HIGH SCHOOL MEXICO MISSION TRIP

The Rock (Cornerstone’s High School ministry), in partnership with Mexico Caravan Ministries, will be taking a mission trip to Tijuana, Mexico from August 2 through August 7. The total cost per student is $300, with a $50 non-refundable deposit due at sign-ups. Registration is now open with limited spots available. Registration will take place at Housegroups. Visit Cornerstone’s website for more info. on Housegroups. or visit the church office.

Recommended Resources for Parents & Children

BIBLES & BIBLE STUDY MATERIALS

The Big Picture Story Bible (Crossway, 2004)
by David Helm, Illustrations by Gail Schoonmaker.
This is the best Picture Story Bible in print today. The illustrations are excellent, and the text is simple and engaging. The author does a great job of telling the main points of the entire Story of God from Genesis to Revelation. Recommended for Parents & Toddlers –
Early Elementary Age Children.

ESV Children’s Bible (Crossway, 2005)
Complete text of the English Standard Version, 214 full color illustrations, Bible Study Helps at the back. This is an excellent Bible for young readers to use for personal reading and for following along during the Sunday Gathering. Recommended for Elementary
Age Children.

Big Truths for Young Hearts (Crossway, 2009)
by Bruce Ware, professor of Christian Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Based upon the bedside conversations he had with his daughters as they grew up, Bruce Ware has compiled a story-form book of basic Christian doctrine for parents and children to study together. This is a great tool to use to go deeper with your children into particular aspects of God’s Story. Recommended for parents to read and discuss with children of all ages.

PARENTING RESOURCES

Shepherding a Child’s Heart (Shepherd’s Press, 1995) By Tedd Tripp. Focuses on the need for godly discipline to shape a child’s heart, not just his actions.

Instructing a Child’s Heart (Shepherd’s Press, 2008) By Tedd & Margy Tripp. Emphasizes the need for parents to teach their children the Biblical principles upon which godly actions are based, and which are reinforced through discipline: God’s design for authority, sowing & reaping, wisdom v. foolishness, etc.

Everyday Talk (Shepherd’s Press, 2004) By John Younts
Challenges parents with the reality that we teach our children most effectively when we are not even trying to teach them! Our normal, “everyday” words and actions carry the most weight and will either undermine or verify the things we are trying to teach our children through instruction and discipline.

Treasuring God in Our Traditions (Crossway, 2003) By Noël Piper
A great resource of ideas for building intentional, gospel-focused traditions into your family’s (and your community’s!) daily activities and special occasions.

The Parent Project

Are you a parent of a troubled teen, or would you like insight on raising your teen from Simi Valley’s own, Sergeant Thompson? The Simi Valley Police Department is teaching a class called The Parent Project. The class will be held at Cornerstone in Rooms 11 and 12. Parents will learn tools to deal with tough kids. Class runs for 10 weeks. The cost for registration is free and materials run $20. If you need financial assistance, please contact the Simi Valley Police Foundation. Pre-register by calling 805.583.6290.