Parents ~ It is all about LETTING GO!

Hi to our Fuel & Velocity Parents!  

Welcome to month of May and our new series called Let It Go!

Session One ~ May 1st: THE GRUDGE

Bottom Line: The more you hold a grudge, the more the grudge has a hold on you.

At some point in all of our lives, we will come face-to-face with a very tough decision—whether or not to forgive. And while sometimes the idea of getting revenge seems right in the moment, in the long run, the only person it truly hurts is us. So if holding on to a grudge isn't the best thing for us, what are we supposed to do? And who is ultimately responsible for making it right?

Some really hard questions for both parents and kids, right?  The actions of forgiving, apologizing, and acceptance of responsibility for our part are really heavy duty.  Pray for us as we head into this month's series and ask yourselves the same questions.  Are you holding any grudges???  Is it the best thing to model for your child?  What should you do?  And finally, who is responsible for making it right?

Excited to see your kids on May 1st!

Parent Wrap up for the "I Wish" series

Hello to all our Fuel & Velocity Parents!

This week we will be finishing up our series on "I Wish"!  So, how can you as parents work at helping your student navigate the regret they might feel after they've made a poor choice or a bad decision?

First, create a tentative plan on how to react when your student comes to you with some less than favorable news. What do you want to be sure to communicate? What do you want to be sure not to communicate? If you’re married, talk to your spouse and make sure that you are both on the same page about how you will react.

And remember, you don’t only communicate through your words. What other ways can you communicate care and understanding—your tone of voice, your body language, your emotions? At this stage in the game, parenting is less about control and authority and more about coaching and influence. How can your reaction to your teenager in a tense moment be more coaching-oriented than control-oriented?

More than anything, what students need to know and hear—though they may never vocalize it themselves—is that they are loved. No matter what. Chances are, whatever your student has done that they feel regret over, they also feel guilt over, and are fearful of rejection from you because of their actions. Creating a plan on how to communicate your love and acceptance to your student regardless of what they do or don’t do will ultimately set you up for success when they demonstrate some less than desirable behavior.

Blessings!

                         

                                           

An Ounce of Courage

Hello to all our Parents of Velocity & Fuel Students!

Here is a quick overview of what your kids will be discussing at this week's Wednesday night meeting....

April 17th: An Ounce of Courage

Bottom Line: Fear blocks what God wants.  

Fear is a game-changer. It can stop us dead in our tracks and keep us from missing out on all God has in store for us. But when we trust God to take care of us, fear won’t have the chance to stop us from experiencing more I’m glad I did moments. So what do we need to find the courage to keep moving forward? And where are the places that we need that courage today? 

We look forward to spending time with your kids on Wednesday night!  

Blessings!

Hi Parents! Session Two overview ~ ARE YOU LISTENING?

For our Parents:

Session Two Overview for our April's series "I Wish".....

Session 2:  ARE YOU LISTENING?

Bottom Line:  When you listen to wise people, you live wisely.

Last week we learned that following Jesus’ words is more than just spiritual, it’s smart. But how do we actually live those words out? Maybe the secret ingredient to living a life with more “I’m glad I did” moments is less about us and more about listening—to other people. Because when we listen, we learn. And when we listen to wise people, we learn to live wisely. 

We can't wait to share this week's lesson with your Middle School and High School Students!  See you on Wednesday night!

Parents ~ Session One overview for April's series "I wish"

Hi Parents and welcome to April's series "I wish" for our Velocity & Fuel Students!

Session One: Get Smart


Bottom Line: Obeying Jesus isn't just spiritual—it’s smart.


We all have regrets—decisions we wish we could take back. And sometimes we get the chance to realize the benefits of a good decision. So what makes the difference between the two? And what does Jesus have to say that can help us have less “I wish I had” moments and more “I’m glad I did” ones?

We are looking forward to seeing your kids on Wednesday night!