“This helps me feel…like less of a leech” “Jacob(not his real name), a homeless student, told me ‘I stay on couches, in basements; last week I slept on kitchen chairs pushed together. Sometimes I don’t WINTER fo r EWSLE get much sleep. Having my own soap, shampoo, deodorant and toothbrush helps the N TT Waca &u sRaipuo/Snt e| 9v1e.n5sFPMo Ginrte/eCnentra E 2019 .5 dFuM L Bay,l Wi 1W.7GFMNV Fo8n8d 95.5sFcMon Tswino, 9 R me feel better, ready for school...human again. I hardly have anything of my own, osh, 10 Antigo, 107.3FM W Ri4v.e1rFsM/ n/Oshk tral WI, 94.1FM aupaca MAantitiog pleto Point/Cen wo,o1c0 |7 Ap tevens 9.13.F3MFM so having these things helps me feel more self-sufficient... like less of a leech’” – .9FM sau/S W &a u1p01a. 91 Wau c3aFM Sheb .5FM oygan/Plymouth Elizabeth Webb, Social Worker & Homeless Program Coord., Green Bay Public 88 Schools Hygiene Drive NEW! “Best News Ever” by MercyMe Elizabeth’s program, serving homeless students in Green Bay, is one of the 82 Feb. 17 - March 10 In this crisis programs in 15 communities that look forward to restocking their issue! “The way I grew up was ‘be all you can be, you get what you deserve and work harder shelves with your donations again this spring. and try harder.’ ” When working on their most recent album “Lifer” MercyMe’s Bart The Family’s annual Help for the Homeless hygiene drive is a grass roots, community-driven effort to supply a year’s worth of Millard reflected on the challenges and pressures he faced growing up. Those who saw the 2018 film “I Can Only Imagine” know Bart’s story and his hygiene and cleaning products to our local crisis programs so that they can dedicate their limited financial resources to constant struggle to be the best. The best in sports, music and in every providing qualified staff, education, counseling, shelter and food to those they serve. Encourage your Church or employer to other area of his life. He recently shared that this struggle continued host a collection box. Donations remain in communities where collected. Lists, flyers, and details are at TheFamily.net until he received the “best news ever”. Please Donate by March 10 at Festival Foods, Shopko, and Walgreens for crisis programs in…. “I was like, wait a minute, what if somebody came and told me ‘hey the work’s already done, the fight’s already been won, you don’t • Appleton/Fox Cities • Manitowoc/Two Rivers • Seymour have to try so hard’ (and somebody did).” This revelation made • Antigo • Marathon Cnty/Wausau • Sheboygan/Plymouth Bart look at the Gospel in a whole new light. He realized that • Chilton/Calumet Cnty • Marshfield • Stevens Point he didn’t have to keep trying and working to be better because • Fond du Lac • Oconto/Marinette • Waupaca Jesus Christ had already done that work for him. “That’s what makes the Gospel not just the good news but the best news ever.” • Green Bay/Brown County • Oshkosh • Wisconsin Rapids THANK YOU! Last spring 903 churches, businesses and schools placed collection boxes “in house” for the drive, collecting $411,000 worth of supplies. STRONG TOWER “Hearing the love of God pour through the station is a daily gift. My mood is lifted by listening first thing in the morning while Thank You Jane and Terry! “Years ago, during a really rough time in my life, a friend at work told me preparing for work.”– Janene H., Wisc. Rapids about his Christian radio station, The Family, suggesting that I tune in for Praise the Lord! More people than ever are “hearing the love of encouragement. Once we started listening, it became a major influencer God” now that The Family is broadcasting at 100,000 watts in Central in both of our decisions to accept Christ as our Lord and Savior. We’ve Wisconsin! After years of waiting, the FCC green-lit the power upgrade for supported the station ever since. Because it’s so important to us, we’ve our Milladore tower from 50,000 to 100,000 watts, with a hard deadline decided to include The Family in our will. We have a trust fund that will of May 2019 to complete installation - or forfeit the upgrade. That’s why we’ve started our “Strong Tower” campaign. While this upgrade is a help provide for the station for many years after we’re gone. For nearly 30 blessing, it’s required a significant expense to purchase and install the years, this radio station has helped our family on a daily basis. We’re glad equipment. we can help them in return.” -Jane and Terry Wolff Thanks to all who’ve donated for the tower upgrade; we’re at 75% of There are many ways that you can join Jane and Terry in supporting The Family long term. Please visit with your financial advisor or the way to full funding of the new equipment! Please consider giving to attorney to learn more. the Family’s “Strong Tower” Campaign, Phase 1, to help cover the rest of the cost for the upgrade. Details at SupportTheFamily.net and click on the Strong Tower Link. 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Our Family Experts. What’s the Difference? “Have you ever been bullied?” I asked my daughter. “Yes,” she replied. She shared how a younger girl had randomly walked up to her and told her she was ugly. This was not what I had expected her to say and realized I had to teach my daughter how to recognize the difference between unkindness and being bullied. Bullying is a deliberate, usually ongoing attack on another person’s worth or dignity. Parents can help children understand the difference between bullying and run-of-the-mill rudeness by asking them three questions. Q1: Do you think this was an accident or that they were trying to joke with you? Q3: Were they looking to make you feel bad, so they would “The journey of life for most stepfamilies Some kids may simply say or do things that hurt your feelings. feel better about themselves? is sprinkled with uncertainty and stressful Making Quality Time a Priority When you let them know that what they did was hurtful, Some kids try to have power and control over you. Their dilemmas. But you should never give up. they often apologize and try to correct it. These people might unwanted, aggressive behavior is often predetermined, and No matter what phase of development Let’s be honest; between work and kids, finding “quality time” with our spouse can be a challenge. unintentionally cause pain, but once they are made aware of most of the time, mean. An example is when someone stands your blended family is in, I can imagine that Here are a few strategies that can help. what they did, they work to correct it. in the doorway with his arms crossed and head cocked back, some of life has been painful and some has and he won’t let you leave the room. Is this person concerned been beautiful.” Director of “Family Life Spoil the kids: What kids can turn down dinner and a show? Sit them down with pizza, popcorn, Q2: Do you think this was a sign of immaturity or selfishness? about the door or protecting what is behind him? No. Even if he Blended” at Family Life Today, Ron Deal and a good, LONG, kid-friendly movie to watch. While they’re glued to the TV, you get to enjoy a Sometimes kids are selfish and immature. They have little interest pretends to “just be joking,” his true objective is to get you to do has been a family consultant and has quiet dinner for two. in another’s feelings and are focused on getting their way. In what he wants. conducted marriage and family seminars these cases, kids should say, “Stop,” “Don’t do that” or “I don’t like around the country for over 20 years. Time alone in plain sight: Grocery stores with childcare, or those hours between the kid’s bedtime that.” The person probably won’t apologize but will likely stop Bullies don’t do these actions just once, but several times. When He understands the unique challenges and yours can be optimized to catch up on each other’s days, hopes, concerns. Got a pile of what they are doing. Your kids should proceed with caution in kids recognize these consistently hostile actions, they should get of living in a blended family and wants laundry that needs folding? Even these mundane tasks can be meaningful when done deliberately developing a friendship or spending a lot of time with kids who help from an adult.