Liberty Eagle’s Nest Vol 22 January/February 2016 Love One Another School/Daycare and Church Calendar Jan/Feb/March 2016 Giving thanks to you for your support in and shar- ing your time during our fundraisers and lunch- eon. January 1st Closed for New Years Day 4th LBCSD reopens 28th End of Second Grading Period February (Child Dental Month) 12th Valentine’s Day (class parties) Looking ahead: March 9th-10th Spring School Pictures 28th Easter Monday Teacher and Staff Birthdays February 2nd C. Baisden D. Bess 4th D. Taylor Parenting by Design Parenting by Design states they are a “faith-based” offering parenting series that compare current parenting paradigms to be the ageless part- ing principles in the Bible. Taking care of #1 1 Cor. 10:12: So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! (NIV). Is it possible that in an effort to be the best parent you can be, you sometimes neglect your own spiritual growth? When the demands of your family require you to be on the go from dawn until late at night, you may be tempted to sacrifice your quiet time, prayer or other spir- itual disciplines. Paul recognized this tendency in the people he was discipling and cautioned against it. You will have a hard time giving to anyone from an empty spiritual "cup." Even Jesus had to take time away from the crowds and His disciples to talk to the Father. When we forget to give God the best of our day, we may begin to see issues like anger, bitterness, resentment, and moral dilemmas arise. We are not doing our kids any favors when we are spiritually exhausted. As Paul was saying goodbye to the Ephesian elders, he cautioned them, "Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers" (Acts20:28 NIV). Notice he warned them first to keep watch over themselves; then their flock. What a valuable lesson for us as parents. When your relationship with God is your first priority, you are in a better position to serve others and your family. Join us in welcoming our newest staff members! They are: Edna Johnson—3’s Assistant Mariah Moody—Babies Assistant Tatiana Olivia—Floater** MyDazia Gee—Floater Danielle Bess—After School Program January 18th M. Gee February has been dubbed the month of love. As I prepare different Valentine activities for my students to do, it makes me think about the love our children have for their family and friends. They help each other up when they fall or picking up items that they have dropped. I have noticed that they are very car- ing for each other. Their love is unconditional towards each other. It almost breaks their hearts when they are told by their friends that they are not best friends anymore, but with in a few minutes they are back to being the best of friends again.