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A Word from Karyn
Navigating our pluralistic culture, one generation to the next . . .
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Hi good friend!
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving. My husband and I had the privilege of hosting our parents - mine one week, his the next. I felt a sense of awe watching my grandchildren interact with my parents. As four generations joined hands around the dinner table, with tiny, smooth hands holding big, wrinkled hands, I was very conscious that I was a link between the older generation and the younger. I continue to be very grateful that I get to not only witness, but also participate in that deep pleasure.
As I watched our recent national election returns, I became aware of a broader generational link. Regardless of which presidential candidate you voted for, if you watched television that night, in the huge crowd that gathered in support of Obama, you saw the face of our nation --multi-ethnic, postmodern, pluralistic,  global, holistically oriented, young people (though not exclusively young)-- yearning for transformation. Baby-boomers like me link the modern generation with the postmodern, the religious with the spiritual, church-attenders (assembly-focused) with non-church-attenders (network-focused). Our world has changed and is changing, and sometimes it feels as if my generation is the pivot point.
At any rate, we and our kids are now  meeting people of many different religions and are being asked why we believe in Jesus. Why do we consider Him the Way? Many of us working with children have seen a need to prepare our kids to confidently navigate our pluralistic (many religions and philosophies), postmodern, networked world, while discovering and maintaining a strong faith in, and relationship with, Jesus. My addition to that "conversation" is two quarterly studies for kids: The Compass and Bridge-Quest, along with related books for teachers, parents, and older students. If you feel the need to help deepen your kids' understanding of why it makes sense to believe in Jesus, and how a belief in Jesus compares to other religions, I invite you to consider these resources.
I wish you the best of holiday seasons. May you experience deeply pleasurable gatherings with family and friends. And may we generate peace on earth and good will toward all.
Merry Christmas!
By God's grace, to His glory,
Karyn Henley
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Karyn Henley Seminar bookings for 2009
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Karyn Henley will be available for a limited number of seminar presentations in local churches in 2009. If you are one of the many people who have expressed an interest in having Karyn help equip your church, faculty, volunteers, family ministry or the community at large, now is the time to contact us and secure a date on her calendar.
Seminar Topics
Two seminars are available, with two schedule options for each seminar.
For detailed seminar content, booking information, costs, and availability, email Ralph Henley or call 1-888-573-3953 (toll-free).
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Karyn Henley discussion forum at cmconnect.org
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A Karyn Henley Resources discussion forum has been  launched at cmconnect.org for friends and users of Karyn's books, videos, curriculum and other materials.
Whether you are a children's pastor, family minister, parent, or educator, you are invited to join in, share your ideas, and let others know about the unique ways you have been using Karyn's materials.
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Speaking & Exhibitor Engagements
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January 5-8, 2009· Exhibitor· Karyn Henley: Breakout Session / Workshop SpeakerChildren's Pastors' ConferenceOpryland Hotel & Convention Center Nashville, TN -REGISTER NOW!-Karyn's topics: - Head to Head, Heart to Heart: Communicating Successfully with Kids
- Writing Your Own Curriculum: Pros,Cons, and How-To's
- Teaching Children to Pray
For more info: www.INCM.org (Sign-up Now and enter "Karyn Henley" as "Referring Friend")
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