Today, David and I celebrate 21 years of marriage!  We thank God for HIS faithfulness. We rejoice in GOD's keeping power.  No marriage is easy because the bride and groom are imperfect people, like David and me.
So we rejoice because our family is still together and we celebrate what God has done.  One activity we like to do to celebrate our anniversary is to have a special FAMILY dinner at home with candlelight, china, tablecloth and all the kids!
We take time to speak of the joy of a whole family, of God's goodness and faithful. We want our children to celebrate with us because they are are here because of this marriage. Rejoice with us, God is GRACIOUS  and KIND!

The Bible COMMANDS parents to teach our kids about God and the Bible EVERYDAY!


Deuteronomy 6:5-9 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8  You shall bind God's word as a sign on your hand, .... 9  You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates. 

If you are looking for ways to talk to you kids about God this is an excellent resource! 

The Bible COMMANDS parents to teach our children about God and the Bible EVERYDAY. Here are some resources to support you as you raise your kids to know and live for God.


Deuteronomy 6:5-9 You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. 8  You shall bind God's word as a sign on your hand, .... 9  You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.

CBH Ministries provides an online daily audio devotional with a written transcript at:
http://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/KeysforKids/ReadListen.aspx

If you are looking for a devotional to read with your kids in the morning before they leave for school or at bed time every night. Here is a form to request a free devotional book. 
http://www.cbhministries.org/ForKids/KeysforKids/GetKeys/ByMail.aspx

If we are sending our kids out into the world to learn from people who may not be Christians, it is our responsibility to do everything we can to Biblically prepare them for what they will have to deal with "out there".

Memory Verse: Psalm 121:2 God helps me.

Story: God sends Manna and Quail for the Israelite people

Theme: God takes care of  us and loves us.

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Memory Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Encourage on another and build each other up.

Story: Esau sells his birthright.

Theme: God is the most important. We were made to please God.

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Next week we will start learning Catechism Questions and Answers!!!

Memory Verse for August 26

"Encourage one another and build each other up." 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Catechism Questions and Answers for August 26

Q 1: Who made you?
A: God.

Q 2: What else did God make?
A: God made all things.

This summer PD kids have been learning about showing HONOR in our families. Showing honor helps our families by adding love, joy and peace.
HONOR:

• Treating people special
  
• Doing more than expected
  
• Having a good attitude
  

OBEDIENCE:

• Doing what you are told-
  
• Right away
  
• All the way 
  
• In a cheerful way

Families are a team:

• Work together to get things done
  
• Help each other
  
• Look for ways to help
  
• Be friends not enemies with your family
  
• Be kind to the people in your family
  

Road blocks to family JOY:
Anger- it is important to control anger and be patient in families-
Selfishness- let others be first and share in families-
Meanness- being kind and caring in families-

Families that show honor can show God's love, joy and peace to the world.

August Memory Verse:
1 Thessalonians 5:11
 Encourage one another and build each other up.