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	<title>Children's Ministry Inspiration Vault &#187; How-To&#8217;s</title>
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		<title>Children&#8217;s Ministry Safety and Security Checklist</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[KidCheck is offering a complimentary safety and security whitepaper and checklist discussing the leading concerns around child security and offers ideas for improving safety in your ministry. It delivers actionable, useful suggestions and best practices to help create a safe environment for the children in your care and minimize any possible safety and security issues. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wired vs Wireless Networks &#8211; Caveats and Suggestions</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:41:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>CMIV</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What&#8217;s better for children&#8217;s check in, a hard wired or wireless network? This educational article from KidCheck provides an easy to understand overview and explanation of wireless, caveats and considerations. While we recommend wired for check-in, the article also provides specific actionable suggestions to test and set up a wireless network to help make it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bible Story Murals: A Tour Through Bible History</title>
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		<comments>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/1809/bible-story-murals-a-tour-through-bible-history/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:09:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Learning Center Ideas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How do you create an inviting atmosphere in your children&#8217;s ministry area both in and outside of the classroom?  Many children&#8217;s workers use music and special lighting to add an intriguing ambiance which their kids love.  Some churches have designed entire themed buildings, entryways, and rooms.  With an average church size in the US being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Balloons Can Enhance Your Lessons</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can I Easily Add Balloons to Any Lesson?

Yes! There are a couple of simple ways to use balloons in your lesson. The most popular is to create a sculpture based on an object or animal in a story or illustration you are using. For example, let’s say that you are teaching on Daniel in the lion’s den. Create a balloon lion while you are telling the story. Or, for the story of Jesus’ Baptism, create a balloon dove. Maybe you have an object lesson based on a basket. Instead of just showing a basket while you talk, make one with balloons while you are teaching. You can also use an animal known for a particular characteristic related to your story. An example of this would be using an elephant, which is known for his memory, in a story on communion, or Jesus' return, since you would be focusing on the kids’ need to remember.]]></description>
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		<title>How to Take the Ho-Hum From Your Storytelling</title>
		<link>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/761/how-to-take-the-ho-hum-from-storytelling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:38:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>CMIV</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Prepare Prayerfully a. Choose Your Story (1) Does the story have a strong point, idea or theme? (2) Do the characters appeal to the age group? (3) Is the vocabulary appropriate for your age level? (4) Is the length suited to the age? (Rule of thumb: attention span is about one minute more than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Adding Legs to Half Body Puppet</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:10:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Make A Collapsible PVC Puppet Stage</title>
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		<comments>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/237/how-to-make-collapsible-pvc-puppet-stage/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 04:05:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;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 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>All About Trick Cartooning</title>
		<link>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/5/about-trick-cartooning/</link>
		<comments>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/5/about-trick-cartooning/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 10:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>AJLinn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Have Inviting Meetings With Your Staff</title>
		<link>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/248/how-to-have-inviting-meetings-with-your-staff/</link>
		<comments>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/248/how-to-have-inviting-meetings-with-your-staff/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Dec 2011 04:18:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>CMIV</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;s the day prior. Encourage participants to pray ahead of time for God&#8217;s direction and wisdom in the meeting. 3. Have the room in order, with everything [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How To Have A Fun and Exciting Holiday Party</title>
		<link>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/222/how-to-have-a-fun-and-exciting-holiday-party/</link>
		<comments>http://childrensministryvault.com/ministry-lessons-ideas-training/222/how-to-have-a-fun-and-exciting-holiday-party/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>grlinn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The key to an exciting evening is to insure that the children feel completely satisfied when they leave, instead of feeling like there wasn’t enough to do at the party!  Success doesn’t necessarily lie in overwhelming the kids with oodles of options, but in keeping things moving quickly from one activity to the next.  Below [...]]]></description>
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