Are your puppets turning into space invaders? Trying to fit that 5-gallon hat into a 5-quart tub? Most of us could use a little more storage space. But just having the space isn’t always the answer either. It’s nice to have a system where everything has a place and is in its place. I guess it is much like our van while traveling. When we load up » I want to read more! »
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How To Build A Free Standing Blacklight Fixture
Vertically mounted lighting provides an even intensity on all parts of a full-size black light puppet. Below are step-by-step instructions for making your own free-standing vertical light fixture. The materials list is for one light fixture. You may wish to build two fixtures, one for each side of the puppet or stage. You may also wish to add a switch to turn the lights on and off at the fixture. Keep a can of flat black spray paint on hand if these fixtures will be transported often or stored where they will be bumped a lot. Spray paint does not adhere well to pvc and the housing will need an occasional touch-up. » I want to read more! »
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How to Have Inviting Meetings With Your Staff
1. Have a definite time and place for each meeting. Be sure to schedule at convenient times for those participating.
2. Give lots of advance notice. Send reminder e-mail’s the day prior. Encourage participants to pray ahead of time for God’s direction and wisdom in the meeting. » I want to read more! »
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How To Create Your Own Christmas Musical
Are you still looking for that perfect Christmas musical? Here’s an idea that may simplify things for you. How would you like to create your own musical? Sound too difficult? It isn’t. Select about 8 songs that you would like the children to sing. Be sure to include one that will lend itself well to a salvation message. At least 5 of them should be upbeat in tempo. (You don’t want the audience to fall asleep before the end.) » I want to read more! »
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All About Trick Cartooning
Trick cartooning is an incredibly easy and fun method that captures kids’ attention, betters behavior, and helps them remember Biblical truths for a long, long time. We use trick cartooning in all of our crusade services and about twice a month in a regular children’s church setting.
How effective is it at capturing kids’ attention?
During a recent crusade, the pastor’s wife, made this statement after an evening service. I was just intrigued by what you were drawing. Suddenly, I made myself stop watching you and look around the room. There was absolutely no movement » I want to read more! »
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Adding Legs to Half Body Puppet
I am sure that there are a lot of other puppet directors like myself who are always looking for inexpensive ways to add to their puppet accesories. A good friend of mine who is a puppet designer and maker gave me this helpful hint. It is SOOO simple. Instead of buying costly legs, one only has to get new or second-hand children’s knee socks — stuff them– and pin them to the half body puppet. Shoes fit on quite nicely too! With pants or a dress on, no one is the wiser. Enjoy!
D. Flaharty
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How To Have A Large Presentation With Small Storage
One of the most common challenges in Children’s Ministry is storage space. The next issue frequently encountered is ministry area. When you combine these two together, you can find yourself in a real pickle, especially if you are trying to develop a unique stage area with impact. Here are some helpful hints on creating a stage set that plays big and still packs small. » I want to read more! »
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Easy-to-Do Fall Festival
It’s that time of year for putting on a wonderful ‘Fall Festival’ event. But in the back of your mind you remember the huge undertaking it took last year. Here’s a few suggestions that will help you organize an incredible event!
First, consider the advantages of » I want to read more! »
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Easy to do Halloween alternative
We belong to a SMALL church, and there are not many people ready to volunteer to run drawings, games and booths. What they are willing to do is sit in a chair at the trunk of their cars, handing out candy to children in the church parking lot.
What you do is have the willing, decorate their car with fall decorations or even a few creepy creatures. One that I saw even had a DVD player playing “It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown” out of their mini van. Anyway, they park the cars side by side so all of the trunks are facing the same direction and kids “Trunk or Treat” at the cars. It saves parents the hassel of driving them all over and it’s an outreach all in one. by Kris Bone
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How To Make A Collapsible PVC Puppet Stage
Here’s a design that is inexpensive, portable, quick and easy to set up, and give the same performance!Your supply list may vary some, depending on the size and style you build. For this illustration, we will build a simple stage with a 4 pvc frame sections that are connected with cable ties from the electrical section of the hardware store. » I want to read more! »
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