I am SO excited about everything that is happening right now. Really, if I weren’t this busy, I’d be bored. I secretly like it. Shhhh….
We had an awesome turn out for our MMO Open House tonight. It is incredible to think we have opportunity to minister to 28 kids and their families. I [...]
Archive for August, 2007
I think I can see the light…
Posted in random thoughts on August 30, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Great resource for locating sex offenders
Posted in children's ministry, family on August 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Vision 20/20 has created a great online tool for searching for sex offenders in a given area. Visit their free online sex offender tool to search by address, see on a map where they are located, and get information regarding what offense they committed. They also show you a picture of the sex offender and [...]
when it rains…it pours!
Posted in family, random thoughts on August 29, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Why does that always seem to be true? Yesterday was the epitome of that law of nature. This week is crazy busy and stressful for our family – JD and I both have huge important things going on — he’s preaching for both the youth service this week (Wed.) and for church on Sunday. I [...]
Don’t miss this Sunday!
Posted in children's ministry on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This Sunday is our new kick-off for all our children’s programs. A few things happening:
*New ages for classes birth – 5th grade
*New structure for Sunday School time in both preschool and elementary – more small group focused, not as much academic-school focused
*New curriculum – First Look for preschool & toddlers and 252Basics for elementary
*I will [...]
in a funk
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Been in a bit of a blogging funk lately. I have had so much on my plate that I can’t seem to focus right now. Hopefully after the school year starts next week for us, I will return with some inspiration.
why the same themes?
Posted in children's ministry, parenting, random thoughts on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It seems like the same spiritual theme chase me down each day. They can be summed up by the overarching theme of “trusting God.” Really, when you stop to think about it – whether with your own children, your future, your ministry, or even your marriage – you have very little control. None of it really [...]
new beginnings
Posted in children's ministry, church on August 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Just been busy at church lately with Fall kick-off stuff. On my plate the next week:
*Teacher training for Mom’s Morning Out school year – 3 days
*Mom’s Morning Out Open House for families
*New classes and programs for all Sunday church children – totally new structure of small group/large group format, new teachers, new curriculum
*Kick-off of Family [...]
one body…
Posted in random thoughts on August 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I was reading Ephesians 4 for the second time this week when the following verses stuck out in my head:
1As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make every effort [...]
New curriculum is here!
Posted in Curriculum, First Look, children's ministry on August 14, 2007 | 4 Comments »
Our new curriculum for 252 Basics and First Look is here. (Well, it is downloadable!) I spent a few hours tonight meeting with my preschool directors and determining our new preschool program for the Fall. It will involve new curriculum, new flow and schedule, and a new rotation of teachers. Not to mention new age [...]
setting aside our own fears
Posted in church, leadership on August 14, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Right now our church leadership is faced with a very important decision. We need to determine if an opportunity given to us is a God-given opportunity or if discernment is telling us to “caution.” If it is a God-given opportunity, we need to be able to set aside our own fears, inadequacies, and selfishness to [...]
