Tonight was the first night of Cub Scouts. Our theme for this month is “Cub Scout Pockets” and the boys brought some items that they collected. Joshua showed his rock collection, Caleb his sea shells, and the other boys brought items like comic books, bakugan balls (bakugan.com). We also began to make leather marble bags. After trying to stamp the leather with leather stamps/punches we found out that the older distressed leather would not take the stamping (it simply rubbed away). So we went on the lacing. We got one stitch and had to stop. We had a great evening, and it was fun to be around the boys again.

Last night we invited George and Lori Fergeson over for a meet and greet with Daybreak Community Church. Over light refreshments we talked about Lori’s joining our church staff as a part time Interim Children’s Ministry Director. Church members had several opportunities to ask her questions, and talk with her about her experience and beliefs. Topics of discussion were implementing change, getting parents on board, curriculum, and sustainability just to mention a few. The evening was pleasant and filled with excitement about the future of the children at Daybreak and our reaching Frederick County for Christ.

prayerfully Lori will begin the first of November.

Like thousands of other children across Maryland, today was the first day of school. We got up in plenty of time, and our goal was to begin a routine that we will do everyday (or at least try our best). it consists of getting dressed, making their beds, and brushing their teeth before they come down stairs. The we eat breakfast, have a family devotion, pray, and they played twister hopscotch, and operation games until the bus came. We took pictures, kissed and hugged, and off they went.

Duet. 6 discusses the importance of creating a family rhythm, Reggie Joiner said in Think Orange, “Moses clearly highlighted certain patterns or times throughout the day that were opportune for teaching. Look closer at what he said, ‘talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.’ It is important for parents and leaders to cooperate with the way life naturally happens.'” So the Boswell family is seeking to take advantage of a natural pattern for life in order to further teach our children the things of God.

Also, if we are not careful God becomes what we do on Sunday or at night before we go to bed, and not instill within our children that He is with us all day, everyday. He is there when we are scared on the bus, and he is there when we see a kid who does not have a friend, and he is there when we are around kids who don’t believe the same things about God that we do. So we have to be careful not to compartmentalize Jesus into a day, or event — he must be pushed into every moment of the day, “talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.”