Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Celebrate New Year's Eve - Make Family Memories

A New Year
 

Happy (almost) New Year!  Holidays give us a great opportunity to have family moments together - where we can create traditions and build memories to last a lifetime.  This week, in Sunday School, we talked about ways that some people celebrate New Year's.  We even discussed the Jewish New Year (Rosh Hashanah), and ways that they celebrate!  (Side Note: we taught the kids the Hebrew phrase "L'shanah tovah" which translates to "for a good year" - so don't be surprised to hear them speaking Hebrew!)

 In my family, we stay home, invite friends over, and have a "Pancakes & Pajamas" party!  Everyone wears their PJ's, we eat pancakes, bacon, cinnamon rolls and drink OJ and coffee!  We play games, do activities, watch the ball drop on TV, and have a relaxing and fun evening together.  



Items Needed: party horns, blowers, special foods, etc. to celebrate the new year’s arrival; Board game or other family activity.

Idea #1: Play a favorite board game to see who will be the reigning champion for the year. Record the name of the champ on the lid of the box. (Repeat every New Year’s Eve to see who gets to claim bragging rights all year.)

Idea #2: Have each family member and party guest fill out a New Year's "interview" of sorts.  List high's and low's of 2013, and list what you're looking forward to in 2014.  Write down the kids' favorites: food, color, movie, song, etc.  Save the interviews in a special folder, binder or box.  Get them out each year and reflect on the past years accomplishments and stats!



Since we are beginning a new year, invite each family member (including mom and dad) to share something they would like to stop doing OR something they would like to start doing better.

Pray and ask God to help each one (it is only with His help that we could ever hope to live godly).


Happy 2014!  
I pray that you and your families have a super awesome, 
joyful, fun, successful, full-of-laughter and faith filled year!
Many Smiles,
Elisabeth
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Monday, December 30, 2013

Who Do You Look Like?

Get out the baby books and/or pictures and look at them. (If your child is adopted, talk about the day he/she was accepted into your family.) Talk about how family members look like other family members—not just physical characteristics, but other characteristics as well. (Janie is friendly like Aunt Sarah; Joey is a hard worker like Grandpa.)

The gift for this week is acceptance.

Yesterday, in Sunday School, we touched on Acceptance.  We had some awesome Praise and Worship time with the band, 'You Said My Name', leading our kiddo's in a live music class.  Shout out to Teresa, Kenny and Amy for their awesome witness through music.  It was so perfect, I thought, as we observed several of the kids being very shy and reserved in their singing and willingness to participate with hand movements, etc.  It made me think about how easy it is for us be shy or worry what people think if we're singing out loud, dancing and being silly in public.  So much of the time we hold back because we are worried that we might look dumb or that we aren't a good singer or a good dancer.  



Teresa shared her story of overcoming shyness - how she used to never be able to sing/play in public.  She was too afraid.  And now she's singing with a band for audience of all ages!  She told us how once she was able to let go and realize that her praise and worship was all for God's Glory - for nobody else - just for Him...how she now can rock out all day long!  PRAISE BE TO GOD!  By the end of class, all of the kids were singing and dancing.  We stopped worrying about what others might think about our song and dance, and realized that as long as we are accepted by God, then don't have to be afraid.

When God accepts us into His family (not because we are so good, because we are all sinners and have broken God’s commandments/rules), it is because of what Jesus did. God makes us right because of Jesus’ death on the cross. Then He gives us the Holy Spirit to live inside us to help us do what is right. He will slowly change us to look more and more like our heavenly Father.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

DIY Advent Calendar : Celebrate the season!!

The word advent means a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: i.e. the advent of the holiday season. The other three meanings listed on dictionary.com have a more religious meaning:

ad·vent [ad-vent] noun
1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of the holiday season.
2.( usually initial capital letter ) the coming of Christ into the world.
3.( initial capital letter ) the period beginning four Sundays before Christmas, observed in commemoration of the coming of Christ into the world.
4.( usually initial capital letter ) Second Coming.

And since Christmas is celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, it makes sense to me that an Advent Calendar should have some meaning to it.

See my complete post and DIY instructions over here at Austin Moms Blog!


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Thanksgiving Fun! A DIY Thankful Tree

Thanksgiving is upon us, and I thought it would be fun to share a tradition that we have in our family!  Thanksgiving is such a special holiday, since it gives us a set time to really reflect on the past year and give thanks for all that we have!

Check out my complete post, as seen on Austin Moms Blog!


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Wednesday, September 4, 2013

One of my favorite verses...


Treehouse After School kicked off today - we are so excited to fellowship with our elementary aged friends after school.  We are staying in line with the lessons we are learning in Sunday School, so we continued to talk about Hannah....we also continued our discussion on how sometimes our prayers seem unanswered, or like God is not listening.  But, He always is.

God is so much bigger than any problem you may be facing.  As hard as it is, we have to just give it all up to Him and let go.  One of my favorite verses is Phillipians 4:6.  He knows your needs and He always hears you when you call out to Him - so don't worry. 


How AMAZING is that!?

Daily Dose for WEDNESDAY:
  • Read 1 Samuel 1:9-11
  •  What was Hannah's vow?
  • Have you ever made a "deal" with God?  Was it easy to keep your promise?  Do you think it was easy or hard for Hannah to follow through with her promise? 
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Have you prayed today?

Family Theme: PRAYER!

Memory Verse:  Psalm 19:14

What if your best friend went days or weeks without speaking to you?  How would you feel?  It would probably make you very sad.  It's hard to be friends with someone if you don't talk to each other.

It's the same way with Jesus.

We should talk to Him every day...tell Him our fears and worries, confess our sins, and PRAISE Him for who He is and for our many blessings!  We also need to stop and listen to what He has to say...sometimes He speaks in a small voice, other times it's loud and clear.  Either way - He is always there!

(devotion from D6 Adventure Guide)

Daily Dose for TUESDAY: 
  •  Read 1 Samuel 1:5-8
  •  Why was Hannah sad?
  •  Have you ever wanted something really badly, but didn't get it?  How did that make you feel?  What does God want us to do?
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Monday, September 2, 2013

Fall into Fall!

Happy Labor Day!  We pray that you and your family had a wonderful holiday weekend full of fun and friends! 

We had an awesome day in Sunday School yesterday and kicked off our new curriculum.  Our focus was on having a PRAYING HEART.  We made an agreement that we would all be intentional in praying every single day ~ how great is that?!!

With the beginning of the new school year, we want to make a commitment to stay in God's Word each day.  Parents - be sure to check the blog every day for suggestions on daily bible verse and devotional questions to share with your kiddos.  





Family Theme: PRAYER!

Memory Verse:  Psalm 19:14

Daily Dose for MONDAY: 
  •  Read 1 Samuel 1:1-3
  •  Why did Elkanah and his family go to Shiloh each year?
  •  Other than church, how and where do you worship?  What is your favorite WAY to worship?  (Mine is singing!)


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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Exciting changes to Sunday School!





We are so excited to roll out our new D6 curriculum this Sunday at Rolling Hills!  D6 gives an awesome opportunity to continue their worship and study at home.  Each week kids will be introduced to a lesson, then leave Sunday School with a guide for the rest of the week.  This guide is not just for them - it will engage the whole family!

 Another new thing we are doing, is offering Sunday School at only one time.  This will give ALL of our children and youth the opportunity to learn, grow and worship together at 9:45am.  Parents have the option of attending the 9:30am contemporary service while their children attend Sunday School, or families might choose to worship together at 8:30 or 11:00 services.  While your children are in the 9:45 Sunday School, join us for "Coffee & Conversation" adult fellowship in the Sanctuary.
We are super excited about these new programs 
and look forward to having your family worship with us!
Questions/Comments/Concerns?  Contact Elisabeth at familylife@rhcc4.org
We are so excited to roll out our new D6 Curriclum this coming Sunday!  D6 give an awesome opportunity for families to continue their worship and study at home.  Each week kids will be introduced to a great lesson, then leave Sunday School equipped with a guide for the rest of the week.  This guide is not just for them - it will engage the whole family!

Another new thing that we are doing, is only offering Sunday School one time.  This gives all of our children and youth the opportunity to learn and worship together at 9:45AM.  Families have the option of attending the 9:30 Service while their children attend Sunday School, or bringing their kids to worship in the traditional service.  We will be offering "Coffee & Conversation" for parents to fellowship together in the morning, if they choose to attend the 8:30 or 11:00 Service as a family.

This also will allow any parents who sing in the choir to have a spot for their children to hang out, learn, and worship with other kids their ages while they practice!

We are excited about these new programs and look forward to having your family with us!  Questions/Comments/Concerns?  Elisabeth is entihere to answer, listen, and help!

Many Smiles,
Elisabeth Hunter
familylife@rhcc4.org
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We are so excited to roll out our new D6 Curriclum this coming Sunday!  D6 give an awesome opportunity for families to continue their worship and study at home.  Each week kids will be introduced to a great lesson, then leave Sunday School equipped with a guide for the rest of the week.  This guide is not just for them - it will engage the whole family!

Another new thing that we are doing, is only offering Sunday School one time.  This gives all of our children and youth the opportunity to learn and worship together at 9:45AM.  Families have the option of attending the 9:30 Service while their children attend Sunday School, or bringing their kids to worship in the traditional service.  We will be offering "Coffee & Conversation" for parents to fellowship together in the morning, if they choose to attend the 8:30 or 11:00 Service as a family.

This also will allow any parents who sing in the choir to have a spot for their children to hang out, learn, and worship with other kids their ages while they practice!

We are excited about these new programs and look forward to having your family with us!  Questions/Comments/Concerns?  Elisabeth is entihere to answer, listen, and help!

Many Smiles,
Elisabeth Hunter
familylife@rhcc4.org
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August 29, 2013, 10:45 AM

Exciting News & Changes to Sunday School!

We are so excited to roll out our new D6 Curriclum this coming Sunday!  D6 give an awesome opportunity for families to continue their worship and study at home.  Each week kids will be introduced to a great lesson, then leave Sunday School equipped with a guide for the rest of the week.  This guide is not just for them - it will engage the whole family!

Another new thing that we are doing, is only offering Sunday School one time.  This gives all of our children and youth the opportunity to learn and worship together at 9:45AM.  Families have the option of attending the 9:30 Service while their children attend Sunday School, or bringing their kids to worship in the traditional service.  We will be offering "Coffee & Conversation" for parents to fellowship together in the morning, if they choose to attend the 8:30 or 11:00 Service as a family.

This also will allow any parents who sing in the choir to have a spot for their children to hang out, learn, and worship with other kids their ages while they practice!

We are excited about these new programs and look forward to having your family with us!  Questions/Comments/Concerns?  Elisabeth is entihere to answer, listen, and help!

Many Smiles,
Elisabeth Hunter
familylife@rhcc4.org
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June 24, 2012, 1:13 PM

Kids need Faith.

The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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August 29, 2013, 10:45 AM

Exciting News & Changes to Sunday School!

We are so excited to roll out our new D6 Curriclum this coming Sunday!  D6 give an awesome opportunity for families to continue their worship and study at home.  Each week kids will be introduced to a great lesson, then leave Sunday School equipped with a guide for the rest of the week.  This guide is not just for them - it will engage the whole family!

Another new thing that we are doing, is only offering Sunday School one time.  This gives all of our children and youth the opportunity to learn and worship together at 9:45AM.  Families have the option of attending the 9:30 Service while their children attend Sunday School, or bringing their kids to worship in the traditional service.  We will be offering "Coffee & Conversation" for parents to fellowship together in the morning, if they choose to attend the 8:30 or 11:00 Service as a family.

This also will allow any parents who sing in the choir to have a spot for their children to hang out, learn, and worship with other kids their ages while they practice!

We are excited about these new programs and look forward to having your family with us!  Questions/Comments/Concerns?  Elisabeth is entihere to answer, listen, and help!

Many Smiles,
Elisabeth Hunter
familylife@rhcc4.org
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June 24, 2012, 1:13 PM

Kids need Faith.

The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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A Parent's Daily Prayer Guide

The greatest shield of protection 

we can provide for our children is prayer.


by Don and Sue Myers

Monday: Ask God to place a protective, solid hedge around your children so that Satan cannot reach in and lead them into temptation and so they will be safe from harm (2 Thessalonians 3:3; Psalm 33:20). 

Tuesday: Pray that your children would use godly wisdom in selecting friends and peers that will make a positive difference in their lives. Ask God to give each child a discernment of people as well as knowing the difference between right and wrong (Proverbs 1:10; 18:24; Deuteronomy 13:6,8).

Wednesday: Pray that your children would stay pure in their thoughts and deeds (Psalm 24:4-5; Job 17:9).

Thursday: Pray that they will be caught if they wander into cheating, lies, or mischief (Hebrews 13:18-19).



Friday: Pray they will be alert and thinking clearly as they attend school and extra curricular activities and as they take exams. Ask God to help them be motivated to do the best they are capable of doing (Colossians 3:17; 1 Corinthians 10:31).

Saturday: Pray for the spouse each child will marry someday. Ask that they will come from godly homes and have an appetite to live the spiritual truth they've learned. Pray also that their goals and purpose will be the same as your own children and their future homes would be godly (Deuteronomy 5:29).

Sunday: Ask God to help them live their lives for Him and that He will use them as a testimony and witness for His glory. Pray that they'll be grown to full spiritual maturity (Psalms 78:1-8, 103:17-18; Isaiah 54:13; Ephesians 3:20-21).


The greatest shield of protection we as parents can provide for our children is prayer. 

It's never too late to start (1 Samuel 12:23; James 5:16; Colossians 4:2).

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Copyright © 2012 Don and Sue Myers.
The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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The Situation: Children ask, “Can you prove it?“ Some kids are taught to believe that the scientific method is the ultimate test of validity. In their worldview, people who believe in miraculous events are simple-minded and uninformed. Faith is a weakness that cannot stand up to scientific reasoning.
 
The Solution: In reality, faith forms a bridge that connects truth and hope. At one end, the bridge of faith rests securely upon the tangible foundation of Scripture. The events revealed in the Bible are factual and historically reliable. On the other end, the bridge of faith reaches toward God’s intan- gible promises yet to come. Because we know certain things that are true, we have faith. Because we believe, certain things will become true.
 
What You Can Do: Faith is like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes. To express faith doesn’t require a long leap, but it does include short steps. Practice small steps of faith with your kids. Read frequently (Romans 10:17). Pray expectantly (Matthew 21:22). Walk uprightly (Galatians 5:16).
 
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