Parent Link: Empowering Parents to Build Christian Families
May 16, 2019
Prayer for the Care of Children

Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom as we bring them up, that we may teach them to love whatever is just and true and good, following the example of our Savior Jesus Christ.  Amen ( BCP #46, p. 829)
Information, updates and links to keep Parent Link subscribers and CSMSG parishioners current
on Parent Link events and resources(articles, book reviews, podcasts, websites, etc)
NOTE: NEW TIME!!!

  GRANDPARENTS OF PARENT LINK
  Will meet in the Wydown Meeting Room THIS Sunday, May 19,
from 11:00 to 11:45am 

We will say our prayers and share our stories of how our lives have been touched by our grandchildren or our children or by God. All are welcome, including non-grandparents who serve like grandparents in nurturing the spiritual lives of children. For more information about this group, please contact Bruce Springer, Barb Smith, Tim Smith, or Pam Koprowski. 

Make Date-Night Matter This Summer!
Sign up now to attend this marriage workshop designed to enhance relationships as we learn more about how we are " Created for Connection " from Nick Symon, MA, LPC of Three Cord Counseling. Nick is an EFT trained counselor who leads couples in learning how we might create deeper, loving connections with our spouses. This workshop will allow couples to work collaboratively with trained counselors to deepen the emotional bond of your marriage.

Join the Parent Link Wednesdays on July 17, 24, 31 and Aug 7 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. cost is $30 for book and materials. Spaces are limited. Sign-up online on our Parent Link website, or e-mail marty@csmsg.org. 
How to Respond When Your Child Asks You Questions You Can't Answer

What will you say when your child asks you "HOW do you KNOW there is a God?" or "Why SHOULD I believe in Jesus?"

Click HERE to read this article.


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Social Media and our Kids
Listen HERE
Parent Link Steering Committee
If you have any ideas for events or speakers for Parent Link, please contact one of the folks listed below, or Marty Chapman. We welcome your input!
0 - 5 Years Old: Brett & Becca Jagger; Will and Lucky Springer
Elementary Age: Caroline Springer
Middle School: Terese Portell; Kim Whittle
High School: Marya Strand; Kim Whittle
College and Beyond: Jerilynn Palmer; Janet Peterson
Grandparent Link: Pam Koprowski; Barb & Tim Smith; Bruce Springer
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Volunteer Opportunities:

INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT CSMSG
- Volunteers Needed Cooking Breakfast
Volunteers are needed to cook breakfast at Gateway 180 Shelter. It's a great way for the whole family to serve our community! Click HERE Shelter Sign Up Genius to sign up to volunteer on a Sunday morning.
-Hunger Ministry Saturday Sandwich Making   - 3rd Saturday of every month; Join volunteers of all ages to make sandwiches to donate to Gateway 180 Homeless Shelter. Contact Allison Wiedle to volunteer, or just show up!
-Youth Ministry - There are many ways to serve by volunteering with the YM. Contact Marty Chapman at Marty Chapman if you are interested to discuss options.
- MS Mission Week - Offer to bring snacks, drive, chaperone, or help out at the cookout for Gateway 180 residents on Friday, June 7th from 11 - 2 pm. Sign up to volunteer on the Youth Ministry website.