Hey parents! We're so excited you're a part of everything we're doing around here. We have A LOT going on this month, so let this email get you up to speed on our events and plans.

PARENT CUE

3 Strategies for Raising Kind Kids

WHAT'S HAPPENING

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• Keith and Leslie have faithfully served in the Student Ministry for the past 7+ years. Their dedication and love have been a constant source of support and inspiration for our students and team. While we are sad to announce that they will be stepping down from Hallmark Students, we are incredibly grateful for their time with us and the profound impact they've had on our students' lives.
• Join us for an evening of celebration as we honor Keith and Leslie’s remarkable contributions. This night is dedicated to expressing our heartfelt thanks and celebrating their legacy. Let's come together to share memories, show our appreciation, and say goodbye in a spirit of joy and gratitude.
• We want to encourage you to send words of encouragement and cards to show your personal appreciation for Keith and Leslie. Your thoughtful gestures will help make this celebration even more special!!

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING:

SUNDAY MORNINGS

8/4: Maddie Mathews + Maddie Pruett

8/11: Eric McFadden

8/18: Zach Richeson

8/25: Diego Even

WHAT WE'RE TEACHING: MDWK

RESTART: A 4-Week Series from the Gospels and Old Testament on God's Promises

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S STUDENT DEVOTIONAL [PHYSICAL]

CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S STUDENT DEVOTIONAL [DIGITAL]

DOWNLOAD THIS MONTH’S PARENT DEVOTIONAL

SERIES OVERVIEW:

In a video game, you expect to face challenges and make mistakes, but there's always a way out. If things get too difficult, you can just turn it off and start over. In real life, it's not so easy for us to recover from mistakes or start over when we face challenges, but Jesus gives us a chance to restart— no matter how difficult our circumstances. In this 4-week series from the Old and New Testaments, we'll look at a few people who needed God's help to give them a restart. From their stories, we'll discover four promises from God we can trust: when we feel like a failure, God helps us restart, and at times in our lives, when we feel overwhelmed, God takes care of us. If you ever feel stuck, God gives you guidance, and if you ever feel unwanted, God says you belong.

TIP OF THE MONTH

Your community is a uniquely wonderful place. It has its own culture, community events, things to see, and places to visit – but most importantly, it’s the only community with you and your family in it! You’ve probably heard of the idea of a “bucket list,” which is typically a list of extreme things a person wants to do in their lifetime – but what if we adapted that concept and made it all about bringing kindness to our communities?

A Kindness Bucket List

RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

This whimsical, imaginative book reminds us that sometimes, being like a kid makes us better grownups. Give it a read, and let's chat!

LEADER OF THE MONTH:

LESLIE MATHEWS

9TH-10TH GRADE GIRLS SMALL GROUP LEADER 

817.368.7330 / [email protected]

Leslie loves Mexican food and her 2 little dogs (Zac & Chloe), almost as much as she loves her kid. She enjoys crafting, shopping, or hanging with her family.

She has such a heart and knack for leading middle school girls, and meeting them where they're at. We're thankful to have Leslie on our team for her heart and passion for the Lord. Thanks, Leslie!!!

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

What are you most excited about this school year? Reply to this email and let us know!