September 2025
"Tilling the Soil of our Garden"
In 1 Corinthians 3:6 Paul writes, “I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. As parents, we pray that someone like Paul and Apollos will plant and water in our children’s lives, and we believe that God will make the seed of his word grow. But he has given us, the holy job of tilling the soil of their hearts even before the seed is planted. Watch the Formation video and consider how to prepare your children’s hearts for spiritual growth.
In 1 Corinthians 3:6 Paul writes, “I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. As parents, we pray that someone like Paul and Apollos will plant and water in our children’s lives, and we believe that God will make the seed of his word grow. But he has given us, the holy job of tilling the soil of their hearts even before the seed is planted. Watch the Formation video and consider how to prepare your children’s hearts for spiritual growth.
Telling God's Story
"Creation"
We are excited to use the ‘Godly Play’ style for your family to tell the biblical narrative. The Growing Families Team wrote a script to connect all of God’s Story in 9 sessions. By the end of our program, your family will be able to tell the whole story from Creation to New Creation. Watch Valerie Stark tell The Story of Creation, then during September take turns telling the story to each other.
We are excited to use the ‘Godly Play’ style for your family to tell the biblical narrative. The Growing Families Team wrote a script to connect all of God’s Story in 9 sessions. By the end of our program, your family will be able to tell the whole story from Creation to New Creation. Watch Valerie Stark tell The Story of Creation, then during September take turns telling the story to each other.
VERSE OF THE MONTH
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.”
Luke 8:15
“But the seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering produce a crop.”
Luke 8:15
Parenting Lesson
"Effective Communication"
Watch the video with Dr. Steve Stratton about Communication. Read and respond to the worksheet on Communication.
Watch the video with Dr. Steve Stratton about Communication. Read and respond to the worksheet on Communication.
NEXT
STEPS
Mark your calendar for the next family meeting with your cohort! October 26, 2025
Mark your calendar for the next family meeting with your cohort! October 26, 2025
