Parenting
Parenting With Purpose
To raise godly kids, we have to be godly parents. We believe the Word of God is the road map. No matter where you are in your parenting, we want to come alongside you to encourage you, to help connect the Word in your life and point you to Christ. Our goal is to help you parent as God has parented you. Parenting is a process, and we want to jump in the trenches with you, through every joy, struggle, heartache, and celebration.
As we co-labor with you to see God work in your chid's life, and in your life, we believe we will marvel at what God does as He uses His Word to transform hearts. Through classes, events, mentoring, and other means, we seek to be a biblical conduit that God would use in your family's life. We look forward to watching Him work as we encourage you to keep your eyes fixed on Him.
Shepherding A Child's Heart, based on Tedd Tripp's book, will be offered from September 15-October 27 this fall. This class will help parents of young ones teach and train so that a child's heart is geared more to the things of Christ. God will use this to transform parent's hearts as well. Registration is free. Classes are in A8C, from 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday night. the content will be taught by Mitch and Deb Armbruster. Childcare is available at parent's expense for $7 per child per night. Childcare reservation forms may be obtained via email from . Register at https://public.serviceu.com/registration/default.asp?OrgID=11280&EventID=3925194&OccID=134232898& for Shepherding A Child's Heart.
Age of Opportunity, based on Paul Tripp's book will be offered from January 19-March 2 in 2010. The class is the same format as "Shephering', being Tuesday nights from 7-9 in A8C. Mark Ferrara will instruct parents of teens and pre-teens how to make the most of these years and navigate through tough issues biblically. These are offered at no cost and childcare is offered at $7 per child per evening. childcare forms may be obtained via email at . Registration will begin late fall of 2009.
The King & His Princess Event
"The King and His Princess" is an upcoming event for College Park fathers and their daughters (ages 6-10 years old), focusing on the importance of the relationship between our Heavenly Father, earthly fathers, and their daughters. Please join other fathers and daughters fro a light breakfast, skits, crafts, teaching time, and lunch on Saturday, February 13th from 8:30 a.m. to to 12:00 p.m., with pictures of fathers and daughters beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. Registration begins on December 10th, by using this link. Earlybird cost is $25/father and daughter ($10 additional daughters) and earlybird registration ends on January 17th. After January 17th, the cost increases to $35. Registration ends on January 31st, so register early. This event takes place at College Park Church in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Come dressed in your best. For more information, contact Anna Montgomery at .