ATTENTION: Parents & Volunteers - Meeting This Wednesday Night at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
TODAY'S PRE-K LESSON - Unit: Yippee Ti Yi Yo - Jesus can do anything!
Bible Lesson: Jesus Heals the Centurion's Servant (Matthew 8:5-13)
Main Point: Jesus can do anything! I can ask Him for help!
Bible Verse: "Pray about everything. Tell God what you need..." Philippians 4:6
TODAY'S ELEMENTARY LESSON (KG through 4th grades)
Unit: To the Depths: An In-Depth Study of James
Bible Lesson: Today's lesson was on listening to and doing what the Bible says - King Josiah and Book of God's Law (2 Kings 22 & 23)
Main Point: I will listen and do what the Bible says!
Memory Verse: "All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right." 2 Timothy 3:16
Bible Readings at Home: Please read through the Book of James with your child through the months of January and February. James is so rich with messages from God on how to live the Christian Life.
Children learned that to have the best life possible, we must read the Bible and then DO what it says. The Bible is God's Word. God gave it to us so that we will know what He wants us to do. In the Bible, God gives us instructions and rules to live by. It also tells us how we should treat other people. But this is only the tip of the iceburg. The Bible is so full of God's wisdom and it also tells us about God's character. The Bible is still relevant for us today.
TRAINING UP A CHILD HOMEWORK:
1. Help your child memorize 2 Timothy 3:16 and be able to recite it to me next Sunday.
2. Keep reading through the Book of James with your child for the months of January and February.
In His Love, Cathy
Saturday, January 31, 2009
A New Look
I guess you've noticed that my blog site now has a totally new look! Along with the new look are some new blog site links, new web site links, new verse of the day, and top children's christian books listing, among other things. Check it all out and let me know what you think!
I'm still trying to find a music gadget for free that will play all of the songs that I want:-)
Hope you enjoy the new look! God bless! Grace and Peace!
In His Love, Cathy
I'm still trying to find a music gadget for free that will play all of the songs that I want:-)
Hope you enjoy the new look! God bless! Grace and Peace!
In His Love, Cathy
Friday, January 30, 2009
A Frazzled Woman's Not To Do List
My new years resolutions this year were, in essence, to help me reprioritize that which was important, eliminate those things that were not, and delegate those things that others could do. How am I doing in maintaining those resolutions? Well, not so good. Frankly, I've not adhered to any of them like I should. In fact, I was soooo overbooked, overworked, and overtasked that I totally collapsed last Saturday and could not hardly get out of bed. The exhaustion was so much that I couldn't even attend Michael's basketball games last Saturday. I missed seeing him play and he started, too. I love to watch my kids play basketball so this was a big deal for me to miss. This week hasn't been any better. By Wednesday night, I was beyond the point of exhaustion. I couldn't even fall asleep! That wasn't the way I planned to start my year off! That's not the way God intended any of us to be, either! That's NOT the way my family needs me to be! All I could keep thinking was Jesus' words in Matthew 11:28 "...Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." I'd repeat them over and over, desparately praying for relief! I came to the realization this week that I absolutely cannot keep going at the speed that I am. God showed me that this was not his intention for me, or any of us. Plus, I'm getting older and don't have the energy to keep up like I used too! I don't have a choice, I must make a change! Pleas forgive me if I sound a little whiney. I get that way when I'm sick and tired:-)
Okay, so I must confess. A lot of this is my own fault. I'm a natural type A personality and it's hard for me not to be so involved. So, as I'm sitting home today with a sick little boy, I paused to really analyze my life and why I can't seem to slow down. I realize that I'm still saying yes to things I should say no to, my schedule is still overbooked, I'm still not spending the time with family and friends like I should. And I've not delegated or eliminated things as much as is needed. Although I feel as though I've not strictly adhered to my resolutions. However, I must pare down for my own health, for the sake of my family, friends, the children's ministry, and my students at school! Otherwise, I'm no good to anyone! How about you? Have you been able to stick to your resolutions? Or are you like me, still struggling with issues you thought you'd put to rest?
So, in an effort to re-establish my resolutions, I'm taking a little pressure off myself. Instead of a "To Do" list that will make me feel crummy, because I never accomplish all that is on it, I've come up with a "NOT" To Do List!
1. I will not attempt to do everything. It's impossible anyway.
2. I will not try to be Supermom!
3. If the house is a mess, that's ok. It's our mess and we can live with it - maybe. Oh, I don't know about this one. I don't think I can live with it after all.
4. I will not feel guilty if I tell someone no, especially if it requires more work on my part than theirs - which is usually the case. Saying no to things, even good things, means a BIGGER YES to those things that are MOST IMPORTANT! So, if you suggest something be willing to be the person to carry it out. I'm booked!
5. I will not allow ANYTHING to interfere with special times with my family, especially around holidays.
6. I will not overbook my schedule - time with my family and my children's activities are most important therefore they will take precedence.
7. I will not worry about undone tasks - things don't have to be perfect! They usually never are anyway!
8. I don't have to be SUPERMULTITASKER or SUPERORGANIZED!
9. I will not pressure myself to make EVERYONE HAPPY! There will always be someone who isn't happy with something I've said or done anyway, even if I do try to please everyone.
10. I don't have to cook a full course dinner every night. Fishsticks, baked french fries, and baked beans do count as as a nutritious meal! Does cereal count, too?
Here's your assignment. Come up with your own "Not to Do" list. Then kick back and have a cup of coffee. That's next on my agenda...then it's a shower, off to the doctor with little Michael, then back home to clean house! A mother's job never ends:-)
Here's a couple of great resources for those of us who are frazzled and exhausted by the responsibilities of our lives. These are awesome, ladies!
The Worn Out Woman: When Life is Full and Your Spirit is Empty
By: Steve Stevens, Alice Gray (5 star rating) Available at Christianbooks.com for $9.99
Okay, so I must confess. A lot of this is my own fault. I'm a natural type A personality and it's hard for me not to be so involved. So, as I'm sitting home today with a sick little boy, I paused to really analyze my life and why I can't seem to slow down. I realize that I'm still saying yes to things I should say no to, my schedule is still overbooked, I'm still not spending the time with family and friends like I should. And I've not delegated or eliminated things as much as is needed. Although I feel as though I've not strictly adhered to my resolutions. However, I must pare down for my own health, for the sake of my family, friends, the children's ministry, and my students at school! Otherwise, I'm no good to anyone! How about you? Have you been able to stick to your resolutions? Or are you like me, still struggling with issues you thought you'd put to rest?
So, in an effort to re-establish my resolutions, I'm taking a little pressure off myself. Instead of a "To Do" list that will make me feel crummy, because I never accomplish all that is on it, I've come up with a "NOT" To Do List!
1. I will not attempt to do everything. It's impossible anyway.
2. I will not try to be Supermom!
3. If the house is a mess, that's ok. It's our mess and we can live with it - maybe. Oh, I don't know about this one. I don't think I can live with it after all.
4. I will not feel guilty if I tell someone no, especially if it requires more work on my part than theirs - which is usually the case. Saying no to things, even good things, means a BIGGER YES to those things that are MOST IMPORTANT! So, if you suggest something be willing to be the person to carry it out. I'm booked!
5. I will not allow ANYTHING to interfere with special times with my family, especially around holidays.
6. I will not overbook my schedule - time with my family and my children's activities are most important therefore they will take precedence.
7. I will not worry about undone tasks - things don't have to be perfect! They usually never are anyway!
8. I don't have to be SUPERMULTITASKER or SUPERORGANIZED!
9. I will not pressure myself to make EVERYONE HAPPY! There will always be someone who isn't happy with something I've said or done anyway, even if I do try to please everyone.
10. I don't have to cook a full course dinner every night. Fishsticks, baked french fries, and baked beans do count as as a nutritious meal! Does cereal count, too?
Here's your assignment. Come up with your own "Not to Do" list. Then kick back and have a cup of coffee. That's next on my agenda...then it's a shower, off to the doctor with little Michael, then back home to clean house! A mother's job never ends:-)
Here's a couple of great resources for those of us who are frazzled and exhausted by the responsibilities of our lives. These are awesome, ladies!
The Worn Out Woman: When Life is Full and Your Spirit is Empty
By: Steve Stevens, Alice Gray (5 star rating) Available at Christianbooks.com for $9.99
The Frazzled Woman Bible Study, Available at Lifeway.com for $9.95
Victoriously Frazzled Bible Study, Available at Lifeway.com for $9.95
In His Love, Cathy
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Shout Out to My Home Girls (and guy!)
I just have to say that I've got friends who totally ROCK! Come check out the children's ministry area this Sunday to see just HOW AWESOME my friends are!
Melinda and Crystal rocked out the elementary area with a totally cool undersea adventure! It is da bomb!
Christy rocked out the PRK area with a cool Western Theme. Jay and Lisa totally helped kick it up a notch, too!
Want to hear about MORE COOL STUFF we are doing in CHILDREN'S MINISTRY? Check us out, WEDNESDAY, FEB 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the PARENT and VOLUNTEER MEETING! Awesome things are happening in 2009. Don't MISS OUT! You'll want to be a part of it all!
In His Love, Cathy
Melinda and Crystal rocked out the elementary area with a totally cool undersea adventure! It is da bomb!
Christy rocked out the PRK area with a cool Western Theme. Jay and Lisa totally helped kick it up a notch, too!
Want to hear about MORE COOL STUFF we are doing in CHILDREN'S MINISTRY? Check us out, WEDNESDAY, FEB 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the PARENT and VOLUNTEER MEETING! Awesome things are happening in 2009. Don't MISS OUT! You'll want to be a part of it all!
In His Love, Cathy
Parent and Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, Feb 4
Calling ALL PARENTS, VOLUNTEERS, anyone interested in serving, supporting, or just want to be in the know in the Children's Ministry of PCC -
IMPORTANT MEETING on WED, FEB 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Room 2
Dinner will be served as usual at 6 p.m.
Childcare will be provided during the meeting in room 1 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
No children's Bible Study that night.
MEETING TOPICS
Valentine's Party, Feb 11 (Sign Up Help & Organize)
Easter Sunday and Easter Egg Hunt Planning
Vacation Bible School Planning
Berryhill Outreach Plans
SAFETY POLICY ISSUES
Other 2009 Children's Events
UPDATE on CHANGES TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS & SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAMS
TEACHER, HELPERS, & HELPERS MUCH NEEDED!
Other Important Announcements
PCC Children's Ministry has EVEN BIGGER PLANS for 2009!
With our wonderful growth, the need of COMMUNICATING with OUR PARENTS is ever more critical. This meeting will set the course for PCC Children's Meeting in 2009. Make plans to attend - we're providing the meal and the child care to help our parents out.
God is blessing this ministry in so many ways and we have been given some wonderful opportunities. We want to be ready to carry out His work!
PARENTS + PCC = DOING CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TOGETHER
In His Love, Cathy
Sunday, January 25, 2009
What your Child Learned in Church Today, Jan 25
TODAY'S PRE-K LESSON - Unit: Yippee Ti Yi Yo - Jesus can do anything!
Bible Lesson: Jesus raises His friend Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
Main Point: Jesus can do anything! He always cares for me!
Bible Verse: "He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7b
TODAY'S ELEMENTARY LESSON (KG through 4th grades)
Unit: To the Depths: An In-Depth Study of James
Bible Lesson: Today's lesson was on controlling the tongue. We explored a good example of how to use our words to be helpful - Jethro's Wise Words to Moses (Exodus 18).
Main Point: I will use my words to help others!
Memory Verse: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You, Oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer." Psalm 19:14
Bible Readings at Home: Please read through the Book of James with your child through the months of January and February. James is so rich with messages from God on how to live the Christian Life. The primary passages that correspond to today's lesson is James 3:1-12. Controlling the tongue is a difficult thing. Our words should be used to help others, like Jethro's wise words to Moses. Our words should encourage, build up, and show loving correction. Even when others say hurtful things to us or about us, we are not to use our words to retaliate. WE can not control what others may say. But, we can control what we say. GOD WANTS US TO USE OUR WORDS TO HELP OTHERS! Like my Mama used to say, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!" But Psalm 19:14 takes this one step further. Not only are our words to be pleasing to God, but our THOUGHTS as well! So, if you can't SAY or THINK anything nice, then DON'T SAY or THINK ANYTHING at ALL! How can you not think anything at all? Well, that would seem impossible. So our only option is to clean up our thoughts and our words! Christ said that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Our thoughts affect everything we say and do! That's why the Psalmist wanted his words and the meditations of his heart to be pleasing to God!
TRAINING UP A CHILD HOMEWORK:
1. Help your child memorize Psalm 19:14 and be able to recite it to me next Sunday.
2. Keep reading through the Book of James with your child for the months of January and February - Specifically James 3:1-12.
In His Love, Cathy
Bible Lesson: Jesus raises His friend Lazarus (John 11:1-44)
Main Point: Jesus can do anything! He always cares for me!
Bible Verse: "He cares for you." 1 Peter 5:7b
TODAY'S ELEMENTARY LESSON (KG through 4th grades)
Unit: To the Depths: An In-Depth Study of James
Bible Lesson: Today's lesson was on controlling the tongue. We explored a good example of how to use our words to be helpful - Jethro's Wise Words to Moses (Exodus 18).
Main Point: I will use my words to help others!
Memory Verse: "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to You, Oh Lord, my rock and my redeemer." Psalm 19:14
Bible Readings at Home: Please read through the Book of James with your child through the months of January and February. James is so rich with messages from God on how to live the Christian Life. The primary passages that correspond to today's lesson is James 3:1-12. Controlling the tongue is a difficult thing. Our words should be used to help others, like Jethro's wise words to Moses. Our words should encourage, build up, and show loving correction. Even when others say hurtful things to us or about us, we are not to use our words to retaliate. WE can not control what others may say. But, we can control what we say. GOD WANTS US TO USE OUR WORDS TO HELP OTHERS! Like my Mama used to say, "If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all!" But Psalm 19:14 takes this one step further. Not only are our words to be pleasing to God, but our THOUGHTS as well! So, if you can't SAY or THINK anything nice, then DON'T SAY or THINK ANYTHING at ALL! How can you not think anything at all? Well, that would seem impossible. So our only option is to clean up our thoughts and our words! Christ said that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. Our thoughts affect everything we say and do! That's why the Psalmist wanted his words and the meditations of his heart to be pleasing to God!
TRAINING UP A CHILD HOMEWORK:
1. Help your child memorize Psalm 19:14 and be able to recite it to me next Sunday.
2. Keep reading through the Book of James with your child for the months of January and February - Specifically James 3:1-12.
In His Love, Cathy
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