June 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)
Lady Bird  – Join other parents from CSMSG at Marty’s home at 75 Lake Forest Dr., 63117, to watch this MUST SEE movie if you are raising a daughter, or you know someone who is! Movie night will be on Friday, June 29 th . We will gather at 6:30 and the movie will begin by 6:50 pm. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided! RSVP to  marty@csmsg.org by Wednesday, June 27th.
One Mother’s Creative Solution to Equip her Children with Inner Strength and Character Based on Faith-  Come hear former parishioner Carrie Koprowski Rasmussen share how she helped her daughter overcome bullying in elementary school. Her creative solution to equip her children with inner strength and character based on faith may help others deal with bullying. Join us on Sunday, July 1 st from 9:00 – 9:45 am in the Wydown Meeting Room for coffee and light refreshments as we hear this inspiring story from a mom who grew up at CSMSG.
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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; Adult Chaperones are needed for this week of service sponsored by the Youth Ministry. Contact  Timothy Chapman  to apply.

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.