Parent Link: Empowering Parents to Build Christian Families
September 12, 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)
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. Brian will offer an introduction to the Enneagram and how its discovery of self can be a key to developing a more meaningful relationship with your child. We will take a look at the power of this fantastic tool and discuss how it can point us to areas of strength and challenge as parents. We will also begin a powerful journey of faithful self-discovery for yourself and your child. 
Register HERE for event and childcare please.
Faithful Generations Adult Sunday School Class 
 
All interested adults are invited to join this class which begins THIS Sunday, September 15th . This is a group of parents, grandparents and interested adults finding community and supporting the faithful growth of our families. This year we will be reading  The Road Back to You  by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. This book provides a nice introduction to the Enneagram which can help parents understand themselves better in all relationships, especially those revolving around the family. Feel free to come even if you don’t have or haven’t read the book. We will discuss challenges and successes in parenting in faith. This class will meet in the library from 10:30 - 11:00 am.
Grandparents WANT to partner with parents! Click HERE to listen as Reggie Joiner and his daughter, Hannah, discuss the how parents and grandparents can support each other in their respective roles.
CSMSG GRANDPARENTS OF PARENT LINK

The Grandparents of Parent Link will meet this Sunday, September 15, from 11:00 to 11:45 in the library.   All are welcome, including non-grandparents who serve like grandparents in nurturing the spiritual lives of children. For more information about his group, please contact Bruce Springer, Barb Smith, Tim Smith, or Pam Koprowski.

A HUGE THANK YOU
to the
Smith family

For the lovely potluck brunch they hosted at their home!
A wonderful time was had by ALL!!
Save-the-date:
 CSMSG College Parent Social

All parents of CSMSG college students are invited to the Chapman home on Thursday, October 3rd from 5:30 - 7:30 pm for fellowship and refreshments.

Please register online HERE .
Parent Link Steering Committee
If you have any questions or ideas for Parent Link, feel free to contact a member of our Parent Link Steering Committee to share your thoughts!

Parent Link Steering Committee: Will and Lucky Springer, Caroline Springer, Terese Portell, Kim Whittle, Marya Strand, Jeri Lynn Palmer; Janet Peterson, Pam Koprowski; Barb & Tim Smith; Bruce Springer.
Monday Morning Women's Bible Study
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 .
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 .
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Volunteer Opportunities:

INTERGENERATIONAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT CSMSG
-Parent Link Service Day- If you would like to help coordinate an intergenerational service event please contact marty@csmsg.org.
-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 i f you are interested to discuss options.