ALL IN: Heart - Mind - Soul - Strength
Last week we considered the question: What is your aspirational goal for your children?
We’ve got a lot of goals – but when we talk about the Aspirational goal, we’re talking about the Mount Everest goal that stands head and shoulders above the rest of all the other goals for our lives and the lives of our kids.
Hopefully you could state your aspirational goal as something like this: For me…and for my children to go “all in” with God. For me…and for my children to serve God’s purposes in our generation.
Now that doesn’t mean we or they have to be perfect in order to serve God’s purposes in our generation. It just means that we and they can’t be selective. We can’t pick and choose where we’re going to be faithful and obedient to God.
This Sunday morning we are going to explore a crucial ingredient for helping us and our children to go “all in.” It is a critical element for living an “all in” kind of life before God and before others. Here it is:
You can’t bluff. You have to live an “all in” life. Translation? You first!
Nobody can live it for you. Nobody is going to follow what you say with your mouth
if you are not living it with your life.
Mom & Dad: if you want your kids to live “all in” lives
then you have to live “all in” lives before them first.
YOU CAN’T BLUFF!
I pray that as you prepare your hearts for worshiping God at The Heights this weekend that you will make a commitment to memorize those verses we talked about last week in Deuteronomy 6:4-5. How cool would it be if each member of The Heights committed to memory those two verses that speak so loudly of what it means to live and ALL IN life! May God bless you as you seek to live ALL IN for Him this week.
God Bless,
Gary
P.S. Guys, don’t forget that this Sunday is Valentine’s Day!
Weather Alert
This is the place to find out about cancellations and the re-scheduling of events at The Heights. Most events will go by the Richardson ISD website, so if you don't see it listed on our website, please visit - www.risd.org.
Membership Celebration—February 21
If you are interested in becoming a member of The Heights, join us Sunday, February 21, 4-6 p.m. in The Brick to learn more about us and enjoy a free dinner! Sign up in the Discovery Room, in the Atrium, or by contacting Elaine Esparza (eesparza@theheights.org or 972-238-7243, ext. 218). Childcare by reservation only.
SHARE 2010
Click Here to see how The Heights is going to keep SHARE on the front burner throughout 2010.
What do I say if I do ENGAGE ONE?
The Heights Child Development Center
The Heights Child Development Center, a weekday preschool ministry of The Heights for children 3 months old through transitional kindergarteners, will begin registration for the 2010-2011 school year on the following dates:
- Current students and siblings: Week of Feb. 2nd
- The Heights church members: Week of Feb. 9th
- The community: Week of Feb. 16th
For more information and to set up a tour, call 972-238-7289. To view our brochure and enrollment forms, check out www.theheights.org and click on 'resources' then on "child development center."
Top 10 Opportunities to Serve
Are you searching for a place to engage in our community or an opportunity to invest in the lives of others here at the Heights? You can find these top ten opportunities on our homepage under “Serve.” (www.theheights.org) 1 Peter 4:10 says, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others…” Discover opportunities at places like Bukhair Elementary, JOYLAND AND KDOG or church greeters. There’s a place for everyone!
DivorceCare for Teens
DivorceCare for Teens (DC4Teens) is a new ministry for students 7th -12th grade. It is a 12-week small group study that allows teens to articulate and process their parent’s divorce in a healthy and safe environment. Sign up online and join us in the HUB Sunday, March 7th to meet your leaders 7-8PM. Weekly meetings will begin Monday night March 8th 7-8:30 PM. Bring $15.00 for student handbook to your meeting on 3/8. For more info go to THSM.org or contact Ashley Jones at Ashleya80@gmail.com.
SERMON ON THE MOUND, Worship Quest Spring Program begins February 24th!
If your child in Kindergarten - 6th grade, is a fan of sports and baseball, they will love to be a part of "Sermon on the Mound." This is an energetic children's musical experience that teaches us important lessons for life. The GAME begins Wednesday, February 24th. Rehearsals are each Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Open auditions for drama, solos and movement groups are on March 7-8. Our performance is Sunday, April 25th. The kids will also sing the National Anthem at the Frisco Roughriders game on Friday, April 23rd! For more information, check out our website at www.theheights.org/worship, and click Worship Quest!
Chi Alpha 2010 – Registration ends soon!
Chi Alpha weekend is coming up February 26-28, 2010. This in-town retreat for students will feature teaching by Neil McClendon and music by the band Branch! There are many ways to be a part of this life-changing weekend. Students will stay in host homes, and you can help provide food, funding or transportation. The cost is $90 per student. Online registration is available through February 21st at www.thsm.org. To find out how you can help, please contact Cheryl Janes (cjanes@theheights.org) in the Student Ministry office today!
SAVE THE DATE!
- KDOG Camp for Grades 3-6: June 5-9.
- Family Camp/VBS 2010: June 28-30.
- Mini Camp for Grades 1-2: July 9-11.
- iBLAST Explosion for Grades 5-6: July 27-29.
- Frog Club for incoming Kindergartners: August 8.
You may begin registering for these events on February 21. Application forms will be available online and in the KDOG foyer each week.
This Week as We Live Intentionally for Christ...
We Will:
- Worship God with Others
- Grow with Others
- Serve with Others
- Share with Others
