January 19th, 2012
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by Ruth Charlson
I’m sure we have all wanted to scream at the top of our lungs or say the meanest thing possible when we want to get even. We all have felt angry at sometime in our lives because it is part of our human nature. It is hard for us to think before we react sometimes. Self-control is a virtue that has to be learned anddoes not come naturally for many of us. The Bible advises us to have self-control. And at times, that is very hard for all of us, especially me.
The good news is that God doesn’t ask us to do anything on our own. God promises to help us. In Galatians 5: 22-23, the fruit of the spirit is given and self-control is the last one mentioned. When we have God in our lives, He’s present every hour of every day, ready to help us take control of our thoughts, words, and actions.
Each month, we focus on a new virtue in the 1st – 3rd grade kid’s church during the 11:00 service. During January, our topic is self-control – choosing to do what you should do, not what you want to do. We are studying verses from Proverbs, a book full of wise and visual verses to challenge our thinking. Solomon, the writer, could have asked God for anything. He chose wisdom and because of it, God blessed him in many other ways.
Our teaching team in kid’s church has been trying to help the kids learn that when they want to say mean things to other kids or their parents, or throw a tantrum because they didn’t get their way, or give in to peer pressure, that they need to pause and ask God for wisdom and help. (It wouldn’t hurt some of us adults to do that as well) We are also talking about listening to God’s wisdom so we can make the best choice for the future instead of just reacting based on how we feel in the moment.
The verse we have encourage them to memorize is James 1:19 "My dear brothers and sisters, pay attention to what I say. Everyone should be quick to listen. But they should be slow to speak. They should be slow to get angry.”
Some other verses to look up are: Proverbs 25:28- God can give you the power to control yourself, Proverbs 16:32- Pause before you lose your temper, Proverbs 12:18- Select your words carefully, Proverbs 25:16- Know when to stop, & 2 Peter 1:3.
January is a great month to start new habits and put away old ones. Maybe this is a habit that we can work on together with our kids. Imagine how your relationship with the people around you and with your kids could change if you were able to press pause, think, and pray before you reacted in anger. Game on!
Welcome to Second Baptist Church Baytown! We are so glad you have chosen to worship with us. Our Kidventure team works hard to provide a safe, clean, and loving environment where children and preschoolers are taught about Jesus every time they come to church.
We want your child to enjoy coming to church, learn to love the Bible, and learn about Jesus through fun, age-appropriate activities such as Bible stories, crafts, music, snacks, and play.
We strive to make Sunday morning an experience of God’s love for the youngest baby to the oldest child; a time when seeds of faith can be planted and nurtured.
We look forward to getting to know your family and thank you for familiarizing yourself with our policies and procedures.
In His service,
Ruth Charlson
Director of Children’s Ministry
“Behold, children are a gift of the Lord…” Psalm 127
KidVenture Pre School…Infants through Kindergarten (Sunday 9:15-12:15)
Life’s adventure of learning and growing begins at birth. The greatest adventure is discovering how much God loves and cares about you, no matter what your age. Our nursery provides a loving, caring environment where newborns to 2 year olds can discover how much God’s loves them. Bible Adventure is a special environment designed for children 3 years old - Kindergarten, where they experience worship through songs, prayer, offering and Bible stories, utilizing puppets, skits and interactive story telling.
Preschool Bible Adventure
Sundays 8:00 for Newborns - 3 yr olds
Sundays 9:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. for Newborns through Kindergarten
KidVenture Grade School…. 1st through 5th grade (Sunday 9:15 & 11:00)
In KidVenture your students will be immersed into a new level of understanding and relationship with God. In these age specific environments your student will go deeper into God’s Word, learn about Christ like character traits, and discover how to integrate them into their lives. Each week will be a new adventure full of creative experiences all designed to encourage students to develop their faith, character and become a fully devoted follower of God. KIdVenture culminates with Center Stage worship experience just for students where they experience worship and discover God in a high-energy environment designed just for them.
Kidventure Bible Adventure
Sundays at 9:15 a.m. for 1st through 3rd Grade
Classes are created with different learning environments to teach the Bible. Variety keeps them looking forward to coming week after week.
Studio 45
Sundays at 9:15 a.m. for 4th & 5th Grade
This is a worship experience designed specifically for a preteener. They meet in #102A in main hallway.
Center Stage
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. for 1st - 3rd Grade
Center Stage is a worship experience just for kids where they learn how to worship and look for God in a high-energy environment that is jsut for them!
Kidventure Bible Adventure
Sundays at 11:00 a.m. for 4th & 5th Grade
This is a place where 4th & 5th graders can grow deeper in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and learn to live out their Christian faith. 4th grade - #102B / 5th grade - #102A in main hallway
KidVenture Children’s Purpose
KidVenture Children’s Ministry exists to introduce kids to Jesus and help them develop a personal relationship with Him. Classes and events are designed to teach kids the Bible and what it says about loving God and loving others.
All volunteers must complete a background form and attend a Kidventure overview training class. To volunteer, please contact Ruth Charlson in the church office.
http://www.secondbaytown.org/mediafiles/forms-background-check.pdf
