Parenting Conference at Community Chapel This Sunday

Rick Johnson Speaking at Community Chapel

April 15^th 8:30 and 10:30 services and

Raising Kids of Character Workshop and Dessert 6-8pm 

 (applicable for parents of elementary – high school aged students)

Open to public free of charge, children’s classes available with pre-registration.

Contact the church office at (541) 367-5106

Raising Kids of Character

Ahhh…the joys of raising children! Who knew it was such a difficult task? And with all the negative influences out there, how can parents raise kids with character? You want your son to become a man of courage and integrity, with a good work ethic and a healthy understanding of love and responsibility. You want your daughter to be an empowered, self-sufficient, fulfilled, loving woman of character who makes wise choices in her relationships. Rick Johnson, founder of Better Dads and bestselling author, will help you discover how to raise kids of character by developing a specific plan that will help you navigate the challenges in your way.

About Rick Johnson and Better Dads

Author and speaker Rick Johnson founded Better Dads, a fathering skills program, based on the urgent need to empower men to lead and serve in their families and communities. Rick's books have expanded his ministry to include influencing the whole family, with life-changing insights for men and women on parenting, marriage, and personal growth.
Inspiring and equipping through innovative multimedia presentations and seminars, Rick's resources, methods and personal approach have been transforming men, women, and their families for over nine years.

April 10th .........Childhood Sexual Development ??? and Chimichangas :)

Have your kids ever asked you awkward questions about their body parts? Not sure how much information to give and at what age it's appropriate? 

This next Tuesday April 10th Pete Kauffman, father of four boys and pastor at Sweet Home Mennonite, will be talking about Childhood Sexual Development. At our last Club Mom meeting a bunch of us moms were sharing stories about our kids and the tough questions they ask us about their "privates." Discussing body parts and what you do with them to 4 and 5 year olds can be a daunting task and so we hope this next meeting to offer you some advice and share a Christian perspective on teaching our kids a healthy understanding of their body and sex. Bring your questions!! If you don't have kids old enough to ask those kinds of questions yet trust me they will. Hope to see you there.

We will also be making some Chimichangas for you to take home for dinner!

As always we will be there at 9am and a hand full of lovely ladies will be there to watch your kiddos.  Come hangout with us!

loving the little years

A Child’s Ten Commandments to Parents

Just found this on another blog it's from Kevin Leman. I need to post this on my fridge!

1. My hands are small; please don’t expect perfection whenever I make a bed, draw a picture, or throw a ball. My legs are short; please slow down so that I can keep up with you.

2. My eyes have not seen the world as yours have; please let me explore safely: don’t restrict me unnecessarily.

3. Housework will always be there. I’m only little such a short time—please take time to explain things to me about this wonderful world, and do so willingly.

4. My feelings are tender; please be sensitive to my needs; don’t nag me all day long. (You wouldn’t want to be nagged for your inquisitiveness.) Treat me as you would like to be treated.

5. I am a special gift from God; please treasure me as God intended you to do, holding me accountable for my actions, giving me guidelines to live by, and disciplining me in a loving manner.

6. I need your encouragement, but not your praise, to grow. Please go easy on the criticism; remember you can criticize the things I do without criticizing me.

7. Please give me the freedom to make decisions concerning myself. Permit me to fail, so that I can learn from my mistakes. Then someday I’ll be prepared to make the kind of decisions life requires of me.

8. Please don’t do things over for me. Somehow that makes me feel that my efforts didn’t quite measure up to your expectations. I know it’s hard, but please don’t try to compare me with my brother or my sister.

9. Please don’t be afraid to leave for a weekend together.  Kids need vacations from parents, just as parents need vacations from kids. Besides, it’s a great way to show us kids that your marriage is very special.

10. Please take me to Sunday school and church regularly, setting a good example for me to follow. I enjoy learning more about God.

club mom tomorrow

I don't know about you guys but I sometimes wonder if I'm screwing my kids up.

As moms there are so many things to think about.........safety, education, health, character, am I disciplining them correctly, what kind of people will they grow up to be, will they love Jesus and serve Him? 

 I have often wished I could look into the future to see how they turn out.......just a glimpse ??? :)

Do you ever have those thoughts?

Join us tomorrow as we discuss this stuff and find some encouragement in God's Word. 

 

We will also be making some bird feeders. :)

Nikky Long Fundraiser

Nikky is a 17 year old Sweet Home kid who needs our help. He has endured ten surgeries and a year long stay at Doernbechers Hospital at the age of 9. He was originally diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and now has Crohn’s Disease. Medicines are not working, and he has developed arthritis from them. He is currently in LA at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, where in the last 3 weeks he has had 3 surgeries and is fighting for his life.

5K RUN/WALK
All proceeds will go to aid Nikky, and his recovery.
Cost: $20
Date: Saturday March 10 at 10 AM
Register at 9:30 at Sweet Home High School. The run/walk will begin at the high school cafeteria. After the run, stay for live music, a pie sale, and a raffle.
Financial contributions also accepted.
Prayers are always welcome

If you would like to help by donating an item to be raffled, or bake something for our bake sale, or perform some music,please contact me asap. 

Josh and I will be running the 5k, would love some company!

mommyhood

I received an email from my sis saying I had to read a certain blog post from a blog. So I did. I thought I would pass it on to you lovelies and pray it encourages you as well. Here is just a smidge of it, go here sharplife to read the full post. :)

The older I've gotten, the more relaxed I've gotten. There's a reason for that: I am not defined by the state of my house or how nice my kids are to me. My kids are sinners just like me. They don't mean to be unkind to me. They don't try to hurt my feelings. They are just like me. I don't try to be selfish or say mean things to people. But I get caught up in my own little world and before I know it, I've hurt someone. That's what they did to me. Poor things. They had no idea why I was so angry with them all the time.

I mentioned this to them tonight and asked them if they remembered it. Nope. Not even a little. They have no recollection of a messy house or a screaming mother. They remembered the walks we took in the woods and the trips to my mother's house. And today, my two oldest, at different times without knowledge of the other, came to me, hugged me and told me thank you for all the ways I helped them today.

I wish I could tell my younger self to hang in there. One day, they get older and become aware of you as a person. One day, all that housework becomes second nature. One day, they clean up after themselves. One day, they look down upon you and say "Thank you."

God's grace is sufficient. For my sin, for my children's memories, and for my heart. He is making even this right. Redemption is a beautiful thing.

 

Parenting Conference

Just wanted to pass along some info. Dr. Tim Kimmel author of Grace Based Parenting, will be in Portland April 20th and 21st at Good Shepherd Church. I highly recommend his book if your anything like me and feel OVERWHELMED with parenting at times I would definitely check it out. Here is the link for more info Raising Great Kids.

A few quotes from the book.  " Our children are a gift we send to a time that we will not see. We need to send them into that time so secure that even if we have long since passed away, they will rest in the confidence that they are loved."  "Love is the commitment of my will to my children's needs and best interests, regardless of the cost." "Wisdom is seldom available to the young, but it's made available sooner rather than later when we see that part of our role as parents is to teach our children how to turn knowledge into practical truth and insight. That's all wisdom is -knowledge with the ability to utilize it effectively."  http://followingtolead.com/family/parenting-questions-with-dr-tim-kimmel/