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April 2011
A Portrait of Tracy
Honoring Christ by serving the needs of children and families
A Note From Bob Driving Family Values Home Six years ago, I stood in awe of the fact that God was giving Sheridan House our very own license plate – the Family Values tag. I remember thinking, “How could this even be possible?” Today, I am still in awe over it. Every time I see one on the road, I think I’ll know the driver. I want to honk my horn and give them a “thumbs up!” More often than not, I don’t know the driver and that pumps me up even more! God is so good to us!
Parenting Today Seminar
Free Parenting Seminar “Parenting today is different than parenting yesterday. The world is different. The issues are different. So, the approach to parenting needs to be different.” said Dr. Bob Barnes. In an effort to meet the needs of today’s parents, we are offering a new, live teaching session on Parenting Today. Sheridan House is committed to educate and
This has been an amazing gift … and yes, a miracle. Having the state of Florida issue a license plate where proceeds derived meet the needs of the children and families we serve is incredible.
equip parents with practical tools. Our goal is to offer real answers
If you or someone you know doesn’t currently have the Family Values License Plate, now is a great time to get one. The state has recently made switching to a specialty plate available online. Here’s what you need to do:
Whether you are a single parent, a step-parent, or a co-parent, this
• Go to: EZTagFL.com • Search under charitable organizations • Click on the Family Values license plate to purchase it It’s a great way to show your support of Family Values and an easy way to help children and families. Plus it looks great on every color car! Sheridan House is on a mission. A mission given to us by God. A mission we are armed and ready to complete. A mission to educate parents, strengthen today’s families, and ultimately, encourage our community for Christ. It’s wild to think that a license plate can be a part of the mission, but God gave it to us, and we are going to use it for His glory. Please join us in Driving Family Values Home. Serving Him,
for real families. The Parenting Today seminar consists of two four week sessions full of Biblical parenting foundations for today’s parent in today’s culture.
series is for you. Some examples of the practical teachings you will experience are:
• The Power of “No” • Discipline • When Parents Disagree • Raising Responsible Children • Sibling Rivalry • Finances and Today’s Youth • Social Networking/Privacy Issues • Parenting Today Since this information is vital for every family, we will be filming it as well. Come be a part of the live, studio audience! Admission is free! Classes begin on Wednesday, April 6th from 6:30 – 8:00pm in the main sanctuary of First Baptist Fort Lauderdale and will continue there each Wednesday night for a total of 8 weeks. Register Today! Call 954-831-1152 or register online: www.FBCNET.com/ParentingToday. Childcare is also free, but space is limited. *Reservations for childcare must be made online.
For more practical parenting tips, visit our blog www.parentingtoday.org or tune in to our Parenting Today radio broadcast locally on Reach FM at 3pm or on 1080 AM WHIM at 2pm.
portrait together. They took full advantage of the wrinkles in the paper from him wanting to throw it away. She reminded him how giving up on something that is difficult too soon will often end up in the trash. Instead, he saw that working together and asking for help can make things better, even beautiful.
Most of the boys in Sheridan House have trouble expressing their emotions appropriately or discussing feelings when things are difficult.
Tracy smiled shyly as he looked at the completed self portrait. He was proud of it. He even allowed it to be displayed in the home’s study hall for all to see.
So, when house mom, Teri, discovered a partial self portrait of Tracy crumbled up in the back of the van, she knew it was a learning experience in the making. Tracy had the beginning of something great, but he gave up too soon. Tracy is a gifted athlete and a good student. However, he has a hot temper at home with his parents and his siblings. Tracy often exploded instead of finding a suitable solution for his feelings and disappointments. He hates to lose a game and refuses to back down from any confrontation.
House Mom, Teri Griffith works with Tracy to complete his self portrait
Challenging the boys to take a risk, trying new ways to express their emotions, and opting to control their reactions and impulses can be a very slow process. After years of bad habits, many boys have a difficult time choosing to make a heart and mind change while at Sheridan House, but not this time. Teri sat with Tracy and they finished the
Taking the time to revisit a defeat takes courage. Attempting to express frustration in a healthy manner takes determination. Learning to finish a task, even if it seems daunting, takes strength of character. Teri said it best,“I love helping these boys see that hard work pays off in the end. Even more, I love watching God soften a calloused heart changing a dim past into a bright future.�
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You’re Invited to our 31st Annual Sheridan House Spring Auction on Friday May 13, 2011 First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale (Global Event Center) 301 East Broward Boulevard • Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Silent Auction begins at 7:00 pm • Live Auction begins at 8:00 pm
$20.00 entry fee per person. Space is limited. Appraise, donate, or exchange unwanted gold and jewelry on-site with a Master Jeweler! For more information, visit shfm.org/auction.
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