July 2018
Parent Link: Empowering Parents to Build Christian Families
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)
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)
CSMSG Grandparents of Parent Link
The Grandparents of Parent Link met on Sunday, June 24, to pray for our children and grandchildren, for grandparents everywhere, and for the mission of Parent Link. We also shared stories of our children and grandchildren. And we warmly welcomed Jane Fisher’s description of the Church School Staff’s plans for CSMSG’s first Grandparent Sunday on September 16, which will be great fun.

Our prayer for our children and grandchildren was based on the very succinct and very beautiful prayer “For the Care of Children” that leads this Newsletter above. As Barb says, the Book of Common Prayer is such a Treasure!

The Grandparents of Parent Link will meet again on Sunday, August 26, from 900 to 950 in the Wydown Meeting Room. Come join the prayers and the conversation. All are welcome, including non-grandparents who function like grandparents in nurturing the spiritual lives of children.
Save the Date: Grandparent's Day at CSMSG

Grandkids invite your grandparents and grandparents invite your grandkids. The Church of St. Michael and St. George is holding Grandparents Day on Sunday, September 16th, 2018. All grandparents and grandkids are encouraged to participate in this special day of worship and activities. Church School students may show their grandparents what happens on Sunday mornings at CSMSG. Grandparents may experience our Chapel and Church School program with their grandkids. Youth Ministry students and their grandparents may attend the 9:15am service together. All are welcome to share their faith with their family. Additional details about Grandparents Day will be available as the date approaches.
U2: What is it about U2 that makes them so provocative and compelling? How has their Christian faith influenced their music?  Listen to this fascinating interview on CPYU: Youth Culture Matters with “PREACH JOCKEY”Steve Stockman, author of the book “Walk On: The Spiritual Journey of U2.”Click HERE to listen to this interview.
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Resources
STAY TUNED: The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron.

Volunteer
PARENT LINK REPRESENTATIVE: If you would like to be a liaison for families with children in similar grades as yours, please contact Marty Chapman . 

INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT CSMSG

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!

High School Mission Trip  - July 13 - 21, 2018; Erie, PA; Please keep this team of 4 adults and 16 students in your prayers!

Summer Trip to Nicaragua: Unfortunately, due to political instability in Nicaragua this mission trip has been cancelled for this summer, however, ongoing financial support will continue. The Nicaragua Mission Team is planning some local mission opportunities in late July/August. Please contact Jennifer McGrath at jenmcgrath123@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer!