Martial Arts Spring Break & Bible Camp 2010
January 30, 2010
Church of the Good Shepherd and Gung Fu for Christ
present our Camp for
K-8th Graders 10am-2:30pm Monday-Friday
Camp 1: March 29- April 2 and/or
Camp 2: April 5-9
Our fun will include Bible teaching from Pastor Tim, Gung Fu training from Sifu Steve, archery, pugil stick fighting, airsoft target shooting, star/knife throwing, nunchuck training, games, crafts, and much more!
*All safety equipment provided.
Your tuition will include a Gung Fu t-shirt, training equipment, and snacks.
$80 for your first child, 2nd child 10% off, and each additional family members are 1/2 price.
Please call Lisa @425-512-6225 or the Church of the Good Shepherd @ 425-774-4474 to pre-register with a $15 non-refundable deposit.
Church of the Good Shepherd is located at 2609 Larch Way, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Gung Fu for Christ is really fun and energetic. I highly recommend this camp and the weekly classes as well. Your kids will absolutely love it! If you are interested in signing up for homeschool martial arts classes with Gung Fu for Christ you are welcome to enroll now as well. This is a great way to get your kids moving and in shape while learning self defense. You can find more information and pricing at their blog or at their website GungFuforChrist.com.
“No Bible, No Breakfast” ~ In His Word 2010
December 31, 2009
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.” (ESV)
Job 23:12 – “I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth More than my necessary food.” (NKJV)
“No Bible, no breakfast.” Watchman Nee
As we reflect on this past year and contemplate the new year, we’re considering our plans for reading His word daily. We just read an encouraging sermon about the “Morning Watch”. There isn’t a more biblical or beneficial way to begin the day.
My husband and I have recently found that we can learn better and stay more focused by combining sight and sound, listening to the bible being read while reading along or reading out loud ourselves. Did you know it only takes about 70 hours to read the entire Bible out loud? I didn’t. And we can normally read silently much quicker than that.
The internet provides a myriad of ideas for reading and listening to God’s word. Below are several Bible reading plans:
- Bible On Radio ~ You can listen through the Bible in a year with Tom Dooley. It’s free. Simply go to this site and push play while you are near your computer. This is a great addition to your own reading. Turn it on while working on the computer.
- Bible Reading Plans ~ You can have your daily reading emailed to you.
- One Year Tract Bible Reading Plan ~ You can read, listen, or both.
- Bible Reading Plans from the beginner to the advanced reader. I will be using the 180 Day Plan Guided Tour of the Bible first this year.
- Choose your own plan ~ Many choices of different books to read through the year.
- Discipleship Journal Plan ~ “Few things discourage us more from reading the Bible through in a year than falling behind. This plan gives five catch up days every month. This is absolutely golden!”
- Bible Reading Plan for Shirkers and Slackers ~ The advantage of this plan is that it provides guidance as you read each day but does not put you on an internal guilt trip if you miss a day.
- Prof. Horner’s Bible Reading System ~ Unusual, challenging, and life-changing (click read more from the facebook info page for details of the system). The Ten Lists is a great little application for the web or your internet enabled mobile phone or iPod that sets up and keeps track of this system’s daily readings.
“I ought to pray before seeing anyone. I feel it is far better to begin with God, to see His face first, to get my soul near Him before it is near another.” – Robert Murray M’Cheyne
May God grant us all a deeper relationship with Him through the reading of His Word.
Great Deal at Great Wolf Lodge
November 10, 2009
Here is the small print in case you can’t read it in the ad:
“HOMESCHOOLERS”, We’re All Yours Year Round!
Includes: One Night Lodging in our Family Suite, up to 4 Waterpark Passes, Daily Craft Activities in Cub Club™
and Nightly Story Time! P.S. Ask Nikki about earning EXTRA CREDIT!
Offer valid only at Grand Mound, WA location. Offer valid on per night basis, offer valid Sunday – Thursday and you must stay
before 12.17.09. Offer based on 4 guests in a family suite. $40.00 for each additional guest. Offer must be mentioned at time of
reservation. This offer is based upon availability. Offer not valid during holiday or blackout periods and not valid with any other
discount or promotion offers.
To Book Your 10 or More Rooms Call:
Nikki Vaccaro (360)347-0992 or nvaccaro@greatwolf.com
Church History ~ Reformation Day
October 25, 2009
With Reformation Day upon us on the 31st this is a great documentary on Martin Luther and how he revolutionized the Christian faith. I would highly recommend it to anyone that would like to learn about this important event in church history. This DVD is available at most public libraries or can be purchased. Here is an excerpt from the PBS produced documentary:
But after entering the monastery, Luther becomes increasingly doubtful that the Church can actually offer him salvation at all. His views crystallize even further with a trip to Rome, where he finds that the capital of Catholicism is swamped in corruption.
Wracked by despair, Luther finally finds release in the pages of the Bible, when he discovers that it is not the Church, but his own individual faith that will guarantee his salvation.
With this revelation, he turns on the Church, attacking its practice of selling Indulgences in the famous 95 Theses. The key points of Luther’s theses were simple, but devastating: a criticism of the Pope’s purpose in raising the money, “he is richer than Croesus, he would do better to sell St Peters and give the money to the poor people…”, and a straightforward concern for his flock, “indulgences are most pernicious because they induce complacency and thereby imperil salvation”.
(originally posted October 2008)
Seattle Children’s Theatre HURRY!
August 11, 2009
If you haven’t already, please visit Nadine’s website to get all the details you need to order your tickets for the 2009/ 2010 Seattle Children’s Theatre season. Nadine has been selling tickets to homeschoolers for 20 years! You cannot order tickets at these prices anywhere else. The deadline for ordering this season is coming up quick on August 15. If you are new to ordering she has an extended time period for you up until September 15.
Seattle Children’s Theatre is really great, you will not be disappointed!
This upcoming year’s lineup includes:
Mysterious Gifts Sept 24 – Oct 11
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Oct 15 – Nov 29
Peter Pan Nov 12 – Jan 10
Pero Jan 14 – Feb 14
Nordic Myths Feb 11 – Mar 14
Getting Near to Baby Mar 11 – Apr 18
Brementown Musicians Apr 8 – May 16
Book your dates now before it’s too late! Visit Homeschooldaysbynadine.com for more information.
Seattle Children’s Theatre 2009-2010 Great Deal
June 3, 2009
It’s that time of year to book dates with your kids at The Seattle Children’s Theatre. They have a great lineup this next season and with thanks to Nadine Smith, all of us homeschoolers have the opportunity to enjoy these wonderful performances at a great discount. And homeschool groups and families can only get these prices by ordering through her. To print out your order form as well as find all the information you need for the season visit her blog at Homeschool Days By Nadine.
This upcoming year’s lineup includes:
Mysterious Gifts Sept 24 – Oct 11
If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Oct 15 – Nov 29
Peter Pan Nov 12 – Jan 10
Pero Jan 14 – Feb 14
Nordic Myths Feb 11 – Mar 14
Getting Near to Baby Mar 11 – Apr 18
Brementown Musicians Apr 8 – May 16
Book your dates now before it’s too late! Visit Homeschooldaysbynadine.com for more information.
PS – We thoroughly enjoyed Goodnight Moon at the theatre today. The performance was absolutely delightful!!
Dentek Fun Flossers
May 14, 2009
A great way to have your kids floss!
(all recommendations on this site have been used, watched or tried in our family. I am not paid for these endorsements. These are solely personal opinions)
The Marva Collins Story
March 30, 2009
The Marva Collins Story. I will give this movie two thumbs up! It’s an’ inspirational movie about a woman, Marva Collins, who reformed the education in her town. After teaching public school in Alabama and Chicago for 16 years, and being dissatisfied with the way she saw children being taught, Ms. Collins decided to open her own school in 1975 on the second floor of her home in Chicago’s inner city. The Westside Preparatory School accepted children who were labeled learning disabled, problem children, and even borderline retarded by traditional public schools. By the end of their first year, each and every child had improved their scores by at least five grades.
At its best it may influence you, in whatever role you have with children or education, to raise the standards and to stand up to a failing system in whatever way is applicable in your life.
Visit the Washington Sate Capitol
March 18, 2009
I highly recommend that you take the day on April 9th, 2009, to attend the annual Homeschool Day at the Capitol. Hopefully Olympia isn’t too far from where you are. You can truly be a blessing to those that serve us in our government. The building is really amazing and what a great educational experience!
Washington’s Trojan Horse
January 19, 2009
WHEN: Friday, January 30th, at 7:00pm
WHERE: Providence Family Baptist Church, now meeting at:
Church of the Good Shepherd
2609 Larch Way
Lynnwood, WA 98036
WHO: All are invited. Of special interest to homeschoolers and those considering homeschooling.
COST: There is no cost to attend; donations gratefully accepted.
“Government-funded programs for homeschoolers are everywhere and they are enticing. They provide free materials, services, and experiences to home educating families. But what price do parents pay to participate in these programs? Is there a cost to the home education movement? Are we welcoming a “Trojan Horse” into our midst through participation in these programs? Are the government schools trying to redefine homeschooling, as just another model of public schooling?
Come and get informed about the history of the programs, their agenda, and what we can do. Together we can and we must preserve the home education movement for future generations!
Scott and DiAnna Brannan founders of the Christian Homeschool Network will give a brief overview of government school-at-home programs along with showing the new powerful DVD, Exposing a Trojan Horse produced by the National ALLIANCE of Christian Home Educators. Watch interviews of leaders of Christian state homeschool organizations, researchers, and parents across the nation as they expose the hidden costs of participating in government-funded programs for home educators.
Whether you are independently homeschooling or currently enrolled in government school-at-home programs, you cannot afford to miss this powerful presentation!” -CHN
Preserving Homeschool Freedoms for Today and Tomorrow!
This informative DVD may also be purchased at Vision Forum.
