Fall Festival

Sunday is Madison Heights annual Fall Festival!! Bring your lawn chairs or blanket, your freinds and neighbors (in case they're not your friends), and join us!! There will be bounce houses, hayrides, music, food, games, and more. Best of all, we will have lots of time to fellowship! It starts at 3:30 at the church office on Bozeman Rd.

By the way, we had a great time at the Pumpkin Patch - both times!! Thanks to all who participated!

Hunter Townsend Brewer, Jr

Hunter Townsend Brewer, Jr arrived at 7:38 this morning. He weighed 7lbs 14oz and is 20" long. I am posting the birth of this new Covenant child because of all the Enemy put his parents through as they awaited his arrival. I praise God for the safe delivery of this beautiful baby. Please be in prayer for our precious pastor, his wonderful wife, and his newly enlarged family.

Blessings to you all!
Sherlie

More Great Books!

Hey Parents!

When I was a kid, I LOVED to read anything that I could get my hands on in regards to history.  Well, here is a series for children on the history of the Christian church.  It looks fantastic.  You can follow the link and check it out:

http://www.wtsbooks.com/product-exec/product_id/4794/?utm_source=jtaylor&utm_medium=jtaylor

Enjoy your reading!
Hunter

Wonderful Singing and Playing!!

Our Children's Choir and Junior Praise Team did an EXCELLENT job Sunday evening!! The Children's Choir sang and the Jr Praise Team played and sang - Jonathan Watts on keyboard, Ryan Lindsey on acoustic guitar, and Jacob Sones on acoustic guitar. I am SO proud of our Covenant children, and worshiped with them as they praised the Lord with their voices and talents. I am very excited about our Jr Praise Team!!

 

Don't forget about the Pumpkin Patch activities on this Friday, Oct 22!!
Friday morning - 9:25, Nichols-Boyd Pumpkin Patch. To carpool, meet at the church at 8:45. I must know the names of your children by this evening. I have to turn that in first thing in the morning. The cost is $6 per person. Each child will take home a pumpkin, experience a hayride, farm animals, and have a snack. Every child must have a completed permission form. I will give those to you Friday morning.
Friday evening - 6:25, Nichols-Boyd Pumpkin Patch. To carpool, meet at the church office at 5:45. I must have a head count by this evening. The cost is $8 per person. We will all experience a hayride, hotdogs, roasting marshmallows, farm animals, and a corn maze. Every child must have completed permission form. I will have them Friday evening.
    You may visit nicholsenterprisesllc.com for more information, directions, and to download a permission form.

Looking forward to our time together!!!
Sherlie

Great stuff from Hunter!

Hey Parents!

Here is another book I want to recommend.  It is Instructing a Child's Heart.  If you follow the link, you can hear the author talk about why he wrote the book and how he thinks it can help you raise Christ-like children. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccnQbQQwKMY

I also wanted to send this link because, as parents, we all need a good, no great, laugh!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=752a6q8Sp3I&feature=related

Prayer for your little ones to know the One,
Hunter

Family Bible Study

I recently got some information on a fairly new curriculum that is designed to be used for Bible studies done as a family. Investigating God's Word... At Home by John Kwasney. (Appropriately named!) It is produced by One Story Ministries, a ministry of Pear Orchard Presbyterian in Ridgeland. There are five volumes so far, covering Genesis through Ruth. From what I can tell, they look pretty good. I'm thinking about purchasing them for my grandchild.

For more information go to http://www.onestoryministries.org/. If you have used Investigating God's Word... At Home, I'd love to hear what you have to say about it.Thanks!

Come visit us tomorrow night at the Wordless Book tent. It is right across from the petting zoo. I think... :)



Pumkins and Campfires!

On Friday morning, Oct 22,  children up to 5 years old are invited to go to the Pumpkin Patch. Meet at t he church office at 8:45 or at Nichols-Boyd Pumpkin Patch at 9:25. The cost is $6 per person. Email She rlie by   Tuesday,  Oct 19, if you plan to participate. We must have names of children and a head count.

On Friday evening, Oct 22, all children (and their families) are invited to Nichols-Boyd Pumpkin Patch for a campfire dinner, corn maze, and hayride. Meet at the church office at 5:45 or at the Pumpkin Patch at 6:25 The cost is  $8 per person. Children 4 & under are free. Parents, you must complete a permission slip if you do not wish to accompany your children. Please let Sherlie know by Tuesday,  Oct 19, how many from your family are planning to attend at Sherlie@madison heightschurch.com. The address of the Pumpkin Patch is 3970 Hwy 43N, Brandon 39047.  601.829.0800.

We had a terrific time at Sweet Tree Yogurt!! Thank you, Paul!! Friendship Park was fun, too!!

Nichols Pumpkin Patch

Let's go to the Punkin' Patch! On Friday, October 22. Meet at the office at 8:30 to "car pool." Or meet at Nichols Pumpkin Patch at 9:25. Children up to age 5 are welcome. Parents, too!

I MUST know by Tuesday, Oct 19 if you are planning to go. The Pumpkin Patch needs a head count, including names of all children attending. Cost is $6.00 per person. It includes a guided tour (hay ride), pumpkin for each child, refreshments, and a group picture. PLEASE let me know in advance. I don't want you to miss out!

Thanks,
Sherlie
601.605.9929
sherlie@madisonheightschurch.com

Mom's Night Out

Ladies!! Don't forget about our "Mom's Night Out" on Thursday, Oct 7. Meet at El Potrillo at 6:00. Shoot me an email if you're planning to come. I'll have dessert ready at my house afterwards if you want to make the drive!

Thanks - Sherlie
sherlie@madisonheightschurch.com

Wordless Book Tent

On Wednesday, October 13, Madison Heights will partner with Child Evangelism Fellowship in their Wordless Book Tent at the State Fair.It'll be fun!! Sign up to volunteer for a couple of hours between 6:00 and 10:00. We will talk with children who are visiting the fair, introducing them to Christ through the use of a "wordless book." Each page is a different color, representing a truth from Scripture. Similar to a "Salvation Bracelet." Our job will be to simply explain what each color means and how it applies to the child. It does not take long to present the book. And the rewards are eternal!

This will be a fun time of fellowship as we share the good news of Christ with others. Please join us!

Great sites from Hunter

Hey Mom's and Dad's,

I wanted to pass along a few resources to help you lead your children to Christ.  I have provided web links if you want to purchase any of them.  First, I cannot recommend enough the book Shepherding A Child's Heart.  Outstanding!  In fact, this book is so good that it falls within the boundaries of one of my favorite books regardless of the subject.  Here is the link to get your own copy:  http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Shepherding-a-Childs-Heart/Tedd-A-Tripp/e/9780966378603/?itm=1&USRI=SHepherding+a+Child's+Heart.

In terms of videos for your children to watch, the Read & Share DVD Bible is great!  They have divided the stories of the Old Testament and New Testament into three-four minute segments.  It is biblical and will hold your child's attention (five and younger) and will teach them the stories of Scripture.  Here is a link:  http://www.christianbook.com/read-and-share-bible-volume-4/9781400314539/pd/314539?item_code=WW&netp_id=586172&event=ESRCN&view=details.

If you have older children, I think the following book series is wonderful.  Here is the link for boys: 
http://www.christianbook.com/light-keepers-ten-boys-who-volume/irene-howat/9781845503185/pd/503185?item_code=WW&netp_id=518999&event=ESRCN&view=details.  Here is the link for girls:  http://www.christianbook.com/light-keepers-ten-girls-who-volume/irene-howat/9781845503192/pd/503192?event=CF 

I am praying for your little ones. - Hunter