Spring is in the air! The trees are blooming and everything is green - new life outside and hopefully a refreshed life in your hearts. We are ending our The X Factor series this coming weekend (March 6th and 7th) with our First Fruits Offering and 21 Day Fast. I am so proud of our children who committed to the 21 Day Fast in some way. They are growing and Reaching UP, engaging God more intentionally.

Your children have gone through 3 lessons on giving and will have their last lesson on The X Factor this coming weekend. This weekend is also the time to have your children BRING THEIR TREASURE CHEST BANKS back to church with them. Your kids will have a special time in the main service to bring their ‘first fruits’ up to the stage as a part of worship. Please have them bring their BANKS with them on March 6th and 7th. The banks are theirs to keep after that as a reminder to continue to set aside offerings for our 3 year The X Factor commitment and to pray for their friends who need Jesus.

It’s been very exciting to hear the stories that have come from the first 3 lessons in this series. Some of the kids are selling toys they don’t play with anymore. Some are going to sell lemonade to earn money to give to The X Factor. Others are washing cars, mowing lawns, babysitting, etc. How encouraging to see our kids reaching UP in this way!

Plan on attending this weekend for our First Fruits Offering and also on the following weekend for Impact’s 10th birthday and The X Factor celebration service, complete with a BBQ lunch after 3rd service on Sunday, March 14th.

It’s hard to believe, shortly after that, Easter will be here. We will be collecting small wrapped candies and plastic Easter eggs in the Foyer beginning March 6th and 7th.

And, don’t forget to plan your summer around Vacation Bible School (“VBS”). It will be the week of July 12-16th. Our theme this year is “High Seas Expedition -- Discovering the mighty love of God!”

God is moving in and among us! Look all around you, and don’t miss it. Stay focused and faithful. He is good!

Thanks for bringing your kids to Impact to learn and be encouraged each weekend. If I can help or serve in any way please contact me at Tsmith@impactcommunity.com

Here are a few highlights of this month’s newsletter. Enjoy!
- Ways to limit and monitor what your kids see and hear.
- Teachable moments that get your kids thinking about God’s view of media.
- Discussion starters about the pros and cons of today’s technology.
- Family Experiences that encourage constant communications with God.
- Information and discussion questions about the upcoming movie Alice in Wonderland and the new album from hip hop phenom Justin Bieber.


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