Welcome Back!

Welcome back to our blog!
Welcome back?  You may be thinking… “But, I didn’t go anywhere!” 
True, you may have been right where you are now- looking at your computer and wondering- where are the updates?  OR- You may never have realized it wasn’t updated because you never checked it.

No matter…clean slate…new year…welcome back! (Or welcome for the first time!)

This one will start simply by reminding you of why I do a blog for PathFinders.  It’s simple- I want to keep you informed about what is going on in our Children’s Ministry here at StoneBridge.

I think it’s safe to say that you are involved, well-informed parents already.  I know your smart, alert, curious, and wonderful children; they didn’t get that way because no one was paying attention.   You pay attention to what they eat, what they watch, who they spend time with, and what they are learning in school. (And that’s just the beginning of a very long list!)  So, why not pay attention to what they are being taught and who is teaching them in your church home? 

Nothing…nothing…nothing is more important that making sure your child is receiving biblically sound guidance.  I encourage you to stay informed.  Keep me accountable, and I will do the same for you.  My job as your child’s pastor is to partner with you. You are the first (and last) ones responsible for your child’s Spiritual growth.  The Lord entrusted them to you; however, He didn’t say you had to do it alone. 

So…welcome – or welcome back.  Let’s get started. 

This Week’s Announcements:
Baby Dedication Orientation – Tuesday, September 16th; 6:30-7:30pm
If you have (or will have) a child aged 3months-2 years old between now and March, 2015, and would like to publically dedicate him/her to the Lord, this orientation is for you.  Parents wishing to participate in a baby dedication for their child at StoneBridge should attend one of our Baby Dedication Orientation sessions.  These sessions will be held twice a year.  September’s orientation is open to parents who wish to dedicate their baby before our next session in March.  Please sign up by emailing me at penny@stonebridgemarietta.org Childcare during the orientation will be provided with reservations. 

Help still needed!
We are so blessed to have more than 80(!) volunteers who said YES to serving your children.
Even with that incredible number, we are still in need of help in certain rooms/areas. 
Our specific needs are:
An adult male to lead 3rd-5th grade boys as a small group leader at 9am
Nursery help at 9am and 11am 

What God is Teaching Us:
This section will have links to the previous Sunday’s lessons.  Feel free (I encourage it!) to open, read, and review with your children.  Click on the link below to view our lessons from 9/07/2014. 
*Note that lessons for 4k/K and 1st-5th were “get to know you” lessons to help small groups build community*
This link is no longer available

Funny Things Kids Do and Say…
While playing a game of banana grams with a small group of elementary kids, one child received the dreaded “x” tile.  (It’s better only to the “Q” tile)  He very seriously looked at his tiles, then at me, then back at his tiles.  Then, in all prudent seriousness asked, “Can I please trade in my “e”…I only have two other letters left- this x and an s.  I don’t think there is a word I can make with this e, but if I’m lucky and get an “i” – then I can spell six.”  Bless him!  (And, yes…it really happened- you can’t make this stuff up!)