(More) Trouble with Texting
For years, parents and teachers have wondered if texting was negatively affecting teenagers’ grammar. According to several recent studies, that particular worry might be the least of their concerns.
It’s teens’ driving habits, sleep patterns, and relationships that are being affected by texting.
In a new blog, Jonathon McKee and David R. Smith discuss recent studies on teens and their texting habits. Very information for not only parents but also youth workers. What are your thoughts?
Click the link to read this article in its entirety: The Source for Youth Ministry – TheSource4YM.com.
Student Ministry Family Outing
On Saturday, October 15, we will be enjoying the outdoors at the Christian WayFarm’s Harvest Praise Day in Hopkinsville. All High School and Middle School students, their families, and friends are invited to attend this family centered outing.
Cost is $6 per person. Families provide their own transportation and students attending by themselves and need transportation must sign up by Sunday, Oct. 9, at the sign-up sheet at the Youth Bulletin board outside E6. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, Oct. 9.
We will leave from the church parking lot at 9 AM and return at 4 PM.
What is Harvest Praise Day?
(Taken from here)
Christian Way Farm would like to invite you to a special day of food, activities and entertainment that will be fun for the whole family.
Our usual fall Saturday activities will continue but on this day we add the availability of food and provide special music. A variety of Christian music brings an uplifting sound throughout the farm.
Our purpose on this day is to provide a family friendly atmostphere on the farm as we celebrate and give thanks for another Harvest season.
Admission includes the opportunity to enjoy all the music of the day plus the following fun activities:
- Explore the straw castle.
- Navigate the corn maze.
- Enjoy a tractor wagon ride.
- Visit the u-pick pumpkin patch (Pumpkins are not included in admission, but the most expensive pumpkins in the patch are $4.00. Other pumpkins and decorating items are available for purchase)
- Shell and grind corn.
- Feed and pet the animals.
- Play in corn-filled antique trucks.
- Browse in the farm’s store, located in an old barn.
- Catch a ride on the lawnmower train.
- Race around the tricycle track.
- Or just relax in the swing or rocking chairs on the porch!
Additional activities will be available such as pumpkin painting, hair spray and face painting. These activities will cost $1.00 each.
Food is available for purchase and will include the every popular burgoo, grilled chicken and pork chop sandwiches.
Apples with caramel, chips, drinks, smores and candy also available.
Picnic areas are available for those who buy food or choose to bring their own.
Contact Bro. Mark with question or for more information.
Resource for Parents: 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers
For several years, I have followed youth culture expert, Walt Mueller, founder of the Center for Parent and Youth Understanding (www.cpyu.org). If you have not heard of CPYU, I urge you to check out the website for a variety of resources on youth culture.
Recently I received an email about a new book Walt has written entitled 99 Thoughts for Parents of Teenagers. Upon reading the excerpt available, I was very impressed by his goal in writing the book as well as his honesty in the preface for the purpose of the book.
I would like to provide copies of this resource to you. If you would like complementary copy of this book, contact Bro. Mark.
The following link is to download a sample of the book: 99 thoughts sample
Riverview Mounds Student/Family Fun Day
For students in grades 6-12 and their families – Sat., October 17 from 10 AM – 2 PM at Riverview Mounds Farm (http://riverviewmoundsfarm.com).
Admission is $6 per person for ages 3 and up (2 and under free) and includes lots of fun fall activities (hay rides, corn maze, 40 ft. tunnel slide, tractor tires jungle gym, giant sand pit, tiny tots play area; high rise goat walk, barnyard watching, etc.). Additional costs for pumpkins (50¢ to $10), concessions (nothing over $4), animal feed (25¢) and barrel train ride ($1). Students who need transportation meet at the church at 9:00 AM and will return at 2:30 PM. Families participating can meet group at Riverview Mounds Farm at 10 AM or caravan from the church at 9:00 AM.
Everyone needs to sign up to participate regardless of transportation needs. Sign up sheets located at Welcome Desk in main lobby and on Youth Bulletin Board by E6. Admission is paid at the farm entrance, not in advance. Deadline to sign up is Sunday, Oct. 11. Directions will be available at Welcome Desk in main lobby Sunday, Oct. 11. For more info contact Mark Ellison at mellison@fbcsb.com.
AMPED T-Shirts Now on Sale
Attention all AMPED Leaders, Student Sunday School teachers, students, and parents: We are now taking orders for our AMPED T-Shirts now through Tuesday, Sept. 15. T-shirts are $10 and available in sizes Adult S – Adult XXXL. Ladies cut T-Shirts are also available. Please make checks out to FBCSB and give to either Bro. Mark or Anissa Coleman. Please specify Name and Size (ex: ladies small) when ordering.
Parenting Your Teenager
A 6-week sunday afternoon DT class for all parents of teens starting Sept. 13 from 4:30-6:00PM in NYFH3. Email Bro. Mark for more info or to sign up.
Updated Parent Page
Just updated our parent page with the newest parent newsletters and updated links for the resources. Go check them out.
