7...scriptures that surround us

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1. Psalm 34:1

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. 

2. Proverbs 22:6

Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

3. Luke 6:31

Do to others as you would have them do to you

4.Genesis 6:19a & 20a

God commanded: you are to bring into the ark two of all living creatures, male and female... 

Two of every kind...

5. Romans 8:28

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, 

who have been called according to His purpose.

6. Colossians 3:20

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord

7. Numbers 6:24-26

the LORD bless you and keep you;

the LORD make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; 

the LORD turn His face toward you and give you peace. 

(this is also their nightly blessing)

8...reasons we give

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1. We can

II Corinthians 2:9 For God loves a Cheerful giver

2. It's a Blessing

Acts 20:35 It is more blessed to give than to receive

3. Reap what we Sow

Luke 6:38 Give and it will be given to you

4. It was never ours

Psalm 24:1 The earth is the Lord's and all it contains, the world and all those who dwell in it

5. Cannot take it with you

Matthew 19:21b give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven

6. We have enough

I Tim. 6:18 Let them do good ... ready to give, willing to share

7.  Do to others

Luke 6:31 do to others as you would have them do to you

8. WHY NOT...

IT FEELS GOOD TO GIVE!!!

9...the big party details

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1. 15 total kids

2. Splish Splash Swimming FUN

3. PB&J/hot dogs/chips/fruit

4. cakes (individual, as usual)

5. One quick blow/one watch it burn

6. individual ice cream cups

7. Silliness despite a fever

8. Helping Back Pack Buddies

9. Big Kids Bikes!

10...

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10pm...the time we got home and went straight to bed; therefore no pictures.  Sorry!

11...favorite activities

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1. swimming

2. gymnastics

3. ballet

4. town

5. construction

6. ride bikes

7. climb trees

8. hide & go seek

9. golf

10. doctor

11. art

12... of our favorite shows/movies

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1. Bob the Builder

2. Thomas and Friends

3. Construction

4. All About...

5. Sesame Street (new & vintage)

6. Caillou

7. Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood

8. The Muppets

9. Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Fest Princess

10. Mary Poppins

11. Arthur

12. Little Mermaid

13...steps in the right direction

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1. Serve God with your whole heart

2. love everyone

3. care for those less fortunate 

4. listen entently

5. respect those in authority

6. honor your parents

7. respond appropriately

8. speak clearly

9. work hard

10. clean up after yourself

11. be silly

12. use good manners

13. be slow to anger