Episode 111: 2 Things Kids Need to Know About Intruder Alert Drills
What does trust have to do with intruder alert drills in schools? According to Kori & Lee, it has EVERYTHING to do with how well our children will be equipped for this type of an emergency – especially if it turns out to be real life and not just a drill. You’ll hear how trust goes a long way in a crisis, and how to prepare the kids in your life to be spiritually and emotionally ready to face unthinkable events.
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KORI PENNYPACKER has served with Bible2School since 2011. Kori oversees the mission of Bible2School and Engagement by speaking to businesses, churches, and community leaders on the topic of the importance of spiritual training for elementary age children in our communities, especially those who are not able to attend church. She loves inviting people into the Bible2School Team as valued Members, Volunteers, and Donors. Kori lives in Lititz with her husband, Blaine, and has three sons. She enjoys spending time with her family, playing tennis, and volunteering with her husband to mentor engaged couples at her church.
LEE NIENHUIS is a coffee drinker, friend maker, and loud laugher. She is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and communications consultant. Lee has a heart for the global church, and has recently joined Live Global, a team who supports, trains and equips believers worldwide. Lee lives with her handsome, hardworking husband, Mike, at Grace Adventures, a Christian Camp and Training Center in West Michigan. They have four great kids who make her need Jesus. And she says, “That’s a good thing.”
Resources
Psalm 46 – He is our shield and our strength, an ever-present help in danger
Romans 8:28 – God works all things together for good
Matthew 28:20 Jesus said, I am with you always.
Ephesians 6: Put on the Full armor of God
Columbine Episode #27; How to Have Hard Conversations with Kids
Mom’s In Prayer Episode #44; How God Is Working Through Praying Moms
A Powerful School Lockdown Godstory on YouTube
John 1:5 – the darkness will not overcome the light
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