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How Welcoming is Our Children’s Ministry?

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Mark Jones | 0 Comments

Circle the description that best describes the statement. Greeters know how to lead guests to our children’s ministry area. great greeters……..need some help……..what greeters? The children’s ministry area is easy to find. Yes!……..some signs would help……..have time for a tour? Childhood greeters are energetic and knowledgeable—enthusiastically helping children and their families find the right places…

VBS Day 5 Devotion, Dare to Trust

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Aaron Summers | 0 Comments

Day 5: Colossal Coaster World Dare to Trust – Acts 27 I remember when the coaster world was taken by storm with a new concept of riding. Instead of the tracks being under you they were above you with your feet hanging down – the inverted roller coaster. I am a coaster junkie. I have ridden coasters my entire life…

VBS Day 4 Devotion, Dare to Stand Strong

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Aaron Summers | 0 Comments

Day 4: Colossal Coaster World Dare to Stand Strong – Acts 21:27-23:11 The anticipation rose with every step. We were standing in line for a new ride to the kids. They had measured themselves every day for weeks leading up to this particular moment. Stretching as much as possible they just made it in to line. So many questions were…

2013 Reader Survey

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mark Jones | 0 Comments

In hopes of making my blog relevant to your needs and interest, I need to know more about YOU! As a result, I have created my… 2013 Reader Survey Would you please take a few minutes to fill out the survey? By doing so, you will ultimately be helping yourself. Why? Because you will be helping me and my…

VBS Day 3 Devotion, Dare to Believe

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Aaron Summers | 0 Comments

Day 3: Colossal Coaster World Dare to Believe – Acts 16:16-34 The innocence of children is remarkable! While it seems that we are losing that innocence more every year, I am encouraged periodically with how innocent they really still are. I remember as a child going to the amusement parks and seeing the characters stroll down the lane. I…

VBS Day 2 Devotion, Dare to Speak Up

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Aaron Summers | 0 Comments

Day 2: Colossal Coaster World Dare to Speak Up – Acts 9:20-30 Back in the greatest decade (80′s) I was in High School. Because our family moved to a new state, I found myself attending math class a year ahead of my class. This was awesome because I could sit next to the girls a year older! For a span…

Becoming Christ Focused during VBS Craziness

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Aaron Summers | 0 Comments

As we move closer and closer to VBS the crazier it is getting around my office. We have to say out loud, “Let’s Pray!” or we would all run in different directions trying to get stuff marked off the list and survive till another day. Wow! Am I the only person like this? Coming to our recue is my great…

Banner for Father’s Day

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Joanne Moran | 0 Comments

Sunday, June 16, is the time to celebrate Father’s Day this year. Father’s Day activities can be included in Sunday morning plans for learning centers and group time. Involve children in making a banner to hang outside the room. The banner will call attention to this special day to honor fathers, grandfathers, brothers, uncles, and other special men in the…

Dad’s Day Plan

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Joanne Moran | 0 Comments

As you make your plans for Sunday, June 16, think about including activities to celebrate Father’s Day. Promote the Sunday as Dad’s Day in your class. Invite a dad to visit the class during the learning centers time. Prior to Sunday, contact the dad and explain that you want him to come to the classroom and participate in activities with…

Father’s Day Game

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Joanne Moran | 0 Comments

Celebrate Father’s Day by playing a game during group time. Boys and girls enjoy games. For a teacher, a game can be a way to make a connection to the Bible story or a seasonal time such as Father’s Day. As you gather the supplies for the game, think about the fathers of children in your class. Pray for the…