"Christian parents may not be completely comfortable with some of their children's media preferences, but that's not stopping them from purchasing those products for their kids. According to a new study from The Barna Group, born-again parents will likely spend more than $1 billion this Christmas season on media such as CDs, DVDs, video games and magazines for their children under the age of 18. Nearly four-fifths (78%) of those parents purchased movie or television show DVDs for their kids, but 26% of those who had done so didn't feel quite right about what they'd bought. For CDs the numbers were roughly 60% and 33% respectively; for video games, 39% and 46%; and for magazines, 51% and 31%. George Barna said of the study's findings, "Millions of Christian parents want to appear to be relevant in their children's eyes, and to provide gifts that fit within the mainstream of postmodern society. The problem is that many of the entertainment products that meet those criteria conflict with the moral precepts of the Christian faith. Parents have to make a choice as to what is more important: pleasing their kids' taste and sensibilities, or satisfying God's standards as defined in the Bible. ... Many Christian parents are striving to serve two conflicting masters: society and God. They refuse to believe that they cannot satisfy both." [barna.org, 11/19/07 stats]
REMEMBER:
December 15th 8:30am to 10:30am: Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal for all children Kindergarten through 6th grade. Set and stage crew also need to be at this practice.
December 16th 6:00pm: Christmas Pageant. Rehearsal for all children K-6th starts at 4:15pm. The Early Childhood Angel Choir only needs to be there at 5:30pm to get dressed.
December 18th: Simpich Marionettes bring Christmas to life in a whole different way. Invite your friends and bring the family to experience this fascinating art form. Call SGC for ticket information: 303-986-1527.
December 19th: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
December 26th: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
January 2nd: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
January 18th & 19th 6:30pm to 8:30am the next morning: Campout/Campin. Sons and Dads, if you are in 1st through 6th grade come and join us for a great overnighter at Southern Gables. We pretend to camp, but in a whole lot warmer environment. Call 303-986-1527 for more information.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
End of the Year is Almost Here.
One more great article to glance at as we race to the end of the year. Click here to link to a Center for Parent and Youth Understanding article that talks about the shows that tweens (9-13 yr. olds) are watching.
End of the year dates and times.
Christmas Pageant
Saturday, December 15th from 8:30 to 10:30 AM- Practice for all students in Kindergartent on up in the Worship Center.
Sunday, December 16th during both morning services: Choir will sing some of the songs that will be sung during the performance that night. Please report to your normal Sunday School room no later than 8:55am.
Sunday, December 16th at 4:30PM all students in Kingergarten on up report to the Worship Center. 3 and 4 year olds will report to the Early Childhood Wing at 5:30PM to get Costumes on.
Keep watching for information on the 18th and 19th of January for the Father/Son Campout/Campin.
End of the year dates and times.
Christmas Pageant
Saturday, December 15th from 8:30 to 10:30 AM- Practice for all students in Kindergartent on up in the Worship Center.
Sunday, December 16th during both morning services: Choir will sing some of the songs that will be sung during the performance that night. Please report to your normal Sunday School room no later than 8:55am.
Sunday, December 16th at 4:30PM all students in Kingergarten on up report to the Worship Center. 3 and 4 year olds will report to the Early Childhood Wing at 5:30PM to get Costumes on.
Keep watching for information on the 18th and 19th of January for the Father/Son Campout/Campin.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
A Few changes
Simpich Marionettes is taking the place of Family Caroling.
Family caroling originally scheduled for the 19th of December from 6:30pm to 8:30pm has been replaced by Simpich Marionettes on the 18th of December starting at 6:30pm in the Worhip Center of Southern Gables. Plan on making this amazing experience part of your Christmas Celebration. Tickets available soon in the Welcome Center or call 303-986-1527 for more information
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Schedule??? During this Season?
Dates to note:
November 21st: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights. Instead join us at the Thanksgiving Eve Service: 7:00pm in the Worship Center.
December 15th 8:30am to 10:30am: Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal for all children Kindergarten through 6th grade. Set and stage crew also need to be at this practice.
December 16th 6:00pm: Christmas Pageant. Rehearsal for all children K-6th starts at 4:15pm. The Early Childhood Angel Choir only needs to be there at 5:30pm to get dressed.
December 18th: Simpich Marionettes bring Christmas to life in a whole different way. Invite your friends and bring the family to experience this fascinating art form. More details coming soon.
December 19th: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights. Bring the family and join us as we spread Christmas Cheer to our neighbors through caroling. We leave the church at 6:30pm to begin our singing.
December 26th: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
January 2nd: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
January 18th & 19th 6:30pm to 8:30am the next morning: Campout/Campin. Sons and Dads, if you are in 1st through 6th grade come and join us for a great overnighter at Southern Gables. We pretend to camp, but in a whole lot warmer environment. Call 303-986-1527 for more information.
November 21st: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights. Instead join us at the Thanksgiving Eve Service: 7:00pm in the Worship Center.
December 15th 8:30am to 10:30am: Christmas Pageant Dress Rehearsal for all children Kindergarten through 6th grade. Set and stage crew also need to be at this practice.
December 16th 6:00pm: Christmas Pageant. Rehearsal for all children K-6th starts at 4:15pm. The Early Childhood Angel Choir only needs to be there at 5:30pm to get dressed.
December 18th: Simpich Marionettes bring Christmas to life in a whole different way. Invite your friends and bring the family to experience this fascinating art form. More details coming soon.
December 19th: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights. Bring the family and join us as we spread Christmas Cheer to our neighbors through caroling. We leave the church at 6:30pm to begin our singing.
December 26th: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
January 2nd: No Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights.
January 18th & 19th 6:30pm to 8:30am the next morning: Campout/Campin. Sons and Dads, if you are in 1st through 6th grade come and join us for a great overnighter at Southern Gables. We pretend to camp, but in a whole lot warmer environment. Call 303-986-1527 for more information.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
It's Friday, time for a movie?
We rely on the MPAA rating system to tell whether movies are worth while. Read this article (click here) on the history of certain ratings standards for insight into the thinking behind the rating system.
One movie that might be worth watching would be The Pirates who Don't Do Anything. This full-length Veggie-Tale movie releases on the 11th of January, 2008. Click here for more details.
Mother Daughter Sleepover:
November 16 & 17 Starting at 6:30pm: Grab your mom (any age) or daughters (4yrs-6th grade) and head to the church for games, dress-up, giggles, treats and chick-flicks. Contact Kathy Williams (click here) or call 303-986-1527 to ask her more questions.
Christmas Pageant:
Practices continue during 2nd service through the 16th of December. Call Kathy or Than at 303-986-1527 for more information.
Parents we would love to have your help.
Operation Christmas Child:
Send a Christmas Present around the world to a child in need. Pick up the information at Wild West Fall Fest or Sunday look for the information in the bulletin. Steps to sending a gift (Click here to find out how)The last step is bring the box to Southern Gables before Nov. 18th.
Family Caroling:
December 19th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Bring your family and join us as we spread the joy of Christmas to the our neighbors around Southern Gables Church. This is a family event and we would encourage all families to attend. For more questions call or email Than (click on his name for email) at 303-986-1527.
One movie that might be worth watching would be The Pirates who Don't Do Anything. This full-length Veggie-Tale movie releases on the 11th of January, 2008. Click here for more details.
Mother Daughter Sleepover:
November 16 & 17 Starting at 6:30pm: Grab your mom (any age) or daughters (4yrs-6th grade) and head to the church for games, dress-up, giggles, treats and chick-flicks. Contact Kathy Williams (click here) or call 303-986-1527 to ask her more questions.
Christmas Pageant:
Practices continue during 2nd service through the 16th of December. Call Kathy or Than at 303-986-1527 for more information.
Parents we would love to have your help.
Operation Christmas Child:
Send a Christmas Present around the world to a child in need. Pick up the information at Wild West Fall Fest or Sunday look for the information in the bulletin. Steps to sending a gift (Click here to find out how)The last step is bring the box to Southern Gables before Nov. 18th.
Family Caroling:
December 19th from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Bring your family and join us as we spread the joy of Christmas to the our neighbors around Southern Gables Church. This is a family event and we would encourage all families to attend. For more questions call or email Than (click on his name for email) at 303-986-1527.
Friday, November 2, 2007
Kiddos Could be Learning...
Look below at all the ways your child could be impacted by children's ministry lessons.
Moppets 11/6/07
Lesson Focus: Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Biblical Content: John 9:1-11, 35-38
Modern Day Knights for 11/7/07
Unit: Men of God
Lesson: Highlights from Paul's Life
Verse focus for until Dec. 12: Ephesians 6:10-17
Sunday School focus for 11/11/07
Biblical Content: 1Kings 19:9-18
Lesson: God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper
Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10
Engage them: How do you like to be communicated to? (talking, emailing, texting, movie watching.) What is God's primary way of communicating with us?
For more ways to stay connected with the children's ministry lesson focus on Sunday morning pickup the Alive page available with at the back of the worship center with your bulletin or pick up the take home page available every week at your child's Sunday School class (2yrs through 4th grade).
Moppets 11/6/07
Lesson Focus: Jesus Heals a Blind Man
Biblical Content: John 9:1-11, 35-38
Pioneer Girls for 11/7/07
Unit Focus: Using the Bible (and other various topics depending on age)
Modern Day Knights for 11/7/07
Unit: Men of God
Lesson: Highlights from Paul's Life
Verse focus for until Dec. 12: Ephesians 6:10-17
Sunday School focus for 11/11/07
Biblical Content: 1Kings 19:9-18
Lesson: God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper
Memory Verse: Isaiah 41:10
Engage them: How do you like to be communicated to? (talking, emailing, texting, movie watching.) What is God's primary way of communicating with us?
For more ways to stay connected with the children's ministry lesson focus on Sunday morning pickup the Alive page available with at the back of the worship center with your bulletin or pick up the take home page available every week at your child's Sunday School class (2yrs through 4th grade).
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