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Hello Parents and Coworkers, I have recently been encouraging parents to "schedule around priorities", particularly the priorities of spiritual growth and family life. In my July 28 e-mail, I asked the following three questions:

1. When your children are flooded with reading and other assignments, what will you do to help your children spend time in God's Word?
2. When various opportunities arise on Sunday mornings, what will you do to help your family faithfully attend church?
3. When your family members are pulled in many different directions, what will you do to maintain a sense of family integration?

Last Wednesday I saw an example of a parent helping one of his children spend time in God's Word. His daughter had left her Sunday School homework binder at church, so he came to get it for her in the middle of the week. What a simple yet powerful way for a parent to show their children that studying the Bible is important!

Last Week (August 8)

Sunday Theme We studied the story of David and Goliath, based on 1 Samuel 17. Free Seminar CDs Are you looking forward to the seminar led by Reverend John Chao this weekend? Reply to this e-mail to find out how to get a free recording on CD!

This Week (August 15)

Sunday Theme We will study the story of Jonathan warning David, based on 1 Samuel 18-20. Curriculum TrainingAt 2:30 we will have a representative from Group Publishing give a training on how to use the FaithWeaver curriculum effectively. If you work with children at church or at home, you are strongly encouraged to attend! Children's Ministry Library The CM Library will be closed this Sunday. However, it will be open again starting August 22. Keep in mind that the library will only be open from 12:15-12:30 until further notice. Looking Ahead

• August 29: Children's Ministry Sunday
• September 19: Mandatory parent lunch meeting. Parents, have you gotten a chance to read the book Raising a Modern-Day Joseph? If not, please make plans to read it by the end of August! You can borrow it from the CM Library for free or purchase it from me for $10.

Kevin Z. had a great time at Twin Lakes Camp this summer. Here is a picture from camp that he shared with me: Serving the Lord until we see Him face to face, Ben Malan Why is this called the "SS-120"? SS stands for Sunday School, and you should be able to read the entire e-mail in 120 seconds or less! View past issues of this newsletter by clicking here. See all major church events by visiting the church calendar online.