Families in the Bible • The First Family

• Noah

• Lot

• Samuel’s parents

• The prodigal family

• Timothy’s family heritage – 2 Tim 1:5; 3:15

Family Connections

• Family as community

–Rom 12:4-5

• Family Needs

– Love

–Commitment

–Togetherness

Family Concerns

BARNA – 05.23.2011 • Parents and teens both depend on technology.

• Most feel technology is neutral or positive.

• Few take breaks from technology.

– 50% of teens texted, emailed, or talked while in bed the week of the survey

– 20% of adults.

– ½ of both groups texted, talked, or checked email during a meal.

• The jury is still out on technology and family conflict.

Using Technology to Connect

Technology is Neutral

We can use technology to: • Help us connect. • Help us meet family needs.

Remember: • Be a good steward of

time and finances. • To use technology to

help share the Good News.