APRIL 2013

How do young children learn about relationships? By watching and interacting with you! Explain to your child that just as the closeness between you and your children grows as you spend time talking, so closeness to God grows through prayer--which is simply talking to Him. Try these tips below to help you teach your child what it means to pray: Let them hear you pray as often as you can. In addition to mealtimes and bedtimes, try praying at odd times--perhaps carrying them from the car to their room as theyre falling asleep, or when you encounter a beautiful cloud formation during a walk. As much as possible, let praying be easy and enjoyable--even fun! Feel free to pray about funny things that happened during the day. Be yourself! Prayer doesnt have to be formal or use certain words. When you pray with your children, favor words and language that are part of their normal, everyday speech--and yours. Pray about anything and everything, especially things that already interest your children. This leads children to realize that God cares about the things that are important to them. From time to time, take a break from prayer itself to remind children why youre praying--and to whom. Remind them that God is really there, listening, and that they dont have to work hard to get their prayers through to Him. Hes ready and willing to answer.
*adapted from Focus on the Familys Spiritual Growth of Children

How to Model Prayer for Your Child

THANK YOU!
Hey Volunteer Team, join us for an incredible night as we celebrate what God is doing through the body of Southern Hills. This will be a night to honor you, the volunteers so RSVP with your ministry leader and come out on April 27th for a night of food, entertainment, and prizes!
Hollie Adams
Children & Student Administrator

Corey Jones Childrens Pastor cjones@sohillscc.com 404.788.9487

MELISSA BRADLEY Childrens Pastor InteRN MBRADLEY@SOHILLSCC.COM 770.832.1446 EXT. 205

hadams@sohillscc.com 770.328.0695

Family Dedication
Southern Hills loves kids and their families! We are committed to partnering with parents as they raise children to love and honor God. Family Dedication, formerly called Baby Dedication, is an opportunity for parents to pledge before God and His church their commitment to intentionally shepherd their children. Our next Family Dedication event is Mother's Day, May 12th. Pick up your information pack at check in stations today! We look forward to celebrating with families!

WHATS GOING ON?

APRIL 3
No wednesday night live service

APRIL 13
Friends of frances respite care

JD Martin
All Stars Volunteer
J.D. Martin is a behind the scenes volunteer who serves each week to make sure the All Stars service runs smoothly. He oversees the AV area during rst service and helps our younger guys by giving them direction and encouragement. He steps up to serve and takes extra initiative by making sure everything is ready for the second service. I love J.D.'s heart for his family and his desire to see his kids grow in their relationship with Jesus. Thank you for serving each week and for being a corner stone in the All Stars ministry!

APRIL 14
childrens baptism class 12:30-1:30

Cole & Tristan Jordan

All Stars Students
Cole and Tristan Jordan are brothers who set a great example through their positive attitudes and participation in All Stars. It's impossible to highlight one without the other as they both have such a loving heart for Jesus. They come to church ready to learn, grow, and surrender their lives to Christ. We are excited to highlight Tristan and Cole and to have them and their family as part of the Southern Hills Family!

Wyatt Harmon Treehouse Student

APRIL 14
vip wunder way volunteer meeting; 12:30-12:50

APRIL 21
vip all star volunteer meeting; 12:30-12:45

APRIL 24
last wednesday night live

APRIL 28
family dedication class

Wyatt is such an amazing young man. He is always so excited to come to church and learn more about God. He loves to sing and dance and is always such a joy! He is kind to his friends and you can always see his sweet heart shining through! We love you Wyatt!

MAY 5
SHCC FAMILY PICNIC @ WOODLAND