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January 11, 2011
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Worship Bag Update
Kids spend a long time worshipping with the congregation. There are already many ways that they can participate, but many of them choose to sit, talk together, and doodle during times when the could be singing, greeting others, etc.
January 3, 2011
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Take A Break!
Sunday morning for me feels like kids, kids, kids. And the energy it takes to serve them well—singing, telling stories, listening to them, helping them get along, praying together, leading activities…can be exhausting. I love my Sunday afternoon nap!
December 14, 2010
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Worship Bags for Kids
I’d love to hear from other churches that already do worship bags. What do you include in kids’ worship bags? How did introduce the bags and help kids catch the vision for staying engaged in worship?
December 1, 2010
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Jonah and the Little Girl [video]
A friend forwarded me this video last week and I couldn't resist posting it for you!How are the kids in your church using their gifts to bless your congregation?
November 23, 2010
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I Thank God For You!
With American Thanksgiving only a few days away, I’m counting my blessings and you’re on the list! Each week you...
November 2, 2010
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Kids Leading Worship
This Sunday the song involved twirling, stomping, jumping, clapping, leaning, and praying — all motions that the kids chose for the song.
October 25, 2010
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Kids and Their Grownups
Togetherville.com is a Facebook-like social network for children. I clicked the link to check it out and was struck by their tagline: “Online Neighborhoods for Kids and Their Grownups.”
October 19, 2010
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Affirm Every Child
A scene from the Prodigal Son story flashed through my mind--the moment when the father is telling the older son, "You are always with me, and all that I have is yours!" On a smaller scale it’s like that with children’s ministry, too.
October 8, 2010
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Dealing With Real Life Stuff
A six-year-old girl stormed into my class this Sunday with fists clenched. She was angry at a friend — another one of the girls in my class. What do you do in moments like these — when you have a class full of kids and one of them is struggling with real life stuff?
October 1, 2010
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4 Discipline Tips
It's bound to happen. An energetic eight year old will test your patience. A sixth grader will start to annoy the other kids in your group... How will you respond?Here are four quick tips to help you keep things under control...
September 16, 2010
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Don't Smile Until Christmas
Okay, that advice might be a little extreme, but the first few weeks of Sunday school are critical.
September 2, 2010
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On the Job Training
Teacher training is hard. Attempting to schedule even one meeting to kick off the beginning of the season can create a calendar crisis...So why not zero in on the brand new leaders and give them a little personal attention?
August 9, 2010
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Something a Little Different...
This summer, instead of moving forward with sessions that half the group will miss, we've decided to do something a little different for K-6th grade. We're going to collect stories of God's faithfulness.
July 29, 2010
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Still Looking for Mr. Right?
The search is on for Sunday school leaders! If you’re having trouble finding leaders who will commit for the entire season, be creative about using people’s gifts and abilities even if their schedules are limited.
July 14, 2010
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Vacation!!!
Sunny and warm without a cloud in the sky...
June 28, 2010
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Perspective
One of the delegates challenged me to hold in mind the children who are affected by war, famine, and oppression as I read Bible stories. What would children who are displaced find in this story? What would children who are hungry hear in this story? What questions would...
June 15, 2010
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More Children in Sunday Worship?
In many churches some portion of the children’s ministry program happens during the worship service. If that’s your church, what do you do to help them engage in worship and offer their gifts in service?
June 4, 2010
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Afterglow
Another Sunday school season has gone by. It’s time to breathe a sigh of relief and whisper a prayer of thanksgiving for God’s continued faithfulness. Pour yourself a tall glass of cold lemonade to sip as you savor Sunday school memories.
May 19, 2010
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Snapshots of a Child-Friendly Church
No one likes to be nagged and scolded about changing their attitudes or behaviors. But we like to hear good stories and good news. . .
May 4, 2010
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Creative Storage Solutions
Real Simple magazine's column, "New Uses for Old Things" inspired me to take a fresh look at my Sunday school room and make some changes.
April 26, 2010
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Partner With Parents
Our 27.5 hours of Sunday school a year can’t compare to the time parents and caregivers have to invest in their own kids. So what can do to encourage these busy sleep-deprived saints that raise the kids we see in Sunday school?
April 13, 2010
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Kid's Art as Worship
Last week I met with Liz Tolkamp, the children's pastor at Willoughby Christian Reformed Church. She's always looking for ways to help kids engage in the worship service and be part of the broader church community.
April 6, 2010
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Sharing Faith Stories With Kids
Two thumbs to Holly Gort, director of education at South Grandville CRC, for sharing this excellent idea! Holly’s plan is to offer a two-part workshop that will help adults and teens share their faith stories with younger members of the congregation.
March 24, 2010
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The Sounds of Easter
Holy week was a whirlwind of noise, energy, and emotion! Help your kids wonder at the sound of tables crashing in the temple, the thump, thump of approaching soldiers, the crow of a rooster.