CM Spottings

Thought provoking quotes

2011-01-11T08:06:00.000-08:00

QUOTE: "Why isn't anyone debating whether the hyper-sexualization of teenage girls and hyper-materialism that claims to be critiquing fame and consumerism, even while shoving it down our throats, is doing us any good as a society? Even if Lady Gaga is just the latest apex of our reality-TV-video-game-shock-and-awe culture, is there a point where we get to say 'Enough!'? Or has everyone become so intoxicated by the current cultural Kool-Aid that we have to fear the stigma of being labeled 'prudish,' or 'uncool,' if we question whether our girls and boys should grow up thinking that violent sexual exploitation and domination of women is the 21st-century norm?"

—journalists Jim Schumacher and Debbie Bookchin, authors of The Virus and the Vaccine, on Lady Gaga's racy and controversial "Telephone" video

Check out many more quotes to make you think at pluggedin.com

Looking for a Children's English Standard Version Bible?

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Click here for details. Great introduction "First" Bible for Children 5 through 9.

More consistent for the New year...

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Our attempt is to be far more consistent with our weekly updates on what your children are studying each Sunday. We hope that these updates serve as a way for you to connect spiritually with your children. We hope that conversations are birthed from the knowledge you gain here.

January 9, 2011 content:

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

Jesus is Baptized

Matthew 3:13-17

Question? What happened when Jesus was baptized?

2nd hour 2 yrs-4th Grade

Growing in Faith: Faithful Habits

Daniel 6

Question? How did Daniel respond to the dangerous situations in his life?

What Does God want for Christmas???

2010-12-08T15:42:00.000-08:00

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

Big Deal Bible

2010-12-02T15:16:00.000-08:00

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

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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?

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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

2010-11-22T15:13:00.000-08:00

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

What is my child studying on November 21, 2010

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God Takes Elijah to Heaven

2 Kings 2:1-15

How did God take Elijah to heaven?

Ink and Blood

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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?

2010-11-11T07:15:00.000-08:00

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

2010-11-08T16:00:00.000-08:00

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?

2010-11-04T15:47:00.000-07:00

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

2010-11-02T15:54:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2010-10-12T13:21:00.000-07:00

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

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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?

2010-10-05T13:18:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

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

Fun Albums Not Just for The Kids

2010-09-22T07:56:00.000-07:00

Some fun music with a great message is listed below.

A Quote Worth Thinking Through

2010-09-15T10:15:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-14T12:47:00.000-07:00

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

Oldy, but a goodie

2010-09-06T14:45:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-02T15:17:00.000-07:00

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

2010-09-01T13:53:00.000-07:00

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.

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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

2010-08-23T14:57:00.000-07:00

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?

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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?

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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

2010-08-10T12:53:00.000-07:00

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

Top Selling Picture Books of 2009

2010-08-07T13:29:00.000-07:00

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?

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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...

2010-07-30T13:08:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-20T07:16:00.000-07:00

"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

2010-07-15T07:39:00.000-07:00

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

2010-07-12T12:20:00.000-07:00

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?

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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????

2010-06-07T14:30:00.000-07:00

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

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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?

2010-04-23T12:46:00.000-07:00

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

2010-04-19T08:01:00.000-07:00

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

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

2010-04-16T07:29:00.000-07:00

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?

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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

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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?

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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

2010-03-01T14:06:00.000-08:00

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?

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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?

2010-02-26T14:28:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-22T10:30:00.000-08:00

Check out this Common Sense article. Click Here.

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

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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

2010-02-10T09:12:00.000-08:00

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

2010-02-08T13:27:00.000-08:00

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?

2010-02-05T07:57:00.000-08:00

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?

Just Behave

2010-02-03T13:47:00.000-08:00

Parenting is an amazing journey with great mountain tops and scary valleys. The art of discipline can often be a scary valley that overwhelms many of us. However, it does not have to be. If you are a parent and have young children, join us as we explore the mountain tops and valleys in discipline of our children. Your children 3 through 5 years of age will be in a parallel class covering the same topics. Stop by the church for the registration sheet or Call Carey Cecil (soon to be Christian) and she can send you a registration in a PDF by email. (303-986-1527)

Coming Soon

2010-02-01T13:45:00.000-08:00

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

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

2010-01-29T10:28:00.000-08:00

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

^{Jesus is rejected in his Hometown}

Luke 4:22-30

How did the people respond to Jesus claim to be the Son of God?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

Ask the Lord

1 Samuel 1-2:10

Who asked the Lord for somethingand what did he/she ask for?

Modesty in an Immodest age

2010-01-25T13:16:00.000-08:00

How we prepare our young girls to live in an age that cherishes very little can be quite difficult. Click on the words below:

This site has some great ways to encourage our girls to think through how to have a high value of who they are and what God has given them. Also check out the Truth or Bare Fashion test by clicking here.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday January 24, 2010?

2010-01-22T09:58:00.000-08:00

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

Jesus Teaches in a Synagogue

Luke 4:14-21

What passage of scripture did Jesus read from in this passage?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

A Grateful Heart?

Judges4-5

Who had a grateful heart in this passage?

Coming Soon

2010-01-18T13:32:00.000-08:00

Event Date Time

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

What is My Child Doing on Sunday January 17, 2010?

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Every week we have biblical content that we study on Sunday mornings. In order to help you know what you child will interact with biblically we provide the content and an engaging question to help you process the material with your children. First service all children two years old through sixth grade are covering the same material.

Second hour the two year olds, three year olds, four year olds, and pre-kindergarten students study the same material that they studied in the first hour. Our goal is that they learn the content best through repetition. The Kindergarten through 4th grade students study new content second hour with an attempt to help them understand broader concepts of being a Christ follower.

Our fifth and sixth graders do not have second hour programming because it is our strong desire that this age child engage in the the worship service. We believe that much of the content of the service is accessible to this age of student. it is also crucial that they learn to process and worship with the body of Christ, not just their peers.

The Biblical content is listed below.

1^st

Jesus Performs His First Miracle

John 2:1-11

What was Jesus first miracle?

2^nd

Confess Your Sin

Summary of Nehemiah 1—9

What did the people of Israel confess in this passage?

Why Obey

2010-01-10T12:43:00.000-08:00

John Piper shares some wonderful insight into why child should be trained to behave even before they follow Jesus. Click here to read.

What is My Child Doing on Sunday January 10, 2010?

2010-01-08T08:28:00.000-08:00

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

Satan tempts Jesus

Luke 4:1-13

How was Jesus tempted?

2nd Hour Bible Content: K-4th Grade

A song of Praise

Luke 1:26-54

Who Sang a Song of Praise and Why?

Memorize Scripture...Yikes!!!

2010-01-04T05:58:00.000-08:00

It doesn't have to be rocket science. Putting scipture to music is a great way to get the word of God into your heart and mind. Check out www.seedsfamilyworship.net. This site has some great CD's that set God's word to music.

Bible Legos

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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?

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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?

2009-12-13T14:56:00.000-08:00

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?

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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

2009-12-07T13:23:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-03T13:57:00.000-08:00

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

2009-12-01T13:33:00.000-08:00

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

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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.

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?

2009-11-24T18:00:00.000-08:00

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

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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?

2009-10-27T15:31:00.000-07:00

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

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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?

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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

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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

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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?

2009-09-16T08:28:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-09-13T10:00:00.000-07:00

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?

2009-09-03T12:28:00.000-07:00

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

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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?

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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?

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

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

Dig into Scripture!!!

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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?

2009-07-15T15:27:00.000-07:00

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

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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

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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?

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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...

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

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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?

2009-07-01T15:22:00.000-07:00

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...

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...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)

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