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Next Generation

Parents

Welcome, parents! You are not alone! We provide opportunities for parents to connect with other parents and to be encouraged and equipped to raise their children as followers of Christ. It’s our desire to partner with you in loving and supporting your children.

*New* Discover Group: Soul Keeping (Parents Edition)

When is the last time you thought about the state of your soul? The health of your soul isn't just a matter of being saved or unsaved. It's the hinge on which the rest of your life hangs. It's the difference between deep, satisfied spirituality and a restless, dispassionate faith. In an age of materialism and consumerism that tries to buy its way to happiness, many souls are starved, unhealthy, and unsatisfied by false promises of status and wealth. While in a group with other parents of kids birth through high school, author John Ortberg will help us discover the most important connection to God there is. Kids programming is available for birth through 5th grade. Contact: Taylor | ext 1903

Wed, Sept 27 - Nov 1, 7-8:30pm

Register by Sept 24

Parent Link

Parent Link (PLINK) is a team of parents who provide feedback to the overall strategies of Next Gen,

discuss and develop strategies to serve parents, and participate in the delivery of strategies to parents.

Contact: Sara | ext 1201

Parent Teams

We encourage every parent to get involved with one or more of the Parent Teams listed under

Serving Opportunities. You can register for a team when you register your student. Parents can serve on multiple teams. Each team typically requires serving one time per month. Contact: Kati | ext 1208

Bring the Story Home

God has given parents the incredible responsibility to be the primary spiritual nurturers in the home. We want to partner with you and provide practical ways for you to engage with your child’s faith at home. Check out resources, such as Homefront Resources to help you bring the story home, helping your kids flex their “big God muscles”.

Birth or Adoption

If you have a new little one in your family we’d love to hear from you to offer support and resources. Let us know so we may celebrate with you. Contact: Lynn | ext 1200

Hearts for Adoption

Finding community among women with adoptive children, or those in the process of adopting, can be important and helpful. Moms in this group come together to support, encourage and pray for each other along the journey of building our families through adoption.Contact: Caeli | (952) 201-7707.

First Thursdays, 6:30pm

Child Dedication

This beautiful service celebrates the life of a child through dedication and parent consecration. Register for upcoming dates listed under events. Contact: Lynn | ext 1200

Baptism

Held twice a year, spring and fall. All candidates (kids, youth and adults) go through a preparation process. See Discover Experiences for baptism prep class details. For more information on Baptism check out our resource page.

Stay Connected!

During the week, we encourage parents to stay in the loop using Facebook, and Twitter. We also send out the Kids E-wire regularly to registered families.

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