January 2023
Hi Parents!

As a parent, you have incredible influence in the life of your child. We know it may often seem like they aren't listening; but they are! You make a difference and have the largest impact on the life of your child, including their spiritual life!

Did you know God has called you to be the primary faith-teachers of your kids? That may sound daunting; but you are not alone! God is with you and He has given us each other for encouragement and support!

We know that no matter the age of your child, parenting can be hard! Our hope is to each month provide you with some practical and timely tools, resources and information you can use. If you have topics you'd like information on, please let us know!

God's Peace,
Zion's Family Ministry Team
Parenting with Grace and
Help From Love and Logic Class
This class will be help in the Alongside Commons in the school building near the church offices. This is the first time we are offering this class free of charge- don't miss out!
Sundays 9:30-10:30AM
Beginning Jan. 15
A fresh take on a parenting class that combines a Gospel-parenting worldview with the practical strategies of Parenting the Love and Logic Way. If you are looking for fun parenting strategies that work, we hope you will join us and bless your family in the new year!

Contact Zion's church office with questions.
Faith Time At Home
RightNow Media is like Netflix for Bible Studies and Zion offers it free to you! You can have access to over 20,000 video-based Bible studies. There are series on:
  • Books of the Bible
  • Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Mental Health
  • Men's Studies
  • Women's Studies
  • Youth Studies
  • 100's of safe, entertaining kids' shows!
January RightNow Media Recommendation
There are many more options to choose from if this option doesn't seem like a good fit for your family! Check out RightNow Media today!
Check out this resource on RightNow Media
Stories from the Storyteller- Join the Evans family as Jonathan leverages the ministry of Jesus to teach life lessons to his five children (ages 3-13) through everyday activities and family adventures. Jonathan and Kanika follow up the day’s events with a bedtime Bible lesson that connects their experience to the teachings of Jesus in a way their children will never forget!


HomeWord's Good Advice Parent Newsletter
This Month's Articles:

  • The Power of Being There
  • Are You a Jesus Coach for Your Kids?
  • Adolescent Research: Update on Teens and Marijuana Use
  • Is Your Daughter Too 'Sexy'?- podcast
Media and Technology




Focus on the Family offers reviews of movies, TV shows, music, games and books from a Christian perspective. Know what your kids are watching, listening to and playing. Check it out HERE!
Articles, Ideas and Resources
Nurturing Gratitude in Your Child's Heart: Cultivating gratitude in children begins at home, as we model discipline, patience, and intentionality.

The Gift of Consequences- This video explains the benefits of allowing kids to experience consequences.

Parent Video- Building Strong Relationships With Your Child
Want to know more about Zion's Children's Ministry?
Contact Zion's Children's Ministry Associate, Lindsey Greenfield (lgreenfield@zionbelleville.org) or check out Zion's website: www.zionbelleville.org