Hey dads, step-dads, grandpas, brothers, and dad-figures. Happy Father's Day! Thank you for all you do to love, guide, and father the teenagers in your life. You're incredible.

Here's what's coming up in our ministry . . . 

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: MOVE UP DAY
We'd love to see you at our Move Up Day in August so we can introduce you to our volunteer team and let you know a little more about our ministry! Get the details on our website.

IN THE BEGINNING: A 5-WEEK SERIES ON CREATION

SERIES OVERVIEW:

From the very tops of its mountains, to the deepest depths of its oceans, planet earth is pretty incredible — and none of it was created by mistake! On the very first page of the Bible, we see that our planet, galaxy, and universe were all created with love and care by the same God who loves and cares for each of us. In this five-week series through the story of creation, kids will discover that the Bible tells God’s story, that God created the whole world, that God created us in His image, and that sin separates us from God.

Hooray! You made it through another school year! We know parenting can be stressful and anxiety-inducing. This month, here's our tip for you. Take a deep breath. And another. Know that you are loved. We're with you and we're for you. You're a great parent.

If you're subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to attach Parent Tip Video #5 from your Parents section.

In the book What Every Child Should Know About Prayer, Best-selling author Nancy Guthrie and much loved illustrator Jenny Brake team up on this biblical theology of prayer for children. Nancy explains in child-friendly language what prayer is, how and why we should pray, and the things we can pray about. There is a Bible verse for each topic, and a prayer for children to make their own. This book will introduce children to the gift of prayer and will encourage them to enjoy speaking to their father God.

We consider our volunteer leaders to be the best link we have between our church and your family. So here's a question: How well were you able connect from your kid's leader this school year? Hit Reply and let us know!