RESPECT OTHER POINTS OF VIEW
Have you ever noticed that in many marriages opposites have indeed been attracted to each other and yet it works? Why is that? Because over time the couple have learned that true success is NOT a tug of war. When all parties are confident that each person is looking out for the BEST interest of […]
Musical Chairs Game
Musical Chairs Game for Children’s Ministry There is a reason this game is a classic. It is aways fun. Get the wiggles and jiggles out of the kids before you teach them the Word of God. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/musical-chairs.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
The Memory Game
The Memory Game for Children’s Ministry Challenge the kids to use their memories. You might want to make a list of words from today’s lesson. Be sure to read the words for the sake of the kids who can’t read yet. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/memory-game.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
Marshmallow Toss Game
Marshmallow Toss Game for Children’s Ministry Kids love messy games. Here is a game with lots of laughs and a little mess to clean up . Get the wiggles and jiggles out before you teach the Word of God. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/marshmallow-toss.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
What is “Success” in Children’s Ministry?
What is Biblical “Success” in Children’s Ministry? For many years I never gave much thought to the above question. I think in the back of my mind that if my ministry was growing in numbers, then I must be “successful”. If some of the children I was ministering to grew up and became ministers of […]
Puppets – Instructions and Ideas
A Blog by Rev. Grace Verrier INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH PUPPETS No elevator entrances or exits. I.e. they simulate walking up stairs Keep puppet’s mouth closed when not talking. Lip sync with the spoken part. Be sure to move the mouth on each syllable. Open the mouth when you speak – don’t close it. If […]
Fruit Salad Game
Fruit Salad Ice Breaker Game for Children’s Ministry Here is a good game for a medium sized room. Medium energy game. A moderate amount of energy burned. Burn some of the kids excess energy before you teach. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/fruit-salad.htm Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources.
USE CRAFT TIME TO ENHANCE YOUR STORY TELLING
USE CRAFT TIME TO ENHANCE YOUR STORY TELLING Jesus was a master story teller and still today story telling is one of the most effective ways to get a truth across to people. Use craft time to enhance your story telling. Long ago I had drawn cartoons to go along with a missionary story. Recently […]
USING CALESTHENTICS TO TEACH GOD’S WORD
A Blog by Rev. Grace Verrier USING CALISTHENTICS TO TEACH GOD’S WORD (KEEP IN SHAPE) We have worshipped God in the sanctuary and while the pastor gives his sermon the children exit to be taught Biblical principles using effective teaching methods for children. However, the children have been standing or sitting quietly in the sanctuary […]
Greet the Children Too. Don’t Overlook them.
Greet the Children Too. Don’t Overlook them. OVERLOOKING THE OBVIOUS (A blog written by Rev. Grace Verrier.) (Used with permission.) Last Sunday when I was about to enter the door of the church, the greeter (who is a really friendly person) opened his arms to give me a hug and welcome me. However, out of […]
LIMIT YOUR VOCABULARY TO CHILDREN’S VOCABULARY
IS THIS THE TOWER OF BABEL? (by Grace Verrier) Imagine going into a church and experiencing an entire service presented in a language we cannot understand. “When anyone hears the message of the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart.” (Matthew 13:18,19) […]
MEET CHILDREN AT THEIR EYE LEVEL
MEET CHILDREN AT THEIR EYE LEVEL An article by Rev. Grace Verrier BIG OR SMALL What would it be like to see through a child’s eyes? Imagine walking into a church and seeing giants everywhere. If I walked into a room full of people who are twice as tall as I am, it could be […]