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Should we have a VBS this summer? Vacation Bible School is often viewed through the distorting lens of problems, hassles and disorganization. VBS should be the core of every church’s summer ministry to children. To obtain a clear focus, it helps to take a panoramic view of the values: 1. Concentrated Bible study for pupils…

Survey data indicates that people from ages 5 through 13 have a 33 percent probability of accepting Christ as their Savior. Young people from the ages of 14 through 18 have just a 4 percent likelihood of doing so, while adults (ages 19 through death) have only a 6 percent probability of making that choice.…

1. Know why people are reluctant to serve in a children’s ministry position. a. Feel unqualified. b. Think someone else can do the job better than they can. c. Do not want to be tied down with responsibilities. Are content to worship, but not serve. Afraid they  will fail. Fear of the unknown is a…

When asking review questions for your Bible story lesson, think of “how” ones.These require more mental activity on the part of pupils than “who or “what” questions. “How” questions help pupils imagine how the person felt rather than just recalling facts. Instead of asking, “Who watched Baby Moses when he was placed on the river?”…

Mary Rice Hopkins & Puppets with A Heart DVD Includes are two full television episodes and 15 songs which teach values.It also has instructional hand motions which are helpful for teachers and parents. Added bonuses: An interview with Darcie Maze and Mary, plus a behind the scenes look at how this DVD all came together…

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For a fun family project on Valentine’s Day, create a pizza and decorate with meat hearts such as ham or pepperoni.  Use a metal cookie cutter to make the hearts.

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Ask, “Have any of you ever received a letter from someone?” (Let children share who their letters have been from.) Show on your whiteboard the components of a letter: The greeting is Dear Grandma. In the body of the letter you might thank her for something she has done for you or given to you.…

Read the book Noah with beautiful art by Wendy Franciso which illustrates the magnitude of what God did through Noah. Then have the children make an ark and animals by using this recipe:Soften package of yeast in 1 l/2 cups warm water. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 l/2 teaspoons sugar. Mix in 4 cups flour.…