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August 2019
7921 Sam Furr Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
(704) 892-0143
www.lnbc.com
Beyond Happy: Finding Joy in God
In today’s society, happiness is often many reasons to be joyful—even when
POWERSOURCE associated with external earthly life is filled with challenges and
trials. Scripture reminds us to always
circumstances, possessions, and
ASK JESUS: wealth. The Bible, however, teaches rejoice, or “be full of joy in the
Lord” (Philippians 4:4).
that happiness is more of an internal
1. To help your children find condition—and that it results from
God’s blessing, love, and grace. “Joy,” not happiness, is listed as a fruit
true joy in their Savior, Je- of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23), and
sus. Studies show that spirituality is a key true joy comes from being friends with
factor in children’s happiness, even Jesus. Believing in a Savior who offers
2. To work through your fami- more so than it is for adults. forgiveness and eternal life leads to
ly members to share the joy Researcher Mark Holder found that inner joy and peace, as well as “outer
spirituality accounts for up to 16% of joy” that’s evident to others. Living in a
of Jesus with others. children’s happiness, more than three joy-filled way, no matter what we’re
times the typical number for grownups. facing, is a powerful witness to other
3. To remind you about the people—especially to those who don’t
“It’s a whopping big effect,” he says,
difference between earthly admitting that he’d assumed children’s yet know Jesus.
happiness and eternal joy. spirituality “would be too immature to
account for their well-being.” Read on to learn more about
cultivating joy among your family
Jesus doesn’t promise his followers members.
they’ll be happy, but he does give us
Rejoice in the Lord Always
Attitudes are contagious, as most parents know. A negative attitude can cast
a cloud over an entire family. For children, negativity may be a way to seek
love and attention. Instead of excluding or punishing a child with a sour
attitude, show God’s love through your actions and words (including prayer).
Immediately stop any negative comments and put-downs before things
escalate, but correct children in private if possible. Praise children’s efforts to
overcome a negative attitude. Most of all, let kids know that Jesus loves
them unconditionally—and that true joy comes only from him.
TEACHABLE players (including It) must stand and
MOMENTS Spread the Joy Have family
members stand in a line behind you. find a new seat. The person left
standing is the new It. After playing,
Say: “I’ll turn around and show a happy
Attitude Check or silly face to the next person, who read 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 and
then turns around and imitates it to the discuss why it’s important to give
next person, and so on. When the face thanks joyfully.
Hold up a basketball and say:
reaches the back of the line, that
Pretend this is you in a really person runs to the front and makes a Smile-o-Meters Use Fruit by the
bad mood. Hold up a tennis ball new face to spread.” After everyone Foot snacks or tape-shaped bubble
and say: Pretend this is a friend gets a turn, read aloud Isaiah 49:13a. gum to measure one another’s
who’s in a fine mood. But then Talk about why you love God and how biggest smiles. Then place all the
he gives you smiles of joy. “smiles” on a clean table. Read Job
your friend hangs around you. 8:21. Ask: “What makes you happy
Restoring Our Joy Give family or joyful? How big do you think God
Hold the tennis ball on top of the members two minutes to each shape a smiles when he thinks of you?”
basketball, putting one hand under lump of clay into a “joy crusher,” or Unroll a long smile for God and enjoy
the basketball and the other hand something that gets in the way of their the treats.
on top of the tennis ball. Release happiness. When time’s up, share your
creations. Read aloud James 1:2-4 Don’t Steal My Joy! Blindfold one
them at the same time. (The tennis and discuss how we can be joyful person sitting at a table by three
ball should bounce off the during troubles—and why. Then read beanbags of “joy.” Other family
basketball and fly up.) John 15:11 and discuss how Jesus members should take turns trying to
and his love bring us joy. Without a sneak up and steal the joy. The
time limit, reshape the joy crushers into blindfolded person must listen
Ask: How is this like what happens carefully, then point and yell, “Stop
actions or attitudes that can restore our
when you spread a good or bad joy. thief!” Give everyone a turn. Then
mood? Say: Energy, like our read John 10:10 and ask: “In real life,
attitude, can be transferred. Ask: Rejoice Race Form a circle of what are some things that steal our
When you have a good attitude, chairs, with one less chair than the joy (for example, worry, anger,
number of family members. Have jealousy, fear, lack of sleep)? How
what happens to others around does Jesus give us joy that can
everyone else sit while you stand and
you? Tell about a time you were be It. Explain that It will point to never be taken away from us?” Read
a positive influence on someone and say, “Rejoice in the John 15:9-11. Say: “When we
someone—or on an entire Lord!” That person must give a reason remember that Jesus loves us and
group. to rejoice (or be thankful) before It we obey him, joy stays inside us!”
counts to 10. If they can’t, they
become the new It. If It says,
Read aloud 1 Thessalonians 5:16. “Everyone rejoice in the Lord!” all
Say: The Bible tells us to always
be joyful. That’s part of living for
and serving Jesus. With a joyful
attitude, we have a good
influence on other people. “The joy of the Lord is your
strength.”
Close in prayer.
—Nehemiah 8:10
MEDIA MADNESS
CULTURE
& TRENDS
Cartoon Culture Gay
MOVIE characters and same-sex
TV marriages are appearing in a
Title: Dora & the Lost City of Gold wide variety of children’s TV
Title: Malibu Rescue shows, including cartoons.
Genre: Adventure, Family
Network: Netflix Recent examples include
Rating: not yet rated
Synopsis: In this eight-episode beach-
Cast: Isabela Moner, Eva Longoria,
based series, two groups of teenagers
Arthur (PBS), The Bravest
Benicio Del Toro, Michael Peña
from different upbringings work to Knight (Hulu), and My Little
Synopsis: The bilingual explorer of Pony: Friendship Is Magic
complete a Junior Rescue program.
cartoon fame—now a high schooler— (Discovery Family). (ew.com)
The down-to-earth underdogs from the
must save her parents in this live-action
Valley face teasing from wealthy kids
film. Dora and her friends (including
raised in glitzy Malibu. The characters Classroom Reboots
cousin Diego and beloved monkey
and plot were introduced in Malibu Acknowledging students’ need
Boots) head to Machu Picchu to find a
Rescue: The Movie (also on Netflix). to move around and the many
mysterious city. Moner, the 18-year-old
Our Take: Older kids and preteens educational benefits of
lead actor, is bilingual and has recorded
will be drawn to this summery TV interactivity, schools are
several music albums.
series, which seems like Baywatch Jr.
Our Take: This action-packed movie is
But look out for teasing, mild bullying,
rethinking furniture and
geared more toward preteens than classroom layouts. More desks
and lots of stereotyping. Adults aren’t
preschoolers, so use caution with and chairs now have wheels,
great role models, contributing to the
young children. Compared to the and open, wall-free rooms are
strained relationships among the kids.
cartoon, Dora’s movie adventures back in vogue. (nbcnews.com)
Discussion points include fitting in,
contain more slapstick humor and
persisting, and battling people’s
perilous situations.
preconceived notions.
QUICK STATS
Games, Sites & Apps Adults Behaving Badly A
shortage of umpires and refs at
Verlet Swing Be Internet Awesome JAM: Courses & Pro- youth sporting events is being
In this first-person 3D Google’s digital safety jects blamed on unruly parents.
obstacle-course game, curriculum for children With this subscription- Three-quarters of departing
you use an imaginary now covers media based collection of officials cite “adult behavior” as
hookshot to swing literacy, including how to STEAM videos and their reason for quitting.
through a variety of identify fake content and challenges, kids are (maxpreps.com)
bizarre landscapes. The avoid phishing scams. encouraged to try new
graphics have a surreal, The free online activities things, draw, build,
dream-like quality, and encourage children to conduct experiments, Empty Shelves In a survey of
gameplay requires skill interact safely, kindly, and more. Parents 1,000+ parents, more than half
and coordination. The and responsibly in receive updates on kids’ said they have fewer than 50
game, available for many cyberspace. Lessons are activities. JAM offers a books of any kind at home.
platforms, is rated E for available in numerous free 14-day trial period. Many cite cost as an obstacle.
Everyone. languages. Best for ages 6+. (fortune.com)
On Ice More than 600,000
This page is designed to help educate parents and isn’t meant to endorse frozen embryos are currently
any movie, music, or product. Our goal is to help you make informed deci- being kept in the United States.
sions about what your children watch, read, listen to, and play.
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Ongoing Weekly Church Events
Sundays Wednesday Evenings—MDWK
Worship Times—8:30am; 9:45am LNBC Student MDWK: 5-9:00pm
Morning Small Group Studies—8:30am and 9:45am Adult Prayer time: 6pm, Prayer Room
Body & Soul—Women’s Fitness Classes—Monday/Wednesday
Tuesdays Mornings—Women’s Summer Bible Study
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