The document discusses the roles and responsibilities of parents, children, and the church in guiding children's spiritual development. It uses examples from the Bible of Noah and Hannah who were intentional in their faith and in preparing their families spiritually. The document encourages parents to have spiritual goals for their children, love their children's souls, teach them about God, and prepare them for living with faith despite ridicule, rather than outsourcing their spiritual development. It also discusses responsibilities of children to take their faith seriously and of the church to support families.

1. Welcome to GREAT OAKS CHURCH OF CHRIST

3. Our Role in the Life of Our Children

5. September 11, 2001 2 Planes Attacked the World Trade Center 2996 Deaths-2606 at the WTC

6. RICK RISCORLA Head of Security @ Morgan Stanley-Dean Witter (25 floors on the 60th floor) After the 1993 attack on WTC implemented Strict evacuation plans Evacuated 2694Employees Only 6 Died

7. RICK RISCORLA Intentional Desired to keep his employees safe Had a vision Ignored ridicule

8. Noah Hebrews 11:7

9. Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith.

10. Was Noah a Good Preacher & Parent? Preacher Many years of Preaching = 8 Souls Saved. Parent Many years of Parenting = Entire Family Saved

11. Noah Intentional Had faith in God Put his family before the world Had a goal for his family  Salvation Ignored ridicule

12. Hannah I Samuel 1:11 & 27-28 Before her son’s birth, committed to give him to the Lord Planned ahead and had a vision for Samuel Samuel ruled Israel for 40 years

13. Hannah Intentional Had faith in God Planned ahead for her son Prepared her son for the work of the Lord Gave her son entirely to God

14. What is Our Responsibility for the Salvation of Our Children? Romans 13:8

15. Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything except to love one another, for he who loves another has fulfilled the law.

16. Loving our Children = Loving our Children’s Souls

17. If We Love Our Children’s Souls We Must Have Intentional Spiritual Goals For Them THEN

18. An Alien comes to observe… Rick Riscorla Noah Hannah YOU This example doesn’t discredit how we WANT to parent, but rather how we DO parent our children.

19. Surprising Responses What is the main goal your parents have for you? 50% had no spiritual emphasis

20. Congregational Responsibilities Titus 2:1-8

21. Youth The Church

22. Youth The Church

23. Parental Responsibilities Our Society’s View Of Life Eph 6:4 Deut 6:4-9

24. Parental Responsibilities God’s View Of Life

25. Parents Responsibilities Tips From Noah Teach children About God. Live out your faith. Teach them God’s view of this world. Prepare them for Ridicule. Let them know Numbers aren’t important.

26. Young People’s Responsibilities Youth Matt 22:37-39 The Church

27. Remember Take Jesus Seriously Our Greatest Mission Field is in this Church and In your Home. We all have responsibilities. Don’t outsource your kids spirituality. Live with eternity in Mind. Pray for each other every day. If Noah Can You Can…

28. The Church Needs You… To love them. To discipline them. To teach them the Bible. To chaperone their events. To set a Christian example. Hold them to higher standards. (GOALS) To spend time with them & pay them attention. Help them them focus on God.

29. Family Based Youth Ministry

30. Homework 1. Where is my child?/Where am I? 2. Where do I want him or her to be?/Where do I want to be? 3. What are 2 immediate steps I can take NOW to move toward that vision?

31. Have you saved your family?If not…Are you on the right track?