Embossed Bookmark

by Mark Jones | Apr 29, 2019 | Children, Featured, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments

Supplies: Craft foam Silver tape Craft punch Various shapes to use as stamps (the cap of a fine-point Sharpie works well) Ribbon Prepare: Cut the ribbon into 12-inch lengths. Cut the foam into 2-by-5-inch lengths. Cut the tape into 5-inch lengths Instructions:...

Terra Cotta Bell

by Mark Jones | Nov 26, 2018 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments

Gather: Jingle bell Two wooden beads Chenille stem Terra cotta pots (2 sizes) Paint Foam brush Teach: Have children paint the pots. Set aside to dry. Secure the bell to the end of the chenille stem. Thread the smaller pot onto the chenille stem. Thread a bead onto...

Parenting is a Choice

by Mark Jones | Oct 18, 2018 | Children, Featured, Guiding Behavior, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool, Preteens, Research, Resources | 0 comments

Mr. Mark weaves practical tips parents can follow, with humorous stories from his personal experience to encourage and equip parents. Watch these videos at home with your spouse or gather a small group at church to enjoy the series for four weeks. Mr. Mark tackles...

Parent Expectations

by Mark Jones | Sep 27, 2018 | Buildings, Space and Equipment, Children, Featured, Leadership, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments

We have families coming to our churches that are looking for a church home. How do you measure up? Have you thought about how your ministry is being perceived? What does the physical appearance look like? What does your promotional material look like? In this...

Countdown Bus

by Mark Jones | Aug 13, 2018 | Children, Featured, Game/Activity, Holiday/Seasonal, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments

Gather: Paper Plate Yellow Paint Paint Brush Black construction paper Multiple colors of construction paper Black marker Scissors Tape Glue Instructions: Cut the plate in half. Paint one half yellow. Let the plate dry. Cut strips of paper. (Cut out...

Boo Hoo Breakfast

by Mark Jones | Aug 9, 2018 | Articles, Church Weekday Education, Events, Featured, Parent/Family, Preschool | 0 comments

Boo Hoo Breakfast: Planned for Parents on the First Day of Weekday Preschool Buy or Assemble: Donuts or a couple of pastry trays from Sam’s Club, Coffee and Coffee fixins – buy the good stuff! Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, flavored syrups and creamers, and the good...