Uniqueness

5 Ways To Show Your Kids They Are Unique

Happy November! You know what that means – Election Day, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, but most importantly, a brand new virtue for Studio252. So while you prepare to stuff yourself with turkey and sweet potato soufflé, we hope you also set aside some time to talk to your kids about this month’s virtue – Uniqueness.

Uniqueness is learning more about others so you can know more about yourself.

We believe that when you take the time to get to know someone – really understand what makes that person unique – you actually start to discover what makes you unique, too! And as a child begins to understand just how unique we all are, he starts down a path of discovering his own niche or significance in the world. Here are just a few ways you can help your child learn more about the people around him and even discover his own uniqueness in the process!

* Make a unique Peanut Butter & Cheese sandwich for lunch
* Look in a mirror with your child and write down all the differences you see
* Help your child construct a list of things he wants to do in his life
* Share unique tricks or talents with your family
* Go on a scavenger hunt to find even more unique things God made

For these activities and more visit our website studio252.tv. Register to gain access to this month’s CueBox, weekly bedtime stories on what God says about uniqueness, interactive devotionals for your children, questions to start meaningful conversations about uniqueness, even blogs and videos from your favorite Studio252 characters!

Studio252.tv and CueBox is designed to help you as the parent connect with your child in a fun way to discuss virtues, like Uniqueness, that will ultimately play a significant part in your child growing into the person God made him to be.
See you Sunday!

What is this with the candy?

Halloween is on a Sunday this year and for about 8 months I have pondered about what to do as a children’s pastor. Do you have something at the church? or Do you let your church members be the salt and Light in our world? I opted for salt and light. Every year my light is off in my neighborhood because we are off doing the Lord’s work. This year I want to turn on my light! and be a part of the Light in my neighborhood. I don’t know if you noticed the boxes in the foyer areas of the church building. They are there because Unity Church, our sister church that meets on Saturday nights, is having a block party in a trailer park subdivision on Hwy. 51 in Nesbit. This is going to be next Saturday, October 9th. They are choosing to be salt and Light in this neighborhood. So it is time to candy up! I’m always looking for an excuse to buy Snickers! LOL Elaine, at the HeartMarket has purchased some stretchy bands that are designed to be given out with or without candy for Halloween. They come individually wrapped and with scripture on them. Real cute and a real witness. Tonight is Wednesday at HeartLand and time for KidJam Lite. I look forward to it every week. The kids are excited to be there to learn and worship. They are great kids. Our Wall of Champions will start to fill up tonight with a picture of each child that memorizes scripture. I can’t wait!

Save the Date, February 25-27, 2011

I think it is really cool how couples who are going to get married send out postcards asking you to “Save the Date” of their wedding so that when there is a really important event you will have it already marked on your calendar. So now I’m asking you to Save the Date because on February 25- 27, 2010 we will be having our first Women’s Retreat.

Here are a few details: Theme: Wonder Full World of Women

Place: Cossar State Park near Oakland Mississippi

Cost: $55.00 which covers 2 nights, food, Bible Study Materials and a gift bag with a Music CD

and other cute stuff.

FYI: Preacher is cooking!!!!

So write in on the calendar registration forms will be out November 7th.

Summer in the Scripture and Orange Cue Box

I’m finding new ways to incorporate my Summer in the Scripture assignment.  I listened to my Summer in the Scripture while I cleaned out my closet.  A job I do not like but am convicted that I need to do.  I keep lots of stuff I shouldn’t and there are people who need my stuff.   Listening to Corinthians made me realize that the same problems (sin) we have in the church today were there in Corinth also.  So I listened with a caring heart in stead of a judgmental one. Before,  like 2 months ago,  I listened and read with a critical ear. So I guess  you could say Summer in the Scripture is changing me.

Today I got in the new Orange Cue Box for September which has replaced the Family times.  It is extraordinary.  Everyone gathered  round the computer and laughed out loud at the video.  It is a video format now and really great.  The lead character is Sydney, a high school student who works to publish the Cue Box. The quality is so awesome you think you are watching something on the Disney Channel.   I can’t wait for everyone to see it.  I will have it on my computer beside the Elementary Desk this Sunday.  This format will really appeal to your Tweens but Karen Means said her Kindergartener will enjoy it too.  Adults will enjoy it too.

The cost is the same as the Family Times.  You can purchase yours at the HeartMarket.

Until Next Week Respectfully Yours,

Suzie

Summer in the Scripture

I sat last Wednesday night and listened to a friend that I have not seen in a while talk.  I enjoyed her speech patterns and the way she described things.  I realized I missed her more than either of us knew. I have been listening to my scripture on CD and really enjoyed Romans because there are so many scriptures that are so meaningful to me personally.  It is like listening to that old (not in the age sense) friend.  These scriptures are precious to me they bring me back to a time in my life or crisis that I thought no one could resolve.  My God did resolve these problems but until He did, He gave me these scripture promises to hold on to.

Are you facing insurmountable problems?  Do you turn to your Father?  He is the one who knows everything.  He knows your body and what sickness you might have, He knows your spouse’s personality and can help you resolve conflict, He knows your child’s heart and fears and can give you wisdom in any parenting situation.  He knows.  Since He knows ask Him and seek His face.

Kidz Stuf is this Sunday at 10:10 am in the Youth Warehouse.  Bring Grandparents as well as your children.  The virtue is Peace – Proving that you care more about others than winning an argument.

See you Sunday, remember He knows!

Suzie

Kidz Stuf – August 15, 2010

Guess what! School starts tomorrow and are your ready? I know many of you are glad to get back in to a routine. This means having regular bedtimes and get up times. I am sure you have made some resolutions like ‘We will go to bed on time’! ‘We will get our homework done early’, and my favorite, ‘We will get back to church.’ Stand firm in your decisions and know that it will make your family stronger.

Routines are important to children and also they give them a sense of security. Knowing where the boundaries are help their emotions as well as their physical well-being. As a parent it is difficult to set boundaries and stick to them. One simple one that you can set for yourself is not to use the cell phone when your kids are in the car. My children and I had some of our best and meaningful conversations while we were commuting. You can encourage that type of conversation by demonstrating that they are the most important people in the car not the person on the end of the cell phone. Listen to what they say and ask God to help you understand the nuances that they don’t verbalize.

We are starting Kidz Stuf, Sunday, August 15 at 10:10 in the Youth Warehouse. The virtue for this month is Peace and already I have been tested. Peace is proving that you care more about others than winning an argument. The application part of these lessons really helps the children apply what they have learned at church.

There are some other great things happening at HeartLand. I can’t wait to see you there.

Suzie

Summer in the Scripture – Week 8

I was stuck in traffic yesterday going to work.  I noticed, after I called Steve to tell him to take an alternate route, that I was not frustrated or antsy.  Everyone around me was driving on the left shoulder just to crossover onto the southbound lane and head another way.  I was in my air-conditioned car and calm.  When I got  to the HeartMart (church), I realized what the difference was.  I was listening to my Summer in the Scripture.  The readers voice was calm and he was reading the Bible to me.  I thought, “now this is an advantage I never thought of.”  Enjoy your Summer in the Scripture, you don’t have to conquer it.  Listen to what God has to say to you.  School starts tomorrow, what a way to calm the fears of first day by having scripture read to you on the way to school.

Until next week,

Suzie

Summer in the Scripture – Week 8

I am sorry I have not blogged these past two weeks, but I am back home (almost) and in the swing of things. We have passed the first part of Acts dealing with the early church and headed on for the adventure. I am anxious to hear what your children think of Paul being ferried over the wall in a basket. How big was the basket? Was he scared? One thing that stands out to me is the many miracles the apostles did. They were awesome miracles and just like the miracles Jesus did. Steve told me one time that God did those miracles to prove to the Gentiles that Jesus was God and it preceded every major work in Acts. Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the utter most parts of the world.
Then came the persecution. I have been constantly ruminating on the fact that if I were being persecuted like the apostles were how much would I whine, complain and let everyone know. The apostles just kept on trucking. They had a promise and a mission.
One phrase that stood out to me was “meanwhile the Word of God continued to be spread, and there were many new believers.” God doesn’t wait for everything to be “perfect” to do His work, but He does use “imperfect” people like you and me. Sooo what are you waiting on? Move on!

Until next week,
Suzie

Summer in the Scripture – Week 4

I knew this would happen, I started out ahead in the New Testament and now I’m behind.  I have a lot of excuses but the bottom line is I’m still in Luke. So I am here to encourage you.  Don’t give up.  If you are behind catch up  and if you haven’t started please start. God’s Word is so powerful not in a mystic way but it is fueled by the Holy Spirit.  This adventure will change you.  Your children may complain at first  but they will always remember this summer as Summer in the Scripture. Until next week let’s commit to catching up.

In His Love,

Suzie

Summer in the Scripture – Week 4

“But wisdom is shown to be right by the lives of those who follow it.” Luke 7:35.

When our children were teenagers we had a rule that they could only stay out until 11:00 pm. on Saturday nights because Sunday was the Lord’s Day and it was important that we get a good nights rest. But when they could come home from their dates, Steve and I would turn out the light and be real quiet because if they thought we were awake they would knock and come in and tell us about their date which might go on for hours.

Shay in particular would come in and go over her date minute by minute. Looking back we are happy our children wanted to talk to us about these things.

That is how Dr. Luke is in the gospel of Luke. He goes over every detail of Jesus’ time on earth. He said things the other gospels did not cover and I am so glad he did. I particularly like it when he says things like Elizabeth stayed in her house 5 months when she was pregnant with John the Baptist. It gives me a chance to ponder why? When I ponder like this, I turn my pondering to prayer. “Lord, why was Elizabeth locked up in her house for 5 months? Was she ashamed? Was she sick? Was she scared?” This is how the scripture comes alive in me.

Until next week,

Suzie