tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48686728723486883152024-03-13T12:00:21.522-07:00All Things Kids!!Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-27787625825310908102011-10-10T07:31:00.000-07:002011-10-10T07:34:40.205-07:00The Tug of FoolishnessI wanted to share with you all a personal testimony about this weeks lesson. This lesson was particularly relevant as we discussed some issues with our teenagers this week. As many of you know we have 3 teenage boys. They are an awesome blessing to us but at times we have our struggles. Earlier this week we had a good discussion about music and what types of music we should listen to. The position we have for our family may not be the position that works for all families, but for us, we highly encourage Christian music. We allow "neutral" music and highly discourage and disallow music with negative lyrics. This practice has worked for us for many years and hasn't been called into question... until this week. <br /><br />Our boys are growing and they are beginning to reason for themselves. So this last week they began questioning us about music. Now, in our family we rarely listen to the radio. For the most part we listen to songs we have purchased on Itunes. This allows us to select the types of music that we like the most. Our boys have found a great site on the web called Pandora. Pandora allows you to listen to a variety of music. It allows you to like and dislike songs and over time it learns what types of music you do and do not like. <br /><br />So here is the issue. Our sons have picked up on Pandora and have started listening to "neutral" music with the occasional "negative" music sneaking in. Once they hear a "negative" song they dislike the song, but of course they have already heard it at that point. Since our boys are teenagers and are growing more independent we want to give them freedom to spread their wings and begin making decisions. We want to begin this process now so that they are prepared to live on their own in just a few short years. So this last week when my wife went downstairs and heard a song with questionable lyrics it sparked a great conversation. <br /><br />We tried to explain to them that it is important to watch what we allow into our lives. We need to limit the negative and increase the positive. Of course being teenagers they thought we were a bit narrow in our thinking. They tried to explain that it was okay to listen to non-Christian music. That it didn't affect them. We tried to explain that as you allow more and more non-godly influences it desensitizes you.<br /><br />We used this illustration. If you have a continuum from one to ten; ten being good and godly, and 1 being completely worldly and sinful. Our eternal goal is to bring all of our life into the ten range. That is what we are made for. That is our goal in holiness. We want to see most of our lives with ten events with maybe the occasional six or seven or even five. If we allow ourselves to live most of our lives in the five range we begin seeing some sevens and eights but also some fours and threes. And we tend to think that the fours and threes are not so bad. Then as we fill our lives with more threes and twos, eventually ones are not so bad. We are trying to encourage them to live as much of their lives in the ten range because that is our eventual dwelling place. Heaven will consists of all tens.<br /><br />Of course teenagers being teenagers they pointed out that you just cannot live your life surrounded with all tens. They asked about movies, the occasional neutral song that is just plain fun, and the great novel, web page, or musical that just isn't in the ten range. It was convicting on our part as a mom and dad. It made us evaluate our lives to see where we were living most of our lives. It is hard to tell your kids to strive for the tens if you yourself are settling for threes, fours or sevens. <br /><br />At the end of our discussion I think they still thought we were a bit extreme. The question was asked, "Why do the "neutral" and "negative" songs sound so good?, Why can't Christian entertainment, entertain like the world does?" I thought it was a good question and have been thinking on it over the weekend. I think there are various reasons why it isn't as good, but I think one of the reasons has to do with the heart. Our hearts are easily drawn away from the good things. We are attracted to those things that are neutral and negative. Part of the reason non-Christian entertainment is so entertaining is because we are drawn to it by our remaining sinful nature. We need God to grant us new appetites. We need to be praying that we and our children begin to hunger after righteousness. <br /><br />Here is the great part. God is so good to reinforce His Word. This weeks lesson for Kidz Klub focused on how we are called to wisdom as Children of God. That, as we walk the way of wisdom we need to hold onto instruction, guard our hearts and keep our feet from evil. Foolishness is always calling us to love what is wrong. It is always tugging at our heart. We need to strive to do what Proverbs 4:27 says, "Do not swerve to the right or the left, keep your foot from evil." <br /><br />In this week's parent page there are some great ideas for helping yourself and your kids think through the tug of foolishness.Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-16214533491878326442011-09-26T16:23:00.001-07:002011-09-26T17:06:23.069-07:00Pumpkinland Pics<div style="text-align: center;">What a great turnout we had this year at Pumpkinland! Thanks to all who came!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ufkHyHWZrUg/ToETLLY8YDI/AAAAAAAAE1Q/aXrNxaQQrHM/s1600/IMG_9215.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ufkHyHWZrUg/ToETLLY8YDI/AAAAAAAAE1Q/aXrNxaQQrHM/s400/IMG_9215.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656823689710952498" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2dYjJ3kcV7Y/ToESrjlnp-I/AAAAAAAAE1I/XRUDthXgTtU/s1600/IMG_9209.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2dYjJ3kcV7Y/ToESrjlnp-I/AAAAAAAAE1I/XRUDthXgTtU/s400/IMG_9209.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656823146450757602" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZvoQqul0TMw/ToESPGwRGtI/AAAAAAAAE1A/LmNsuAD0qy4/s1600/IMG_9208.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uONOMpZ_EOA/ToEP9zwhkPI/AAAAAAAAE0Y/TfikACc3ogI/s400/IMG_9213-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656820161494225138" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IaIPa4W-FPg/ToEN4XovG0I/AAAAAAAAE0Q/GTtnhjcEaT4/s1600/IMG_9204.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IaIPa4W-FPg/ToEN4XovG0I/AAAAAAAAE0Q/GTtnhjcEaT4/s400/IMG_9204.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656817869022763842" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ryJtmhkuU8Q/ToEMe5u2qiI/AAAAAAAAE0I/cuiALcn5oOg/s1600/IMG_9199.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ryJtmhkuU8Q/ToEMe5u2qiI/AAAAAAAAE0I/cuiALcn5oOg/s400/IMG_9199.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656816331987003938" /></a><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGiNyUFOpZQ/ToEK1hKC-wI/AAAAAAAAE0A/p7Ep0TVzm4I/s1600/IMG_9196.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sGiNyUFOpZQ/ToEK1hKC-wI/AAAAAAAAE0A/p7Ep0TVzm4I/s400/IMG_9196.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656814521503906562" /></a></div></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-9801476509860658712011-09-16T12:26:00.000-07:002011-09-16T12:27:03.972-07:00Missional MotheringI like this!!<div><a href="http://dougpaulblog.com/2011/09/10-things-missional-moms-can-do/">10 Things Missional Moms Can Do</a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-57592721205407747082011-09-13T19:54:00.001-07:002011-09-13T19:55:32.035-07:005 Finger Prayer for Children<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xCpAvWXNz5w/TnAXj3louEI/AAAAAAAAEzY/FS10aEap6c8/s1600/five-finger-prayer.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 324px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xCpAvWXNz5w/TnAXj3louEI/AAAAAAAAEzY/FS10aEap6c8/s400/five-finger-prayer.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652043437334640706" /></a>I LOVED this - what a great way to pray with our younger ones.<div><br /><div><a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/five-finger-prayer/">5 Finger Prayer</a></div><div><br /></div></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-2467812010463128812011-09-12T20:27:00.000-07:002011-09-12T20:35:52.980-07:00Bible InformationWe were asked this week by a couple of parents to recommend a Bible for their son/daughter to bring to Kidz Klub. So we came up with some thoughts!<div><br /></div><div>One thing that we like to encourage our kids to do is to begin the habit of bringing a Bible to Kidz Kore and Kidz Klub. Sylvia Holtrop, our 4th and 5th grade teacher, encourages the kids to bring their Bibles because it is our "text" book. Just like we bring our school text books we need to bring our church text book.<br /><br />We believe that God has spoken in the Scriptures, through the words of human authors. We believe that the Bible was verbally inspired, without error in the original writings. It is the complete revelation of His will for salvation, and the ultimate authority by which every realm of human knowledge and endeavor should be judged. Therefore, it is to be believed in all that it teaches, obeyed in all that it requires and trusted in all that it promises and as we teach our children we seek to refer to it as often as possible.<br /><br />For Each lesson, our teachers will turn to the Bible to demonstrate that the words that are being taught come directly from the text book. If the children can turn to their Bibles and see the same words it becomes even more powerful.<br /><br />We would encourage children as early as the Kindergarten age to begin bringing their Bibles. If children in preschool would like to bring a Bible that is great too. We realize that in the K-1st grade ages that they may not be able to read from them but it does begin to establish the habit of bringing them. Here are a list of some great Bibles that could be purchased.<br /><div><br /></div><div><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0310712432" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0310703204" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=141433768X" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1414348304" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=B001TL0SU6" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1400317037" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /><br />These examples are by no means all-inclusive - they are just some we have used with our kids or seen in person. And even a small "Gideon" Bible is not a bad option - just something so they can get in the habit of using it in their classes. With our kids, we have found that if we can find a Bible that "catches their eye" they are more willing to look through it and read it. But any Bible can be tricky for our Kindergartners and 1st and 2nd Graders to read - so at that age - any attempt is good.</div></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-56250419283496138422011-09-12T20:23:00.001-07:002011-09-12T20:27:36.955-07:00Encouragement for Sons<a href="http://vidego-http.multicastmedia.com/mm/flvmedia/2881/s/7/5/s753vnv6_h264_664K.mp4?cid=2881&aid=784401&afid=966259&utm_campaign=ALL-Stepup-20110912&utm_source=MKT&utm_medium=Email-C&utm_content=Link-bodytext-short_video%20-%20LDG%20Page">This video</a> is quite a great look at a new book out. We wanted to make you aware of it as it looks very helpful for those of us with boys to raise!<div><br /><div>AND if you are interested in the book - it is available in<a href="http://www.shopfamilylife.com/ibk-stepping-up.html"> Nook, Kindle and Ibook format for $1.99</a> until October 15. We have not read it yet - but it does look good.</div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1602002312/ref=s9_bbs_gw_d0_g14_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18CE5BN73Z14J3QSJF6Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846">Stepping Up: A Call to Courageous Manhood</a> by Dennis Rainey </div><div><br /></div><div>(This copy is regular price - but I wanted to link it anyway here. Just make sure if you want the ebook format for $1.99 that you click on the link above.)</div><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1602002312" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><br /></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-73412572930833099812011-09-09T09:03:00.001-07:002011-09-09T09:11:34.980-07:00Kidz Klub ReadingOne of the things we are encouraging the kids to do this year in Kidz Klub is to read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Lion-Witch-Wardrobe-Chronicles-Narnia/dp/0007202288/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1315584582&sr=1-1">The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe</a> by C.S. Lewis. When they read it (or have it read to them) they get extra stickers on their sheets. BUT we don't want it to stop there - if they do read that wonderful book - we have some others that they can continue on and read as well - ALL super for talking about "The Way of the Wise and The Way of the Foolish" - our theme for this year. So encourage them to keep reading with any of these titles - and if they do, be sure and let us know so we can give them extra stickers!!<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Pilgrims-Progress-Bunyans-Classic/dp/0802449247/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1315584132&sr=8-1">Little Pilgrim's Progress</a> by Helen Taylor</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Journey-Story-Pilgrims-Progress/dp/0802836194/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1315584132&sr=8-11">The Dangerous Journey</a> by Oliver Hunkin</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hinds-Feet-High-Places-Childrens/dp/1560431113/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1315584485&sr=1-1">Hind's Feet on High Places</a> by Hannah Hurnard</div><br /><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0802449247" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=0802836194" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe><iframe src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as4&m=amazon&f=ifr&ref=ss_til&asins=1560431113" style="width:120px;height:240px;" scrolling="no" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" frameborder="0"></iframe>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-15447437847071918342011-08-28T12:09:00.000-07:002011-08-28T12:10:29.630-07:00Snack Sign UpWe are trying something new this year!! :)<div>We have online snack sign up - let me know what you think of this!!</div><div>
<br /></div><a href="http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/502345634702210088"> <img src="http://www.volunteerspot.com/images/signup.gif" border="0" /> </a>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-55837375421468075282011-08-17T08:22:00.000-07:002011-08-17T08:24:17.458-07:00Kids of CourageWe are always looking for ways to show our kids what missions can look like - maybe through missionary stories, videos, praying for missionaries or countries, etc. So when I found this site for children put together by Voice of the Martyrs - I was thrilled. You may want to bookmark it - I think it is something you will turn to over and over.<div>
<br /></div><div><a href="http://www.kidsofcourage.com/">Kids of Courage</a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-71576948221789652002011-08-16T07:30:00.000-07:002011-08-16T07:31:22.379-07:00Parenting....There is nothing easy about parenting, but I did think this article was encouraging!<div>We pray for each of you - that God gives wisdom AND strength.</div><div><a href="http://www.orangeparents.org/grace-and-discipline/">Grace and Discipline</a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-22500813404253377212011-08-09T08:24:00.000-07:002011-08-09T08:25:00.965-07:00Cherish the MomentsThis was encouraging to me today - <div><a href="http://www.orangeparents.org/one-mans-treasure/">One Man's Treasure</a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-42704438566648176052011-06-02T07:26:00.001-07:002011-06-02T07:26:59.005-07:00Praying for our Children<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" >Praying for our children~</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br />Live for Christ~ John 17:13</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br />Grow strong spiritually~ John 17:15</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br />Serve Christ~ John 17:17</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br />Experience Fellowship~ John 17:21</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><br /><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; ">Bring Others to Christ~ John 17:20</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 14px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; "><br />~Rick Warren</span></span></span></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-82520312498959928882011-05-02T10:24:00.000-07:002011-05-02T11:43:05.095-07:00Taco Night - Finale!If a picture is worth a thousand words...then here are a few thousand words!!<div><br /><b>Worship!!</b><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kpDX3tnWr1s/Tb7tT1MS1eI/AAAAAAAAEoc/TUbwkuoL3vw/s1600/IMG_7614.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kpDX3tnWr1s/Tb7tT1MS1eI/AAAAAAAAEoc/TUbwkuoL3vw/s400/IMG_7614.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602175911447418338" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-_M1468_c0/Tb7s4GBkRoI/AAAAAAAAEoU/VdA2UfLKbfo/s1600/IMG_7586.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9-_M1468_c0/Tb7s4GBkRoI/AAAAAAAAEoU/VdA2UfLKbfo/s400/IMG_7586.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602175434929489538" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8q8z0TEQnG4/Tb7seHpGhyI/AAAAAAAAEoM/7cXu9b2mVzU/s1600/Auto%2BTone-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8q8z0TEQnG4/Tb7seHpGhyI/AAAAAAAAEoM/7cXu9b2mVzU/s400/Auto%2BTone-2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602174988687148834" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHYwHSF3pgg/Tb7rzwex3LI/AAAAAAAAEoE/5fj2X1t30mU/s1600/Auto%2BTone.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yHYwHSF3pgg/Tb7rzwex3LI/AAAAAAAAEoE/5fj2X1t30mU/s400/Auto%2BTone.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602174260915330226" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7G6pnMWenuQ/Tb7rKrkRYBI/AAAAAAAAEn8/nrb9QXJYFZI/s1600/IMG_7599.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7G6pnMWenuQ/Tb7rKrkRYBI/AAAAAAAAEn8/nrb9QXJYFZI/s400/IMG_7599.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602173555221553170" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r7DLwzch58s/Tb7qi6WqEjI/AAAAAAAAEn0/djXBPofSMJs/s1600/IMG_7584.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r7DLwzch58s/Tb7qi6WqEjI/AAAAAAAAEn0/djXBPofSMJs/s400/IMG_7584.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602172871996215858" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_VKi_IaCvNU/Tb7qDoQdXtI/AAAAAAAAEns/VUSwxeJSkiQ/s1600/IMG_7578.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_VKi_IaCvNU/Tb7qDoQdXtI/AAAAAAAAEns/VUSwxeJSkiQ/s400/IMG_7578.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602172334562434770" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ou8nlw-q6YA/Tb7pVFstG6I/AAAAAAAAEnk/X9eqUKlr1ic/s1600/IMG_7564.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ou8nlw-q6YA/Tb7pVFstG6I/AAAAAAAAEnk/X9eqUKlr1ic/s400/IMG_7564.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602171535011683234" /></a><br /><b>Trading in Stickers for Memory Work!</b><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-npyRpzI7pw0/Tb7t0oE9yRI/AAAAAAAAEok/20dflJ9BAyY/s1600/IMG_7615.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-npyRpzI7pw0/Tb7t0oE9yRI/AAAAAAAAEok/20dflJ9BAyY/s400/IMG_7615.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602176474862700818" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nbKmSNNMBJQ/Tb7udy1ZoJI/AAAAAAAAEos/UvhQqYZ4ySE/s1600/IMG_7620.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nbKmSNNMBJQ/Tb7udy1ZoJI/AAAAAAAAEos/UvhQqYZ4ySE/s400/IMG_7620.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602177182124843154" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-scFS65rkMUU/Tb7u9r9lUvI/AAAAAAAAEo0/cr0jgLLIVsM/s1600/IMG_7626.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-scFS65rkMUU/Tb7u9r9lUvI/AAAAAAAAEo0/cr0jgLLIVsM/s400/IMG_7626.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602177730035929842" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGGEG79YaPw/Tb7vlRFfGzI/AAAAAAAAEo8/vPU2s2cmFHY/s1600/IMG_7625.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGGEG79YaPw/Tb7vlRFfGzI/AAAAAAAAEo8/vPU2s2cmFHY/s400/IMG_7625.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602178410016086834" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aqoP01XWOu4/Tb7wE__1HdI/AAAAAAAAEpE/Sr8rya1BuiM/s1600/IMG_7628.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aqoP01XWOu4/Tb7wE__1HdI/AAAAAAAAEpE/Sr8rya1BuiM/s400/IMG_7628.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602178955184774610" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WM_jMZvmz9w/Tb70z_8uWRI/AAAAAAAAEpM/o0GGi8O4XOQ/s1600/IMG_7634.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WM_jMZvmz9w/Tb70z_8uWRI/AAAAAAAAEpM/o0GGi8O4XOQ/s400/IMG_7634.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602184160672110866" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8PB5qZX8btQ/Tb71aE84aBI/AAAAAAAAEpU/cD3ow7IDYv8/s1600/IMG_7638.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8PB5qZX8btQ/Tb71aE84aBI/AAAAAAAAEpU/cD3ow7IDYv8/s400/IMG_7638.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602184814849976338" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZf6b4xfBHY/Tb72dblY5cI/AAAAAAAAEpc/TYnPt7sb3FM/s1600/IMG_7640.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HZf6b4xfBHY/Tb72dblY5cI/AAAAAAAAEpc/TYnPt7sb3FM/s400/IMG_7640.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602185971976693186" /></a><b><br /></b><div><b>EATING TIME!</b><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CoZJOFVddbI/Tb73NIkkNOI/AAAAAAAAEpk/e_0-PyzLBzo/s1600/IMG_7641.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CoZJOFVddbI/Tb73NIkkNOI/AAAAAAAAEpk/e_0-PyzLBzo/s400/IMG_7641.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602186791506687202" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PbfjSqSLMGQ/Tb73yf7Q9wI/AAAAAAAAEps/6Bi1WnWVpdQ/s1600/IMG_7649.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PbfjSqSLMGQ/Tb73yf7Q9wI/AAAAAAAAEps/6Bi1WnWVpdQ/s400/IMG_7649.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602187433431070466" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UOsnouwuV3I/Tb74TkUnrfI/AAAAAAAAEp0/_pZVSVqDFuA/s1600/IMG_7653.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UOsnouwuV3I/Tb74TkUnrfI/AAAAAAAAEp0/_pZVSVqDFuA/s400/IMG_7653.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602188001546841586" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vBxygJAxyjk/Tb745KTT3CI/AAAAAAAAEp8/sdFTklRHSdA/s1600/IMG_7651.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vBxygJAxyjk/Tb745KTT3CI/AAAAAAAAEp8/sdFTklRHSdA/s400/IMG_7651.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602188647397055522" /></a><br /><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWbWAjOOg3M/Tb75WL-m09I/AAAAAAAAEqE/yQz6PTx-R9k/s1600/IMG_7642.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LWbWAjOOg3M/Tb75WL-m09I/AAAAAAAAEqE/yQz6PTx-R9k/s400/IMG_7642.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602189146063295442" /></a><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sCglm9vE7b8/Tb76lCGZJSI/AAAAAAAAEqM/roU-tGeRMrY/s1600/IMG_7646.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sCglm9vE7b8/Tb76lCGZJSI/AAAAAAAAEqM/roU-tGeRMrY/s400/IMG_7646.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602190500621264162" /></a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-25766333684937952682011-04-19T07:10:00.000-07:002011-04-19T07:11:35.969-07:00Resurrection EggsGO<a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/resurrection-eggs/"> HERE </a>to learn how to make your own Resurrection Eggs - we love these for Easter!Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-35974828030044701472011-03-10T20:04:00.000-08:002011-03-10T20:07:36.914-08:00Bible Memorization<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GSF4u6dauF0/TXmf34IVqLI/AAAAAAAAEi4/tyJMopSoBLs/s1600/Screen-shot-2011-03-10-at-8.53.05-AM-560x406.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GSF4u6dauF0/TXmf34IVqLI/AAAAAAAAEi4/tyJMopSoBLs/s320/Screen-shot-2011-03-10-at-8.53.05-AM-560x406.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582668995411421362" /></a><br />We use Children Desiring God curriculum at our church and promote scripture memory so <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fighter-verses/id411711646?mt=8">this app</a> is just such a great fit! <a href="http://thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justintaylor/2011/03/10/bible-memory-app/">Justin Taylor</a> had some words about it as well. I wanted to pass it along in case anyone was interested.Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-37997438906238201112011-03-02T10:40:00.001-08:002011-03-02T10:40:42.812-08:00Family TimeLove this <a href="http://www.orangeparents.org/yearbook/">YEARBOOK</a> idea!!!Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-61175458829144912832011-03-01T07:38:00.000-08:002011-03-01T07:39:30.259-08:00Time FliesI encourage you to take the time to read this <a href="http://www.orangeparents.org/time-flies/">blog post</a> - GREAT reminders!!!Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-92144639079222608082011-02-26T07:37:00.000-08:002011-02-26T07:39:56.189-08:00Roller Skating Night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xrEu848RlrU/TWkesSM0xOI/AAAAAAAAEhg/usop5jpK_hs/s1600/fred-flare-colorclock-roller-skates-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 293px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xrEu848RlrU/TWkesSM0xOI/AAAAAAAAEhg/usop5jpK_hs/s320/fred-flare-colorclock-roller-skates-1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578023359623775458" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">Roller Skating Party</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;">SUNDAY, February 27, 2011<br />6:00 PM- 8:00 PM</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#000099;"><a href="http://www.rrskate.com/">Roller Roulette, Sheldon, IA</a></span><br /><br />Everyone is welcome to come to skate or not to skate. The facility is setup so everyone can enjoy the skating and fellowship. We are encouraging life groups to participate as we'd love to have parents attend as well!!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" ></span><span style="color:#000099;">Cost is $3.50/skater ($2.50/child 6 yrs. & younger)<br /></span>(This includes the rental of the quad skates. Inline skates are available for an additional $2.00/pair. No discount for bringing your own skates, which need to be approved by the Roller Roulette staff prior to use.)<br /><br />Food is available for additional cost through the concessions at the rink. They offer all the best in junk food including pizza and soft pretzels!<br /><br />Bring board games and cards for those not skating. Plenty of booths are available to gather for conversation and fun. </div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-22630523575747905892011-01-11T09:08:00.000-08:002011-01-11T09:09:47.961-08:00Lots of Good Reasons!!Wow - great information here!! When you have time, read and see - you will be encouraged too!!<br /><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/benefits/"><img title="Children's Ministry Matters" src="http://cdn.www.ministry-to-children.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/benefits.jpg" alt="benefits of children's ministry" width="200" height="126" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/benefits/">68 Benefits of Children's Ministry</a></p>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-22040755386833240652011-01-03T19:18:00.000-08:002011-01-03T19:19:06.595-08:00Teaching our Little Ones to PrayI found this insightful - maybe you will as well.<div><a href="http://childrensministry.com/articles/pray-without-ceasing">Pray Without Ceasing</a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-59573666955124536512010-12-23T15:30:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:48:42.296-08:00Christmas CelebrationWhat a wonderful program we had - and all because each of you shared your gifts and talents! I wish I'd gotten pictures of all of you - but I missed some. Enjoy what I did capture! <div><br /><div>Merry Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPfAwpZPXI/AAAAAAAAEdg/yKzJHHHpm8w/s1600/IMG_0245.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554027969629470066" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPfAwpZPXI/AAAAAAAAEdg/yKzJHHHpm8w/s400/IMG_0245.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPek5IskoI/AAAAAAAAEdY/1BWkoDhE6t4/s1600/IMG_0246.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554027490871906946" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPek5IskoI/AAAAAAAAEdY/1BWkoDhE6t4/s400/IMG_0246.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPd0XeSu7I/AAAAAAAAEdQ/E_QL2vgzGFU/s1600/IMG_0243.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554026657201961906" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPd0XeSu7I/AAAAAAAAEdQ/E_QL2vgzGFU/s400/IMG_0243.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPdL3OIFhI/AAAAAAAAEdI/sxvUTaA7tew/s1600/IMG_0241.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554025961349453330" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPdL3OIFhI/AAAAAAAAEdI/sxvUTaA7tew/s400/IMG_0241.JPG" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPczpXviKI/AAAAAAAAEdA/yyCIpHFpdDM/s1600/IMG_0240.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554025545314830498" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPczpXviKI/AAAAAAAAEdA/yyCIpHFpdDM/s400/IMG_0240.JPG" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPb0wUPvAI/AAAAAAAAEc4/GYmmzrhKF6w/s1600/IMG_0238.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554024464847453186" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TRPb0wUPvAI/AAAAAAAAEc4/GYmmzrhKF6w/s400/IMG_0238.JPG" /></a></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-7051849456118837632010-11-21T19:04:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:48:59.098-08:00Haiti Packing Night<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOneQFo2ojI/AAAAAAAAEaw/qo_z4iqZQdc/s1600/IMG_0214.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542205184428909106" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOneQFo2ojI/AAAAAAAAEaw/qo_z4iqZQdc/s400/IMG_0214.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">We were blessed again by all of you! Thank you for giving so willingly - giving your time, your selves and your money - all so generously.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnerQHriYI/AAAAAAAAEa4/6wWe3802fR0/s1600/IMG_0218.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542205651099027842" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnerQHriYI/AAAAAAAAEa4/6wWe3802fR0/s400/IMG_0218.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Our Middle Schoolers were AMAZING help!!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnfLWFRCHI/AAAAAAAAEbA/K24Qlo_knY0/s1600/IMG_0219.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: left; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542206202455328882" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnfLWFRCHI/AAAAAAAAEbA/K24Qlo_knY0/s400/IMG_0219.JPG" /></a></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">In all, we packed 117 bags to go to Haiti to bless others.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnfr_rEK_I/AAAAAAAAEbI/IVCaPihR-0Y/s1600/IMG_0222.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542206763375537138" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnfr_rEK_I/AAAAAAAAEbI/IVCaPihR-0Y/s400/IMG_0222.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">We were blown away by your generous donations of personal supplies.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOngJC-KwkI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/MkyWeMf5b4Y/s1600/IMG_0223.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542207262477173314" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOngJC-KwkI/AAAAAAAAEbQ/MkyWeMf5b4Y/s400/IMG_0223.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">You can tell we've been doing this a few years - our veteran workers have it ALL under control - and even take the new workers "under their wings"!! You guys really are SO good!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnhLJwB3vI/AAAAAAAAEbY/ojM44kwv4CU/s1600/IMG_0224.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542208398168284914" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnhLJwB3vI/AAAAAAAAEbY/ojM44kwv4CU/s400/IMG_0224.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">We had some GREAT looking picture frames!! :)</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnhySWf66I/AAAAAAAAEbg/BsIiFn1lOkk/s1600/IMG_0228.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542209070492019618" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnhySWf66I/AAAAAAAAEbg/BsIiFn1lOkk/s400/IMG_0228.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Making our Christmas cards to stick in our bags. This was a busy spot!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOniZGyFMII/AAAAAAAAEbo/HZZMY9RF8tI/s1600/IMG_0229.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542209737401380994" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOniZGyFMII/AAAAAAAAEbo/HZZMY9RF8tI/s400/IMG_0229.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I am telling you, not a slacker in the bunch!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOni0cx8QUI/AAAAAAAAEbw/X7xaglOHobA/s1600/IMG_0233.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542210207162843458" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOni0cx8QUI/AAAAAAAAEbw/X7xaglOHobA/s400/IMG_0233.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Oops - they can't go to Haiti - we better not seal that one up!!</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnjQ3wsjjI/AAAAAAAAEb4/TwTizcC6v7I/s1600/IMG_0234.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542210695441714738" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mDRYOp9crDA/TOnjQ3wsjjI/AAAAAAAAEb4/TwTizcC6v7I/s400/IMG_0234.JPG" /></a> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">Boxes packed and ready to go!</div><br /><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">I only wish we'd had pictures of the kitchen crew - I didn't have my camera out yet - but THANK YOU to the kitchen crew as well. It really speaks highly to our church - our body really all pitches in! Can't wait to hear about Christmas in Haiti!!</div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-31145326391031985752010-11-12T15:55:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:49:17.992-08:00Uniqueness<b>Uniqueness is learning more about others so you can know more about yourself.<br /></b><br />At Studio252, we believe that when you take the time to get to know someone – really understand what makes that person unique – you actually start to discover what makes you unique, too! And as a child begins to understand just how unique we all are, he starts down a path of discovering his own niche or significance in the world. Here are just a few ways you can help your child learn more about the people around him and even discover his own uniqueness in the process!<br /><br /><ul><li>Make a unique Peanut Butter & Cheese sandwich for lunch</li><li>Look in a mirror with your child and write down all the differences you see</li><li>Help your child construct a list of things he wants to do in his life</li><li>Share unique tricks or talents with your family</li><li>Go on a scavenger hunt to find even more unique things God made</li></ul>For these activities and more visit our website studio252.tv. Register to gain access to this month’s CueBox, weekly bedtime stories on what God says about uniqueness, interactive devotionals for your children, questions to start meaningful conversations about uniqueness, even blogs and videos from your favorite Studio252 characters!<br /><br />Studio252.tv and CueBox is designed to help you as the parent connect with your child in a fun way to discuss virtues, like Uniqueness, that will ultimately play a significant part in your child growing into the person God made him to be. So visit studio252.tv and check out all the fun we have planned for your family this month! <div><br /><iframe height="300" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14646167" frameborder="0" width="400"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/14646167">VIRTUE VIDEO: Uniqueness (November 2010)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/whatisorange">Orange</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p><br /></div><div>**We do not necessarily endorse all you will find on these websites - but you may find some of it useful.</div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-21458906917686421052010-11-10T13:57:00.000-08:002011-01-03T09:49:52.074-08:00ThankfulnessI came across this article today - I thought it was good and the book sounds helpful as well - wanted to pass it along! <div><br /></div><div><div></div></div><blockquote><div><div>What mom doesn't want to grow grateful kids? And by grateful we mean more than saying "thank you" without being prompted, although that would be nice. The kind of grateful we're talking about is the kid who somehow rises above the entitled, me-me-me attitude that seems so prevalent in our world today. Susie Larson's newest Hearts at Home book release <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Grateful-Kids-Appreciate-Extraordinary/dp/B0042P5KHM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289426338&sr=8-2">Growing Grateful Kids </a>tackles this issue with gusto. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are five strategies every mom can use this Thanksgiving season.</div><div>1.<span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Model Thankfulness. "Cultivating a heart of gratitude in our children is impossible unless we ourselves are grateful. We can't impart something we do not possess."</div><div>2.<span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Practice restraint. "In this day of entitlement, self-restraint has become a lost art. We do ourselves (and our kids) a great disservice if we never practice restraint."</div><div>3.<span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Develop Compassion. "Our darling, self-centered children love it when life is all about them...we must interrupt their plans to be selfish and introduce them to the idea that God has a big giant heart for the least of these, and He has entrusted some of the world's needs to our care."</div><div>4.<span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Embrace Contentment. "When our children watch us battle through our appetites and unfulfilled desires to find contentment, they'll learn that though it's not always an easy win, it is possible, and it is a good fight."</div><div>5.<span style="WHITE-SPACE: pre" class="Apple-tab-span"> </span>Give Grace. "When you blow it, give yourself some grace. When your kids act like the little humans that they are, correct them, teach them, forgive them, and then offer grace."</div><div><br /></div><div>Megan, a mother of four, said after reading Susie's book, "The biggest lesson I learned is that growing grateful kids does not start with their hearts, it starts with mine." </div><div><br /></div><div>(All quotes taken from<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Grateful-Kids-Appreciate-Extraordinary/dp/B0042P5KHM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289426338&sr=8-2"> Growing Grateful Kids</a> by Susie Larson)</div></div><div></div></blockquote><div><iframe style="WIDTH: 120px; HEIGHT: 240px" marginheight="0" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?lt1=_blank&bc1=000000&IS2=1&bg1=FFFFFF&fc1=000000&lc1=0000FF&t=anchma6-20&o=1&p=8&l=as1&m=amazon&f=ifr&md=10FE9736YVPPT7A0FBG2&asins=B0042P5KHM" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no"></iframe></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4868672872348688315.post-84240496867012845792010-11-07T19:58:00.001-08:002010-11-07T19:59:56.477-08:00Adoption VideoIn honor of National Adoption Month -<div>We've had people ask for a place to watch the video again so I will post it here.<div>What blessings!!!</div><div><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/16575226" width="400" height="300" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/16575226">Adoptive Families in our Body</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user1302471">Becky Bilby</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</p></div></div>Beckybhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17530524864524562986noreply@blogger.com1