Parenting Roundtable

Parenting Roundtable: January 20
Great fellowship, laughter, advice, and encouragement!

We continued our Bible study from Nehemiah
"Nehemiah read the Book of the Law aloud from daybreak till noon as he faced the square before the Water Gate in the presence of the men, women and others who could understand. And all the people listened attentively to the Book of the Law." Nehemiah 8:3          


                      

Parenting Roundtable: January 20

February 20: Parenting Roundtable

January 20

9:00 - Social Time

9:15 - Refreshments

9:30 - Begins with Devotions, Prayer, and Today's Event

Parenting Roundtable. 

Parenting is hard, but let’s share lessons we each have learned– whether it is what to do or what not to do.  Bring your own parenting questions to get advice from other mothers.

 

Please read Nehemiah 8:1-12 and bring your Bibles! We will discuss the following questions: if you believe this passage of Scripture is true, what does this mean about God, you and the world?

 

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Inclement weather reminder- When the Juniata County School District cancels classes, LIFT will automatically be cancelled. In the case of a 2-hour delay LIFT will begin at 10:30 am. If weather conditions are questionable, cancellations will be given on the following radio stations: WJUN, WGRC and WQJU and you will notified via email or you can check the blog or Facebook page.

 

Remember

·        LIFT is held at Lost Creek Mennonite Church near Oakland Mills.

·        Free childcare is provided.

·        All ladies are welcome- bring your friends!

·        “Speak Up!” (this year’s LIFT theme) “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.” Proverbs 31:8

 

 

 

 

Christmas Brunch

December 9: Christmas Brunch
Catered Brunch, Devotions from Nehemiah,
Decoration by Hunter's Run Nursery, and
Donations to the Christmas Angel Project

Catered Brunch - Dec 9

Come enjoy a Catered Brunch at LIFT 

Wednesday, December 9, 9:30am-11:00am.

Held at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Mifflintown.

All LIFT events are open to the public.

Free childcare is available in structured age groups.

Our goal is to bless you with the relaxing

and encouraging Christmas Brunch.

If you chose an ornament, please remember to bring

your wrapped gift with the tag taped on it.

Thank you!

Cultivating A Servant's Heart

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Cultivating a Servant’s Heart

November 18, 2015

We were blessed to have Lori King of Port Royal speak about

cultivating a servant’s heart in our children.

 

A heart of service does not come naturally, it needs to be cultivated and nurtured.

Many ads are about “me”. So, it takes training to put self aside and be more Christlike.

Matthew 25:34-36 "Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom¹ prepared for you since the creation of the world.² For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,³  I needed clothes and you clothed me,⁴ I was sick and you looked after me,⁵ I was in prison and you came to visit me.'”

Galatians 5:14 “⁶Love your neighbor as yourself."

1. Serving Begins at Home

- Put siblings or guests preferences first. Look out for other’s needs.

- Memorize scriptures like Luke 6:31 “Do to others as you would have them do to you.” Philippians 2:3 “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.”

2. Motivate by Setting the Example: 1. Be joyful while serving, 2. Be flexible, 3. Pray on site when you see a need that you can not help with, and 4. Teach children to ask, “What needs done?”

3. Consider Your Children’s Interests and Passions

- Some ideas of serving include: Food Panty, shovel snow, community service events, deliver food, random acts of kindness, hugs and smiles, pray through your Christmas cards (one a night), send cards to people, put together Christmas shoeboxes, caroling, or go to nursing homes.

We serve because Christ set the example for us.

Jesus also said to go and make disciples.

So, we serve to point others to Jesus Christ!

If Equip Video

Our Bible Study focused on Nehemiah 4: 1-9.

Watch the 2 minute video to hear insight into these verses.

Many ladies took an ornament off the Christmas Angel tree to bless 2 children in our community. Remember to bring back your wrapped gift with the gift tag attached.



Next month: December 9, 9:30-11:00am "Catered Christmas Brunch"

November 18: "Cultivating A Servants' Heart"

Lori King and her family

Next LIFT Event:

"Cultivating Servants' Hearts"

November 18

9:00-11:00am

Lori King will share how to cultivate servants’ hearts in our children. Lori is the mother of three daughters. She and her husband plan to move to the Dominican Republic in 2016 to serve as missionaries.

Held at Lost Creek Mennonite Church, Oakland Mills area

Free and Welcoming to the Public.

Free Childcare in organized age groups. 

October Painting Party

A Fall Painting Party 

was the October 21 event at LIFT

Hosted by Painting Parties By Judy

Each lady created a unique canvas painting 

through Judy's step-by-step instructions. 

You are all a beautiful work of art!!

We studied Nehemiah 2 during our Bible Study time. 

October 21 Painting Party at LIFT