Event Dates

New parenting session begins April 2nd @ 6:30

"Grace Based Parenting"

This is a new session based on Tim Kimmel's wonderful book.

We will meet every week for nine weeks.

We will take a break from the series for a special guest

Kirk Weaver

on April 23rd @ 6:30

This event is open to anyone wishing to build strong family nights with their children.

Please RSVP if you need childcare by calling the Corders @
480-361-3963

 

Resources

Family Matters Website Dr. Kimmels site
(Author of series starting
April 2nd @ 6:30)

Strong Families
Dr. John Trent and Strong families team
(Author of the last series)

Famtime.com
Family Time Training Kirk Weavers site
(Kirk will be joining us for a special event on April 23rd all are welcome - Please RSVP)

City of Grace
Our church corporate website

Mops.org
Mothers of Preschoolers "Because Mothering Matters"

Dopes.org
Dads of Preschool and Elementary School children
"Because Dads are Dopes"
(group does not exist yet but if you want to be part of a "dope" group let us know)

 

Family Time!

This weeks family time activity is from Heritage Builders.

Every week we will offer a new activity for you to participate in with your family.

Week 1 idea can still be found HERE.

This weeks is about...

TAMING THE TONGUE

Target Age: 3-12 years old
Goal: To show the power of the tongue for both good and evil.
Scripture: James 3:3-10, Proverbs 15:28, Luke 6:45
Materials:

  1. A tube of toothpaste for each child.
  2. A video or picture book showing the destruction of a forest fire. (Yellowstone Fire, for example, is available from most public libraries.)
  3. Paper plates and spoons.
  4. A match.
  5. $10 or $20 bill.
Family Lesson and Discussion

I. Open in prayer

Review last family night lesson
II. Activities and Discussion
 
Activity #1: Show the children the video or picture book about the devastation of a forest fire. Talk about how it can start from just one small spark. Then light a match for emphasis.

Pose Question: Can fire be used for good?

Answer: Yes, but only when it is under control.

Pose Question: What part of our body can be as destructive as a forest fire?

Read Scriptures: Read James 3:3-10 and point out that the tongue is powerful.

 

 

Activity #2: Create a two-column list of ways the tongue can be used for good or evil.

Good: Complimenting, teaching, encouraging, telling truth, etc.
Evil: Teasing, gossip, swearing, name calling,
lying, etc.

Activity #3: Have the children sit around the dinner table. Give each of them a tube of toothpaste and a paper plate. Have them race to squeeze every possible drop of toothpaste out of the tube onto the plate. Give them two or three minutes to finish the job. When done, give them each a spoon, lay $10 or $20 bill on the table, and tell them that the first person to get all of the toothpaste back into the tube wins the money. Give them twice as long to finish - four to six minutes. (Don't worry, your money is safe.)

Pose Question: Which was harder, squeezing the toothpaste out or trying to get it back in?

Point: Once they are out, we can never take our words back.

Read Scriptures: Read Proverbs 15:28 and Luke 6:45 and make the point that, just as the toothpaste came out from inside the tube through the "mouth" of the tube, so our words come out from inside our hearts and minds through our mouths. What's in your heart controls what's on your mind, and what's on your mind controls what you say.

Memorize: Do it God's way. Be careful what you say!

III. Close in prayer
(Have ice cream or some treat)
Activity adapted from An Introduction to Family Nights Tool Chest (Family Nights #1). Copyright 1997 Cook Communications Ministries

 

If you have questions or comments call
the Corders @ 480-361-3963

We Look Forward to Seeing You at the next session!