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Hi Desiree, I know this reply is coming very late but yes, I'd think you would need to clarify in advance that each person needs a Google account to access web based content. Did you ever go ahead with this?
Thank you for sharing this helpful article! Any chance these links may be housed on a different site now? A few readers have been looking for the "Ministry Interview Form" but it looks like it may have moved.
This is such a good question Melanie! Last year my son participated in a virtual VBS (I wish I could remember the name of the curriculum) and here are some things that seemed to help with engagement:
- following up screen time with activities (i.e. they had little challenges, games, coloring activities)
- a VBS participant Facebook group where we could share pictures (my son loved seeing pictures of the other kids doing things)
- keeping the theme simple and repetitive (i.e. only one Bible verse to remember)
I love the idea of congregants creating a video of Scripture reading, a call to worship, etc. and then that being included in worship. And what a creative way to involve the kids. The comment section is also a great idea. So many great takeaways. Thanks Carol!
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Thanks for the heads up Bob! The link has been updated.
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Thank you so much for catching this! I have updated the links and they should all be working now.
Thanks again,
Staci
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Hi Desiree, I know this reply is coming very late but yes, I'd think you would need to clarify in advance that each person needs a Google account to access web based content. Did you ever go ahead with this?
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This is great, Chad. Would love to start a new thread on this. Saved your book recommendations on my wishlist.
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Amen! Thanks for sharing, Bruce.
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Thank you for sharing this helpful article! Any chance these links may be housed on a different site now? A few readers have been looking for the "Ministry Interview Form" but it looks like it may have moved.
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Jumping in on this one! The article COVID-19 and Youth Ministry includes helpful resource links for youth leaders and others who minister to teens during the coronavirus pandemic. And here is a Coronavirus Challenge and Photo Scavenger Hunt for Youth.
I'll keep brainstorming. Thanks for the good question!
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These are such good ideas! Thanks so much Sandy!
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Thanks for this good question! I polled some Church Communicators and here are some of the responses I received:
Sweet publishing makes their illustrations available.
Check out Free Bible Images.
Set filter to free to use and modify. Here is a search of Mary Jesus feet graphics.
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One additional option, that I don't think is free though may have a free trial, is Lightstock: The Marketplace for faith-based design.
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This is such a good question Melanie! Last year my son participated in a virtual VBS (I wish I could remember the name of the curriculum) and here are some things that seemed to help with engagement:
- following up screen time with activities (i.e. they had little challenges, games, coloring activities)
- a VBS participant Facebook group where we could share pictures (my son loved seeing pictures of the other kids doing things)
- keeping the theme simple and repetitive (i.e. only one Bible verse to remember)
I'll keep brainstorming!
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I love the idea of congregants creating a video of Scripture reading, a call to worship, etc. and then that being included in worship. And what a creative way to involve the kids. The comment section is also a great idea. So many great takeaways. Thanks Carol!