The Confident Parent

• Scary stuff is everywhere and we can't avoid Halloween. So let's leverage it for spiritual growth!

WHERE I’M COMING FROM BIBLICALLY

• God is a god of peace and joy
• Jesus came to bring people back to life from death and sin
• Jesus is described as the hope and light of the world
• If you’re a follower of Jesus, then our worldview should correlate with Jesus
  • Jesus came to bring healing, not glorify sickness
  • Through His death we gain eternal life, the end result being the focus not his death
  • Eternity is real and the missions of every Jesus follows is to get people to Heaven, not Hell

HOW TO TALK ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY

• Decide with your spouse, by yourself where you stand
• You can talk about these things without adding a spooky factor to it
• Death is the main topic of Halloween
  • Give a Christian understanding of death
  • God didn’t want us to die, but sin caused death. Jesus came to save us.
• Fear
  • Try and identify fear
    • What is scary about it?
    • What is the concern will happen?
  • Bible stories (Lazarus mummy, Daniel and being afraid)
  • “Goodbye fear, God is here!”
  • Prayer with and for

SAFE ACTION STEPS FOR YOUR FAMILY

• Protect their innocence as long as possible
• Pass out Jesus loves kids cards to Trick or Treaters
• Illustrated sermon
• It’s ok to avoid scary aisles, houses, etc.
• Can do activities without adding the scary/death factor
  • Pumpkin carving, painting.
• It’s ok to not watch Halloween themed tv episodes
  • Right Now Media (oakcreekag.org/rightnow)

• What is missions?
  • Fulfilling the mission Jesus sent us on to reach our world for Christ
• What is a missionary?
  • Someone who dedicates their life to sharing the Gospel with others, usually in foreign countries.
• BGMC (Boys & Girls Missionary Challenge)
  • The Assemblies of God kids missions program
  • Accessible funds for missionaries to use for ministry
• Why should missions matter to your kids?
  • Obeys Christ (making an eternal impact)
  • Builds compassion
  • Develops a generous heart
  • Creates entrepreneurial drive
  • The church working together, we do this together

In this special on location episode we chat with Mark Kilcoyne, the Assemblies of God Wisconsin Northern Michigan Network Discipleship Director, at Spencer Lake in Waupaca, WI during Kids Camp. He shares insight as the Director of many camps and events that hundreds of kids attend. We'll explore the importance of sending your kids to Church camps and events for their spiritual growth and the benefits it provides parents in their quest to become the confident spiritual leader.

The Bible will change your life! In this episode, we're discovering patterns and techniques you can implement today to lead your family to interact with the Living Word of God! Featured guest - Carrie Lutter, Preschool Director at Oak Creek Assembly of God.

RECOMMENDED BIBLES FOR KIDS:

Fire Bible For Kids

Jesus Storybook Bible

The Action Bible

Bible App For Kids Storybook Bible

1. Take It Day By Day

• • This situation is unprecedented.
  • Things are constantly changing.
  • This is our new norm.

1. All Of The Resources Are Overwhelming

• • Figure out what you want your day to look like and find resources for that.
  • Limit social media

1. Make Spiritual Life A Priority

• • God has given us this opportunity to focus on Him
  • Visit oakcreekag.org/kidslive

1. It’s ok/essential to have alone/spouse time
2. Fear not

• • There’s a lot of unknown right now
  • God’s got this. Pray for the joy of the Lord to be your strength and peace that transcends all understanding.