Welcome to the Xenos Parenting Meeting Raising Kids in Community Patrice McCormac
Raising Kids in Community October Parenting Meeting
Raising Kids in Community Biblical Community
Raising Kids in Community Col. 3:12-17: 12 So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. 14 Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in
Raising Kids in Community one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God. 17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
Raising Kids in Community Biblical Community Distinguishing Features Challenges Costs Counter-cultural Good thing has become ultimate thing.
Raising Kids in Community Why? 1. Community is key source of God’s love.
Raising Kids in Community Why? 1. Community is key source of God’s love
Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Why? 1. Community is key source of God’s love 2. Community is a source of truth
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Excel at sports, grades etc. Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Excel at sports, grades etc. Form long term successful love relationships Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Excel at sports, grades etc. Form long term successful love relationships Broad range of activities and experiences Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Excel at sports, grades etc. Form long term successful love relationships Broad range of activities and experiences Love justice, mercy and kindness Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Excel at sports, grades etc. Form long term successful love relationships Broad range of activities and experiences Love justice, mercy and kindness Getting top grades & go to best college Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Success by culture's standards Success by God's standards The best syndrome God-dependent gracious giver Excel at sports, grades etc. Form long term successful love relationships Broad range of activities and experiences Love justice, mercy and kindness Getting top grades & go to best college Make more money than parents make Raising Kids in Community
Raising Kids in Community Why? 1. Community is key source of God’s love 2. Community is a source of truth 3. Community provides chance to model the Christian life 4. Community gives evidence that God is real
Raising Kids in Community Practical Ideas Investigate Ask God to deepen convictions Review current schedule Talk with people in community
Raising Kids in Community Questions Comments
Next Month: Raising Self-Reliant Children in a Self-Indulgent World Bev DeLashmutt