Hilary and I took the kids to see Evan Almighty
the other day. What a fantastic film it is! Apart from anything else it
was a great family entertainment film, enjoyable by both adults and
kids alike. All the animals and visual gags make sure the youngest ones
are kept happy throughout (although the music was a bit loud for our
youngest occassionally), and the story and action kept the older ones
and the parents happy.
Bread and Whining - doing church with three kids in tow.
How do they do it-those lovely unflustered
ladies, who arrive well-dressed and serene first thing on Sunday mornings!? How
in years past I watched in envy as their little ducks come in, all fluffed up
and bright, following Daddy duck and Mummy duck to fill up a row - quite near
the front- with never a quack. I mull their great achievements as we arrive (-
do they beat them? do they bribe them? do they practise all week?)
We all need time to relax, recharge
our batteries. Sometimes it doesn't need you to spend any money, just
spend a bit of time. The key here is - don't just think it, do it!
Anyone who has had anything to do with young children knows
how difficult it can be to keep them busy and happy. Here are some ideas for
keeping small people entertained. Please do make use of these ideas or go to the
end of this thread to add your own.
Pram service hand out ~ Love God, love your neighbour
One of the scribes came near and heard them disputing with one another,
and seeing that he answered them well, he asked him, ‘Which commandment
is the first of all?’ Jesus answered, ‘The first is, “Hear, O Israel,
the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God
with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind,
and with all your strength.” The second is this: “You shall love your
neighbour as yourself.” There is no other commandment greater than
these.’ Mark 12.28-31
This teaching of Jesus lies at the centre of how we live our lives as Christians.
