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Hours of Operation
The
Child Care Center
is designed for children between the ages of
2 to 5.
We are
open
Monday - Friday from
7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information about our facility,
please call us at
(941) 484-4415.
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One day, an expert in time management was
speaking to a group of business
students.
To drive home a point, the expert used an illustration those
students
will never forget.
The instructor stood in front of the group of high-powered
overachievers and said,
“Okay, time for a quiz.”
He then pulled out a one-gallon, wide-mouth Mason jar and set it
on the table
in front of
him. Then he produced about a dozen
fist-sized rocks and carefully
placed them, one
by one,
into the jar. When the jar was filled to the top and no
more
rocks would fit inside,
he asked,
“Is this jar full?” Everyone in the class
said, “Yes.” Then he
said, “Really?”
He reached
under the table and pulled out
a bucket of gravel. Then he
dumped some
gravel in and
shook the jar, causing
pieces of gravel to work themselves down
into the
space between
the big rocks.
Then he asked the group once more. “Is this jar
full?”
By this time the class was on to him. “Probably not,” one of
them answered.
“Good!”
he
replied. He reached under the table and brought out a bucket of
sand. He started
to dump
the sand into the jar and it went into all of the spaces
left
between the rocks
and the gravel.
Once more he asked the question. “Is this
jar full?” “No!” the
class
shouted. Once again,
he said, “Good!”
Then he grabbed a pitcher of water and began to pour it in until
the jar was filled
to
the brim. Then the expert in time
management looked at the class and asked,
“What
is the point of
this illustration?” One eager beaver raised his hand and said,
“The
point is, no matter how
full your schedule is, if you try really hard you can
always fit
some more things in it.” “No,”
the speaker replied, “that’s not the point.”
The truth this illustration teaches us is this: If you don’t put
the big rocks in first,
you’ll
never
get them in at all. What are the big rocks in your life? Your
children.
Your loved
ones. Your education. Your dreams. A worthy
cause. Teaching or
mentoring others.
Doing things that
you love. Time for yourself. Your health.
Your significant
other.
Remember to put these BIG ROCKS in first, or you’ll never get
them in at all. If you
sweat
the little stuff (i.e. the gravel, the sand) then you’ll fill
your life with little things
you worry about
that don’t really matter, and you’ll never have the real quality
time
you need to spend on the
big, important stuff (The Big Rocks). So, tonight or in the
morning, when you are reflecting
on this short story, ask yourself this question:
What
are the
“Big Rocks” in my life? Then, put those in your jar first.
~ Author Unknown ~
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Billboard Messages from God
Messages from God are showing up on billboards around the
country. It has been
estimated that 10,000 billboards will carry the
non-denominational messages as
part
of a national campaign called “God Speaks.” The campaign is
being donated
by local
billboard companies as a public service. It all started after an
anonymous
client of The
Smith Agency, located in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida came in one day
and told the owner:
“I have one goal. I need to have people start thinking about
God. Things are
getting out
of control. People are not obeying the rules any more. Everyday
you
read about murder, robbery, adultery -- everything that God
said, ‘DON’T’ DO.’
If we can get to one person
before he robs a bank to think about God first, maybe
we can
stop him. If so, it will be
worth it.”
Most of the ads were written by Charles Robb, who describes
himself as “being
in the
target audience of people who used to go to church, but who
don’t any more.”
He made
the messages contemporary, and slightly irreverent, to remind
people
that they are dealing
with the ultimate CEO. The billboards are black with the
messages from God printed in
white letters for a sharp contrast to grab your
attention.
Don’t Make Me Come Down There. --- GOD
What Part of “Thou Shalt Not…” Didn’t You Understand? --- GOD
Will the Road You are on Get You to My Place? --- GOD
You Think It’s Hot Here! --- GOD
We Need To Talk. --- GOD
Need A Marriage Counselor? I’m Available. --- GOD
I Loved The Wedding. Invite Me to the Marriage. --- GOD
Have You Read My #1 Bestseller? There will be A Test! --- GOD
Tell The Kids I Love Them. --- GOD
That “Love Thy Neighbor Thing” I Really Meant It. --- GOD
I Love You…I Love You…I Love You. --- GOD
Need Directions? --- GOD
Do You Have Any Idea Where You’re Going? --- GOD
Let’s Meet At My House Sunday Before the Game. --- GOD
C’mon Over and Bring the Kids --- GOD
Follow Me. --- GOD
Keep Using My Name in Vain & I’ll Make Rush Hour Longer.--GOD
Big Bang Theory - You’ve Got to Be Kidding --- GOD
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Children Learn What They Live
If a child lives with criticism,
he learns to condemn.
If a child lives with hostility,
he learns to fight.
If a child lives with fear,
he learns to be apprehensive.
If a child lives with ridicule,
he learns to be shy.
If a child lives with jealousy,
he learns what envy is.
If a child lives with shame,
he learns to be guilty.
If a child lives with tolerance,
he learns to be patient.
If a child lives with encouragement,
he learns confidence.
If a child lives with honesty and fairness,
he learns what truth and justice are.
If a child lives with serenity,
he learns to have peace of mind.
If a child lives with sharing,
he learns to be generous.
If a child lives with security,
he learns to have faith.
If a child lives with recognition,
he learns to have goals.
If a child lives with approval,
he learns to like himself.
If a child lives with acceptance,
he learns to find love in the world.
~ Dorothy L. Nolte ~
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Christian One-liners
Wal-Mart isn’t the only saving place!
Don’t give up. Moses was once a basket case!
If you feel far away from God, guess who moved.
This church is “Prayer Conditioned!”
Having truth decay? Brush up on your Bible!
The task ahead of us is never as great as the power behind us.
Are you wrinkled with burden? Come on into church for a faith
lift!
Christians, keep the faith -- but not from others!
God answers kneemail.
God grades on the cross, not the curve.
The best vitamin for a Christian is B1.
You can give without loving but you cannot love without giving.
No Jesus -- no peace, Know Jesus -- know peace!
Nothing ruins the truth like stretching it.
Give God what’s right, not what’s left!
God doesn’t want shares of your life - He wants controlling
interest.
Don’t wait for 6 strong men to take you to church.
A family altar can alter a family.
Most people want to serve God, but only in an advisory capacity.
Be ye fishers of men. You catch them -- Christ will clean them.
Exercise daily -- walk with the Lord!
Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.
Never give the devil a ride! He will always want to drive!
Watch your step carefully! Everyone else does!
Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.
Give Satan an inch and he’ll be a ruler.
For all you do, His blood’s for you!
Forbidden fruits create many jams.
Deciding not to choose is still making a choice.
God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage.
God doesn’t call the qualified; He qualifies the called.
Prayer: Don’t give God instructions -- just report for duty!
Preach the gospel at all times. Use words if necessary.
It’s hard to stumble when you’re down on your knees.
Soul food served here.
Satan subtracts and divides. God multiplies and multiplies.
Did it ever occur to you that nothing occurs to God?
God has a purpose and plan for me that no one else can fulfill.
~ Author Unknown ~
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Daily
Survival Kit
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Toothpick |
Pencil |
Mint |
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Rubber band |
Eraser |
Candy
Kiss |
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Band-Aid |
Chewing Gum |
Tea
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Toothpick
To remind you to pick out the good qualities in others.
Matthew 7:1
Judge not, that you be not judged.
Rubber band --
To remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the
way you want,
but it will work out.
Romans 8:28
And we
know that all things work together for good to those who
love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.
Band Aid
To remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else’s.
Colossians 3:12-13
Since God
chose you to be the holy people whom he loves, you must
clothe
yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility,
gentleness,
and patience. You must make allowance for each other's
faults
and
forgive the person who offends you. Remember, the Lord
forgave
you,
so you must forgive others.
Pencil
To remind you to list your blessings everyday.
Ephesians 1:3
Blessed
be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who
has
blessed us with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places
in
Christ.
Eraser
To remind you that everyone makes mistakes, and it’s okay.
Genesis 50:15-21
Joseph’s brothers sent messengers to Joseph after their father’s
death
saying," I beg you, please forgive the trespass of your
brothers
and
their sin; for they did evil to you.” Joseph said…
“Now,
therefore, do
not be afraid; I will provide for you and
your little ones.” And
he
comforted them and spoke kindly
to them.
Chewing gum
To remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish
anything with Jesus.
Philippians 4:13
I can do
all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Mint
To remind you that you are a mint to your heavenly father.
John
3:16-17
For God
so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son,
that
whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have
everlasting
life.
For God did not send His Son into the world
to condemn the
world, but
that the world through Him might
be saved.
Candy Kiss
To remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug everyday.
1 John
4:7
Beloved,
let us love one another, for love is of God;
and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.
Tea Bag
To remind you to relax daily and go over that list of God’s
blessings.
1
Thessalonians 5:18
In
everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ
Jesus for you.
~ Author Unknown ~
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