Sept. 1 Family Sunday Sept.. 4 Ranger Kids and Mpact Back in Session Sept.

8 Tailgate Breakfast and Jersey Sunday BGMC Sunday Sept. 15 KidLife, RR and Mpact Promotions in Life Service Sept. 28 Carter Mountain Apple Picking Trip/Family Fun with Francoeurs Sept. 29 Back 2 school/Teacher apprectiation Picnic

Have you ever prayed for a little help from the heavens on an English test? Would you believe that the Bible confirms that God is completely able to give you knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning? Thats straight out of Daniel chapter one. The Bible says, To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. So now youre wishing you were one of those four men. Well, guess what? You can have the same help from God they did. In order to do so, you must first understand why God chose to bless them in such a way. Then, you must apply the same principles in your life that Daniel and his friends applied in theirs. First of all, Daniel was obedient to God. When the kings officer tried to get Daniel to eat meat that had prayers to false gods offered over it, Daniel decided he would not dishonor God by eating it. Your words and actions at school and at home must bring honor to God. Bad jokes, cursing, and fighting are just a few of the things that dishonor God and keep you from receiving His help with learning. Decide to obey God and let your actions bring honor to Him through obedience of His word. Next, Daniel had faith in God. Daniel convinced the kings officer to let he and his friends eat vegetables for ten days. After that, Daniel told the officer to treat them based on what he saw. If they didnt look healthier, their lives were probably going to be in danger. Thats quite a risk, but Daniel trusted God. After ten days they looked healthier than all the other men who had been eating the meat offered to the false gods. Daniels trust and his obedience caused God to bless him with knowledge and wisdom. Be obedient to God and trust Him even when someone makes fun of you. You might just find yourself in the same spot as Daniel. The Bible says the king found none equal to Daniel and his friends. Thats what you call a heavenly grade!

New series in KidLife for September! Tons of fun! Lots of changes and a BIG EPIC move coming up in the future! Dont miss a Sunday!

Sept. 1 Peyton Fuller Sept. 10 Jasmine Tucker Sept. 15 Maddie Cheatham Jay Wagle Sept. 16 Gabbie Wolfe Sept. 17 Danielle Schurr Sept. 19 Reagan Mehl Sept. 20 Bella Francoeur Sept 25 Kayden Williford Sept. 27 Brian Walker

We will be spotlighting Royal Rangers and Mpact girls on September 15th! If you are in those ministries, please be there! All kids promoting up will do so at that time along with KidLife kids going up to Ignite youth! Growing up in GodAwesome!

New for September, the KidLife newsletter has relaunched with a new name.LifeLine! All the info you need to stay connected to KidLife is here in LifeLine! Read it online via Facebook or wait for it in the mail...either way be sure to pass it on to Mom, Dad or the grown up in your life cause its great stuff for them to know too! We love you guys!

Heres a puzzle which will really get your mathematic juices flowing. First, go through and figure out the answers to all the questions below. Then, using each answer only once, arrange the answers in the squares so the 4 numbers surrounding each star add up to 20. Its much harder than it looks. But dont fear, you already know where the numbers 1 and 4 go. Happy adding!!!

Its time to put your thinking muscle to work. See if you can figure out these word puzzles. If you need some help you will find some hints below. Each answer has to do with sports and games.

The Quesons
What percent of our money do we give to the Lord as tithe? (Lev. 27:30) How many cherubim were on the ark of God? (Exodus 25:18) How many loaves of bread were used from the boys lunch to feed the 5000? (Matt. 14:17) How many times did Naaman duck in the river Jordan? (II Kings 5:10) How many men did the king see in the fiery furnace? (Daniel 3:25) How many lepers did not return to thank Jesus for their healing? (Luke 17:1418) In the creation, how many days did God spend creating? (Genesis 1:31) How old was Joash when he was anointed King? (II Kings 11:21) How many chapters are in the book of Jude? How many days was Jonah inside the great fish? (Jonah 1:17)

Hints 1. Its round and fuzzy, but isnt a peach _______________ 2. Football expression _____________________________ 3. Board game ___________________________________ 4. Game played with rectangular pieces _______________ 5. Baseball expression _____________________________ 6. Football position ________________________________ 7. Gymnastic apparatus ____________________________ 8. Basketball term ________________________________

Happening Sunday, Sept. 8th @ 8am in the Life Church parking lot! Bring some food, games, lawn chairs and the desire to have a lot of fun at our 1st Annual Breakfast Tailgate Party! If you have a favorite team wear their shirt or jersey! We'll start our Worship Celebration in the Church @ 10am. It's going to be awesome!

Attention Nursery and KidLife Jr. Parents Starting September 8, 2013

We are excited to announce Nursery and KidLife Jr. will be having a new check in process. As you are aware, the security and safety of our church family is very important to us. We are improving both the arrival and departure procedures of these classes. Thank you for helping us to ensure the safety of your children. Nursery: Please stop at the desk outside the door. Sign in your child on the clipboard, fill out a sticker and take a pager that matches the number on the sign in paper. Complete the sign in process by placing the identification sticker on the back of your child. A worker will take your child and their belongings into class. The same person who drops off your child must pick up them up, sign out on the clipboard and return the pager to the teacher at the door. KidLife Jr.: Please stop at the desk outside the classroom door. Sign in your child on the clipboard, fill out the sticker with your child's name and the number from the clipboard. Then, take a laminated number to match. Complete the sign in process by placing the identification sticker on the front of your child's shirt. A worker will greet your child at the door to welcome them into the class. The same person who drops off your child must pick them up, sign out on the clipboard and return the laminated number to the teacher at the door.

Please come to your child's classroom, if you see their number on the PowerPoint presentation

Getting a new school year off to a good start can influence childrens attitude, confidence, and performance both socially and academically. The transition from August to September can be difficult for both children and parents. Even children who are eager to return to class must adjust to the greater levels of activity, structure, and, for some, pressures associated with school life. Here are a few suggestions to help ease the transition and promote a successful school experience. Review all of the information. Review the material sent by the school as soon as it arrives. These packets include important information about your childs teacher, room number, school supply requirements, sign ups for after-school sports and activities, school calendar dates, bus transportation, health and emergency forms, and volunteer opportunities. Make copies. Make copies of all your childs health and emergency information for reference. Health forms are typically good for more than a year and can be used again for camps, extracurricular activities, and the following school year. Visit school with your child. If your child is young or in a new school, visit the school with your child. Meeting the teacher, locating their classroom, locker, lunchroom, etc., will help ease pre-school anxieties and also allow your child to ask questions about the new environment. Call ahead to make sure the teachers will be available to introduce themselves to your child. Set alarm clocks. Have school-age children set their own alarm clocks to get up in the morning. Praise them for prompt response to morning schedules and bus pickups. Reinforce your childs ability to cope. Give your child a few strategies to manage a difficult situation on his or her own. But encourage your child to tell you or the teacher if the problem persists. Maintain open lines of communication with the school. Let your children know you care. If your child is anxious about school, send personal notes in the lunch box or book bag. Reinforce the ability to cope. Children absorb their parents anxiety, so model optimism and confidence for your child. Let your child know that it is natural to be a little nervous anytime you start something new but that your child will be just fine once he or she becomes familiar with classmates, the teacher, and school routine.

Hi, everyone! Exciting things are happening around KidLife! Sometime this fall KidLife will be moving from the trailer into the church building, bringing our whole ministry under one roof! We have a lot of fun construction projects up our sleeves before then! Stay tuned...your gonna love the exciting new space! September 8th we begin a new sign in process for KidLife jr and the nurseries, with KidLife to follow once they are in the main building also. Please take a minute to read the enclosed instructions and give us your full cooperation on Sundays! Its for the safety of your kids and the growth of our ministry! We appreciate it! Now is the perfect time to get your kids plugged into our Life Groups for kids, Royal Rangers and Mpact girls! They will love it! We spotlight them on the 15th! Love, Pastor Tiffany

Life Church 16801 Harrowgate Rd Colonial Heights, VA 23834 804.526.7000

Family Sunday/ KidLife Power in Prayer with Winfields 4pm -Breakfast Tailgate Party 8AM -Jersey Sunday -BGMC -Nursery Staff MTG after church -RR/MPact Spotlight -Worship Jam after church -Power in Prayer 4pm -Baby Dedication -Worship Jam after Church LCA PTO

Ranger kids, Mpact girls, Rainbows, Ignite Housefires (At Fullers), Digging Deeper Groups Revolution7PM Every ary Parenting Weds. LG at Cummings BIG Ignite 6:30pm Youth Service at The church Last Weds of the month! Back to School!!!!

LCA Back 2 School Bash Disaster prep LG @ Copplers 7PM

Royal Rangers

Coffee Talk with Penny @Panera 9:30am

Secrets for couples @ Tischlers 7PM

Royal Rangers

Disaster prep Royal LG @ Rangers Copplers 7PM

Coffee Talk with Penny @ Panera 9:30am

Revolutionary Parenting LG at Cummings 6:30pm

Secrets for couples @ Tischlers 7PM

Royal Rangers

FFF Carter Mountain Apple Picking

Back 2 School/ Teacher Appreciation Sunday and Picnic