Parent Link: Empowering Parents to Build Christian Families
August 8, 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)
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on Parent Link events and resources(articles, book reviews, podcasts, websites, etc)
The Duncan Family showed up to say Farewell to Timothy!
The Way of Love
Bishop Michael Curry

All women are invited to join the Monday Morning Women's Bible Study which is studying The Way of Love series which will include podcasts from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry.  The Way of Love is a way of life. More than a program, it is a return to the ancient pathways and Rules of Life that followers of Jesus have observed for centuries. The deep roots of the Christian tradition offer a spiritual path toward deeper relationship with God, neighbor, and self. For centuries, monastic communities have shaped their lives around rhythms and disciplines for following Jesus together. Such a pattern is known as a “rule of life.”

When we commit to turn, learn, pray, worship, bless, go, and rest, we are engaging in and growing a rule of life. We will begin each Bible Study with a podcast from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, as he teaches us how we can use The Way of Love to train up our spirits, just like athletes train their bodies. Please join us for this 9 week series! For more information on The Way of Love , click HERE .

Make the most of what is left of summer....

8 Ideas for Finishing the Summer Helping Others

As we start to think about returning to our school year activities,
There is still time to model to our kids that during summer we can do a lot of things that are hard to do in the school year- including serving others.

Check out this article to read about 8 ways to serve others before the summer ends, and make family memories doing so!
Read this article HERE.

Get creative. Use your talents. Get your kids involved. Who knows, it may just be the most fun end-to-the-summer you’ve had yet!
Save-the-Date: Parent Link Kickoff
Understanding Yourself As A Parent
Sunday, September 22
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Join the Parent Link to hear Brian Kuhn talk about the Enneagram and Family Relationships. Watch for registration coming soon!

Focus Group Participants Needed

Faithfully Forward, CSMSG's strategic planning committee, is interested in your views about our church. Please join us for one of our upcoming focus group meetings:

  • August 11 after the 10 am service
  • August 25 after the 8 am service
  • September 4 at 6 pm
  • September 18 at 6 pm

All meetings will be held in the Sverdrup Room.  RSVP HERE
You Are Invited!
We want you to join Realm! Watch your email for an invitation to join Realm, our church management software. So far parents in Preschool I, Preschool II, PreKindergarten, and Kindergarten should have received email invitations. Joining takes just a few simple steps:

  • Open the invitation. If you do not find the invitation in your email inbox, please check your spam folders. Click on the link to create your profile.
  • Go to the Directory, find your profile, click on Manage Privacy and opt in to share your contact information (phone, email, address) with other members.
  • Download the Realm Connect app on your smart phone or tablet. The app provides easy access to your profile, church directory, upcoming events, and more.

Joining Realm will give you access to information about our church, including upcoming events, member directory, giving information, and much more. It also allows us to communicate with parishioners more effectively. Parents with children in first, second, third, fourth, and fifth grades should expect to receive an invitation in the upcoming weeks. Please take a few minutes to create your profile today. If you have any issues creating a profile, please contact  Marty Chapman  or  Laurie Brown .
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: 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
How do I keep up with the latest going on with the CSMSG Parent Link? Follow us on  CSMSG Parent Link Facebook page and Instagram . This CSMSG Parent Link Update is published monthly. The Parent Link webpage is updated frequently with service opportunities and new resources.
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.