Sept 16, 2012

Today Matthew West talked about how his father always asked him in multiple situations throughout his life, whether it was up to bat or heading into surgery, "What does Phillipians 4:13 say?"  He would respond... "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

I challenge you today to find a verse in the bible that could become your "family" verse - something you teach your kids and memorize, something that brings unity to the whole family and is a "thing" that ties you together.  Perhaps it is Phillipians 4:13 and you are done looking, or perhaps it is Phillipians 4:4 "Rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again. Rejoice!" or Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you..." or Phillipians 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything..."   Search,  Pray, and start memorizing today.  (hey, that rhymes :)  I'm sure it will bless the whole family.

This week...
We covered a portion of the 2nd chapter of "The Story of Your Life" - Strong Enough.  While the video and discussion covers quite a bit, the book is a great tool for further study.
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Next week...
We will be finishing up Chapter 2 talking about the role we play in making hard decisions.

Prayer Requests...
 ~ Allen and Amy Lepke and their son Mason
 ~ CORE - Strategies for Purposeful Parenting study that is coming up
 ~ Our Wednesday night ministries - Orange & Bridge Groups and such
 ~ Ty
 ~ Paul and Traci and new baby
 ~ Jason and Northridge Coffee House for College Students
 ~ Increasing our faith
 ~ Clayton and Traci and new baby

  Things to know...
~ Mark your calendars... CORE - Strategies for Purposeful Parenting Series will be kicking off on September 23rd (next week) during the first 15 minutes of our Sunday school class. Then, we will have 3 Sunday evening sessions with 3 different topics running from 6:15 to 7:45pm. Childcare is available at the church for a free will offering.
    ~ Sept 30th - JC Chambers will speak on Encouragement Strategies
    ~ Oct 7th - JC Chambers will speak on Conflict cycles with our children
    ~ Oct 14th - Parenting Panel Discussion with our own Northridge parents who have been through it all.
~ Sign up for the meal train for the Moore's who have a new little one, Jalyn. Only 1 spot left - check your email or visit the link on the right.
~ We will be starting a meal train for Paul and Traci, so watch your email for how you can serve.  It is a wonderful ministry to those families going through a lot of both good and bad.  Thank you so much for everyone chipping into this ministry! 
~ Our Sunday school class sponsors a child who we call "Fozzy" (real name Foziah) through WorldVision. We sent her a bible recently and it should arrive in 6 to 8 weeks. Thanks for contributing!
 ~ Men's retreat is coming up - Contact Blake Waddell for more information.

Have a blessed week!
Fredel