CM Update 1/3/10

Romans 12:10 -- Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another.

One of the kids in the children's ministry asked me if I knew that Tiger Woods decided to change his name to a new animal. I said, "No." He said, "Yeah, he can't decide between chee-tah and lion." Bu bum ching! (The sound of a drum after a bad joke.)

Our society is so sexually-charged that we have to be very careful how we interact with others. We always have to make sure we are keeping ourselves and others safe. However, when I read Romans 12:10, the words affectionate and brotherly struck me. We should be affectionate with one another as we would with a brother or sister. We are family, and God desires that we care for one another as family. So, in that light, I love each of you brothers and sisters.

Happy New Year!!!

In Jesus,
Phil

Discussion Point

What has the Lord taught you in last several weeks?

Weekly Updates:

• Buckle up because the Lord has great things in store for the new year.
  
• For those interested in serving in the CM during the Saturday Night service, we will be having a meeting after the potluck on Sunday.
  
• Make sure that each child has had a Child/Parent Information Card filled out and turned in. I have noticed a number of kids slipping through. This is very important for the safety of the children.
  
• Please remember to take out your trash after 2nd service.

Upcoming Events:

1. CM Orientation - Thursday, January 28th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
2. CM Sledding - Saturday, January 30th (9:30 - 4:30pm)
   

CM Update 12/27/09

Romans 11:22-23 -- Therefore consider the goodness and severity of God: on those who fell, severity; but toward you, goodness, if you continue in His goodness. Otherwise you also will be cut off. And they also, if they do not continue in unbelief, will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.

Paul says, "Consider the goodness and the severity of God." This is a great reminder. We must find the proper balance of walking in the fear of the Lord and the joy of the Lord. His wrath is great, and His love is great. If we don't consider His severity, we won't fully know His goodness. I thank God that I know more of His goodness than His severity. But, I want to grow in knowing His severity, so I might more fully know His grace and love in dying for me.

Merry Christmas!!!

In Jesus,
Phil

Discussion Point

What are your plans for Christmas?

Weekly Updates:

• I pray you each have a blessed Christmas, celebrating the birth of Jesus.
  
• CM Christmas Choir on Christmas Eve: Pray that the children do a great job.
  
• Make sure that each child has had a Child/Parent Information Card filled out and turned in. I have noticed a number of kids slipping through. This is very important for the safety of the children.
  
• Please remember to take out your trash after 2nd service.

Upcoming Events:

1. CM Christmas Choir - Thursday, December 24th (7:00-8:30pm)
2. CM Orientation - Thursday, January 28th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
3. CM Sledding - Saturday, January 30th (9:30 - 4:30pm)
   

CM Update 12/20/09

Acts 15:10 -- Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?

As followers and teachers of Christ, we have to be very aware of the yoke (the burdens) that are placed on us by others and ourselves or that we place on others. Jesus desires the weight on us to be lifted by yoking with us. He wants to bear our load as we walk with Him.

Today, I felt a heavy load on my shoulders, for no apparent reason. I just felt heavy. Then I remembered two verses I read this morning that tell me of the light load of Jesus, Acts 15:10 & Matt 11:28-29. As I reflected on these verse, I could feel the stress release and my nerves settle down. Praise the Lord for His word! And, praise Him for the rest we find in His presence.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Thank you for serving Jesus by ministering to kids.
  
• CM Christmas Choir on Christmas Eve: This Sunday is our final practice. Please remind the children.
• Make sure that each child has had a Child/Parent Information card filled out and turned in. I have noticed a number of kids slipping through. This is very important for the safety of the children.
  
• The 3rd thru 5th Grade class will be in the main service for the Christmas program.
• Please remember to take out your trash after 2nd service.

Upcoming Events:

1. CM Christmas Choir - Thursday, December 24th (7:00-8:30pm)
2. CM Orientation - Thursday, January 28th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
3. CM Sledding - Saturday, January 30th (9:30 - 4:30pm)
   

CM Update 12/13/09

Proverbs 16:16 -- How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

One of the most damaging aspects of the fall must be the change of personal priorities. Before the fall, Adam and Eve knew what was important. After the fall, humanity grasps for things that are unimportant, and we neglect the things that are. In most cases, the percentage of time a person spends pursuing their finances far outweighs the amount of time looking for wisdom. Yet, the Lord says wisdom is of far more value. Let us strive to have the Lord's priorities in our lives, so we might attain the fullness of all the Lord has for us in our new lives in Christ.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• CM Christmas Choir on Christmas Eve: This Sunday is our second practice. Please let the kids know.
• Remember that our CM Orientation is this coming Tuesday. The orientation is for all those who are new to the CM.
• Please remember to take out your trash after 2nd service.
  

Upcoming Events:

1. CM Orientation - Tuesday, December 15th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
   
2. CM Christmas Choir - Thursday, December 24th (7:00-8:30pm)
   

CM Update 12/6/09

Proverb 1:10 -- My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

Wouldn't it be nice if sin was that easy to overcome? If we could just tell sin to leave us alone, and it would be done? If you have seen the news, you know that Tiger Woods wishes that sinners were so easy to turn from. He wishes he had the power to not consent to sin.

Yet, the Bible teaches we can turn from sin, and that is possible with the power of God's Spirit through Jesus Christ. Without His power to not consent, we are ruled by sin. With His Spirit, we have a way of escape. Be thankful today that you have the power of the living God within you, and you get to pass this on to children in great need of good news within a world full of enticement.

In Jesus,
Phil

Discussion Point

What have you shared in your classes that has enabled the kids to relate to you?

Weekly Updates:

• Here are the notes for Equipping for Ministry
• Click here for the 2010 CM Calendar
• If you are a veteran of the CM, please help those who are new to the CM.
• The allergy check box is on the sign in/out sheets, so be aware!
• We have a new youth application.
  
• Open House Report
  --Thank you so much for the hard work.
  --95% positive responses from the CM parents.
  --Parents love that the CM teaches God's Word consistently.
  --One negative: Need to be in our classes on time.
  
• CM Christmas Choir on Christmas Eve: This Sunday is our first practice. Please let the kids know.
  

Upcoming Events:

1. Gingerbread Houses - Wednesday, December 9th (7:00 - 8:30pm)
2. CM Orientation - Tuesday, December 15th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
   
3. CM Christmas Choir - Thursday, December 24th (7:00-8:30pm)
   

2010 CM Calendar

December
Sun Dec 6, 2009 12:45pm – 1:30pm CM Christmas Choir Practice
Wed Dec 9, 2009 7pm – 8:30pm CM Gingerbread Houses
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:45pm – 1:30pm CM Christmas Choir Practice
Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Orientation - 1902 S. Meridian 98371
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:45pm – 1:30pm CM Christmas Choir Practice

January
Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Orientation - 1902 S. Meridian 98371
Sat Jan 30, 2010 9:30am – 4:30pm CM Sledding - 47.392199, -121.392157

February
Fri Feb 26, 2010 CM Retreat - 370 West Panhandle Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584-8923
Sat Feb 27, 2010 CM Retreat - 370 West Panhandle Lake Road Shelton, WA 98584-8923
Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:30pm – 3pm CM: Equipping for Ministry - 1818 S. Meridian 98371

March
Sun Mar 14, 2010 2pm – 5pm CM Family Skate Extravaganza - 1113 N. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Mon Mar 22, 2010 CM Leadership Conference - 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92563-9150
Tue Mar 23, 2010 CM Leadership Conference - 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92563-9150
Wed Mar 24, 2010 CM Leadership Conference - 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs Rd Murrieta, CA 92563-9150

April
Fri Apr 2, 2010 7pm – 8:30pm CM Good Friday - 1818 S. Meridian 98371
Thu Apr 22, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Orientation - 1902 S. Meridian 98371
Sat Apr 24, 2010 9:30am – 4pm CM All Day Conference

May
Wed May 5, 2010 7pm – 8:30pm CM Prayer Night
Sun May 23, 2010 CM Appreciation Sunday
Sat May 29, 2010 9:30am – 4:30pm CM Gone Fishing - 8002 252nd St. E. Graham, WA 98338

June
Sat Jun 19, 2010 CM Bowling
Sun Jun 27, 2010 1:30pm – 3pm CM: Equipping for Ministry - 1818 S. Meridian 98371

July
Sun Jul 18, 2010 CM VBS Week - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
Mon Jul 19, 2010 CM VBS Week - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Vacation Bible School - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
Tue Jul 20, 2010 CM VBS Week - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Vacation Bible School - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
Wed Jul 21, 2010 CM VBS Week - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Vacation Bible School - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
Thu Jul 22, 2010 CM VBS Week - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Vacation Bible School - 1700 12th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371
Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Orientation - 1902 S. Meridian 98371

August
Wed Aug 4, 2010 7pm – 8:30pm CM Water Olympics
Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:30pm – 7:30pm CM 5th Grade Graduation Dinner
Sun Aug 29, 2010 1:30pm – 3pm CM: Equipping for Ministry - 1818 S. Meridian 98371
Sun Aug 29, 2010 CM Graduation Sunday

October
Sun Oct 10, 2010 1:30pm – 3pm CM Open House - 1818 S. Meridian 98371
Thu Oct 28, 2010 6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Orientation - 1902 S. Meridian 98371
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:30pm – 3pm CM: Equipping for Ministry - 1818 S. Meridian 98371

November
Wed Nov 24, 2010 7pm – 8:30pm CM Grateful Kids - 1818 S. Meridian Puyallup, WA

December
Wed Dec 8, 2010 7pm – 8:30pm CM Gingerbread Houses
Sun Dec 26, 2010 1:30pm – 3pm CM: Equipping for Ministry - 1818 S. Meridian 98371
Sun Dec 6, 2009 12:45pm – 1:30pm CM Christmas Choir Practice
Wed Dec 9, 2009 7pm – 8:30pm CM Gingerbread Houses
Sun Dec 13, 2009 12:45pm – 1:30pm CM Christmas Choir Practice
Tue Dec 15, 2009 6:30pm – 8:30pm CM Orientation - 1902 S. Meridian 98371
Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:45pm – 1:30pm CM Christmas Choir Practice