Bible Legos

If you have a kiddo into Legos a book from the Brick Testament may be the perfect gift.  Check out the website by clicking here.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday December 20, 2009?

The Son of God is Born

Luke 1:26-45; 2:1-20

What gospel tell about Jesus birth?

What do you remember most from these passages?

Take the challenge of reading the passages above together on Christmas day.

Critically Analyze Movies?

Look at movies through a very interesting lens. Follow this 8 part series of articles on how we watch movies by clicking here.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday December 13, 2009?

1st hour Bible Content: (2yrs.– 6th grade) & 2nd hour (2yrs.-Pre-K)

John Prepares People

For Jesus Coming

Luke 3:7-18

What kind of actions are given for the people when they ask John questions?

Why is the message that John shared considered good news?

How did John prepare people for Jesus coming?

Wacky Christmas music

Eugene Meltsner from Adventures in Odyssey puts his own twist on Christmas music.  You may never be the same after listening to this "classic'.  Your children may never let you take it out of the CD player.  Go to family.org for information on how to purchase a copy.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday December 6, 2009

1st service focus for 2yrs. through 6th Grade & 2nd service focus for 2yrs through Pre-K:

Zechariah Prophesies About Jesus

Luke 1:68-79

Who is Zechariah?

What does he say about Jesus?

Why do we care what he said about Jesus?

Truth not Feelings

Check out this Article by Walt Mueller on putting truth before feelings. Our culture tells us the opposite, but what does God say???

https://www.cpyu.org/Page.aspx?id=400664

Thanksgiving & NO Clubs

While we are thankful for a wonderful clubs, we will not have Pioneer Girls or Modern Day Knights on This Thursday, November 26. Instead join us for our Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:00pm that evening.

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Read about the history of Thanksgiving by clicking here. This is a great article for some history on Thanksgiving and its origins in America.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday December 29, 2009?

1st service focus for 2yrs. through 6th Grade & 2nd service focus for 2yrs through Pre-K:

God Gives Victory over

Jericho

Joshua 6:1-27

What instructions were given for this battle that were quite unusual for a battle?

Why do you think the people carried the Ark of the Covenant with them around Jericho?

How did God give Jericho into the hands of the Israelites?

2nd Service focus for K-4th grade:

Christmas Pageant practice

The Legend Series

As we approach the Christmas season it is always fun to see where our traditions grew out of.  The Legend... series published by Zonderkids does just that Check out some of the titles below or click here to go to the site.

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The Legend of the Christmas Tree: The Inspirational Story of a Treasured Tradition | Rick Osborne

Format: Hardcover, Jacketed   

The Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy | Lori Walburg VandenBosch

Format: DVD   

The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving | Dandi Daley Mackall

Format: Hardcover, Jacketed Printed   

The Legend of the Christmas Stocking: An Inspirational Story of a Wish Come True | Rick Osborne

Format: Board Book  

The Legend of the Christmas Tree Board Book | Rick Osborne

Format: Board Book   

The Legend of the Candy Cane Board Book | Lori Walburg VandenBosch

Format: Board Book   

The Legend of the Candy Cane: The Inspirational Story of Our Favorite Christmas Candy | Lori Walburg VandenBosch

Format: Hardcover, Jacketed Printed  

Thank You 2B1 and 3 Strands

2B1 and 3 strands have both allowed Than to come in and interact with them about how well we are supporting and supplementing parents in families becoming faithful followers of Christ. May we be ever better and more faithful to this call.

This Sunday-- November 22, 2009

1st hour Bible Content: (2yrs.– 6th grade) & 2nd hour (2yrs.-Pre-K)

The Israelites cross the Jordan River

Joshua 3:1-4:24

What did God tell Joshua would be accomplished by God’s miracle at the Jordan River?

What happened to the river?

Who crossed on dry ground?

What other event is similar to this event that we have studied in the past?

Encouraging Parenting Tips

Ever tried to read a parenting book and only gotten through the first few pages.  Try going to http://www.biblicalparenting.org/ and clicking here.  Simple tips come to you once a week.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday November 1, 2009?

1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

Balaam’s Donkey Talks

Numbers 22:1-38

What happened to the donkey before it spoke to Balaam? (This question came from previous year’s list.)

2nd hour K-4th Grade

Christmas Pageant Practice.

Grace Based Parenting

In less than 20 pages the topics below are surfaced.

p. 16-  All parenting styles result from a parent’s theology, “Their theology is combination of the way they view God and the way they think He views them.”

P 19-  “Grace-based parents spend their time entrusting themselves to Christ.  They live to know God more.  Their children are daily recipients of the grace these parents are enjoying from the Lord.”

p. 20- “grace does not exclude obedience, respect, boundaries, or discipline, but it does determine the climate in which these important parts of parenting are carried out.”

If these topics could help your parenting perspective pick up a copy of Grace Based Parenting today.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday Oct. 25, 2009?

1st hour 2yrs through 6th grade & 2nd hour 2yrs through Pre-K

Moses sends spies to Explore the Promised Land

Numbers 13:1-14:23

Who was sent to explore the Promised Land?

2nd Hour Kindergarten through 4th grade

Everlasting Love

Jeremiah 31:3, 17 36:1-32

Who wrote the words of the Lord on a scroll

Jellytelly.com

Phil Vischer, the creator of Veggie Tales continues his creative brand of humor with this new media concept.  It is a redeeming Seseme Street and must be experienced to understand.  Click here to go there now.

The Lightlings

Explore the alligorical tale of these mythical cretures that tells the story of redemption in the most engaging way.  This book by R. C. Sproul has intricate illustrations and a study guide at the back to help parents discuss God's redemption of us.  Pick it up and read it as a review for yourself and as a way to introduce what God is doing in history.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday September 20, 2009?

1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

God Provides Water

Exodus 17:1-7

What was special about they way God provided water?

2nd hour K-4th grade

Know and Tell the Good News

Acts 8:4-6; 26-40

What good news did Philip tell and to whom did he tell it?

Children Alway Mind, Right?

Written as much from a father’s perspective as that of a psychologist, Dr. Kevin Leman’s Making Children Mind without Losing Yours (Revell, 2003) is an intensely practical guide to parenting. It covers the whole gamut of classical parenting issues, from spanking to allowance and does so in frank and simple language, dotted with numerous real life examples. Dr. Leman’s thesis centers around an idea he calls Reality Discipline, a parenting approach decidedly different from simple rewards and punishment that strives to let each individual circumstance and its

outcome be what teaches children. The book certainly has a Christian spin, being based primarily

upon Ephesians 6:1-4 but it is written in such a way as to appeal to non-believers as well.

While mainly meat and potatoes advice, Dr. Leman inserts a few particularly insightful

ideas which, when coupled with a little extra thought and meditation, can provide a powerful new outlook on parenting.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday September 6, 2009?

1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

The Israelites Cross the Red Sea

Exodus 13:17 - 14:31

How did the Israelites cross the Red Sea?

2nd hour K-4th grade

The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

What Does Jesus tell us to go and make in this passage?

Stay Plugged In

Get a Christian perspective on Movies, music, and video games.  Evaluate what will help your family be intentional about pursuing Christ in their entertainment choices.  Visit pluggedinonline.com today.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday August 30, 2009?

1^st hour 2yrs through 6th grade & 2nd hour 2yrs through PreK

Exodus 11:1-12:36

The Israelites Escape from Egypt

Why did the Israelites want to leave Egypt?

2^nd hour K through 4th grade

Genesis 39:21-23; 40-47:12; 50:19-20

God is Good?

What good came out of the difficulties in Joseph’s life?

What is My Child Doing on Sunday August 23, 2009?

1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs God Sends Plagues on Egypt Exodus 7:8—10:29 How many plagues did God send? What were they?

2nd Hour K through 4th grade

Genesis 37, 39

Who had tough times in this passage?

SGC Bookstore

Stop by the Bookstore in the Welcome Center between worship services on Sunday morning and select from a wide variety of Bibles,Christian books, music CDs and tapes, and videos. The Bookstore is operated on a non-profit basis for the convenience of our congregation. Most items may be purchased at a substantial discount below retail.

Only a limited stock of the more popular publications are on hand for immediate purchase. However, most items ordered on Sunday, or during the previous week, are available for pickup at the Bookstore the following Sunday.

Bob O'Brien, Bookstore manager, will be happy to assist you by e-mail (robrien323@q.com) during the week or you may submit a request to the Bookstore directly from this web site by filling out this request form. Be sure to include your phone number and/or e-mail address so that we may contact you.

Clubs Starting

We will start our year of Pioneer Girls and Modern Day Knights on September 2nd at 6:30pm. This night will be an open house and registration night. Please plan on coming and meeting your children's teachers and find out how you can be involved in our year of clubs.

We meet mainly every Wednesday night 6:30pm to 8:00pm September through April.

100 Bible Songs for Children

If you grew up in the church and remember corny little songs from your childhood and would like your own children to have those songs as part of their own lives, this CD has the songs.  It is available for purchase and download at any number of retail outlets.  If you want to hear it, just drop by Than Baylor's office and he will play a few tracks.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday August 2, 2009?

WHAT’S MY CHILD STUDYING?

Each Sunday we list the biblical content used in Children's Ministry Sunday School classes so that you can stay connected with your children and what they are learning.

1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

God Protects Moses

Exodus 1:1-2:10

How did God use Moses’ family to protect him?

2nd hour Kindergarten through 4th Grade

Trust in God

1 Kings 17-16; 18:4

Who were the three characters in this biblical account that had to rely on God?

Fun in the Son (Water Day) Aug. 4,11:30am @ SGC

Bring your own lunch and come play in the water as a family.

Dig into Scripture!!!

Digging into your garden at the beginning of the season can seem daunting enough.  Digging into Scripture can be so overwhelming that we just don't do it.  If you have ever felt like this and wish that there were a kid friendly overview to the Bible, this book is for you.  What the Bible is All About for Young Explorers is a great overview of each book in Scripture.  Take one book each day or each week and walk through it with your children.  An overview of the Bible in 66 days or weeks is awesome.   

What is My Child Doing on Sunday July 19, 2009?

1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

Pharaoh Puts Joseph in Charge

Genesis 39:20—41:49

Why did Pharaoh put Joseph in charge?

2nd hour Kindergarten through 4th Grade

Faithful Habits

Daniel 6

What faithful habit did Daniel continue in this passage?

Use the Power of Google

In a Google world everything is at our fingertips.  Redeem this power by using Google maps to look at the locations where things happened in Bible times.  Use Google maps to look at the countries where our missionaries serve, to get an ariel of our own communinity and pray for the people that frequent the locations that are easily visible by looking at the satelite view in Google Maps. See maps.google.com or call Than at 303-986-1527 for a quick walkthrough on how to use the maps to bring the truth of God to life for your children.

Last Chance to sign up--Registrations in Welcome Center

UW Sports Ministry is returning to Southern Gables to help us shape the skills and hearts of our children.  Two years ago UW and SGC hosted a sports camp with emphasis in basketball, soccer and cheer.  This year we are hoping to return with even more sports.  In order to do that, we need your help.  If you are an interested parent or a coach of a baseball, football, or volleyball team and would like to make a difference in children’s lives through sports call 303-986-1527. Ask to talk to Than Baylor. 

In order to offset the cost of flying in college athletes to lead we have set the camp cost at $69 per child.  Consider grounding your child more firmly in Christ through the sports that they already love.  Registration forms are available at the children’s ministry kiosk in the welcome center of Southern Gables Church or by calling 303-986-1527.

 

What is My Child Doing on Sunday July 12, 2009?

1^st Service 2 through 6th grade

Genesis 37:12-36

Joseph Brother’s Sell Him into Slavery

Why did Joseph’s brothers sell him into slavery?

2^nd service k-4th grade

Luke 10:27

Love is God's Law

How are we to love God?

Only a little time...

5th and 6th Grade (Journey Jam) Ultimate Frisbee July 10th, 7pm-8:45pm

Join us July 10 and August 7.

Meet at Than Baylor's home.

Call the church for directions (303-986-1527).

What is My Child Doing on Sunday July 5, 2009?

1^st service 2 through 6th grade

Genesis 37:1-11

Joseph Dreams Disturbing Dreams

What were the dreams the Joseph dreamed in this passage?

2^nd hour k-4th grade

John 3:1-21?

“Hungry for Goodness”

How can you be hungry for goodness?

Continue Exploring Peter's Life...

...and how he became the rock that the church was built on. Now 2000+ years later we are still the church. If we are the church, how are we the church? How does the church operate? If you have every wondered these questions and want know why your parents make church a part of their week? OR

Ever wonder how water gets into the big tub where people are baptized?

How does my dollar bill go fromt the offering plate to being used for God's work here and around the world?

How are all those little cups filled for communion?

What does Than do all day with the toys in his office?

Learn all this and why the church should exist at

Feet to Faith

5th through 8th grade

date: July 27th-29th

daily time: 8:45-3:00

location: Southern Gables Church

fees: $12 (to cover lunch costs)

Visit the blog

click here

Learning for Young Ones

Adam, Adam, What do You See? is a great children's book that exposes children to a number of characters in the Bible while having repetition that sticks well in the brain. One great way to extend the influence of this book is to take each character described and look at the Biblical accounts connected with them.

Sports Camp- July 22-26 5:00pm-8:15pm

UW Sports Ministry is returning to Southern Gables to help us shape the skills and hearts of our children.  Two years ago UW and SGC hosted a sports camp with emphasis in basketball, soccer and cheer.  This year we are hoping to return with even more sports.  In order to do that, we need your help.  If you are an interested parent or a coach of a baseball, football, or volleyball team and would like to make a difference in children’s lives through sports call 303-986-1527. Ask to talk to Than Baylor. 

In order to offset the cost of flying in college athletes to lead we have set the camp cost at $69 per child.  Consider grounding your child more firmly in Christ through the sports that they already love.  Registration forms are available at the children’s ministry kiosk in the welcome center of Southern Gables Church or by calling 303-986-1527.

 

Sign up Today- Sports Camp

VBS-NOW- It Starts in the Morning

Tomorrow begins your first day at Son Rock Kid's Camp.  Come ready to explore, play, grow, sing, and laugh.  Make sure you have close toed shoes on.  Make sure you have sunscreen because we could be outside.  You will get a shirt tomorrow that will serve as your nametag all week so be ready.  

Get ready for camp at 8:45AM. Don't be late.

Lolita Effect

Lolita Effect: The media sexualization of young girls and what we can do about it

 

Gigi Durham’s book, The Lolita Effect, has an important message for parents and other concerned adults about the exploitative and damaging sexualization of young girls in the media.  Ms. Durham begins by identifying five myths put forth in the media about young girls and their sexuality: If you’ve got it, flaunt it, Anatomy of a sex goddess, Pretty babies, Violence is sexy, What boys like.  At the end of each chapter is a discussion of how to take action against each myth and empower girls to make healthy decisions about their sexuality.

One point I find particularly disturbing is the internationality of the culture and the media to sexualize young girls.  Nabokov’s 12-year old Lolita was truly an innocent victim of Humbert’s perverted passion and greed.  In today’s culture, it is difficult for young girls to preserve their innocence, with pressure from the media for girls to explore their sexuality at younger and younger ages.

Clearly, Ms. Durham has a liberal view of sexuality, and not a scriptural one.  She repeatedly points out a media bias against gay teens (citing Disney programming as one example).  While the author does not write from a point of faith, her message is certainly valuable for believers and nonbelievers alike.  The author encourages us all to be “smart, proactive critical media consumers” which is certainly apt advice.

Review by Janell Kerski

Don't Miss VBS- Only $17 per child

What is My Child Doing on Sunday June 14, 2009?

1st Hour 2 yrs. through 6th grade focus and 2nd Hour 2 yrs through Pre-K:

Isaac Marries Rebekah

Genesis 24:1-67

What did Abraham ask his servant to do in this passage?

2nd Hour K-4th grade

The Great Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11

What were the three things Jesus was tempted to do?

5th and 6th Grade (Journey Jam) June 19th, 7pm to 8:45pm

Join us all three times June 19, July 10, August 7.

Meet at Than Baylor's home.

Call the church for directions (303-986-1527).

VBS- Get Registered

Sports Camp- July 20th to the 24th

Fun in the Son (Water Day) June 10,11:30am @ SGC

Bring your own lunch and play in the water with your family.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday June 7, 2009?

 1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

    Genesis 22:1-18

    God Tests Abraham

 What was God’s response to Abraham’s obedience?

 

2nd hour Kindergarten through 4th Grade

Doers of the Word

2 Kings 22-23:30

How did Josiah become a doer of the word?

www.whitsend.org

 Enter the world of Odyssey.  This not a Greek tale of adventure instead it is the ever exciting land that was created more than twenty years ago for Focus on the Family.  Originally, Adventures in Odyssey were half hour radio programs chronicling the lives of the people of Odyssey.  John Avery Whitaker, Connie Kendel, and Eugene Meltzner are staple characters within the audio adventures that often take place at or around Whit’s End, a popular hangout in Odyssey.  Each episode tackles subjects that children and parents wrestle with everyday in humorous and God honoring ways that will help your children see that there are better ways to respond to life than what the average sitcom communicates.  Today you can start your family adventure in Odyssey by visiting the website and interacting with the content there including a new audio adventure every day.  Take your family for an Adventure in Odyssey. 

What is My Child Doing on Sunday May 31, 2009?

    1st hour 2 yrs-6th Grade & 2nd hour 2-5 yrs

    1 Corinthians 13:1-13

    Paul Describes Genuine Love

    How is love described in this passage?

   

    2nd hour Kindergarten through 4th Grade

    John 15:1-11  

    The Vine

    Who is the vine? Who are the branches?