THE NEW YEAR - check out this family talk

View this email in your browser We want to partner with you in creating a gospel-centered foundation.  So we send out this E-newsletter on a weekly basis to keep you in the "Know" with what is happening in the Children's Ministry of  Immanuel. Feel free to respond back with questions or suggestions.  If you would like to be removed from this list let us know that as well. Help your kids set goals this year! Kids Need Goals (Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:14) The Situation: Kids say, "This is too hard. I can't do it!" Some children get frustrated because they have trouble accomplishing tasks. They learn to doubt their ability to get things done. Their lack of success erodes self-confidence, derails ambition, and breeds aimlessness. The Solution: God made people in His own image—to be like Him. This includes being creative, taking action, reaching new heights, and finding pleasure in achievements.  Here are some guidelines to help establish personal goals: 1) Good goals are Biblical. They line up with God's plan. 2) Good goals are specific. They tell exactly what you want to d. 3) Good goals are measurable. They say when you have finished. 4) Good goals are realistic. With God's help, you can accomplish them. What You Can Do: Set some exciting goals for yourself, and show your child how to do the same. Write those goals down and check your progress often. Help small children get the idea of taking incremental steps to accomplish a larger goal. Affirm your child's progress. Celebrate his or her successes! Psalm 145:4 says "One generation will declare your works to the next".   Donna Schaap is retiring this coming year and the Peterson family this past fall.  We praise the Lord and give thanks for their faithful service.  But in order to declare Gods works to the next generation, there is a great need, in the children's ministry, for those who have the gift of teaching.   We are asking the Lord to raise up teachers for the 3-4 yrs class room (a first hour and second hour teacher).  Please ask the Lord If he is calling you to serve in the children's ministry.   Contact David Faris, the next generation needs to hear of Gods marvelous acts. Sunday night programs start back up this week.  Join us, January 4, starting at 5pm for EPIC dinners.  Programs for 5yrs thru 5th grade start at 6pm   Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Invite NUMBER 2 mark your calendar

View this email in your browser What: Music Bible lesson Games Ice Cream When:  January 11 6:00pm—7:30pm Why:  You and your child will learn together what patience is all about in a purposeful and FUN way! Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814   unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Parents Night Invite

View this email in your browser What: Music Bible lesson Games Ice Cream When:  January 11 6:00pm—7:30pm Why:  You and your child will learn together what patience is all about in a purposeful and FUN way! Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814   unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Live Nativity Story

View this email in your browser My family and I enjoyed this event last night.  This is a fun free event for the entire family.  Check it out and Merry Christmas The telling of the story of Jesus Christ's birth, photographs of Israel where Christ lived, inspirational music and costumed characters, make Christmas of long ago come alive!  The Live Nativity is staged inside with live animals. Visit the Live Nativity December 19, 20, 22, 23, 27 Doors open at 10:45am, first presentation is at 11:00am. and we run until 8:00pm with the final presentation at 7:30pm. Our nativity scene is staged inside our barn, with live animals. Click here for the Flyer and calendar of the event   Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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Family Talk December 28

View this email in your browser We want to partner with you in creating a gospel-centered foundation.  So we send out this E-newsletter on a weekly basis to keep you in the "Know" with what is happening in the Children's Ministry of  Immanuel. Feel free to respond back with questions or suggestions.  If you would like to be removed from this list let us know that as well. "For many, Christmas is the time to think of Jesus Christ as a baby in a manger. While the birth of Christ is a special and miraculous event, it isn't the primary focus. The central truth of the Christmas story is this: the Child of Christmas is God" - GTY.org God incarnate (in flesh), came because He loves us and wants to bring us back to Him.  He came to be born, live a perfect life and die to pay the penalty for our sin.  Through His death He offers forgiveness and by His resurrection we have life everlasting.  John 3:16 MERRY CHRISTMAS  DAVID - LAURA - GRACE - BABY MOSES Psalm 145:4 says "One generation will declare your works to the next".  Donna Schaap is retiring this coming year and the Peterson family this past fall.  We praise the Lord and give thanks for their faithful service.  But in order to declare Gods works to the next generation, there is a great need, in the children's ministry, for those who have the gift of teaching.   We are asking the Lord to raise up teachers for the 3-4 yrs class room (a first hour and second hour teacher).  Please ask the Lord If he is calling you to serve in the children's ministry.   Contact David Faris, the next generation needs to hear of Gods marvelous acts. Sunday night programs will be taking a break from December 14 thru December 28.  Programs will start back on January 4.  Please mark your calendar and we look forward to seeing you in the new year. Pastor, David Faris Children's Ministry  |  dave@immanuel.cc  |  Immanuel Church     cell:  616-335-1296  |  office:  616-392-1814 unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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