Parenting Resources Brochure 2011-12.pdf

Christ-Centered Parenting Classes

Downtown–Room 318; Wednesdays, 6:50pm
Leaders: Dick and Julie Dahl
Focus: Parenting 101—An overview of parenting principles with an emphasis on parenting in the early years

North–D504; Sundays, 10:45am
Leaders: Vince and Kathy Johnson; Tim and Gretchen Held
Focus: To equip parents to understand the challenges and opportunities of the teenage years and to provide instruction in biblical peacemaking

South–Room A104 (Lakeville South High School); Sundays, 10:45am
Leaders: Brian and Cindy Eaton; Chris and Barb Johnson
Focus: Grace-Based Parenting, biblical manhood and womanhood, parenting the angry teens, and helping our teens develop the right set of values

God has reconciled the world to himself through Jesus Christ, and we who claim allegiance to Christ have been entrusted with a “message” and a “ministry” of reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18–19). As Christian parents our aim is to faithfully embrace this ministry and impart this message for the sake of our children. This series of weekly classes is designed to equip and encourage parents in their crucial role. Parents may join classes at any time during the year.

Discipling the Next Generation: 2011–2012 Resources for Parents

Educational Options

2013 Dates TBD, Listen to seminar audio from a previous year.

Leaders: Britton and Jan Miller; Greg and Shari Miller; Tim and Gretchen Held

• HEAR insights from Bethlehem families who have graduated children from public school, private school, and homeschool

• ASK questions

• RECEIVE practical tips and helpful guidance

Child Dedication Dates

• May 12/13, 2012
• October 13/14, 2012 (updated date)

Marriage Retreat

2013 dates and information TBD
Oak Ridge Conference Center Chaska, MN
Contact Lynda Hansen 612-455-0800 x805

Foundation Builders (open to all, but required for those interested in dedicating)

A seminar led by David & Sally Michael

Each Foundation Builders class focuses on a significant stage of child development from a God-centered perspective. Because we believe that the church and home represent a partnership in nurturing the faith of children at Bethlehem, we encourage parents, prospective parents and persons interested in ministry to children to attend.

All Foundation Builders seminars are organized around three questions:

1. What can be done at home to nurture the faith of our children?

2. What will be done at church to nurture the faith of our children?

3. How can the church and home work together in nurturing the faith of our children?

A brief review of curriculum used for the specified age level is presented with suggestions on how parents can partner with us in imparting the truths taught in the church setting to their children.

Foundation Builders 1 (Child Dedication Class)

8:45am-noon; Downtown
Saturday—August 4, 2012

Focus on Infants and Toddlers:

• Bethlehem’s vision and philosophy of ministry to parents and children

• The promises parents make when dedicating their children

[Foundation Builders 1 is a prerequisite for dedicating children at Bethlehem]

When You Have a Baby (or someone you know has a baby)

To have your baby announced from the pulpit and the announcement placed in the Star, call Joyce Heinrich (612-338-7653 x498)

Be ready to give the pronunciation and spelling of the baby's name, the date of the birth, and the names, spellings, and pronunciations of the parents' names. If you adopted, we would also like the date of the adoption or arrival date into the family.

When you have your baby announced, your information will be sent to those who coordinate meals for families with new babies.

Youth Baptism Mentor
Orientation Sessions

2013 Dates TBD

Is there a young person in your family who is ready to express faith through baptism? The Mentor Orientation session is designed to help prepare mentors (most often parents) for their significant role in the youth baptism preparation process. [Note: Youth candidates do not attend this session.]

This session will provide an opportunity for mentors to get acquainted with each other and to be equipped to prepare the candidate for baptism.

Please sign up for one session listed above by contacting Lori Myers 612-338-7653 x480.