TUESDAY (26th)
Building Family Ties in the Midst of COVID-19
7:30-8:30pm
*Appropriate for parents and adults only - Spanish translator available*
As families navigate a “new normal” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling isolated while others are feeling overwhelmed and taxed. Our families are facing new challenges, but we can benefit from identifying ways to stay connected with one another in the midst of a global crisis. Join Dr. Goudelock for a brief presentation wherein she will identify common family concerns and discuss ways to manage COVID-19 as a family unit through slowing down to build connections. After the presentation she will respond to any questions.
Please help Dr. Goudelock prepare for this session by taking this survey.
7:30-8:30pm
*Appropriate for parents and adults only - Spanish translator available*
As families navigate a “new normal” in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are feeling isolated while others are feeling overwhelmed and taxed. Our families are facing new challenges, but we can benefit from identifying ways to stay connected with one another in the midst of a global crisis. Join Dr. Goudelock for a brief presentation wherein she will identify common family concerns and discuss ways to manage COVID-19 as a family unit through slowing down to build connections. After the presentation she will respond to any questions.
Please help Dr. Goudelock prepare for this session by taking this survey.
WEDNESDAY (27th)
An Evening with Francine Rivers (Novelist & Screenwriter)
7:30-8:30pm
*Appropriate for 6-12 students and their parents*
Francine Rivers is joining us to discuss her novel (and now screenplay) Redeeming Love! The book, which will be released as a film in theaters next year, is a great way to start conversations with kids about love, dating, and self-esteem. Since 2017, Rev. Goodman (deacon at CCRIO) has used the text to inspire young women to know their worth, encourage young men to understand the ramifications of how they treat women, and inform students about the dangers of human trafficking in South Texas.
The prologue of Redeeming Love is available to read here.
7:30-8:30pm
*Appropriate for 6-12 students and their parents*
Francine Rivers is joining us to discuss her novel (and now screenplay) Redeeming Love! The book, which will be released as a film in theaters next year, is a great way to start conversations with kids about love, dating, and self-esteem. Since 2017, Rev. Goodman (deacon at CCRIO) has used the text to inspire young women to know their worth, encourage young men to understand the ramifications of how they treat women, and inform students about the dangers of human trafficking in South Texas.
The prologue of Redeeming Love is available to read here.
THURSDAY (28th)
Praying Together, Staying Together
7:30-8:30pm
*Most appropriate for parents and their older students - Spanish translator available*
In this season where normal rhythms and structure are disrupted, we have an opportunity to find structure and order in the ancient rhythms of prayer. Parents are invited to join The Rev Dr. Rob Goodman as he teaches simple spiritual practices you can implement at home, including praying and reading scripture together as a family. Father Rob will discuss how can order our family life through the practices gratitude, the prayer of Examen, and the rhythms of family prayer. We will also explore some ways to engage the entire family in the Scriptures through the practices of lectio divina and experiential reading.
7:30-8:30pm
*Most appropriate for parents and their older students - Spanish translator available*
In this season where normal rhythms and structure are disrupted, we have an opportunity to find structure and order in the ancient rhythms of prayer. Parents are invited to join The Rev Dr. Rob Goodman as he teaches simple spiritual practices you can implement at home, including praying and reading scripture together as a family. Father Rob will discuss how can order our family life through the practices gratitude, the prayer of Examen, and the rhythms of family prayer. We will also explore some ways to engage the entire family in the Scriptures through the practices of lectio divina and experiential reading.
FRIDAY (29th)
Art History Workshop with “Ace Van Gogh”
7:00-8:30pm (Please note the earlier start time)
*Appropriate for all ages*
Bring a paper and some crayons or colored pencils as we join Mr. Blocher on a journey through art history. In the first half of the class, students will learn about several art genres and what various approaches to art say about the way people think. Then, students will use their new knowledge to create their own surrealist art.
7:00-8:30pm (Please note the earlier start time)
*Appropriate for all ages*
Bring a paper and some crayons or colored pencils as we join Mr. Blocher on a journey through art history. In the first half of the class, students will learn about several art genres and what various approaches to art say about the way people think. Then, students will use their new knowledge to create their own surrealist art.
Presenter Biographies
Dr. Brianne DeWitt Goudelock
Dr. Brianne DeWitt Goudelock is a licensed psychologist practicing in Claremont, California, where she works with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Goudelock has also served as an affiliate faculty member at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology for the last eight years. She currently resides in Southern California with her husband and two daughters. |
Francine Rivers
Francine is a New York Times best-selling author, a member of Romance Writers of America's coveted Hall of Fame, and a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). She wrote Redeeming Love as a statement of her Christian faith, and she recently completed the screenplay for its film adaptation, available in theaters next year. Her numerous best-selling novels have been translated into over 30 languages. Francine and her husband live in Northern California and enjoy time spent with their grown children and grandchildren. |
The Rev Dr. Rob Goodman
After a 20-year military career, Rob Goodman retired from the United States Army Veterinary Corps and entered full-time ministry. He holds a graduate certificate in spiritual direction from Perkins Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Rob is the senior pastor of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in San Antonio, TX, and he and his wife Jennifer are the proud parents of two grown children and a daughter in elementary school. |
Jonathan Blocher
Jonathan Blocher is an instructor of design, typography, and humanities. He also owns Manuscriptures, a calligraphy and framing business, with his calligraphy even adorning the study of The Rev. Billy Graham! Jonathan double majored in biblical studies and fine arts at Wheaton College, holds a master’s degree in education from Lesley University, and has completed graduate studies in humanities. He and his wife Retha reside in Mission, TX, where they are lay ministers and familiar faces at Christ Church RGV. |