Happy October! This is not a trick, you should treat yourself to something spooky (but fun), sweet, or pumpkin flavored this month! You deserve it!

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

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: PARENT & SMALL GROUP LEADER BREAKFAST
This month, we're creating an opportunity for you to connect with your kid's small group leader so you can better love, lead, and influence your kid together. Don't miss it! Get all the details on our website.

ADD YOUR OWN DATES: PICK YOUR PATH
This quarter,  we're getting families together for the ultimate choose your own adventure extravaganza! We hope you can join us!

A 4-WEEK SERIES FROM THE OLD TESTAMENT ABOUT JOB

SERIES OVERVIEW:

Do you ever stop and think about how big God must be? God created this whole world, all of the planets, and stars in the sky . . . God is really big! Knowing God is big can make us feel small and inconsequential. But the truth is, even the small things are a big deal to God. The story of Job will help everyone realize that even though we are small, God listens to our big feelings, God sees the big picture, God cares about every small problem, and we can also be a big help in small ways.

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You are the coolest parent we know! Now, you may not feel trendy, outgoing, or young enough for kids to think you're cool, but the good news is that every single one of those things matters much less than we tend to think. Whether or not your kids or their friends ever call you cool, you can be the greatest influence in their life!

If you're subscribed to Grow Your Ministry, now would be a good time to attach Parent Tip Video #3 from your Parents section.

Ever wished your kid 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 KIDS WILL LISTEN AND LISTEN SO KIDS WILL TALK.

We consider our volunteer leaders to be the best link we have between our church and your family. So here's a question: Have you had a conversation with your kid's leader yet this year?