There will always be a few kids’ that have specialized discipline needs, but we have found through years of ministry in children’s churches, kids’ crusades, Backyard Bible Clubs, school chapels, etc. that setting and adhering to the following few guidelines will virtually eliminate the majority of discipline problems.
1. The more structured a service, the less dead space or down time » I want to read more! »
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The effectiveness of puppetry is obvious. Just a click of the remote to a kid’s TV channel shows numerous big companies investing in puppetry to get their messages across to kids. With so many puppet-centered programs on television, quality puppetry in the church is even more important. Remember the verse that says » I want to read more! »
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As a ministry leader or pastor, one challenge you face is finding workers and maintaining support for your ministry area. This article will discuss some tips that will help you project an image of quality ministry, which in return will aid in recruiting workers and maintaining both financial and moral support.You want members of your congregation to thoroughly back your ministry. You want visiting families to desire to become a part of your ministry. So, what do you do? » I want to read more! »
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At first thought there may seem to be no difference between a shepherd and a sheepherder. On the outward appearance they both accomplish the same job of taking the flock to pasture, making sure they are fed, and returning them to the fold. Each week, pastors, teachers, and support staff accomplish the same goals with the flock God has entrusted them. They gather their flock together, present a spiritual lesson, and send them on their way. The difference lies then inwardly, both in the leader and the flock. » I want to read more! »
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Acts 26:14-18
14 We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, ‘Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’
15 Then I asked, ‘Who are you Lord?’ ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,’ the Lord replied. » I want to read more! »
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Plan ahead:For this effect you will need to practice!!! This is a sleight of hand effect. Get an ordinary deck of cards. Find the Ace of hearts and place it on the top of the deck. Place the deck in your left hand with the top of the deck facing your fingers and the bottom of the deck facing your thumb. One of the long sides will be resting in your palm. » I want to read more! »
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Scripture1 John 2:17 The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever. (NIV)
Illusion needed
Dissolvo Paper, pencil, tall clear cup, pitcher of water » I want to read more! »
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Example: Here I have three cards that can tell us a little something about the bible. The two of clubs can remind us that the bible has two sections, the Old Testament and the New Testament. The ten of spades reminds us that God gave us the Ten Commandments. And in the middle, we have the king of hearts. This reminds me of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in John 3, verse 16 that God so loved the world that He gave his only begotten son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have everlasting life. » I want to read more! »
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We just took a 9 hour road trip to the beach and here’s what I did: I wrote down names of games/activities on slips of paper and about every 15-20 minutes or so the kids chose an activity from the basket of papers… by Angela Simmons
Here are some of what we did: » I want to read more! »
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Grapefruit Everyone sits in a circle. One person who is it stands in the center of the circle. This Person is called ” It”. Each person asks the person who is “it” an appropriate question. The only answer to every question has to be answered as ” Grapefruit”. The first person to make the center person ( It ) laugh wins a try in the middle. Ex: What do you wear on your feet? Grapefruit. What do you comb your hair with? Grapefruit.
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