Empowering Parents to Build Christian Families
 December 5, 2019
Thursday Morning Playgroup
Eve Brumley and Vivian
Joy in the CHAOS!

Joy is gratitude for what  is  right even when so much isn’t.

The God who made it all, entered it all.
The God behind it all, included us all.
God is in the manger, and all may not be right in the world,
but enough is right in the world.

Deitrich Bonhoeffer from “God Is In The Manger”

Read article HERE
What WOULD Mr. Rogers do?
My Friend, Mister Rogers
by
Tom Junod

Read article in The Atlantic HERE
PARENT LINK SPEAKER ARCHIVES ARE UP!
Parenting in the Digital Age

Gabe Steinbach and Gregory Ray, tech gurus
of MGSTL discuss parenting teenagers
in today's digital world.

Click HERE to listen to audio on Parent Link website.

Understanding Yourself As A Parent

Brian Kuhn introduces the Enneagram and how it relates in family relationships, especially parenting. 
Click  HERE  to view video on Parent Link website.
Faithful Generations Adult Sunday School Class 
All interested adults are invited to join this class which meets on Sundays in the library from 10:30 - 11:00 am. 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  which provides a nice introduction to the Enneagram which can help all adults understand themselves better in all relationships, especially family. Feel free to come even if you haven’t read the book.
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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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 if you are interested to discuss options.