I frequently receive questions about running an effective puppet ministry. Just the term “puppet ministry” can bring different images to mind to different people. For example, some think of a Christian puppet ministry as one that uses finger puppets in a toddlers Sunday School class. Others think of developing a puppet team of a large group of puppeteers which travel around using a large, portable puppet stage and a variety or mixture of half body and full body puppets. Still, others envision building a PVC-pipe stage in a Children’s Church room and relying upon volunteers to present puppet shows that are themed to the lessons and children’s church sermons. Of course, there are also those on the professional side who » I want to read more! »
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The Reason for the Season
The Reason for the Season
A Christmas Play by Angela Simmons and Jessica Simmons
*Characters (in order of appearance):
TREE : thinks he is the main attraction
STAR: thinks HE is the main attraction
ANGEL: sweet, but spunky
CARD: extremely cheerful
CANDY CANE: grumbly; not so sweet
BELL: fast talking, knows all and tells all
PRESENT: vain, self-absorbed
STOCKING: feels useless, empty
CANDLE: friendly, personable
DAD
MOM
GIRL
BOY
*ALL CHARACTERS ARE DRESSED TO MATCH THEIR NAMES AND/OR PERSONALITIES. » I want to read more! »
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Easy-To-Do 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 Christmas 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. Remember, at least 5 of them should be upbeat in tempo. (You don’t want the audience to fall asleep before the end.) Now that you have your list of songs, it’s time to weave them all together. » I want to read more! »
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How To Take The Hassle Out Of Directing A Children’s Drama Or Musical
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The Christmas Tree
If you have a decorated Christmas tree in your classroom, you can use it as an object lesson to teach some important Christian truths. If not, a picture of a Christmas tree would suffice.
The tree. This reminds us of our sin. Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil in the Garden of Eden, and Jesus died on a tree to take away our sins.
The point. This points heavenwards, reminding us that Jesus came from heaven to be our Saviour. » I want to read more! »
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God’s Password – Thank You
Text- (Psalm 100:4) Enter with the password: “Thank you!” Make yourselves at home, talking praise. Thank him. Worship him. (The Message-Eugene H. Peterson)
Thought starters
Are you ready for Thanksgiving this week?
What will you have to eat on Thursday? Will you be full? Will you take time to pray before dinner? Do you know there is a special “password” for praying to God? In fact every time you and I pray after this time together on Sunday we use this “password.” » I want to read more! »
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Finding Key Answers for the Children’s Ministry Leader
Do any of these clichés feel familiar to you? “I’m going around in circles.” “I’m running around like a chicken with its head cut off.” “I’m getting no place fast.” “I’m just spinning my wheels.”
Do you find yourself asking questions like:
-Is it time to leave my position here?
-Is it time to move into a different ministry other than children’s ministry?
-How can I get more volunteers?
-How can I get my church to have a vision for children’s ministry? » I want to read more! »
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Thankfulness, Envy, and Hidden Candy
Before class tape one piece of candy, or a bite sized candy bar under one third of the seats. Tape a ziplock bag with several pieces of candy, or a full sized candy bar under one third of the seats. Do nothing to the remaining third.
Lesson:
How’s everyone doing today? Everyone feeling ok? Comfortable? (pause for kids to respond or nod)
Ok, I want all of you to look under your chairs. (Wait for them to do so.) » 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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