Making the Most of Mistakes

Making the Most of Mistakes “Mistakes are the accidents of activity and the risks you take to get something done.” (E. C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes) In another blog on creativity I share about how many times I had to re-do the pictures I was drawing in order to cartoon the bible.  As humans […]

Happiness

Happiness “Happiness comes not from having much to live on but having much to live for.” (E. C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes) I thank God constantly that he has given me so much WORK to do.  I thank him constantly for all the projects that he puts into my heart.  I encourage you as […]

Game Candy Stealing

Game – CANDY STEALING Preparation:  Mark a large square unto the floor with either chalk or masking tape.  In each corner place 4 candy items. (Example in one corner you would put 4 chocolate bars, in the 2nd corner, 4 bags of chips, in the 3rd and 4th corners some other type of candy treats.)  […]

Charades Game

Charades Game for Children’s Ministry I would suggest that you use words and phrases from your lesson. Children love to act. Use this game to reinforce the lesson and bible story you have taught. http://www.greatgroupgames.com/charades.htm

Children’s Church Games

Children’s Church Games Here is a link to some Children’s Church Games that are faith related.  Perhaps one of them will suit your topic this week. http://childrensministry.com/articles/active-indoor-games-faith Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources

Children’s Worship Song: A Gift To You

Children’s Worship Song:  A Gift to You Here is a beautiful children’s worship song, easy for the children to learn.  It is important for kids to be able to worship God with songs that are uncomplicated, easy to sing from the heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3iG1gkW9R0 Click here for Children’s Ministry Resources

Turning Points Part Two (From Insight for Living Blog)

God never wastes times of testing. The pain and struggles you face only SEEM futile. — Charles R. Swindoll   TURNING POINTS PART TWO Below is the link to the rest of the blog article from Insight for Living. This life has times of suffering.  No one is exempt, not even children.  I myself lost my […]

I Will Follow You (Song by Chris Tomlin)

KIDS MUSIC Hi friends, I am always looking for inspirational  kids music and videos for the kids church class.  I came across this one this morning.  I think it is lovely and brings serving down to a child’s level. http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F0J2B1NU Click here for Children’s Church Resources

How Struggle Helps us

How Struggle Helps Us Below is a link to a blog I found at Chuck Swindoll’s web site.  When I look back over my life, I see how the struggles I experienced as a child actually made my spiritual life very strong, because I looked to the Lord for help.  (My father died when I […]

THANKSGIVING PUPPET SHOW

Here is a puppet show for Thanksgiving on Thankfulness Thankfulness From Curriculum Life of Christ 02  Lesson 1 (Characters:  Stinky and Sally) Stinky:  I hate my nose!  It’s an ugly nose. Sally:  I think you have a cute little nose.  Why aren’t you thankful for your nose? Stinky:  Cause it’s a puppet nose!  That’s why! […]

BEING A DOER OF GOD’S WORD

BEING A DOER OF GOD’S WORD   “Knowledge comes by taking things apart but Wisdom comes by putting things together.”  (E. C. McKenzie, 1800 Quotable Quotes) So often when it comes to God’s word, people can read it and feel that they know all about God and they know all about the Christian way but […]

Cost of Children’s Ministry

COST OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY “The bird with the largest bill isn’t the pelican – it’s the stork.”  (E.C. McKenzie, 1800 Quotable Quotes)   Of course, this is a play on words, the bill being the cost of something.  In this blog I want to talk about the cost of children’s ministry. Churches who want to […]