Comparisons Can Steal Contentment

Hi! It’s Sharon, today!

I found a new blog that really spoke volumes to me as I’ve heard some conversations recently that took me off-guard. They centered around the question of kids in church who were ‘ready for kindergarten’. It made me think about the comment that Pastor Marc made in a sermon about FB making people depressed when they compare their life to their friends’ FB posts. It’s like reading a perpetual Christmas letter. No one ever mentions the un-lovely stuff that happens to us!

I think this article raises some valuable points about how cautious we should be about comparing our kids to others’ developmental milestones, musical or athletic talent or self-confidence. Let us know what you think about how Comparisons can steal contentment.

Raising Confident Kids

Hi! Today, it’s Sharon.

Here’s a website I’ve found that offers lots of great activities related to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathmatics) You can order the crates to come, but can pause or cancel your ‘subscription’ any time.

The article’s full title is “8 Ways to Raise Confident Kids”.  Interesting!

https://www.kiwico.com/blog/14165/ways-to-raise-confident-kids/

Being Grateful, NOT Jealous

This Sunday in Treasure Seekers we began the story of Joseph and his brothers in Genesis. We talked about jealousy and ways we can trust God to help us focus on being grateful rather than jealous.

Here’s a picture for kids to print and color any way they like.

Art At Treasure Seekers August 13!!

This coming Sunday, August 13th two artists will be coming to Treasure Seekers to do a special art project with 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders.

We’ll have some fun activities for our younger Treasure Seekers as well.

We hope you’ll make plans to come!

Treasure Seekers for August 6

We hope to see you Sunday for worship and Treasure Seekers. Last week during Treasure Seekers we started decorating the bulletin boards in the education wing. This Sunday we’ll be finishing our decorations and packing weekender packs.

Blog for Parents To Check Out!

Hi Everyone — It’s Sharon again, and I just found a blog that you may want to check out!

I just finished a really great post by the wife/mom/executive assistant titled “Confessions of An Insecure Mom”. Can anyone relate?!! Anyone who CAN’T?? (I don’t believe you!!)

You can read it at UNITED&UNTIED   Here’s the intro……

We’re Justin and Sarah. Like you, we’re figuring life out.

We just broke the ice on our 30’s and parenthood, and are pursuing growth, health and meaning in our daily lives.

From brewing coffee to exploring faith, we look for and share what makes everyday life rich, meaningful and worth living.

We invite you to join in!

 

Blessing of BACKPACKS

The blessing of backpacks is coming in just a few days.

We hope you can join us for worship on Sunday, July 23rd. Worship begins at 10:30am in the sanctuary.

Children are invited to wear their backpacks up to the children’ message that day. Before the children leave for Treasure Seekers, we will be blessing the children as the new school year begins.

If you know families who are not part of a faith community, please invite them to join us. Thank you!