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Happy Almost-Valentine’s Day! If you’re dreading what this holiday means for your teenager, take a deep breath. We’re in this with you!

Here are a few things coming up in our ministry . . .

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: RETREAT
This month, we’re planning a weekend retreat designed to help your kid connect with God and with their small group. Get the details on our website!

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: MISSION EXPERIENCE
This summer, we’re taking teenagers on a mission experience! Make sure your kid is registered before the deadline.

FREE PEOPLE: A 4-WEEK SERIES ON AUTHORITY

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Have you ever had to follow a rule that made absolutely no sense to you? Maybe it was a rule about what you could or couldn’t wear, where you could or couldn’t go, or who you could or couldn’t spend time with. When some people think about God, that is what they think about — a list of rules miles long that don’t seem important or relevant to their lives. But said there are only two rules that matter most: love God and love others as you love yourself. In this 4-week series in the book of James, we’ll discover that the right rules can set you free — and that free people don’t dance with danger, make decisions that benefit others, and give up their freedoms for others.

When it comes to boundaries with your teenager, always trust, but verify. Assume your kid is making wise choices, but put boundaries and checkpoints in place so you can make sure your assumptions are correct. You can decide the checkpoints that work best for you and your kid. Just be honest and clear about what they are. Honestly builds trust, both ways.

If you’re subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to attach Parent Tip Video #7 from your Parents section.

Ever wished your teenager would just listen to you already? What about talk? Ever wished they would open up just a little bit more? We get it. So do Adele Faber & Elaine Mazlish, authors of HOW TO TALK SO TEENS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO TEENS WILL TALK.

Hey parents, help us out. As the parent of a teenager, what’s one thing our church could do to better serve and help you? Hit Reply and let us know!