God intended for you (parents) to be the greatest influence on your child.

It's never too late to be a great parent!

You are the greatest hope for your child's future and spirituality.

Success in parenting is measured by what the parents do, not by what the child does.

For it to be in them, it must be in you first.

Four Key Principles of Raising Moral Children
1.They will not always fit in.

For it to be in them, it must be in you first.

Four Key Principles of Raising Moral Children
2. Morality is more caught than taught.

For it to be in them, it must be in you first.

Four Key Principles of Raising Moral Children
3. Develop a process to develop morality.

For it to be in them, it must be in you first.

Devotionals are a tool for growth not a rule for growth.

Live your life trying to please God and process it out loud with your kids.

For it to be in them, it must be in you first.

Christianity is not what you do...It’s who you are!

Ten Practical Tips from Today:

-Always be looking to connect the truth with their lives.
-Ask questions. Avoid lectures.
-This requires intentionality and consistency.
-Push through the awkward times.
-Correction is a necessary tool but not the best tool.
-Different ages need different approaches.
-Keep it simple.
-Keep it informal and fun.
-Your struggles are a great way to teach.
-It’s about relationship.

For it to be in them, it must be in you first.

Four Key Principles of Raising Moral Children:
4. Embrace community - don’t do this alone.

Live your life trying to please God and process it out loud with your kids.

God has called us to be a house of prayer. So for this week, we will be praying for our outreach at North, the spiritual growth of Encounter, God's empowerment for our vision, and other churches in our neighborhood. The week will culminate on Friday with a night of worship singing and experiences.

If you are a member of Encounter, you have a voice at our church. This is your opportunity to not only let your voice be heard but also be involved in making Encounter a great church. The business meeting allows you to utilize your gifts and talents by contributing to an area that meets your passion.
It is, also, potluck so bring a food item to share. Just imagine eating, planning, and building with family.

Are you interested in finding out more about Encounter? Are you thinking about making Encounter your church? How can you get more involved and connected? RSVP today for the Encounter Luncheon. We will walk through the history, purpose, heartbeat and values of Encounter and see what we have to offer to you as a church.

God has created you for a purpose. Every experience in your life has prepared you for the work God wants to do through you. For this workshop, you will discover that purpose as well as write you own personal identity and purpose statement. Cost: $25

Thank you for coming!