Family Ministry
D6 Ministry
D6 stands for Deuteronomy 6:5-7which commands dads and moms to take everyday opportunities to impress God’sWord upon the hearts of their children. D6 is foundational to raising spiritual champions for Christ.Unfortunately, many people rely on the pastor, Sunday school teacher, or youth pastor to be the primary spiritual influence for our kids. The problem is we only spend, at most, four hours a week at church. What about the other 164 hours?
We must be active in passing our faith along to our kids. It’s clear from D6 that, while church is a vital part of this development, it cannot stop there. It must continue in the home.This Fall we are going to focus on the D6 family ministry. This is going to help you find creative ways to interact with your children to transfer your faith in Christ to them.Watch for more information to come!
We are looking for families to support and be a part of planning events for Family Ministry. This is a rewarding opportunity to serve our church, build valuable relationships with other families and stay involved in your child's journey in becoming a lifelong disciple of Jesus Christ. This would be a commitment to help with just one event per year. After that you can help out as much or as little as your schedule allows. We cannot keep having events without the help and support of volunteers. Click Here for Volunteer Opportunities >>
FOCUS ON MARRIAGE: Encore Presentation
Last spring we hosted the “Focus on Marriage Conference” at our church and now we are able to present it again. Each week we will get to watch one of the speakers from the conference and have fellowship time after. This will start on Wednesday September 15 and run 7 weeks. While you enjoy the conference your children can join JC’s Clubhouse. Nursery care is also available for younger children. So whether you want to see it again or missed it last spring, here is your chance. The cost for this event is free, but ask that you email Lisa Hanson at lhanson@atonementfargo.org to sign-up.
Hayride!
September 25th at 5:30pm: Hayride at Hoglund Farm, 7414 40th ave. N Fargo.
YAHOO!! Mark your calendars for a fun family hayride just north of town. We will
be singing during the ride, and warm up after with a bonfire and s’mores. Everyone is
welcome! Cost is $2 per person at time of sign-up (this does not include the pumpkin
patch). Sign-up sheets will be located in the Atrium. Must sign-up by September 23rd.
Feel free to enjoy the Pumpkin Patch at Hogland Farms from 1-5pm that day, then join us
at 5:30 for the Hayride. Below is their website for activities and prices for the Pumpkin
Patch. http://www.dakotacarriagecompany.com/PumpkinPatch.html
If you have further questions, please contact Lisa Hanson at
lhanson@atonementfargo.org
Looking Ahead in Family Ministry 2010 - 2011
· September 25: Hayride
· October 30: Fall Festival
· November 13: Family Rocks Curling
· November 21: Operation Christmas Shoebox
· December: Churches United Service Project
· January 7: Family Rocks Curling
· January 21: Atonement Families “Minute to Win it”
· February 11: Valentines Day Dance
· March 6: Family Rocks Curling
· March 19: Family Bowling
· April 16: Easter Egg Hunt
· May 1st: May Day Basket Service Project
More information to come on these events!
Lisa Hanson
Director of Family Ministry