Part 5: Kid Wisdom

“Take hold of my instructions; don’t let them go. Guard them, for they are THE KEY TO LIFE.” Prov. 4:13 NLT
 
Wisdom keys for training up godly kids:
 

1. Parents, you are the primary influence; create a godly atmosphere in your home: Deut. 6:6-9
   1. Gut check #1: Is your commitment and love for God obvious in your home? Eph. 5:1, Prov. 20:7
   2. Gut check #2: Is your love for your spouse evident in your home? Eph. 5:25, Prov. 14:26
2. Develop relational influence with your kids: Prov. 13:20,     1 Cor. 15:33
   1. Gut check #3: Are you involved in your kids’ activities?
   2. Gut check #4: Are you experience rich and relationship poor?
3. Recognize the importance of timing: Ecclesiastes 3:1
   1. Discipline your children when they are young.  Prov. 22:15, Prov. 23:13-14, Prov. 19:18
   2. Become their friends when they are grown.       Prov. 27:17
4. “It takes a village to raise a child:” Recognize the importance of other secondary support environments:
   1. Don’t miss the importance of active involvement in church family and community. Heb. 10:24-25, Acts 2:42-46
   2. Don’t miss the importance of school environment. Prov. 22:6, Eph. 6:4

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, join us for part 6 in our “Key to Life” series as we gain wisdom on how we deal with the emotion of anger. Bring a dish to share and come to grow and worship. Hope to see you Sunday!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
YOUTH CONNECT TONIGHT! Gaga Ball (don’t worry, I don’t know either) at Hopkins Park (620 E 17th St in St. Cloud) Parents to drop their kids off at 4:00 and pick them up at 6:00 at the McDonalds by 192 and Narcoossee Rd in St Cloud.
THE LORD’S SUPPER: Next Sunday, we will be sharing communion together as well as having a meal together as a church. Please come and bring a dish to share as we build unity in the community of believers!

WOMEN’S CONNECT: Is meeting this coming Saturday evening, August 3rd at Kim Dorsey’s home at 7:00pm. Come on out for a great time of connecting and encouraging one another! 3948 Canoe Creek Rd, St Cloud.
THANKS FOR GIVING: We have an offering box that you may contribute in. You may also donate online through our website: www.connectionchurch.net. Thank you for giving to The Connection ministry.

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