Cliff and Val lead our Ignite youth ministry students through their worship. Then, on Sunday mornings, Cliff and Val serve in the Zone as our worship leaders during the large group time.

They are incredible worship leaders with a heart for kids and students. Cliff plays the guitar and Val accompanies him on vocals. They are a great team that seem to enjoy serving God in this unique and awesome way! We are so excited and grateful to have you guys as a part of the family ministry team. Thank you!

I'm not sure exactly when the Crye's started coming to RSC but I know they've been here for at least 5 years. And, I know they've been serving for that long too.

Everyone who has a child should know Gwen. She serves at our registration every week. She's the one who signs in your child and provides him/her with a name tag. She's always friendly, upbeat and faithful in her service - that's what makes her so good at what she does.

Bert serves faithfully every week too. He oversees the setup/tear down and other things to get our areas ready for Sunday worship. He is an amazing worker with a heart for God. And, he's also known at our church for being able to lift an incredible amount of weight - just watch him work on Sunday mornings!

Thank you Gwen & Bert for your faithful service and your love for God.

I just wanted to say thank you for your patience as we convert to a new design. Sometimes the internet and the designer doesn't get along.

But...If you are receiving this via email haven't seen our new design, head on over to www.rscparents.com and let me know what you think. Also, if you have taken our poll, please do so before the end of the month.

Thanks,
Shelby

Jennifer has been a attending RSC now for a while and decided she wanted to get involved almost immediately. She's been a great addition to the Family Ministry Team and the Kids Klub Toddler class, where she serves as a helper.

Karin & Mariah began serving in the family ministry area in the middle of this past year. What's so awesome is that they get to serve together. We have enjoyed having them on our team and watching them grow in to this ministry area.

Our Volunteer of the Day, Linda, has been a member of 2001 and I'm sure she's been attending almost since the very beginning. As to my knowledge, Linda has always served in the family ministry area. Amazing!

I wanted to share an article that a youth ministry mentor from LifeWay wrote today. It is encouraging to parents of youth and parents to youth that will soon be there. Enjoy!

Being a parent is one of life’s most challenging roles. I thought I knew it all before my wife and I had children of our own. Now that we have two teen daughters, I realize I know nothing about parenting. Actually, that’s a little overstated. I have learned a thing of two about parenting over the years. I’ve just learned a lot of it the hard way. The best parenting advice I’ve found comes from the Bible – specifically Deuteronomy 6. This passage provides a solid approach to parenting:

Listen, Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD Is One. Love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. These words that I am giving to you today are to be in your heart. Repeat them to your children. Talk about them when you sit in your house and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them be a symbol on your forehead. Write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. (Deut. 6:4-9).

Walking and Talking
Parents are intended to be the primary developers of their children. That means providing for your teen’s physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. It also means using every opportunity that you can to talk with them about loving God.

Parents can’t be the primary spiritual developer of their kids without investing time in them. If biblical parenting involves teaching as you’re sitting, walking, lying down, and getting up, then parents and kids have to be together. If the Bible says teaching happens in the normal course of life, our course of life may need to be modified.

How Jesus Grew
Ever wonder what Jesus was like as a child and teen? Luke 2:52 gives us a glimpse. It also provides a great framework for our kids’ development. Based on this passage, here are the three areas in which we must help our children develop:

Favor with God: We want them to know God in a very real way. We want them to go beyond just knowing about Him to building a personal relationship with Him.
Wisdom and stature: We want our kids to own their faith. We want them to experience God in their everyday lives and recognize who they are in Christ.
Favor with man: We want our kids to make their faith known. One of the coolest things parents can experience is seeing their kids share Christ through the influence and relationships they build.
Step by Step
So what can you do to create a new normal as the primary spiritual developer of your kids? Here are some ideas:

Decide you will make your teen’s spiritual development your primary task. Seems basic, but unless you commit to this, it won’t happen.
Don’t try to be a super Christian. Just model that you know God, own your faith, and make your faith known.
Start small. Choose one day a week to eat dinner together and do a short devotional as a family. (LifeWay provides a free online devotional that is delivered by email twice a week. You can sign up to receive the Heart Connex Enews Devotional at www.lifeway.com/heartconnex.)
Pray for your kids every day. Pray that they will know God, own their faith, and make their faith known.
Be involved in your kids’ church activities. Don’t expect your youth ministry team to be the primary spiritual developer of your kid.
You will not create your new normal in a single day. The key is starting with a few actions that matter most – and being consistent. Let your kids hear you talk about God and what He is doing in your life. Let them hear you pray. Let them see and hear you share your story of His work in your life.

God has entrusted us enough to loan us our children and has also established a strong pattern for parenting in Deuteronomy 6. Accept His challenge. Help your kids know God, own their faith, and make their faith known. Future generations, including your grandchildren will be impacted by your children’s strong faith.

Paul Turner and his wife Sondra have two teen daughters, Shelbi and Morgan. In addition to his ministry to youth leaders across the country, Paul can usually be found training for a marathon.

Rebecca (pictured here in red) and her family joined RSC this past year. We're so glad to have the Von Loewe family!

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Christina has only been at RSC for a short time but she's on fire for God! She is ready to serve and has jumped in with both feet.

She is ministering as a co-small group leader on Wednesday nights to 9th & 10th grade girls. She is also serving a Sunday per month in the Kids Klub Preschool class as a helper. Then, some months she gets up early and helps with the church set-up.

She is full of energy and zest for life. She is actively serving and inviting people to church. She has been an awesome addition to our team. She is much fun to be around and the kids and students adore her. Thank you Christina for all you've done and what is going to do through You this year!

Janet Knorp and her family have been a part of RSC for a few years now. It didn't take her long to get involved in the family ministry area.

Brian & Stacey Bloodworth have been a part of the RSC family for over a year now. They did not waste any time getting involved.

The volunteers we honor today are George & Debby Dillard. Being long time members of RSC, they know the ins-and-outs of serving. They've been doing it since the beginning.

Debby has been an incredible addition to our family ministry team. As a teacher in the Kids Klub Preschool class, she exhibits amazing patience, poise and preparedness. She loves the kids she serves. She works hard at knowing her lesson and making sure everyone gets something out of it. There is never a Sunday that goes by that the kids don't learn from Ms. Debby about how very much Jesus loves them.

As for George, he is truly Debby's helpmate. He can often be seen on Sunday mornings helping her carry her bags in to her class. But, Georges' service does not stop there, every Sunday he gets up early and helps set up the children's areas. He mops the floors, cleans tables and makes sure things get where they are needed. He also helps others carry things in too. George is an incredible help to us. If we need something, George is always willing to help in any way. He is extremely devoted to God and that shines through His service.

Thank you George & Debby for all you do. We notice the little things you give great detail to in your service and so does God.

Its was one year ago today that we started this blog. We hope it has blessed you and your family. We look forward to continuing to serve our RSC families this year.

Blessings to you from your RSC Family Ministry Team,
Heidi, Shelby, Lesley & Carrie

Our volunteer of the day today is Dorothy Cross. Her and her family recently returned once again to worship with us at RSC. Both before and now, she remains faithful in wanting to be a part of the family ministry team. She just started serving regularly in the Kids Klub Preschool class. I hear she is a wonderful help, willing to jump in and assist the teachers and kids in any way. Plus, you can just tell that she loves being with them. We are so happy to have you back, Dorothy. Thank you for being obedient to God's word.

Our first volunteer of the day, Katlyn Krueger is still in high school and has been actively for at least 2 years now (WOW!). She is an extremely well-rounded, responsible and compassionate lady. She began serving in the Kids Klub Preschool class and continues to serve in that area because she loves the kids so much. Last summer, she served as the Family Ministry intern. She was able to learn some of the ins-and-outs of our ministry. I know God has incredible things in store for her as she graduates this year. Thank you much Katlyn for all commitment to God to and to the RSC preschoolers.


Our other volunteer of the day, Ms. Gwen has been at RSC almost since the very beginning. She is a helpmate to the RSC staff as she serves regularly in the church office doing what she can administratively. Each month, she copies the curriculum for all of the Zone small groups, as well as the large group material for Lesley. This is a very behind-the-scenes task but something that we could not do without. She truly has a servant's heart. Ms. Gwen, you have no idea how much you help us with this. Thank you for all your hard work and faithful service. We appreciate you!

Our first volunteer of the day - Jody Eisher, along with her husband Mike, have been long time members of Rock Springs Church. She has served in the family ministry area for quite some time. I'm not even sure she has ever taken a break.

She serves as one of the teachers for our Kids Klub preschool class. In that class, she ministers to 3-5 year olds, as well as to the helpers serving alongside her. She is magnificent in this area. As a grandma, she has a patient, calm, fun and sometimes crazy side to things that the kids simply adore. She talks often to the children about how much Jesus loves them, reminding each one before they leave the room every week. Thank you Jody for serving our kids in this special way!



Our second volunteer of the day is Joby Williams. She has not only served in the family ministry area this past year but she is also the church ministry assistant. All this and she still finds time to get her college studying done.

Joby serves in the Kids Klub preschool class. To say the kids love her would be a true understatement. I mean, they really LOVE HER! In the morning when the kids greet her in the hall, she'll bend down to get on their level and get a high five or a big hug from them. Many of the kids can't wait to see "Ms. Joby." Her love for God is apparent in everything she does. Thank you Joby for all you do - both seen & unseen!

Well you can…but you don’t want to.

It’s 2009 and we want you to be prepared for the upcoming year with all the information that you can obtain in one setting. This Sunday Ignite student ministry will be having Ignite All Access, an informational meeting about the upcoming events for 2009. In this meeting you will get all the dates for every event, deadlines, when money is due and much more. One family will be given a FREE trip ($300 value) to our summer camp in July just for coming! Lunch will be provided. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or email.

You can RSVP to shelby@rockspringschurch.com just so we will have enough food.

See You Sunday,
Shelby Craig
Student Minister

Chris & Julie have only been attending our church since July but they've already made a huge impact. They have definitely gotten involved!

Julie decided a few months ago that she wanted to be a part of the family ministry team. She started in the Kids Klub preschool small group but has settled on helping in the toddler class. It is there where she plays with the kids, serves them drinks & snacks and teaches them about the love of Jesus. She's been an incredible addition to our team.

Chris has taken the initative to get involved in the setup team. So, each Sunday morning, he gets up really early to come and move things out of the trailer in to the school. Then, after service, he helps pick everything up in the school and move it back to the trailer. It seems like a tedious job but we could not minister to anyone if we didn't have somewhere to meet or someplace to sit so our effectiveness hinges on the setup team. Chris is a hard worker who goes about his serving area quietly but with much impact.

Chris & Julie...we are so glad that God placed you here. Thank you for getting involved and for all your hard work!

Today's volunteers, Harry & Connie, have been a part of RSC for at least 5 or 6 years now. Our Pastor, Chris even performed their wedding. They have been very actively involved in our family ministry.

Connie serves as one of two teachers for the Zone K-1 grades class. After taking a break to try out the preschool class, Connie realized that this is definitely the age group God has called her to teach. She is awesome at it too. She's very patient with the kids, helpful when needed and nurturing. She is someone we can always count on.

Although Harry isn't officially on our schedule, he often serves as Connie's helper in the Zone K-1 grades class. He too enjoys the kids and the change of pace. He jumps in and helps Connie wherever she needs him on that day. That is a true servant's attitude - helping wherever needed the most.

Thank you Connie & Harry for all you do and for all that goes unnoticed!

Wes and Chelle have been members of Rock Springs almost since the very beginning. In everything, they serve the Lord enthusiastically.

Chelle is one of our Kids Klub toddler small group teachers. Every other week, she keeps things rolling in the toddler class. She is a great leader and excellent with this age group. The kids really love her.

Wes is a little newer than Chelle to the family ministry area. About a year or so ago, we needed some male teachers for our Zone boys 2-5 small group. We approached Wes and he said that he'd give it a try. He's still at it and is incredible with the boys. He comes prepared and willing to try new things.

Besides serving in the family ministry, Chelle also leads our mission team and Wes serves as an elder of our church. I know they help out in many other areas as well. They both have awesome servants' hearts. Thank you Wes & Chelle for all you do for God and for RSC!

Yvonne & Brian are an incredible couple that would do just about anything for you. Yvonne and Brian have both served in the Zone for a few years now.

Yvonne started in the Zone K-1 small group and now leads the Zone 2-5 girls small group every week of the month. Every time I peek in on the girls, they look like they are having fun just being with Ms. Yvonne. She is always very calm and patient. I've never seen her frazzled.

Brian brings a lot of energy and fun to the Zone boys 2-5 small group. He always thinks of cool and new things to do to incorporate the days' lesson. He too is very calm and patient with the boys.

In addition to serving in the family ministry, the Warner's along with their 3 kids often stay late on Sunday mornings to help with tear down. They always seem to have the "whatever it takes" attitude. Thank you Warner's for all your help & hard work!

The Warta's have been a part of the Rock Springs Church family since the very beginning. They were the couple to first host the "church" before our official launch. The Warta's have served in many areas of our church.

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This person was the 10th person to register for our newsletter and picked up the January Virtue Pack!

Unfortunately, there weren't any more than 13 people to register so there were no further winners. We will do promotions like this in teh future, so be on the look out for your chance to pick up some cool prizes!

Carrie & Phil Jerkins have been long time members of Rock Springs Church.

Carrie currently serves as our Kids Klub Coordinator. In that position, she handles most of what happens in the children's ministry classes for ages birth through preschool. She is a vital member of our family ministry team where she brings lots of creative ideas, spunk and loads of organization.

Phil serves in many areas of our church - set up team, media team, worship team and as one of our elders. Despite serving all those areas, he is Carrie's husband and is faithful to the Kids Klub area as well. He often fills in when we need him in the toddler or preschool class. Serving as a family is truly the name of the game for this couple and their 3 girls.

Thank you Carrie & Phil for all your hard work!