by Mark Jones | Jan 5, 2015 | Idea Hoarder |
Items needed: White construction paper, markers in sky colors: blues, purples, greens, aquas; yellow construction paper, a bottle of rubbing alcohol Make starbursts of color with markers and fill the page. Drip or spray rubbing alcohol on colored sheet and watch...
by Mark Jones | Jan 5, 2015 | Featured, Idea Hoarder |
We have two Christmas Eve services and the place is packed. It is really a terrific tradition in our church. Speaking of traditions, there is always a children’s sermon. That’s where I come in. If your pastor asks you to speak while the whole church is present,...
by Mark Jones | Jan 5, 2015 | Idea Hoarder |
Items needed: One very long piece of butcher paper, marker, and perhaps a cd or download of your favorite New Testament Books of the Bible song Make a hopscotch pattern on the paper. (Think about it before you start drawing so that the books that are...
by Mark Jones | Dec 24, 2014 | Idea Hoarder, Parent/Family |
Opening: “I Spy” the Reason for the Season Christmas Light Scavenger Hunt First: Plan an evening to take the kids to look at Christmas lights. Print an “I Spy” check-list that includes the symbols listed below. Second: STAR: Wise men followed- Matthew 2:9-10...
by Mark Jones | Dec 22, 2014 | Featured, Idea Hoarder |
I recently visited a young family that had a nativity scene for their side table. It was made child friendly so their two year old could play with it. The hope was the nativity could be displayed through Christmastime and as the child played with it, they could talk...
by Mark Jones | Dec 21, 2014 | Idea Hoarder, Missions/Service, Parent/Family |
First: Get ready: Schedule an evening of Skype sessions with family and friends who live too far away to visit. Gather the words/music for your family’s favorite Christmas carols. Second: Get set: Practice the songs Have everyone dress in coats, scarves and hats....