Especially for Parents
Mom’s In Prayer
Impact your child’s world with prayer! Groups for moms of elementary thru college aged children.
Contact: Mary Nelson / 763.420.6938
Parent / Child Dedication
The act of showing that parents want God’s best for their children through His wisdom and strength to raise their children. Dedication doesn’t insure salvation, but is a public declaration of the desire to raise children through the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Dedication Parents’ Class
Sunday, August 5, 11:00am
Surge Room
RSVP: Jane Rice / janer@mgefc.org
Parent / Child Dedication Sunday
Sunday, August 19, 9:30am service
Parenting Class (during Rock the Church Kids' Camp)
Sunday, August 5 from 6:00 - 8:00pm
Facilitators: Dave & Nancy Sibley
Play Dates in the Park
Connect with other moms and kids! Bring anything and everything for a morning outside. Event cancelled in the event of bad weather.
Tuesdays, July 31 & August 28 at 10:00am
Elm Creek Park
Contact: Bre Pilon / breannep@mgefc.org
Other Parenting Resources
The following list of resources is not an exhaustive list of good information available, but is a recommended starting point to help on the journey through parenting.
General Parenting and Family Support
www.familymatters.net A website of Family Matters Ministries founded by Dr. Tim Kimmel. Includes great books and resources.
www.christianitytoday.com Bi-weekly, parenting eNewsletter containing up-to-date, insightful information and links to articles of special interest to parents.
www.family.org Official website of Focus on the Family Ministries with Dr. James Dobson. Great resource for parenting and family issues including the impact of society on our children and families.
www.biblicalparenting.org Website of National Center for Biblical Parenting with Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, RN, BSN. Excellent resources including eNewsletter with parenting tips.
Kids Sites
World Christian Kids
Ideas for Parties and Family Activities