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? [...]
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.
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 [...]
Many times we look for ways to get our adults excited about developing a heart for missions in our kids. Here are a couple of resources to aid you in building your kids’ missions program. 1 – Sermon for adults which emphasizes what we value and how we must value reaching the lost. (Downloadable mp3) [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
