PARENT RESOURCES & UPDATES
Children on the quest to discover the most valuable treasure
Parents have the most influence in their children's lives. Our goal is to support them in their spiritual responsibility to shepherd & train their children in the word of God. We do this two ways: first, by teaching the word of God in the classroom, and second, to provide materials to help parents shepherd their children's hearts to be awakened to the joy of knowing Christ for themselves. |
The kingdom of heaven is like treasure, hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. (Matthew 13:44, ESV) |
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Sunday 9:30 4th & 5th Grade
The New City Catechism is designed to help children not only learn sound doctrine but also to learn how to respond to it and live it out in their lives. Because parents have the main opportunity and responsibility to shepherd their children's hearts, our purpose is to provide tools for parents to engage their children in sound doctrine that God uses to transform their hearts. We recommend that parents direct and help their children memorize the catechism questions and answers and the memory verses.
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Sunday 11:00 Preschool & Elementary
A three year quest to discover the ultimate treasure; the Lord Jesus Christ; the divine thread that unifies all of the Bible. The downloadable PDF files immediately below will give you a three year overview of the lessons your children will be learning. |
Preschool - Big Picture for Parents
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Elemementry - Big Picture for Parents
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Current Lessons Your Children Are Learning
Sept 25 - Oct 16: Creation is Ruined. Everything was perfect when God created it, but it didn't stay that way. Adam and Eve rebelled against God. From that time on, creation was ruined and everyone has been born a sinner. But God would not leave people to remain dead in sin. He would provide the solution for sin: His Son, Jesus Christ. |
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Family Resources
Helping you and your family to know, treasure, enjoy, and grow in God together.
Helping you and your family to know, treasure, enjoy, and grow in God together.
Articles for Parents
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Family Devotionals, Parental Guidance, and Family Worship Resources
Books for Parents & Children
The New City Catechism
This short book lays out 52 Questions and answers related to God, human nature, sin, Christ, and more. Families can use this book devotionally, recited orally, or memorized. Parents and children will both benefit by learning the core doctrines of the Christian faith. 
Long Story Short by Marty Machowski
Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Children to God - Old Testament "This is simply an outstanding book, and Christian families need it right now. I have never seen a devotional book that is so well suited to family devotions and to children, even as it is faithful in relating biblical truth." (R. Albert Mohler, Jr.,) 
Old Story New by Marty Machowski
Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Children to God - New Testament "This book . . . is a masterful devotional book for families. It is simple without being shallow. It is theologically robust without being pedantic. It is comprehensive without being overwhelming. Best of all, it is doable for busy parents with children." (Dr. Tedd Tripp) 
Raising Children God's Way by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
When the light of the gospel enters the soul it brings with it a supernatural power that radically transforms the whole of life. This change is perhaps nowhere more clearly seen than in the relationships between husbands and wives, parents and children. Our age has witnessed an almost total collapse of the family unit, and in many places the majority of children are now being raised in 'broken homes'. Our society presents Christian parents and children with a uniqu opportunity of bearing witness of God's love by just being different. Few things are more powerful than a Christian family in which the true relationship between poarents and children is clearly seen. This may be one of the ways in which God will bring many to a knowledge of the truth. 
Family Worship by Donald S. Whitney
Whitney makes clear, the daily worship of God by families at home is a practice rooted in the Bible and common throughout Christian history. This practical book shows you how to lead family worship in your home. Books For Your Young Children
The Biggest Story; How the Snake Crusher Brings us Back to the Garden by Kevin DeYoung
“In The Biggest Story, Kevin DeYoung masterfully tells the story of man’s inability to be good enough and God’s enduring faithfulness to his promise to bring us back to paradise. This book is engaging and wonderfully illustrated; your kids will want sit on your lap and have you read it again and again.” — Tedd Tripp, For ages 5-11. 
Everything A Child Should Know About God by Kenneth N. Taylor
Help your child discover the wonder of God and His Word! Dr. Taylor explains in child-friendly language the essential Bible truths you want your child to know. Truths such as God's creation of the world, why Jesus came to earth, how the Holy Spirit helps us, and much more. This book is intended to be read to children by an adult. |
Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp.
This book teaches you what your goals should be and how to pursue these ends practically. It teaches you how to engage children about what really matters, how to address your child's heart by your words and actions. . . . It will inspire you to become a different kind of parent. 
Instructing a Child's Heart by Tedd & Margy Tripp.
This book will help parents learn that instruction not only informs children's minds, but is meant to persuade their hearts of the wisdom and truthfulness of God's ways. Parents will learn how to point their children to the greatest joy and happiness that they can experience - delighting in God and the goodness of His ways. 
Give Them Grace by Elyse Fitzpatrick and Jessica Thompson
Fitzpatrick and Thompson point parents to the grace of God given in and through the Lord Jesus Christ and the implications for parenting. It will transform parents and direct them to be instruments of grace to their children 
Bible Reading With Your Kids by Jon Nielson
Not many Christian fathers would disagree that they should regularly read the Bible with their children, but many do not. This book will help fathers (and single mothers) see why they must read the Bible with their children and how they can do it effectively. A free copy of Bible Reading With Your Kids is available for all Southview members. Please contact us at 910-424-1298 to receive your free copy. 
Family Worship by Joel R. Beeke
Beeke presents a heartfelt plea for the renewal of family worship in Christian homes. The family is modeled after the very being of God, providing a divine foundation for family worship from creation. With grat pastoral care, the author gives valuable insights into implementing family worship, answers common objectjions raised against it, and motivates the reader to follow through with it faithfully. Children's Bibles
The Big Picture Interactive Bible (CSB)
As kids read the CSB Big Picture Interactive Bible, they will see scenes from the Bible literally pop off the page via a free downloadable app that lets them view the images in an augmented-reality, Digital Pop-Up™ format. And they'll listen to a narration by Jenna Lucado Bishop. This colorful, fully designed Bible meets children in the visual world they are so accustomed to by bringing Bible pages to life and showing young readers how they are a part of God's great story. |