by Mark Jones | Feb 4, 2015 | Children, Church Weekday Education, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal | 
You know those Sundays come around-winter weather moves into your area-and your church does not cancel services. Most people will stay home, but you need to be there, and be prepared for the children whose families will make it in to church that morning. After a...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Mark Jones | Jul 1, 2014 | Articles, Bible Skills, Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Leadership, Resources | 
Bible Studies for Life has made some big changes.  Editor Jeff Land  is sharing free samples of the new Fall Curriculum you will want to see.  I have posted the links (below) to the materials so you can print off the free samples.  I will also make these available on...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Mark Jones | Jan 14, 2014 | Articles, Children | 
LifeWay Christian Resources has provided a terrific book Understanding Today’s Children; Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today. Click here to download a free copy today! This terrific book is a quick read and provides room to record your thoughts and notes.  A great...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Mark Jones | Dec 8, 2013 | Articles, Bible Skills, Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal | 
  With commercialism running rampant, how can teachers and parents help their children truly embrace the reality and truth of Christmas? Sharing the Christmas story with children should be a wonderful experience. Consider the following suggestions for each age group:...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Mark Jones | Aug 11, 2013 | Children, Featured, Preschool | 
Mr. Mark, I am in a quandary… We are a small church and during the school year we have AWANA on Sunday nights from 5 to 7.  We still have Sunday night services for the adults from 6 to 7.  During the spring and summer, we lose 99% of our kids. We have tried several...				
					
			
					
											
								 
							
					
															
					
					 by Mark Jones | Jul 26, 2013 | Bible Skills, Children, Church Weekday Education, Game/Activity, Preschool, Sunday School | 
A Bible-learning activity provides information to guide a child to understand what the Bible teaches. Planning an activity using numbers and words on blocks can enhance Bible teaching for preschoolers. Plan an activity for the blocks center to make a connection to the...