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Jan 25, 2012
Children's Commitee Chairperson
In regards to children's church record keeping, I have found keeping one big binder and organizing it under different tabs is helpful. Keeps it all in
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Jan 18, 2012
Clothes pin reward
When entering the room, each child gets 3 clothes pins to hook onto his clothes. If he or she is disrupting the class, i take a clothes pin. At the end
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Jan 18, 2012
CLAPPING
When the teacher or leader wants everyone to be quiet they clap in rythmn depending on the age ability. One child said it was like morse code!! Don't
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Jan 16, 2012
Verse on a String
Write out your verse on colored paper, using one word per paper. Fold each paper in half with the word on one side. Have two of the kids hold up a long
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Jan 11, 2012
Children's Ministry Websites
A collection of helpful links to children's ministry websites
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Jan 8, 2012
WE NEED TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS
I COMPARED A RECIPE BOOK TO THE BIBLE. I TOLD THE CHILDREN THAT I WANTED TO BAKE MY FRIEND A BIRTHDAY CAKE. I READ THE RECIPE AND TOD THE CHILDREN THAT
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Dec 24, 2011
Every Thought Captive Walk
I work at a Christian school as an lunch, recess, and after school aid. I also put together a small P.E. program for grades K-6. I consider myself a Life
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Dec 24, 2011
Puzzle Verse
Write out your chosen memory verse on a large piece of cardboard (make sure the writing is neat and clear). Then use a pencil to draw puzzle-like lines
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Dec 13, 2011
Mr. Sin the Bad Evil Puppet
It has been many years since we were Children's Pastors. We used a whistle blow to let the children know they were getting loud along with teenage or adult
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Dec 5, 2011
God knows your heart
Item needed for the lesson: 1) A large jar with a wide opening 2) paper cut into two inch by three inch pieces 3) clear tape type or write various kinds
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Dec 5, 2011
Paul planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow. 1 Cor. 3:6
Bring the following items: Carrot seeds, mustard seeds, a carrot (preferably a nice big one), and a picture either on power point, or actual photo of a
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Dec 5, 2011
God's love in your heart
Half fill a glass with vinegar with a dash of food colouring (make sure it is on a plate or tray, as it could become messy). Explain that before God comes
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Nov 25, 2011
Graffiti it!
Use your church parking lot or outside surface and sidewalk chalk. Give out bible verses on index cards. Let the kids graffiti the parking lot by writing
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Nov 25, 2011
The Invisible Baseball Throw
This game is used with Power Point slides. Create a slide with the memory verse on it that will be projected onto the screen. Then copy that slide with
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Nov 16, 2011
Toilet Paper Relay
You need two broom sticks and 4-6 rolls of toilet paper. You will need 3-4 people to hold the poles. Pick two teams of 2-3 kids, usually boys against
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