Here is the link for the Family Moments for January 2012.Family Moments January 2012Remember:The first Sunday of each month, families have the option of downloading a Family Moments packet to print off at home. These Family Moments Packets will have a central theme for that month and will contain 4 Family Night Moments. The family can do …
Family Moments
A Moment: Webster defines it as a “point of time.” I prefer to unpack it a bit more. The Latin origin of moment comes from movimentum, where we get our word momentum, and it literally means “to turn the scales.” Simply put, a moment can makes a difference in our lives. Now why the English …
Weight-loss tips to help Joe out…and maybe you.
I have decided, once again, that I need to concentrate and get in better health. The needs to start with losing some unnecessary weight. You all know how much I enjoy to eat...so I am in for a fun ride.So I took the time to look up and research some tips to help me. I thought I would share …
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Uninterrupted Attention
“And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.” John 1:14Pastor Larry Miller quoted that scripture for the Christmas Eve service. It was a beautiful reminder of the love that God gave us by sending …
Lying Child
I am reposting an article by Dr. John K. Rosemond. The article is titled Lying Child.Lying ChildDec 14, 2012 by John RosemondQuestion: Our 7-year-old has always been a great, respectful, funny little kid. However, recently he started lying and become a little sneaky. We punished him by taking his television privilege away and making him …
Finally…A Musical Family Member!!
Hark! how the bellsSweet silver bellsAll seem to say,"Throw cares away."Christmas ishereBringing good cheerTo young and oldMeek and the boldDing, dong, ding, dongThat is their songWith joyful ringAll carolingOne seems to hearWords of good cheerFrom ev'rywhereFilling the airYupsters...that's right, Kerry is an official Hand Bell Chimer, or as I have renamed it: she is a …
The Many Roles of Samantha Vivian
On December 1st, Eastern Hills hosted the K-Love Acoustic Christmas Tour. This concert featured 3 Christian bands for a 3 hour concert. There were over 1000 spectators and over 50 volunteers, some of which began their volunteer day at 8am that morning. The entire event was officially over at 12:30am, that's when the entire church was re-setup, cleaned, and prepared …
A Prayer to Remember
“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” Ephesians 5:1,2 It has been fourteen weeks since the Sunday/Thursday Marriage Classes begun. We have just wrapped up our journey through …
Your kid’s an All Star? Wow! Someday he’ll be average like the rest of us.
This is a blog written by Scott Linscott. Pastor Bill Connors shared it with me this afternoon. I have personally have asked many parents, "What is your goal? Harvard or Heaven?" So as I read this blog, it really struck a cord for me. He speaks hard, cold truth about our values and priorities we set …
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What is Influencing Your Children?
As a parent one of our responsibilities is to influence our children, but how often do we stop and look at the things influencing us?The Pilgrims were called Separatists as they wanted to separate from the Church of England. After years of trying to leave England they finally made it to Holland. However once there, …

