1. October2009
9383 Edison St NE
Alliance, OH 44601
330-935-2161
www.marlborochristian.org
josh.todd@att.net

2. J.A.M.
(Jesus And Me)
If you have a child in
Thursday, Kindergarten through 5th Grade
and they haven’t been to our
“Jesus and Me” program on
October 29
Wednesday nights, make sure
you get them to Marlboro
Christian Church every
Wednesday evening left this fall
6:00 – 8:00 PM for our Elementary Midweek
Program from 6:30 to 8:00pm.
Join us for Trunk or Treating! This is The kids coming have
experienced some fun and
exciting activities making it the
a safe and family friendly BEST WAY TO SPEND
WEDNESDAYS!
environment for children to explore a
Kids are encouraged to bring
variety of tricked out themed vehicles their friends from school,
neighborhood, ball teams, etc. to
and receive lots of cool TREATS! MCC every Wednesday.
Also, don’t forget to visit the This program runs
simultaneously with the Junior
and Senior High midweek youth
Halloween Party inside for free snacks programs at the church, so if you
have older children we have
& activities. programs for them, too!
WEDNESDAYS HAVE
FREE EVENT! NEVER BEEN THIS
GREAT!!!

3. The Junior Church Experience
If your child is not participating in Junior Church on Sunday mornings during the Worship hour, here is
what they’ve been missing:
• Silly Videos
• Crazy Games
• Life-changing Lessons
• Get-u-moving Songs
• Creative Crafts
• Make-ur-own Snacks
• AND MORE…
So send your child to the Fellowship Hall at 10:45 on Sunday
mornings!
Family Experience: Thankful Giving
Giving some money back to God is just the beginning. God wants all of us! Try these
experiences from Group’s Hands-On Bible.
Give Yourself to God—Read aloud Luke 21:1-4, about the poor widow who donated two small coins to
the temple. Say: “Giving ourselves to God means trusting and obeying him with our whole lives.” Then
make some reminders to be like the widow. Have each family member tape two pennies to an index card.
Then rub a crayon or pencil on the other side of the card, over the coins. Remove the pennies and write
“Give Yourself to God” on the card. Then decorate it. Tape your cards to a mirror or a place where you’ll
see them every day. Encourage family members to give themselves to God daily.
Give God Your Best—Read aloud 1 Corinthians 10:31:
“So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it
all for the glory of God.” Have each family member
share what he or she thinks this verse means. Then
ask: “How can we give God glory with our family’s
income? with our personal earnings? What does it mean
to honor God with our whole lives?” Then have a “Give
God Your Best” dinner with your family. Use your best
tablecloth, wear nice clothes, make favorite foods, and
serve a fancy dessert. Ask each person to name one
way to honor God this week with their words or actions.

4. This page is designed to help educate parents and isn’t meant to endorse any movie, music, or product.
Our prayer is that you’ll make informed decisions about what your children watch, listen to, and wear.

5. What’s Playing at the Movies Culture & Trends
Movie: Where the Wild Things Are (Oct. 16)
Genre: Family Adventure, Drama, Fantasy What’s happening right
Rating: PG (for mild thematic elements, some now that may affect your
adventure action, and brief language) children and family:
Cast: Max Records, Catherine Keener, Mark Ruffalo
Synopsis: In this adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s • Contrary to popular
beloved children’s book, mischievous, misunderstood belief, research shows
Max is sent to bed without supper. His imagination runs that children with busy
“wild” as he travels to an island and meets strange schedules thrive
creatures. After Max is crowned king, he realizes that ruling these beasts emotionally. Instead, it’s
is more complicated than he expected. their parents who are
Discussion Questions: What are some constructive ways to deal with stressed by all the
anger? How active is your imagination? Read Psalm 27:1. What are your activities and driving.
(msnbc.com)
biggest fears? How do your fears affect your faith, and vice versa? How
can you conquer your fears and worries?
• Kids of all ages enjoy
“KenKen,” which has
What Music Is Releasing been called the new
Sudoku. Players add,
Artist: Bethany Dillon subtract, multiply, and
Album: Stop & Listen divide numbers to fill
Artist Info: Dillon, 21, started playing guitar at age “cages.” (kenken.com)
10. Three years later, she recorded an album that ______________
led to several hit singles and award nods. Dillon,
known for her deep songs and a life lived for Christ,
is married to Christian musician Shane Barnard.
Quick Stats
Summary: Dillon describes Stop & Listen, her fourth • Most school districts now
project with Sparrow Records, as her most confessional album yet. She
recommend 10 minutes
encourages listeners to pause and find peace during life’s chaos. “Most of
of homework a night per
the songs are about the not-so-simple ideas of stopping, listening, and
grade level (10 minutes
waiting,” Dillon says.
for first-graders, 20
Discussion Questions: What makes you “stop and listen” to God?
minutes for second-
When you’re busy, do you pray more or less, and why? How patient are
graders, and so on).
you? Read Isaiah 40:30-31. What are some ways to “wait” on the Lord?
What Games Are Out
Title
Content
Rating &
Platform
Shorts
In this game, based • While 57% of parents
on a late-summer say they spend the right
movie, players’
wishes magically
amount of time helping
come true. their children with
Features gross homework, almost nine
humor, name- in 10 teachers say
calling, and
parents don’t set aside
enemies such as
“booger monsters.” enough time to help.
(AP/AOL poll)
Nintendo DS; E
Mini Ninjas

6. October 7 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M.
October 14 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M.
October 21 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M.
October 29 6:00pm to 8:00pm “Trunk or Treat”
(In place of J.A.M. this week)
November 4 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M.
November 11 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M.
November 18 6:30pm to 8:00pm J.A.M. Thanksgiving Feast
December 2 6:30pm to 8:00pm Elementary Christmas Party
ED CARTER, Minister of Worship & Evangelism
ED HARNISH, Minister of Benevolence & Pastoral Care
JOSH TODD, Minister of Education & Youth
9383 Edison Street Alliance, Ohio 44601 330-935-2161
www.marlborochristian.org
jtodd@marlborochristian.org