September 2009  
Volume 3, Issue 9
  YAIY
Yahweh's Assembly
 
       
in Yahshua
 
             
YAIY NEWS    

Train a child

in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.

 

     —Prov 22:5 NIV

 

 

 
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Parental Guidance
       
         

 

         

Our Role and Responsibility in Child Training and Development

“Lo, children are a heritage of Yahweh: and the fruit of the womb is His reward” (Psalm 127:3). Children are a gift from Yahweh and they are his reward. If there is any position in life that is more important than being a husband or wife, it is that of being a father or mother. Becoming a parent is the most serious and sacred responsibility. Every parent should seriously consider what he or she is doing with “the heritage of Yahweh.” Yahshua says that we are not to despise the children (Matthew 18:10: “Take heed that you despise not one of these little ones; for I say to you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of My Father which is in heaven”) and if we receive them, we receive Him also (Mark 9:36-37: “And He took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when He had taken him in His arms, He said to them, Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receive Me: and whosoever shall receive Me, receives not Me, but Him that sent Me”).

 

Training Children

Countless adults neglect and show indifference. Parent’s personal greed for wealth and other bad examples are responsible in a large measure for juvenile delinquency, minor offences or misdeeds. Every parent should examine himself or herself to make sure he or she does not fall under this indictment. The Bible emphasizes that parents are to be largely responsible for the training of their children. This is a responsibility which we cannot shift to any other person.

     “And these words, which I command you this they, shall be in your heart: And you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise up” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7).

     Parents are to teach Yahweh’s instruction diligently to their children. Yahweh’s condemnation was administered against Eli for failing to train his children properly. Parents MUST NOT be too busy with other affairs which hinder them from spending time in training and upbringing of their children. The rewards are often in indirect proportion (relative size or number) to the time and effort given to this responsibility.

 

Basic Principles of Child Training

 

1. Begin Early

As soon as the child is born, training should begin. The work of education and training should commence with babyhood of the child. During these early years the mind is the most impressive and favorable, lessons given are remembered, says one well known authority. She also states that too many parents wait until the best years have gone to begin training their children. The first three years are the best for laying the foundation of the child’s character. The child’s best teachers at that time are his or her father and mother. Many persons relegate (banish) this responsibility almost entirely to others but this is a mistake for which many are paying dearly. Pay the most serious regard to those early formative (relating to development) years. It is said that approximately 85% of a person’s ultimate personality is formed by the time he or she is six years old.

   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The righteous man leads a blameless life; blessed are his children after him.

               —Prov 20:7 NIV

 
 
 
 
 
 
       
       
   

   In This Issue

 
       
       
    Parental Guidance  
  Trumpets/Atonement  
  Pressman Returns  
  Correspondence Course
  RTT Grows  
  Sept. 15th Deadline  
  Prayer List  
     
 

2. Give Your Children Unconditional Love

Love is the active concern for the life and growth of that which we love. Where this active concern is lacking, there is no love. This active concern for our children should be unwavering. True love does not have to be deserved or earned. We should love our children because they are our children. We should not allow our love for them to be influenced by their looks, or their behavior. We should not love them only when they are good and hate them when they are bad. To be loved because of one’s merit, or because one deserves to be loved always leaves doubt. The child should be made to feel that he or she is loved by their parents with no strings attached. They should feel there is nothing they have to do in order to be loved. This is the way that Yahweh loves us (Romans 5:6-8: “For when we were yet without strength, in due time [the] Messiah died for the unrighteous. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet perhaps for a good man some would even dare to die. But Yahweh commends His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, [the] Messiah died for us”).

 

3. Make Adequate Time for Your Child

In the rat race of modern living, parents can become so occupied with matters that are good in themselves that little or no time is left for their children. If you spend a lot of time with your children, you’ll learn a lot about them and also about yourself. The wise man Solomon declared: “The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame” (Proverbs 29:15). Spend time observing your children in different situations. See how they play and relate to other children. Spend time with them in prayer, share stories, take them to places, and watch a children TV program together. Sometimes it is wise to let them choose the activity for your time together. It may be necessary to put into your schedule at least one evening per week and contain specific days per month that will be devoted to your children and their interests. If you have more than one child, you should also spend time with them individually. DO NOT always treat them as a group.

 

4. Communicate With Your Children

A renowned authority on Family relations, defines communication as a mutual process of interaction between two or more persons. You must be heard and understood in order to get your meaning across to the other. In turn, you must listen and respond appropriately to what is being said (by word or action) in order to give the feeling that you have heard and understood. Unfortunately, the problem of poor communication between parents and children is widespread. Children every where from every stratum (class in society) complain that their parents do not listen to them. The communication process between parents and children should begin from babyhood even before the child can talk. Encourage your children to talk with you about anything and everything from the very early stages in their life and it will be very easy for them to continue to talk with you through their difficult teen years. NEVER BRUSH THEM OFF. If you really cannot talk with them at the precise moment, set a time with them when you will be able and be sure to reopen the subject.

 

                                                                                                                                                                         — Deacon Russell Bertrand

   
 
               
 
 
Trumpets and Atonement

We are anticipating both the Day of Trumpets and the Day of Atonement this month of September. We will be going out on the evening of the 19th after the weekly Sabbath just in case it (i.e., first visible crescent) shows a day early. Through our calculations we expect it to show the next evening of the 20th, which would make the 21st the Day of Trumpets. This 7th biblical month is particularly important as we find not only Trumpets, but also the Day of Atonement and the Feast of Tabernacles along with the Last Great Day. 

 

Many recognize the  weekly 7th day Sabbath, but then will ignore the 7 annual High Sabbaths. It’s important that we do both, as Scripture identifies these Appointed Times as very important to keep. The expected and tentative dates we find for the Fall Feasts this year are:

   

Trumpets

September 21st

 

Atonement

September 30th

 

Feast of Tabernacles

October 5th –11th

 

Last Great Day

October 12th

 
Please note, these dates will fall back by one day if the new moon is seen one day earlier.  We encourage you to keep these days locally even if you cannot come to the Assembly meetings or to the designated Feast Site. Yahweh does look at each of our hearts, but our faith must be in combination with actions, James 2:14-22 Do what you know to be right in Yahweh’s sight and be blessed. Make sure His Kingdom and His righteousness is in the forefront of your mind, Matthew 6:33.
 
Pressman Returns
Some prayers must have reached Yahweh, because our pressman who had been working extra hours at another job came back to us saying that he is in a better position now to work here at the Assembly. We are pleased, and in fact have been busy in preparing to resume working on the booklets, after a number of the mini-studies are reprinted. We’re running out of about 6 of the mini-studies, but have already brought in the paper needed for them. The press this month is getting a new motor and switcher at a cost of about $500 for both. We are grateful for the Maintenance Fund for unexpected surprises such as this.
   
Bible Correspondence Course Update
Many have been asking us about the Bible Correspondence Course and when it might be ready to start sending out. We still have a little ways to go, but it is shaping up. We had originally created it with teens in mind, but were encouraged that we should enhance it and go more in-depth, basically expanding it to be useful for all adults. It will be both available to be taken online and alternatively in hardcopy form. We hope to have both the course and the Teens For Yah website ready within a few months.
 
 
 
               


“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous

also in much."

—Luke 16:10 NIV

 

     
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Revealing The Truth Grows
The Revealing The Truth program has continued to be a positive outreach tool in helping others be aware of many neglected truths of Scripture. We recently corrected a problem of audio channels on the DVDs going out to the various stations. However, only a couple stations will notice the improvement. We now have 15 which was a little short of our original goal of 20 to 30, but as new stations are added periodically we still hope to reach these numbers. As new believers become aware that they can share the Word of Yahweh in their own local area without cost,  it shouldn’t take too much longer before we double the viewership. If you have an interest in sharing neglected truths from Scripture with your neighbors, please feel free to contact us.
 
 
September 15th Deadline!

There’s just a few more days at this mailing to finish sending in your Feast of Tabernacles Registration Form. Most have made their plans and are ready, but there may be a few left who have put this off until the last moment. We encourage you to not put this off any longer.

     The last two years have been quite exceptional with a peacefulness that can only be described as divine. We are trusting this year’s Feast of Tabernacles to be the same.  Come and experience Yahweh’s Spirit and be blessed by His presence and protection at this time of year.

     As the world’s condition becomes more sick, we need to come out and bless Yahweh. In doing so, we are promised that we will be blessed and protected:

    “Then I heard another voice from heaven say: ‘Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues.’” —Revelation 18:4 NIV

 
 
Prayer List

Elder Dick Vaow, Hap Tew, Alice Findling, Cindy Gustke and Family, Michelle Love and Family, Jewell Holt, Dolores Parker, Elder Don and Mil Mansager, Leah Villas, Maxine Conrad, Patricia Prince, Terrel Frasure, Donald Appling, Lois McDonald, Theodore Johnson, David Miller, Leslie Silva and Family, Robert Price, Clemencia Thomas, Shirley Ammons, Lisa Jenkins, Beth Watson, Beverly Filbertson, David and Barbara Creel, Renee McKinsey, Vincent Gay, Bernadine Andrew, David Jones Jr., Larry Skinner, Charlie Pelton, Deborah De Brael, Mark Phillips, Brenda Lewis, Gary  and Lanai Dubois, Mike Matney, Tami Lanphere, Dave McCoy, Robert Dorchester, Sandra Gets, Dries Van Zyl,  Sharon Grobler, Angela Sulton, Jim Stills, Nusufuno Luthada, Patrick and Brandy Baumann, Mathew Baumann, Tisha Palmore, Sean Rogers, Gloria McDuffy, Daphne Griffith and Family, Elder Y. Sunith Premanand David,  Kelly Rivera and Family, Donald Carringer, Clare Kane, Rusty Bullinger, Victoria Marloff, Cynthia Hull and Family,  Tamira Samuel and Family,  John and Liz Palmer,  Paladug Ravikiran,  Suresh Perumalla, Jean Baumann, Heidi Ann Eve Isdell, Editha Wayland and Family,  Steven Johnson and Family, Elizabeth Bailey,  Lance Bullock,  Maxine and Analourdis Quinones, Rosemary Henry and Family, Augustus Paul and Family, Jose Luis Celaya, Linda Causey, R.C. Fernald and Family, Donald Huck, Billy Guinn, Vincia Williams and Family, Kurt Loof, brethren around the world, world leaders, Jerusalem and all the land of Israel.