What Does God want for Christmas???

Click here for another way to help bring the meaning of Christmas to life in your household.

Big Deal Bible

There are lots of things that take our time and attention. Here is a quick link on ways to help promote the Bible's importance in your home. Click Here.

Start Simple

Ever wondered where you can start to even talk about Advent. Click here for Wikipedia's article on it.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday November 28, 2010?

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

2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Jehoshaphat Trusts God for Victory

How did Jehoshaphat trust God and what happened to that armies that attacked his kingdom?

Thankful Babies

Click here for a good article on helping develop thankful hearts in our babies.

What is my child studying on November 21, 2010

God Takes Elijah to Heaven

2 Kings 2:1-15

How did God take Elijah to heaven?

Ink and Blood

Follow the history of the written word through this fascinating site and even more fascinating exhibit if it ever comes to a museum near you. Ink & Blood: Dead Sea Scrolls to Gutenberg is the largest collection ever assembled to chronicle Western Civilization as seen through one of its most prominent and carefully preserved objects d’art—the Hebrew, Latin and English Bible. Click here to learn more.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday November 15, 2010?

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

God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper

1 Kings 19:9-18

What was God’s message in the whisper?

Next week: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Ipod touch

With amazing technology like the Ipod Touch comes amazing responsibility. Would it help you as parents to do a technology night to help you process the vast amounts of technology that can be at the fingertips of your children? Take the poll on the right and let us know.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday January 31, 2010?

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

Elijah Challenges the Prophets of Baal

1 Kings 18:16-40

Why did Elijah challenge the prophets of Baal?

Next week: 1 Kings 19:9-18

2nd Hour Kindergarten through 6th Grade

Students are preparing for the Christmas Pageant on December 19th at 6:00pm

Book that Inspired part of the Boy's club on Wed. Nights

The book above this where some of our direction for the current boy's club on Wednesday night came from. Click here for a link to purchase this book.

Different Gifts for Christmas!!!

Samaritan's Purse gives you different ways to give gifts to people around the world. What if your family gave gifts to people around the world in the name of a person in your family. Click here for how it works

What is My Child Doing on Sunday October 10, 2010

1^st hour This Week

Solomon Writes Many Proverbs

1 Kings 4:29-34; Proverbs 1:1-7

What is a proverb?

2nd Hour This Week

Giving

1 Timothy 6:18

How are we to give?

What are Kiddos Singing?

Ever wondered what the children in K-4th grade are singing in Children's Church, Sundays 2nd Hour. Click here to find out.

Operation Christmas Child and Voyage of the Dawn Treader

There is a connection. Click here to find out what it is.

Fun Albums Not Just for The Kids

Some fun music with a great message is listed below.

A Quote Worth Thinking Through

G. K. Chesterton Stated:

A child kicks his legs rhythmically through excess, not absence, of life. Because children have abounding vitality, because they are in spirit fierce and free, therefore they want things repeated and unchanged. They always say, "Do it again"; and the grown-up person does it again until he is nearly dead. For grown-up people are not strong enough to exult in monotony.

But perhaps God is strong enough to exult in monotony. It is possible that God says every morning, "Do it again" to the sun; and every evening, "Do it again" to the moon. It may not be automatic necessity that makes all daisies alike; it may be that God makes every daisy separately, but has never got tired of making them. It may be that He has the eternal appetite of infancy; for we have sinned and grown old, and our Father is younger than we.

The repetition in Nature may not be a mere recurrence; it may be a theatrical ENCORE.

— Orthodoxy, p. 42(paragraphing added)

Motherhood More Than Matters

Motherhood is an amazing vocation. Check out the article by clicking here.

Oldy, but a goodie

Psalty's Kids Praise was produced back in the 1980s and 1990s. Check out this long ago resource that may just be something your family wants to get their hands on. Click here for the the Wikipedia article.

Sundays in the Bible this fall in Children's Ministry

If you have ever wondered what is my child going to look at in the Bible in the next few months, here is your answer.

Visionary Parenting

A refreshing look at godly parenting. What are we called to by God when it comes to parenting?

Click here for more information from Amazon.

Bible Storybooks to enhance spending time together.

1. THE CHILD’S STORY BIBLE by Catherine Vos. Don't pass this book by just due to the dated cover. Read through it and see if it may be a great supplement to biblical text.

2. THE BIG PICTURE BIBLE - by David R. Helm. Great book to give the basic point behind a number of biblical accounts.

Hungry Planet

Take a look at what the World eats and in the process look of the places of our sgc missionaries and discuss with your children what the local food would be like in the places where our missionaries work. Then pray for these people.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday August 22, 2010?

We attempt to get you the Sunday content that your children will study each Sunday because the best way for the reality of the gospel to sink is with massive exposure. You, as parents, have the greatest amount of time with your own children and they will see your lives in the good, the bad, and the ugly. Our hope is that by knowing the biblical content you can revisit it with your own children. You can sit down and show your children where in the Bible the content is located. You can ask your children what they retained. They many even be able to show you where in scripture the biblical content is located and ask you some questions about the application of the passage.

1^st this week

Abigail Makes Peace

1 Samuel 25:1-35

Who did Abigail need to make peace with and why?

Next week 1^st

1 Samuel 26:5-25

2^nd this week

Depending on Jesus: The Way

John 12:12-15; 14:1-14

2^nd next week

John 15:1-17; 18:1—20:31

What is My Child Doing on Sunday August 15, 2010?

We attempt to get you the Sunday content that your children will study each Sunday because the best way for the reality of the gospel to sink is with massive exposure. You, as parents, have the greatest amount of time with your own children and they will see your lives in the good, the bad, and the ugly. Our hope is that by knowing the biblical content you can revisit it with your own children. You can sit down and show your children where in the Bible the content is located. You can ask your children what they retained. They many even be able to show you where in scripture the biblical content is located and ask you some questions about the application of the passage.

1^st hour

1 Samuel 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42

Jonathan Warns David

Why did Jonathan warn David?

Next Week

1 Samuel 25:1-25

2^nd hour

John 12:12-15; 14:1-14

Depending on Jesus: The Way

What can we learn about depending on Jesus from this passage?

Next Week

John 15:1-17; 18:1—20:31

Important Dads

Dad are playmates, principled guides, providers and preparers. Check out what each of these mean by clicking here.

Top Selling Picture Books of 2009

See what sold well and decide if they would be the top pictures books in your home. If not, what would be the top children's books in your home?

Did you know the top selling Picture book of all time is Goodnight Moon with 16 Million Copies sold? This is followed by the Poky Little Puppy with 15 Million Copies.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday August 1, 2010?

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

God Chooses David to Replace Saul

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Why was David chosen?

Next week: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

2nd hour K-4th Grade

Bread of Life

John 6:1-15, 25-51

What was amazing about today’s biblical

account?

Next week: John 10:1-30

Deliberate People...

Phil Joel, formally of the Newsboys, is now in charge of deliberate people. One highlight well worth the listen is Deliberate Kids. Click here for the link.

Sanctus Real and a Song

"Lead Me" is a heartfelt song about wanting to do more than just be as a man in the family. Check out the story behind the song by clicking here. Dad's could you pray this message to God?

Why Know Sunday Content

We attempt to get you the Sunday content that your children will study each Sunday because the best way for the reality of the gospel to sink is with massive exposure. You, as parents, have the greatest amount of time with your own children and they will see your lives in the good, the bad, and the ugly. Our hope is that by knowing the biblical content you can revisit it with your own children. You can sit down and show your children where in the Bible the content is located. You can ask your children what they retained. They many even be able to show you where in scripture the biblical content is located and ask you some questions about the application of the passage.

1st hour for 2yrs. through 6th grade and 2nd hour 2yrs through Pre-K on July 18, 2010

1 Samuel 8:1-22; 9:1-2; 10:17-24

Saul becomes King

What was Samuel's first reaction to having a human king?

2nd hour K-4th grade

John 4:4-42

Depending on Jesus: Living Water

What is Living Water?

NEXT WEEK

1st hour for 2yrs. through 6th grade and 2nd hour 2yrs through Pre-K on July 25, 2010

1 Samuel 13:1-14

2nd hour K-4th grade

John 6:1-15,25-51

Child Stats

Click here for an interesting look at statistics in number of categories all dealing with children in the US. Watch the slideshow on that page for fast stats. or read the whole report by clicking here.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday July 11, 2010?

1st hour 2yrs through 6th grade and 2nd hour 2yrs through pre-k
God Speaks to Samuel
1 Samuel 3:1-21
What did God say to Samuel?

2nd hour K through 4th grade
Building Relationships God’s way: The Gift of Forgiveness
Matthew 18: 21-35
What does forgiveness mean?

Church Music????

While this CD may not be specifically marketed to children David Crowder Band has put together a great CD that gives plenty of good tunes and topics to talk about with our children.

What is my child Studying on May 16, 2010

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

Title: Lydia is Converted

Acts 16:9-15

Question:What Does converted mean?

Next week 1st hour: Acts 16:16-34

2nd hour K-4th Grade

Title: Becoming a Disciple: Obey All The Way

1 Samuel 15:1-29

Question: What does obedience have to do with becoming a disciple?

Next week 2nd hour: 1 Kings 3:4-28; 4:29-34

What is My Child Doing on Sunday, April 25, 2010?

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

Peter Raises Tabitha From the Dead

Acts 9:36-43

Whose power raised Tabitha from the dead?

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

Acts 12:1-18

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

Light in a Sinful World

Luke 2:22-40

Why is light needed in a sinful world?

Next Sunday 2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

Luke 12:13-21

Perspective on Helping Children Process Divorce

Check out these helpful articles from Focus on the Family by clicking here.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday, April 18, 2010?

1st service 2yrs through 6th grade and 2nd service 2 through pre-K

Saul Meets Jesus near Damascus

Acts 9:1-20

What did Jesus say to Paul?

2nd service K through 4th grade

The Sin Solution

Leviticus 9; Hebrews 7:23-28

What is the ultimate solution to sin?

What is My Child Doing on Sunday, April 11, 2010?

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

Apostles Defend Their Faith

Acts 5:12-42

How did the Apostles Defend their Faith?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

Discipleship Focus

Starting April 11th second service will focus on discipleship basics that children can develop in their lives to grow in their relationship with God. This week is an introduction week. The following weeks will focus on certain areas of discipleship in three to four week units.

Want to have our 1st hour curriculum CD's

Click here. This will link you to the Group website where all the CD's are available for order.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday March 21, 2010?

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

John 13:1-17

Jesus Washes the Disciples’ feet

Who responded to Jesus in the biggest way in this passage?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

We are currently on week 2 of a 4 week series looking at who Jesus is and why Easter is such a big deal. This week we will look at one of the jobs Jesus has. It is to show us how to live. Look through the gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) with your child this week and look at all the ways that Jesus showed us how to live.

Coming Soon

Father Daughter 3/5 6-9 p.m.

Dinner

Pinewood Derby 3/20 8:30-11:30a.m.

Swimming in 3/26 6:30-8:30p.m.

Eggs (Journey Jam

5th and 6th Grade

only)

Easter Eggstravaganza 3/27 9-11 a.m.

Clubs Night Off 3/31

Easter Sunday 4/4

Journey Jam 4/16 7:00-8:30 p.m.

(5th and 6th Grade

only)

Crest Ceremony &

Mother Daughter Tea 4/28 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Beyond the Mess 5/22 4:00-7:00 p.m.

VBS 6/21-25 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon

SHoW TiME

Musical 7/13-21 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon

Did you see the poster or Circle this morning?

If this is your first time to visit the children's ministry blog for Southern Gables, welcome. This morning we had a major promotion on the floor in circle form and on the walls. Look to the left and go back through the articles and links. Hopefully you will find some good information that will help your family follow Jesus Christ more faithfully.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday February 28, 2010?

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

Jesus Teaches about

Loving enemies

6:27-38

What is Jesus teaching about in this passage?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30

What is a parable?

Parents: Advice for your kids on the Internet

Check out this Common Sense article. Click Here.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday January 21, 2010?

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

Jesus teaches About

Rewards

6:17-26

Why kind of rewards is he talking about?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

Rely on god’s Strength

Judges 6 and 7

How is praying relying on God’s strength?

Discuss as a family how each of you focused on prayer this morning and then return in the evening at 5pm for a family time of prayer unlike any prayer you have done before.

Coming Soon

Campout/Campin 1/22-1/23 6:30p.m.-8:30a.m.

Clubs Night Off 2/17

Just Behave Parenting 2/19 9-11 a.m.

Class (1)

Just Behave 2/26 & 9-11 a.m.

Parenting class 3/5

(2 & 3)

Father Daughter 3/5 6-9 p.m.

Dinner

Pinewood Derby 3/20 8:30-11:30a.m.

Swimming in 3/26 6:30-8:30p.m.

Eggs (Journey Jam)

Easter Eggstravaganza 3/27 9-11 a.m.

Clubs Night Off 3/31

Easter Sunday 4/4

Journey Jam 4/16 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Crest Ceremony &

Mother Daughter Tea 4/28 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Beyond the Mess 5/22 4:00-7:00 p.m.

VBS 6/21-25 8:30 a.m.-12:00 noon

SHoW TiME

Musical 7/13-21 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon

The Songs from K-4th Children's Church

If you have ever wondered what product we use to do our songs in 2nd hour Children's Church for K-4th, click here for the link and explore this great resource we use to help us worship God with our voices.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday February 7, 2010?

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

Fisherman are Astonished by a Miraculous Catch

Luke 5:1-11

What was the Miraculous Catch?