Driving Force Week 7 MONDAY

MONDAY READ the bible story together with your family. Look it up in Luke 10: 38-42.

As Jesus and his disciples were traveling, they came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to Jesus. She had a sister named Mary who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preperations that had to be made. She came to the Lord and asked him, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord said, “You are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Driving Force Week 6 FRIDAY

FRIDAY RESPOND to what you have learned as a family this week by taking action! Here is an example of something you can do as a family to reinforce the bible theme for this week: Start a prayer journal for your family. Write down your prayer requests and then record when a prayer is answered. Talk about how we can trust God for every detail!

Feel free to post any answered prayers on the website! We’d love to praise God with you!

Do Children Want Their Parents Advice?

Parenting Tip

May 27, 2009

Does My Child Really Want Advice?

Sometimes a parent is ready to offer a solution to a child before that child is ready to receive it. In fact, many times children share problems with parents because they want sympathy, not solutions.  If you move into a problem-solving mode too quickly, you may get resistance from your child.

Try to discern whether your child is ready to hear some possible solutions. Asking permission is an excellent way to do that. “Would you like an idea?” “Would you like to hear how other people might solve that problem?” If you launch into solutions before your child is ready, you’ll find yourself getting frustrated at the child’s lack of responsiveness to your suggestions. A simple question can open the door for permission to offer solutions.

By the way dads, you might try this with your wife, as well. Those who are problem-solvers need to recognize that sometimes people present a problem just because they want to be cared for, not because they don’t have answers. Your wife or child may be fully capable of solving the problem. But first she just wants a listening ear, some one to stand beside her in the problem.

It’s not enough to have answers to people’s problems. We also must be sensitive enough to know what is needed in the situation. Resist the temptation to offer solutions until you sense your child is ready to hear them. Empathy goes a long way in building emotional bonds with those we love.

This parenting tip comes from the book, Home Improvement, The Parenting Book You Can Read to Your Kids Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN.

Upcoming in Community Outreach…

Our new Food Pantry is stocked and open for business. We’re open Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Room 7. If you need help with food, please come in during those times and get what you need.  If you’d like to volunteer at the pantry contact Debra at dfederico@shorelinechurch.org or call 655-0100.

This coming Saturday, May 30 is Shoreline Annual Workday from 9:00-11:30 a.m.  From 11:30-12:30 we will have a Community Outreach Volunteer Recognition Lunch.  Contact jatwell@shorelinechurch.org if interested in attending.

Driving Force Week 6 THURSDAY

THURSDAY REMEMBER the weekly Bible verse and take turns reciting it to each family member.
Proverbs 3: 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Make it fun! Pass a ball to each person as you practice saying the verse. Whoever gets the ball says the next word in the verse. Keep playing until everyone can say the whole verse from memory.

Driving Force Week 6 WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY REQUEST a time for your family to pray together. Give everyone a chance to share a prayer request. Take time for anyone who wants to pray silently or out loud. Here is a sample closing prayer:

Dear God, I am so glad You are always with me. Help me to put my trust in you daily. Help me to remember that you will always help me through anything. Amen.

MOTHER OF BOYS – CONFERENCE

Shoreline Community Church welcomes Sheri Rose Shepherd!

June 22nd – 6:30-8:30 pm

Tickets are $10 to attend this event. Please purchase your ticket at the Shoreline Bookstore today!

This timely message gives mothers the faith, wisdom and strength to raise a toddler or a teen to grow up to be a great husband and a man of his word…equipped to remain faithful and experience a happy and healthy family.

It’s true…a mother’s influence can change the success rate of the next generation’s marriages.

What a great gift to give to our sons!

The time is now to prepare our boys for victory.

We do not have to wait for the world to change its moral fiber to win this war against broken homes, broken hearts, infidelity and divorce. A mother is the first lady in her son’s life and her love and influence in her beloved boy’s life can help change the success rate of the next generation’s marriages and rebuild the foundation of family … one boy at a time.

Driving Force Week 6 TUESDAY

TUESDAY REFLECT as a family on the lesson taught by referring to your child’s weekend service handout. Do one of the activities together as a family.

1) Try this experiment: First grab two pieces of clay that are about the same size. Roll one into a ball and smash the other one flat like a raft. Fill up a cup with water. Then place the ball of clay on the water. Next, try the flat piece of clay. What happened?
The flat piece floated and the ball sank. Why? Because the flat piece had more surface area for the water to push against. There’s no way according to science that a man should be able to walk on water. Unless the man is Jesus! Can you think of some other miracles that Jesus did? Remember- Jesus isn’t limited to the laws of science- he can do anything!!!

2) Look up the words “trust” and “doubt” in the dictionary. Discuss what they mean and why we can trust Jesus.

3) Memorize your Bible verse for this week Proverbs 3: 5-6. Show your parent’s the hand motions you learned in class.

Driving Force Week 6 MONDAY

MONDAY READ the bible story together with your family. Look it up in Matthew 14: 22-35!

Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed.

Driving Force Week 5 FRIDAY

FRIDAY
RESPOND to what you have learned as a family this week by taking an action step! Here is an example of something you can do as a family to reinforce the bible theme for this week:
Bake some cookies for a neighbor.
Do something nice for someone, like, open up the door because their hands are full.
Bring in socks to donate to the clothing closet (so far the boys are winning!)
Invite a friend to come to church with you.

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