by Mark Jones | Dec 27, 2018 | Children, Classroom Swag, Featured, Preschool |
Our time is limited with our kids, so we need resources and ideas that are new, fun, fresh and most of all easy. A team of Children’s Ministers has joined together to create Classroom Swag. Classroom Swag is a bi-monthly resource with 20 pages of classroom...
by Mark Jones | Dec 24, 2018 | Children, Featured |
Gather: Yarn Large pull tabs (from canned food) Button magnet Hot glue Craft glue Wiggle eyes Index card Prepare: Cut the yarn into four-inch lengths. Make a sample verse card. Teach: Use a hitch knot to attach the yarn to the largest hole on the pull tab....
by Mark Jones | Dec 20, 2018 | Children, Featured, Leadership, Preschool |
This has been such a good year in ministry. Yes, there was a ton of work to do and many opportunities to switch to Plan- B, but it is always so great to see how God moves and works in and through us. I think I baptized the most children we have baptized...
by Mark Jones | Dec 17, 2018 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool |
Gather: Tags Ribbon Small nativity buttons Plastic ornament Vase filler Ribbon Prepare: Make a list of the nativity buttons on the tag. Teach: Fill the ornament with a small amount of...
by Mark Jones | Dec 13, 2018 | Children, Featured, Preschool, VBS 2019 |
Here’s one last reminder to purchase next year’s VBS decorations while you can still use this year’s budget, unless you don’t have any to spend (I totally understand that!). I miss having a theme-related place to take photos with kids and teachers. That’s why I...
by Mark Jones | Dec 10, 2018 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Preschool, Sunday School |
Gather: Blank bookmarks Markers Ribbon Paint Sponge brush Wet wipes Prepare: Cut the ribbon into 12-inch lengths Teach: Draw a ine with several loops down the length of the...