Advent Ideas

Advent Party

  Date:  Friday Dec. 23rd at 10:00 am.  All are invited.  

Gather outside to read scripture and act out the birth of Christ. 

 Join us to sing some carols and enjoy refreshments.  

Children are welcome to dress up and participate as animals, shepherds or angels. 

 They can bring their own costume or use what we have on hand.  

 Looking forward to celebrating Jesus’ birthday together.   

For additional information you can contact Betsy Mock. 

**************************************************

Jesse Tree Schedule Great resource from: 

"Cornerstones for parents building families up"

I love the Gospel implication listed out in 1 or 2 sentences with easy ornaments that children could make using clay.  One of my favorite kinds of clay to use with my kids is the Sculpey Clay I find at Michaels.  You can make small ornaments or figures easily with all the colors available.  

Upcoming events you do not want to miss!!

 "Family Book Club” Little Pilgrim's Progress  by Helen Taylor.  

Fantastic book to read aloud or read together as a family.  

The book is a simple adventure story and an allegory of the Christian journey through life, a wonderful read with a message kids ages 6 to 12 can understand and remember.  Please let Julie Best know if you are interested in joining a low involvement “Family Bookclub" starting this January. More details can be found HERE. 

Wintergreen Tubing For Everyone: 

RSVPS are needed for this event to secure the date ASAP (Needed by Dec 23rd and Payment by January 8th) 

Check out all the details HERE 

Parenting Article

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!!!  Praying you have a sweet time with family and friends!!

8 Ways to Persevere in the Parenting Marathon

Grace Kids Resource Table

Many great books and cds available for sale on the Grace Kids Resource table.  

2 books I would like to highlight fore Advent are:

#1 Prepare Him Room 

#2  The Advent Jesse Tree 

An Ornament & Devotional Handout connected to the The Advent Jesse Tree

 is available for free on the Resource Table. 

Advent begins on Sunday, November 27th.  

Memory Verses

Memory Verses for September - December are from Seeds Family Worship Journey cd (Volume 9): You can listen to the songs at the link below:

http://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/product/the-journey-vol-9/#

SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER

Song:  Hope and a Future

Jeremiah 29:1, NIV

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

 Song: Delight Yourself

Psalm 37:4-5, ESV

Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.  Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act.

Grace Kids Reminders

Reminder:  We do not have a Sermon Study class for the 4th and 5th graders the first Sunday of the month.  There will be sermon guides available on the Welcome Table for the 4th & 5th graders this week.  

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD - SHOE BOXES

Check out OCC on Facebook - Great pictures to show your kids and a packing video. 

Unfortunately the Operation Christmas Child empty boxes have been misplaced but I will do my best to search for them on Sunday morning.  If I can't find the boxes you can use a shoebox as well to fill. 

Look HERE for packing details. 

 Return filled boxes by Nov. 20th.  

Delivery to New Bethesda Church  on November 20th following Sun. Communities. 

If you would like to join with the delivery, please rsvp to julie@gcpres.org.  

Lunch together at Five Guys Burgers and Fries following delivery!!

MOVIE NIGHT and Hope for the Home Discussion #2

Understanding Basic Social Media for Parents Hope for the Home #2 AND...Movie Night for Kids! Basic Social Media Discussion Information:  Join us for a discussion about social media apps which are available on iPhones and Android phones.  In addition to the apps we will discuss parental controls to help keep kids safe from bullying, predators, and other unspeakable activity. We will  explore some of the popular apps that middle school and high school kids are using and how they may expose our kids to unwanted situations. Bring your own experiences with your kids and social media and we will leave plenty of time for questions and answers. Dinner and Movie Info:  We will start with a pancake dinner at 6:00 PM and begin the discussion shortly after 6:30.  Children will be able to go into the adjoining room to watch the movie Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day.     RSVP HERE