Birth - Kindergarten

In Mark 6:45-51 Jesus’ disciples were on a boat in the middle of the lake. Jesus walked on the water to get to them. He climbed into the boat, and the wind died down.

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Grades 1 - 6

This week, we’re talking about how important it is to know when to stop. Proverbs 25:16 clearly says we better be cautious or we’ll end up in a stinky mess. None of us like getting sick (or cleaning up), so how can we get just enough and stop? The only thing you can’t get too much of in life is God!

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Kids Baptism Class is a unique presentation where kids (1st - 6th Grade) can learn what it means to have a relationship with Jesus. Parents are required to attend with their children. Our next class is THIS Sunday, January 22 at 11am in T1/2. No sign-up is required to attend.

Shout It Out is a ministry team that gives students (grades 3 – 12) the opportunity to lead worship in our elementary environment, Beach House. To join Shout It Out, please register for our placement meeting THIS Saturday online by clicking here.

Early Childhood 

In Mark 6:30-44 Jesus was speaking to a crowd of 5,000 people. After realizing they were hungry he took a boy’s small lunch and turned it into enough food for everyone. Click here for more tools to help your child with this week's lesson. 

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Elementary 

This week, we’ll focus on the hurt that’s caused when we use our words thoughtlessly—they can cut like a sword. We’ve all been guilty of this at one time or another. But the good news is that God says that wise people’s words can bring healing to a situation (Proverbs 12:18). So, the Bottom Line is: select your words carefully. Click here for this week's God Time card.

Because of sin, all of us rebel against authorities and God. As parents quickly discover, children are no exception. These little “angels” assert independence by rebelling against rules from a young age. But the Bible instructs parents to discipline children out of love, molding them into Christians who strive to obey God and respect other people. Use these strategies for dealing with rebellion as children grow:

Birth to 2 years: Accept that God gives even newborns the ability to display unique temperaments. Provide lots of comfort and warmth.

3 to 4 years: Listen carefully and respond to children’s physical and emotional needs. Explore what upsets them. Model Christ’s love by giving kids affection.

5 to 7 years: Offer choices and clear consequences for disobedience. Balance your demands with warmth and reason.

8 to 12 years: Consistently enforce rules. Let children know you trust them, and praise them for a job well done. Evaluate tough situations and ask what kids can do differently next time.

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INSIGHTS

In a survey of 2,000 parents with children ages 2 to 11, 38% said they use the same discipline method as their own parents did.

Parents report using the following discipline methods frequently: time-outs (42%), removal of privileges (41%), sending to bedroom (27%), yelling (13%), and spanking (9%).

One-third of parents believe their discipline approach is ineffective.

Early Childhood (Birth – Kindergarten)

 Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.

Bottom Line: Jesus can do anything.

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Jesus’ disciples had been fishing all night and caught nothing. Jesus asked them to try again. When they did, their nets began overflowing with fish.

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Elementary (Grades 1 – 6)

This week, the Bible principle we’re looking at is how it’s better to be patient than to fight (Proverbs 16:32). Imagine how your relationships with the people around you could change if you were able to press pause, think and pray even if they pushed your buttons before you reacted in anger.

Child Dedication is really about parents publicly dedicating themselves to the process of raising Godly children. After attending the Milestone 1 Seminar and completing the Ozone classes you will be able to schedule your dedication time. The next class will be offered at the Victorville Campus on Sunday, January 8 at 9am in T1 & 2.

We're going to take a short break on the blog, but we'll be back with more of that latests of what's happening for you and your family at HDC Kids starting Monday, January 9.