Dear Parents of Fourth Church Youth,

 

My favorite blogger, Seth Godin, wrote a great post last week called "Yelling Upstairs." Here's an excerpt:

 

"When you're cooking breakfast and the school bus is coming in just a few minutes, it's tempting (and apparently efficient) to yell up the stairs. If a recalcitrant teenager is hesitating before heading off to school (I know, sometimes it happens), go ahead and yell.

Good luck with that.

 

The alternative is to turn off the stove and walk up the stairs. Catch your breath, then have a quiet conversation.

 

Not efficient, but effective."

 

You receive lots of communication about the things you and your kids are committed to, including from me, and I'm sure lots of it comes to sound like so much yelling upstairs.

 

"Don't forget to sign up!"

"The deadline is next week!"

"We need  more volunteers!"

 

I want my communication to feel more like conversation than that. All the things to sign up for and remember about Fourth Church Youth activities are on the website . Find it there. You won't hear me shouting it at you here.

 

Here's to a joyful season of Advent anticipation for your family, a festive Christmas celebration, and a New Year's observance full of peace and gratitude.

 

The peace of Christ be with you.

 

--Rocky