File - Rocky River United Methodist Church

May 2016
Kyle Kraft washing dishes at home.
Take the “Chore” Out of Household Duties
POWERSOURCE
ASK GOD:
1. To help your children be willing,
eager contributors to your family.
2. To give your kids—and you—a
good attitude about doing
chores.
3. To develop in your family members a heart for service.
In a recent national survey, only 28% of
parents said they require their children to do
chores—even though those parents realize
the importance of having household
responsibilities. “Parents today want their
kids spending time on things that can bring
them success,” says Richard Rende, coauthor of Raising Can-Do Kids, “but
ironically, we’ve stopped doing one thing
that’s actually been a proven predictor of
success—and that’s household chores.”
Chores also help children develop muchneeded life skills and instill in them a sense
of self-worth and belonging. Most childdevelopment experts say kids shouldn’t be
paid for household chores, which are part of
contributing to family life.
Summer—when homework isn’t in the
picture—is an ideal time to rev up your
family’s chore assignments.
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Children/Youth aren't all wired the same,
some are ready for tasks sooner or later
than others. Here are some general
examples of age-appropriate tasks that
may be appropriate for your child:
Ages 3-5: work alongside you to put
away toys, place dirty clothes in a
hamper, sort laundry, make their beds,
and feed pets.
Ages 6-8: dust, vacuum, put away their
clothes, empty wastebaskets, set/clear
the table, and help with some yardwork.
Ages 9-12: wash dishes, unpack
groceries, mop floors, fold laundry, help
wash the car, and help prepare meals.
Ages 13+: Youth can help with
errands, babysit siblings/family friends,
mow the lawn, prepare meals, and do
their own laundry.
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This Month in Children’s Ministry
Vacation Bible
School
Cave Quest
Have you signed your children
up for Vacation Bible School
yet? Registration is still open.
The children will be exploring the
Bible through music, science,
technology, and play. Come join
us July 11th - 15th from 9am –
12pm. Go to rrumc.org to sign
up!
Ever dream of being the next Vacation Bible Superstar? Now’s
your chance. We need superstars to help with set design,
small group leaders (5 children
per group), assistant teachers,
kitchen and a whole lot of stuff in
the background. If none of this
still doesn’t fit your gifts then
please think about donating a
few items to the cause. Go to
www.signupgenius.com/
go/30e084badae2ca6fa7-cave
to donate materials or
www.rrumc.org/vacation-bibleschool.html to sign up to help!
This month our theme is “God helps us obey Him” and it will be a
tough lesson for us all. It is the story of Balaam’s donkey found in
Numbers 22:1-38. It includes some tough stuff but we will focus on
keeping our heart right with God and how we can get out of control
when the two go separate directions. It will also teach us how God can
use even our pets to communicate with Him! I love being able to help
the children see all the different ways that God can express His love for
us. In Projects-with– a Purpose, they will make cones and experience
how you can hear better with them. In return, learning how when listening to God better, it’s easier to do the right things. In Games, we
will be playing the old-fashioned game of telephone and Blind Balaam,
where kids will wear a blindfold and try to tag another player in the circle just by hearing them move. They will see how hard it can be to find
God when you block Him out. Finally, in Surprise Station, the children
will be listening to each others heartbeats from different distances, and
finally using a stethoscope to figure out how when you increase your
focus on God, it is easier to hear
Mission Possible
Our next Mission Possible
Event will be on June 3rd at
6pm. Our mission will be to
make Laundry Care Kits we
will watch the movie
“Despicable Me.” We will put
all the necessities someone
would need when going to the
laundromat in a bag and take
them to local laundromats. We
will need quite a few items to
make this possible so if you
are interested in helping
please go to
www.SignUpGenius.com/
go/30E084BADAE2CA6FA7mission1 to donate the items
needed. Our last Mission Possible night had over 60 children and adults. Please know
that you are not required to
stay for the whole event.
Save the Dates!!!!!
June 3rd: Mission Possible watching “ Despicable Me”
July 11th –15th: Vacation Bible School 9am –12pm
August 17th: Picnic and Pool Party 6:30pm Family Picnic
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and 8:15pm-9:45pm
Family Swim
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Youth Ministry
-Messages from Rachel
May is an exciting month for the RRUMC Youth Ministry…
2015-2016 has been such a great school year for our youth ministry, and May is a
big month. Our school year activities are coming to a close as we confirm our 18
Confirmation Students, conclude our Spring Series’, finish up Mission Trip Prep
Meetings, and prepare for our High School Senior’s Baccalaureate and Graduation Sunday. Our Steering Committee, which includes adult volunteers and youth
officers, is busy working on summer plans and yes, they are already working on
the 2016-2017 school year, too. You will see some exciting things coming forward
in the next few months as we continuously strive to help youth meet Jesus Christ
in the midst of their story through study, fellowship, and service.
30 Hour Famine
The 30 Hour Famine that took place
April 8-9 was amazing. 20 youth came
from 3 churches to fast from food for 30
hours, learn about worldwide hunger,
and find that they can be part of the
solution to hunger locally and globally.
I’d like to say “Great Job!” to all of our
youth who took this challenge and contributed to a fantastic weekend!
Our youth ministry is for all middle school and high school students in our church
and community, and their families. We love partnering with you through the highs
and lows of adolescence. Check out the calendar in this newsletter for a full listing
of May events. For more information regarding our youth ministry, please don’t
hesitate to reach out to me.
Much Love & Many Blessings,
Rachel Burns
Spring Series
The final sessions for our Spring Series will be May 1st and May 15th, 6-8pm.
Middle School “H.O.P.E” and High School “When Helping Hurts.”
Steve Machovec teaching Grace Kovesdy and
Maggie Blossey how to run the check-out at
Twice Blessed Free Store.
Youth spent Saturday doing service projects for
Twice Blessed Free Store, Nehemiah Mission,
and Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore.
Great Job!
Loaves of Fun Fair: May 22, 11am-3pm
The RRUMC Loaves of Fun Fair is an afternoon of fun for our church and community. Enjoy inflatables & games, food & drink. Admission is a canned food
item. This event benefits Lakewood Community Services Center & Rocky River
Assistance Program. There will be one combined worship service at 10am on
5/22. If you would like to volunteer to help at this event, please email me at
[email protected]. The Loaves of Fun Fair concludes our Youth Ministry school
year events.
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Thank you to officers Carter Hudson,
Kelli Poe, and Ben Krampitz for helping
our Stock Sales Fundraiser by speaking at worship services in April. It takes
a lot of courage and faith to speak at
church. I received many compliments
about each of you. Our church is very
proud of you and so am I.
For more info, please visit us at
www.rrumc.org or contact me directly.
Rachel Burns, Youth Director
[email protected]
(440)331-7676 ext. 233 –office
(440)523-0708 text/call –cell
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Add Excitement to Chores
For many children, chores imply drudgery. But that doesn’t need to be the
case! Use these tips to make chores a positive, productive experience:
Give kids ownership. Enlist your children’s help in selecting chores,
as well as the consequences for not doing them in a timely manner.
Teach tasks with “shaping.” First, let children watch you perform a
task while you explain it. Then let them try one step at a time.
Use language cues and offer encouragement. Say, “ I see books on
the floor” rather than giving orders. Thank kids for their efforts.
Spur teamwork in your family by using the fun ideas below!
Allison and Laura Kressler playing ball at home.
TEACHABLE
MOMENTS
Team “Work”
Have family members line up, one behind
another. Choose a leader to stand a few
feet in front of the line and face the team.
Have the leader throw a ball to the first
team member, who then throws it back to
the leader and stoops in place. The leader
then throws the ball over the stooped
player to the next teammate, who throws
it back to the leader and stoops in place.
Continue this way until the last team
member has the ball. That person then
carries the ball to the front and becomes
the leader. The previous leader goes to
the front of the line. Repeat until the
original leader becomes leader again.
Afterward, ask: How did our family work
as a team in this game? When do we
have to work as a team in our home? at
school? at church?
Read aloud Romans 12:5-6 and close in
prayer: Dear Jesus, thanks for each
member of this family. Help us work
together to serve you. Amen.
Terrific Teamwork Designate a time
when everyone chips in around the
house. For example, do chores at a
particular time every Saturday
morning. This reinforces the
importance of each individual’s
contributions.
Whistle While You Work Play a
favorite upbeat music CD while
children complete their chores. Also,
have kids brainstorm a new, more
creative name for chores, such as
“home fun” or “household helpers.”
Responsibility Roulette Mix up the
chore routine by letting family
members randomly select their tasks
for each week. On slips of paper,
write all the chores that need to be
done. Then place them in a cup or jar.
Every Monday, have family members
select their jobs for that week.
Lend a Hand Make a creative chore
chart to keep your family organized.
Have family members each trace one
of their hands on card stock and cut it
out. Use markers to decorate the
paper hands with a ring, a watch, or a
bracelet. Attach a small self-adhesive
magnet strip to the back of each
handprint. Then place a sticky note on
the center of each hand, and have
family members list their chores for
the week. (Help younger children.)
Place the hands on the refrigerator,
pointing downward. As family
members complete their chores for
the week, have them point their
paper hand up to show that the tasks
are done. Each week, replace the
sticky notes with new lists.
Church Chores To show children
how to extend the skills they learn
while doing household chores,
consider lending a hand at your
church some weekend. Watch the
church calendar for a designated
“work day,” or just ask a staff
member what tasks need to be done.
Your family can clean out a closet,
paint a room, organize pew racks, or
straighten out the nursery or library.
Work and Rest Divide a long sheet
of paper into seven sections, writing
one day of the week over each
section. Together, create a mural
illustrating the different work and
activities you all accomplish each
day. Complete six days, leaving the
Sabbath blank. Afterward, read aloud
Exodus 20:8-11. Brainstorm different
ways of resting on the Sabbath.
Then choose how to make the
Sabbath a special day for your family
to relax with God and one another.
“Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you
were working for the Lord, rather than for people.”
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—Colossians 3:23, NLT
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MEDIA MADNESS
CULTURE
& TRENDS
MOVIE
MUSIC
Title: X-Men Apocalypse
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Rating: not yet rated (likely PG-13)
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Rose Byrne
Synopsis: Apocalypse, the original
mutant, has wakened from his slumber
to find a world he despises. He recruits
a group of powerful mutants to cleanse
the world of humans so he can reign
as a god.
Our Take: Although Marvel movies
have often been innocuous, fun, and
action-packed, this one introduces
something more sinister. In one trailer,
Apocalypse says, “I’ve been called
many things over many lifetimes.” One
name he lists is Yahweh. So be wary
about this movie. If your kids do see it,
have a meaningful discussion about
who is the one true God.
Title: Faster
Artist: Group 1 Crew
Synopsis: The Christian hip-hop
group’s new EP trilogy includes the
digital mini-albums Faster, Stronger
and Power. The five-member group,
which has been around for almost a
decade, had a radio single with the
song “Forgive Me.”
Our Take: This pop-infused band
offers upbeat lyrics and melodies that
make listeners want to get up and
dance. The song “Everyday Is a
Miracle,” which features Christian
singer Rachel Lampa, emphasizes the
beauty of life. “Time flies. Yeah, we
only get one life. What you gonna do
with it?” the chorus asks. Older kids
and preteens will enjoy this positive
alternative to secular hip-hop groups.
Games, Sites & Apps
Star Fox Zero
This 3D scrolling shooter video game features
animals that engage in
aerial combat. Players
can see the view from
the cockpit of the
Arwing spaceship. The
rating is still pending,
though previous installments in the franchise
have ranged from E to
E10+.
TuxPaint.org
Kids Trade
This site offers free opensource drawing software
for kids ages 3 to 12. As
users access a range of
drawing tools, their computer literacy improves as
well. The software, which
is available on multiple
platforms, is also being
used in elementaryschool art classes.
With this free app, school
-age kids can trade toys,
clothes, and other items
without money. Registration is required, and
parents must approve
trades. Users post a photo and description of
each item. The app helps
kids learn about tradeoffs and decision-making.
This page is designed to help educate parents
and isn’t meant to endorse
any movie, music,
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or product. Our goal is to help you make
informed decisions about what your children
watch, read, listen to, and play.
Tablet Takeover More than 80%
of U.S. children now have access
to a computer tablet, and the
number continues to grow. Experts
predict that toddlers’ tablet
capabilities may become one way
to gauge their developmental
stage. (huffingtonpost.com)
TMI? In an effort to make the
subject of menstruation relatable to
young girls, a new doll from
Lammily comes with “Period Party”
accessories. The doll also includes
an informational pamphlet so
parents can launch discussions
about the topic. (people.com)
QUICK STATS
Bookworms Keep these stats in
mind for summer reading: 90% of
kids ages 6 to 17 say they’re more
likely to finish a book that they
picked out themselves. And 70% of
kids say when reading for fun, they
want books that make them laugh.
(The Kids and Family Reading Report)
Tech Timeout When asked which
of their kids’ behaviors is most
difficult to control, 23% of parents
said “limiting technology-based
activities.” Parents struggle more in
that area than in getting kids to eat
healthfully, go to bed, or do
homework. (actionforchildren.org.uk)
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May 2016
RRUMC Children’s & Youth Calendar
Children’s Ministry
SUNDAY
MONDAY
1st Sunday!
1
Youth Ministry
TUESDAY
2
WEDNESDAY
3
Combined
THURSDAY
SAT
5
6
7
12
13
14
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Children’s Worship @ 10am
& 11:30am. No Middle School
Sunday School or Confirmation-Please attend worship.
FRIDAY
Cinco De
Mayo
Crossroads 6-8pm
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Mother’s Day
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10am Children’s & Youth
Choirs Sing; Middle School
Sunday School & Confirmation; 11:30am Middle School
Sunday School
Children’s Sunday School@
10am & 11:30am
No youth evening activities.
Pentecost
15
& Confirmation
10am Confirmation Service
10
11
Baccaleurate meeting
for seniors at RRHS
10:50am; Youth
Steering Meeting
7pm (Youth Room)
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Pentecost
Monday
5:30pm Middle
School Mission
Mtg; 7pm High
School Mission
Mtg.
Children’s
Committee
meeting @7pm
7pm Confirmation Rehearsal
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18
19
20
21
Armed
Forces
Day
24
25
26
27
28
1
2
Crossroads 6-8pm
Children’s Sunday School@
10am & 11:30am
22
23
10am Combined Worship
Service
Sunday School for
PK—8th gr. At 10 am only
11am-3pm Loaves of Fun
Fair
29
Baccalaureate meeting for seniors at
RRHS 10:50am
30
Memorial
Day
31
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Mission
Possible
“Despicable
Me”
MISSION ZONE: Weekly Children & Youth Offerings
All Children and Youth are encouraged to bring weekly offerings to church. These offerings will go to our
church’s Twice Blessed Free Store.
Quarterly, our children, youth, and parents are invited to a Sorting Night at Twice Blessed which includes
a potluck and service project. Collected MISSION ZONE offerings will be delivered to Twice Blessed that
night by Quinn and Rachel.
In April, our children and youth collected 23 bottles of sunscreen
and 42 pairs of flip flops. Thank you, families! Great job!
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