Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:5-9

1) Know your

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Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalm 127:4-5

Our TCC parenting goal: To raise kids into adults who love God, love their parents, and love the church.

2 Ways We Reach the Goal

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Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6

2) TALK THE

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Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth. 1 John 3:18

When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 1 Corinthians 13:11

These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates. Deuteronomy 6:6-9

3) Center our

around a biblical worldview.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Philippians 4:8

“The human heart is the most deceitful of all things, and desperately wicked. Who really knows how bad it is?” Jeremiah 17:9

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But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15

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Ministry Highlights

• Freedom Night

Find freedom from fears, anxiety, self-destructive behaviors, addictions or anything else, you are invited to attend our “Freedom Rally” on Monday, May 20th at 6:30pm at our Buda Campus. You’ll hear powerful testimonies from people in the church who have graduated from this amazing program & learn what real recovery looks like. Get started on your road to recovery today! RSVP TODAY!

• Mega Sports Camp

Mega Sports Camp is a free sports camp for your kids ages 6-11. Your kids will have the best week of their summer! They’ll get to connect with other kids while having a blast in their favorite sport! We offer sports such as: Flag Football, Cheerleading, Karate, Basketball & Soccer. Mega Sports Camp is not just sports – it’s also jam-packed with music, food, exciting fun, & interactive teachings about good character. Register your kids and sign up to volunteer today!

• Summer At Connection

There’s so much going on this summer for the entire family at The Connection Church. From Mega Sports Camp, Summer Camp for your kids and Hot Summer Nights. See what is happening HERE!

Connection Group Discussion Questions:

1. How has parenting changed over the years, especially in today’s society with the rise of technology and social media?
2. What are some practical ways we can navigate the challenges of raising children in a world filled with mental health issues and societal pressures?
3. Reflecting on the sermon’s emphasis on being Christ-centered parents, what are some ways we can ensure our homes are truly centered around Christ and His teachings?
4. What are some reasons teaching and training children in the faith is imperative, as discussed in Deuteronomy 6?
5. Discuss the concept of “faith is caught more than it’s taught.” How can parents model authentic faith for their children in their everyday lives?
6. The sermon mentions engaging with the culture while maintaining biblical values. How can parents actively engage with their children’s school environments and extracurricular activities to ensure our kids stay grounded in biblical principles?
7. What strategies can parents use to keep communication lines open with their children, especially when discussing challenging topics or issues prevalent in today’s society?
8. Share your thoughts on the idea of having a biblical worldview and how it influences our parenting decisions and interactions with our children.
9. Discuss the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining consistency in parenting, even when faced with societal pressures or conflicting opinions.
10. How can we, as a community of believers, support and encourage one another in our roles as parents and guardians, especially in raising children who love and serve the Lord?