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Children Newsletter (November 2009)

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The document provides information about activities and events for youth and families at Marlboro Christian Church in Alliance, Ohio. It describes upcoming youth group meetings, a Thanksgiving feast, an elementary Christmas party with a Polar Express theme, Christmas caroling, and contact information for the church ministers. The purpose is to invite families to participate in these events and activities for children and youth.

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November2009 9383 Edison St NE Alliance, OH 44601 330-935-2161 www.marlborochristian.org josh.todd@att.net The Junior Church Experience If your child is not participating in Junior Church on Sunday mornings during the Worship hour, here is what theyve been missing: Silly Videos Crazy Games Life-changing Lessons Get-u-moving Songs Creative Crafts Make-ur-own Snacks You and your family are invited to our AND MORE YOUTH & FAMILY THANKSGIVING So send your child to the Fellowship Hall at FEAST 10:45 on Sunday mornings! On Wednesday evening, November 18th *Junior Church is for any child in From 6:30 to 8:00pm grades K through 5* In the MCC Fellowship Hall Hop Aboard the MCC will provide the Turkey(s) Polar Express We will be having a themed *We are asking each family to sign up to bring either: Christmas Party here at MCC for all Stuffing/Dressing our Elementary students on Wednesday evening, December 2nd Mashed Potatoes from 6 to 8pm. They are Green Beans encouraged to come in their Apple or Pumpkin Pie Christmas P.J.s for a night on the Polar Express. Sign-ups will be available at Youth Groups Wednesday Night, November 11th as well as at The Spot on Sunday mornings.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each Most of us have so many blessings that we often take them for generation. granted. Ask these questions to help your children consider all Psalm 100:4-5 the ways that God meets their needs: God deserves our praises not just because he blesses us but 1. What people and things are most important or special to you? because of who he is: our good, How would your life be different without them? mighty, just, and loving God. 2. Name 10 blessings or gifts God has given you since this morning. Teachable Moments Which ones are easiest to remember to thank him for, and why? 1. Cornucopia of Thanks 3. Why is it important to express gratitude to people who do nice Together, choose some things for us? Describe how hearing thank you makes you feel. items that remind your family to be thankful (an 4. How often do you thank God for his blessings? What are some apple, a toy car, a stuffed ways we can let him know we appreciate what he does for us? animal, a key, a school paper). Place them in a cornucopia or basket so Family Experience: Pictures of Thankfulness family members can think about Gods blessings often. Use these creative ideas to provide a snapshot of what your family is thankful for this Thanksgiving. 2. Thankfulness Makes SenseServe a special Gratitude NewsflashA week before Thanksgiving, give each snack while playing soft family member a disposable camera (or take turns using a digital music and using potpourri. camera). Then have them take photos of people or things theyre Then have children use their thankful for. (A parent or five senses to notice some older sibling can help young blessings that they usually kids.) Try to take photos take for granted. when no one is looking. Come up with creative ways 3. Dont Leaf Anything Out of doing this, such as taking Cut out leave shapes on a picture of a persons colorful construction paper. photograph. Develop the Then have family members pictures and then share write about people or things them with one another after for which theyre grateful. your Thanksgiving meal. Tape the stems onto string to make a festive garland Memorable MontageCreate table decorations to use as a filled with reminders of Thanksgiving discussion starter. First, have family members each gratefulness. select several photographs for a place mat. (To protect originals, make copies ahead of time.) For each place mat, youll also need one 12x18-inch sheet of construction paper, scissors, glue, and clear Contac paper. Have family members cut and arrange their photos to create a collage on one side of their construction paper. Glue the photos to the paper and allow to dry. To protect the place mats, carefully cover both sides with Contac paper. At your Thanksgiving meal, use the place mats to share memories youre thankful for, to reminisce about fun family activities, and to let family members know how much you appreciate them.
This page is designed to help educate parents and isnt meant to endorse any movie, music, or product. Our prayer is that youll make informed decisions about what your children watch, listen to, and wear.
Culture & Trends Whats happening right now that may affect your children and family: Todays parents keep their children on a tighter leash in public but give them more freedom at home, Whats Playing at the Movies studies show. This may explain why many Movie: Disneys A Christmas Carol (Nov. 6) grandparents complain Genre: Animated Drama, Fantasy that their grandkids are Rating: PG (for scary sequences and images) out of control. Cast: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright Penn (msnbc.com) Synopsis: Carrey tackles multiple roles in this 3D version of the Charles Dickens classic. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and yet-to-come Interactive toys and visit old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a video game systems top journey of self-redemption. His cold heart gradually the list of hot holiday defrosts, and he becomes kinder to others. toys. The hardest-to-find Discussion Questions: Describe your personality: toy may be Zhu Zhu How do you usually feel about other people, and Pets and accessories. why? How does Christmas bring out the best and the worst in people? Read aloud 2 Corinthians 9:7. ______________ Explain whether youre a miser or a cheerful giver. Think of a time youve felt like a scrooge: What, if Quick Stats anything, convinced you to change your attitude? 72% of preschoolers receive praise from their parents at least three What Music Is Releasing times a day. By grade school, though, the Artist: Kris Allen number of kids who get Album: Kris Allen this amount of parental Artist Info: This 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Arkansas won praise drops to 51%. season eight of American Idol. Hes a Christian who served as his (U.S. Census Bureau) churchs assistant music director and has done overseas missionary work. Auditioning for the TV show was Allens last hurrah before he got a real job. Summary: Allens music has a folk sound. He plays piano, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar. The first single from Allens debut album is Live Like Were Dying. The lyrics include, If your life flashed before you, what would you wish you wouldve done? Discussion Questions: What impact can Allen have on the music industry? If you were in his shoes, would you sing only Christian songs? Why or why not? Read Psalm 39:4-5. How does life seem long or short? 15% of Americans now What does it mean to live like youre dying? How can we do that? identify with no religion. Experts predict this group could surpass the largest denominations. What Games Are Out (USA Today) Title Content Rating & Platform
November 4 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M. November 11 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M. November 18 6:30pm to 8:00pm Youth Thanksgiving Feast November 29 6:30pm to 8:00pm Church Skating Party @ Louisville Rollatorium (Only costs $1 plus a canned food item) December 2 6:30pm to 8:00pm Elementary Christmas Party (Wear your P.J.s Polar Express theme) December 20 6:00pm to 8:00pm Church Caroling then back to MCC for refreshments & fellowship. ED CARTER, Minister of Worship & Evangelism ED HARNISH, Minister of Benevolence & Pastoral Care JOSH TODD, Minister of Education & Youth 9383 Edison Street Alliance, Ohio 44601 330-935-2161 www.marlborochristian.org jtodd@marlborochristian.org

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  • 1. November2009 9383 Edison St NE Alliance, OH 44601 330-935-2161 www.marlborochristian.org josh.todd@att.net The Junior Church Experience If your child is not participating in Junior Church on Sunday mornings during the Worship hour, here is what theyve been missing: Silly Videos Crazy Games Life-changing Lessons Get-u-moving Songs Creative Crafts Make-ur-own Snacks You and your family are invited to our AND MORE YOUTH & FAMILY THANKSGIVING So send your child to the Fellowship Hall at FEAST 10:45 on Sunday mornings! On Wednesday evening, November 18th *Junior Church is for any child in From 6:30 to 8:00pm grades K through 5* In the MCC Fellowship Hall Hop Aboard the MCC will provide the Turkey(s) Polar Express We will be having a themed *We are asking each family to sign up to bring either: Christmas Party here at MCC for all Stuffing/Dressing our Elementary students on Wednesday evening, December 2nd Mashed Potatoes from 6 to 8pm. They are Green Beans encouraged to come in their Apple or Pumpkin Pie Christmas P.J.s for a night on the Polar Express. Sign-ups will be available at Youth Groups Wednesday Night, November 11th as well as at The Spot on Sunday mornings.
  • 2. Enter his gates with thanksgiving. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each Most of us have so many blessings that we often take them for generation. granted. Ask these questions to help your children consider all Psalm 100:4-5 the ways that God meets their needs: God deserves our praises not just because he blesses us but 1. What people and things are most important or special to you? because of who he is: our good, How would your life be different without them? mighty, just, and loving God. 2. Name 10 blessings or gifts God has given you since this morning. Teachable Moments Which ones are easiest to remember to thank him for, and why? 1. Cornucopia of Thanks 3. Why is it important to express gratitude to people who do nice Together, choose some things for us? Describe how hearing thank you makes you feel. items that remind your family to be thankful (an 4. How often do you thank God for his blessings? What are some apple, a toy car, a stuffed ways we can let him know we appreciate what he does for us? animal, a key, a school paper). Place them in a cornucopia or basket so Family Experience: Pictures of Thankfulness family members can think about Gods blessings often. Use these creative ideas to provide a snapshot of what your family is thankful for this Thanksgiving. 2. Thankfulness Makes SenseServe a special Gratitude NewsflashA week before Thanksgiving, give each snack while playing soft family member a disposable camera (or take turns using a digital music and using potpourri. camera). Then have them take photos of people or things theyre Then have children use their thankful for. (A parent or five senses to notice some older sibling can help young blessings that they usually kids.) Try to take photos take for granted. when no one is looking. Come up with creative ways 3. Dont Leaf Anything Out of doing this, such as taking Cut out leave shapes on a picture of a persons colorful construction paper. photograph. Develop the Then have family members pictures and then share write about people or things them with one another after for which theyre grateful. your Thanksgiving meal. Tape the stems onto string to make a festive garland Memorable MontageCreate table decorations to use as a filled with reminders of Thanksgiving discussion starter. First, have family members each gratefulness. select several photographs for a place mat. (To protect originals, make copies ahead of time.) For each place mat, youll also need one 12x18-inch sheet of construction paper, scissors, glue, and clear Contac paper. Have family members cut and arrange their photos to create a collage on one side of their construction paper. Glue the photos to the paper and allow to dry. To protect the place mats, carefully cover both sides with Contac paper. At your Thanksgiving meal, use the place mats to share memories youre thankful for, to reminisce about fun family activities, and to let family members know how much you appreciate them.
  • 3. This page is designed to help educate parents and isnt meant to endorse any movie, music, or product. Our prayer is that youll make informed decisions about what your children watch, listen to, and wear.
  • 4. Culture & Trends Whats happening right now that may affect your children and family: Todays parents keep their children on a tighter leash in public but give them more freedom at home, Whats Playing at the Movies studies show. This may explain why many Movie: Disneys A Christmas Carol (Nov. 6) grandparents complain Genre: Animated Drama, Fantasy that their grandkids are Rating: PG (for scary sequences and images) out of control. Cast: Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright Penn (msnbc.com) Synopsis: Carrey tackles multiple roles in this 3D version of the Charles Dickens classic. The ghosts of Christmas past, present, and yet-to-come Interactive toys and visit old miser Ebenezer Scrooge and take him on a video game systems top journey of self-redemption. His cold heart gradually the list of hot holiday defrosts, and he becomes kinder to others. toys. The hardest-to-find Discussion Questions: Describe your personality: toy may be Zhu Zhu How do you usually feel about other people, and Pets and accessories. why? How does Christmas bring out the best and the worst in people? Read aloud 2 Corinthians 9:7. ______________ Explain whether youre a miser or a cheerful giver. Think of a time youve felt like a scrooge: What, if Quick Stats anything, convinced you to change your attitude? 72% of preschoolers receive praise from their parents at least three What Music Is Releasing times a day. By grade school, though, the Artist: Kris Allen number of kids who get Album: Kris Allen this amount of parental Artist Info: This 24-year-old singer-songwriter from Arkansas won praise drops to 51%. season eight of American Idol. Hes a Christian who served as his (U.S. Census Bureau) churchs assistant music director and has done overseas missionary work. Auditioning for the TV show was Allens last hurrah before he got a real job. Summary: Allens music has a folk sound. He plays piano, acoustic guitar, and electric guitar. The first single from Allens debut album is Live Like Were Dying. The lyrics include, If your life flashed before you, what would you wish you wouldve done? Discussion Questions: What impact can Allen have on the music industry? If you were in his shoes, would you sing only Christian songs? Why or why not? Read Psalm 39:4-5. How does life seem long or short? 15% of Americans now What does it mean to live like youre dying? How can we do that? identify with no religion. Experts predict this group could surpass the largest denominations. What Games Are Out (USA Today) Title Content Rating & Platform
  • 5. November 4 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M. November 11 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M. November 18 6:30pm to 8:00pm Youth Thanksgiving Feast November 29 6:30pm to 8:00pm Church Skating Party @ Louisville Rollatorium (Only costs $1 plus a canned food item) December 2 6:30pm to 8:00pm Elementary Christmas Party (Wear your P.J.s Polar Express theme) December 20 6:00pm to 8:00pm Church Caroling then back to MCC for refreshments & fellowship. ED CARTER, Minister of Worship & Evangelism ED HARNISH, Minister of Benevolence & Pastoral Care JOSH TODD, Minister of Education & Youth 9383 Edison Street Alliance, Ohio 44601 330-935-2161 www.marlborochristian.org jtodd@marlborochristian.org