Parenting the Lord's Way

What we learn from Commandments, Blessings and Agency

Firesides and Classes by Bro. Tom Dozier

Friday Evening Fireside, August 19, 7-8:30pm

Newnan LDS Meetinghouse 821 Old Atlanta Hwy, Newnan

This 90 minute presentation reviews a comprehensive set of parenting skills that are consistent with the way God deals with us. God gives us commandments, blesses us when we follow them, but allows us the agency to choose. Agency for children is a problematic concept for parenting. Finding a balance between allowing a child agency and parental responsibility can be tricky. Childhood is a time for a child to learn to righteously excercise his agency in a safe, stable home environment. The skills taught in this presentation allow parents to effectively communicate their expectations (commandments) to children, which helps the child willingly comply (use of agency). These skills also strengthen the parent-child relationship and help create a positive home environment where children internailze the family values. The materials for this presentation primarily come from the works of the late Glenn I. Latham, who wrote The Power of Positive Parenting.

Saturday Classes, Aug 20 - Newnan Building

9-11am: Transforming the Strong-Willed Child (ages 2-10)

With this class, you can turn "No! I won't and you can't make me!" into smailed and "OK Mommy." Strong-willed children can be very difficult to parent because they fight your authority and enjoy the battles they create. Based on extensice research in child behavior, this class will teach you to end the battles with your child and motivate your child to cooperate and please you. Using primarily postivie methods, you will trsnaform your child and your home so everyone is happier. Battling with a child is no fun. Come learn how to put the fun back in parenting. You will be glad you did, and so will you child!

noon- 1pm: Happiness in the Home

As parents, we have primary control of the mood of our home. Although children can cause great disruption and conflict, as parents we have both the privilege and responsibility to take chare of our home environment. President Hinckley said, "Children need sunlight. They need happiness...every hoe, regardless of the cost of the house, can provide an environment of love which will be an environment of salvation." A happy home makes both children and parents happier, and more importantly, it helps children behave well, internalize the family values, and grow up into happy, healthy and faithful adults. This presentation will discuss practical ways we can improve the level of happiness and "sunlight" in our homes.

2-4pm: The Teenage Years: Your Window of Opportunity

This seminar will apply Parenting the Lord's Way to teenagers. We will discuss how parents can respect agency and still have a powerful influence in a teen's life. Additionally, parents can have a powerful influence in a teen's life. Additionally, parent can have a powerful influence on the kind of adult your teen grows up to be. Whether you have an easy teen (if there is such a thing) or a very difficult teen, this class is for you. Individual application of these skills will be discussed, along with time for questions and answers.

Saturday Evening Fireside, Aug 20 7-8:30pm

Redwine Building - 2021 Redwine Road, Fayetteville

(repeat presentation of the Friday evening program)

Heavenly Father works with us in a kind and loving way. He gives us commandments, blesses us when we obey, and gives us the agency to choose. We can apply the same principles in our home and help our children behave well. Come and learn positive ways to motivate your child, improve cooperation, and eliminate conflict.

Learn how to stop nagging and have your child choose to cooperate.

Learn how to have your child take responsibility.

Learn how to motivate your child to do the good t hings he has been taught and to internalize your family values.

Behaviorist and parenting skills trainer Tom Dozier will teach you specific , positive ways to take control of your home environment, consistent with the way God works with each of us.

You AND your child will be happier!

More info about Tom Dozier available at

www.LDSParentCoach.org

Let's FreeCycle!

FreeCycle - Relief Society Edition!

Friday, August 5th @ 6:30pm

Sandwiches served

Here's how it works:

(1) Go through your home and weed out anything that you no longer need or use (baby/ kids clothes, adult clothes, toys, household decor, tools, ANYTHING that someone else might find useful)

(2) Make arrangements with Trish Fenn to drop off at her home or to have them picked up by her.

(3) Bring it to the church kitchen on Sunday July 31st only as a last resort (but #2 is REALLY our preference to help keep clutter down in the church)

(4) Arrive at the church in the RS room at 6:30pm on Aug 5th for a light dinner. Afterwards everything will already be set up and organized in the cultural hall for the taking.

*Disclaimer* Help us help you - by only providing things that are still useful. If there is any heavily worn clothing, broken toys or toys with missing parts, extremely dated items, etc. please leave them at home (or better yet throw them out - it's hard, we know). All items will be screened by the Enrichment Committee in the days leading up to Aug 5th and anything found not meeting this criteria will be weeded out.

Extra Credit - The Two Can Challenge!!

Bring (at least) two canned goods that night to donate to our charity this year -

http://www.oneroofoutreach.org/

All left over items from our Freecycle will also be donated to charity

Couponing 101

You asked for it and we listened! Scheduled by popular demand:

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Couponing 101!

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Friday May 6 @ 6:30pm

In the Relief Society Room

Light refreshments served

Want to get on the coupon bandwagon, but don't know where to start? Feeling overwhelmed by the current coupon craze? Janene Caylor and Symony Griffiths will be teaching the basics you need to know - you won't want to miss it!

Day of Service

(Written by Sarah Ingram)

On April 9, 2011 the Newnan congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) is participating in a regional season of service. Volunteers in ten southern states and surrounding areas in Texas, Indiana, Illinois and Virginia will take part in this 3^rd annual service project called Helping Hands and Linking Arms or Day of Service pro-viding thousands of volunteers in community organizations, faith-based groups and local government agencies the opportunity to link arms and lend a helping hand to those in need.

Unlike the two previous years, this season of service will be organized by local leaders of the LDS Church in an effort to more fully meet the needs of local individuals and organizations. Doug Stark, the local LDS leader of the Newnan Day of Service, has invited various Newnan community organizations to join with volunteers from the Newnan congregation in offering minor cleaning and repair services to local families of members of the United States armed forces. Some of the services provided are cleaning gutters, pressure washing, repairing toilets and leaky faucets, yard work, minor car maintenance and washing windows. Contacts with such organizations as the State Department of Veterans’ Affairs in Newnan, Local VA clinic, Army Community Service, Family Readiness Group, JAG and the AARNG outreach program will also be provided for those who may need continued support.

Among the community organizations invited to take part in this year’s project are the Newnan American Legion, the VFW, the Georgia State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Ft. McPherson/Ft. Gillem Army community Service Family Readiness Group, JAG and Army Family Team Building. By rallying around those in need, those participating can demonstrate the strength and power of the American spirit and experience the joy of service.

Any household of deployed, disabled, retired, deceased, and prior members of the U.S. armed forces needing assistance should contact Doug Stark online at: cyberedge1@gmail or call (404) 569-4378 (cell), or (770) 304-3303 (home).

This is a family project for ages eight and up, and anyone wishing to volunteer should also call Doug Stark. There is also a website at www.dayofservice.org.

The Newnan Day of Service will begin at 8 am at the American Legion facility on Highway 29 across from A&W Nursery. After receiving service assignments teams will deploy across Coweta County from 9 am to 1 pm. Upon completion, the teams will return to the local VFW.

Doug Stark explains, “The purpose of the Newnan Day of Service project is to help lessen the burden on families who have an absent family member serving in the armed forces or one who is disabled as a result of military service. Serving side-by-side our community can show our appreciation for the selfless sacrifices these families make everyday. We hope many will join us.”

Don't Be Late for This Very Important Date!

A Tea Party! (without the tea, of course)

Friday, March 4th

6:30pm

At the church

Join us for the Annual Relief Society Birthday Celebration

Early Bird Prizes!

(and let us tell you - this is one early bird prize you won't want to miss!)

Child Class Provided

Calling all Yogist - and non Yogist!!

Sarah Denman is going to be teaching a Yoga class Wed Oct 13 at 9am at the Newnan building. Anyone interested please join! Also, if you care to warm up those muscles beforehand, we are meeting in the big lot (Sharpsburg side) to walk a mile in the parking lot. Eight times around equals one mile!

This is a one time event. If the response is great, Sarah would love to continue teaching this class!

Get Your Craft On!

The Moreland Branch has invited us to their craft night!

Thursday November 4 at 6:30pm

(moved from Thurs Oct 28th)

Crafts will be going on until around 8:30pm

All money & orders need to be turned into Sarah Keaton by Sunday Oct 10th

Money can also be given to the RS presidency if you can't catch Sarah in primary.
Cash is best, but checks (if necessary) can be made payable to Shary Fass (of the Moreland Branch)

Contact Sarah Keaton for any questions sfass3@my.westga.edu or 770.573.2202
Arrangements can also be made to come earlier to stay later that night.

Here's what you can do (and they make great Christmas presents!)

Look for the sign-up sheet in the kitchen on Sunday!

Magnetic Board - $9.00

• Choose metal lettering of either "Faith, Family, Friends" or"Live, Laugh, Love"
• You will need to supply your own 4 yards of 1.5 inch wide ribbon, scrapbook paper, paint & paint brush

Small Picture Frame - $4.25 plus .10 cents for each vinyl lettering

• For vinyl lettering choose either "family", your last name, or any word
• You will need to bring your own 28 inches of 1.5 inch wide ribbon, paint & paint brush
  Large Picture Frame - $9.75

• Cost includes vinyl letters - only one option (pictured above) available
• You will need to bring your own 4 feet of 1.5 inch ribbon, paint, & paint brush

Paint and brushes can be found at Walmart or any craft stores for $1-2. Folk Art or Americana brands are recommended, but any brand will do.

If you would like to participate, but are having financial difficulty, please contact Farrah Jessup.