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   Beyond the Fireworks Watching fireworks in July is a highlight of my year and I always play patriotic music while viewing. I don't want to enjoy fireworks without remembering what they represent. Fireworks ought to remind us of the battles that have raged in our nation's history and the lives that were lost so that we might live free.
Too often I think people enjoy the show and miss the point. Could we be guilty of doing the same thing in children's ministry? We can put on quite an impressive show for the kids, but risk missing the point as they flock in.
Make sure the "show" you are putting on is reminding kids of the Cross and the sacrifice that made us free! Fireworks may light up the sky for an evening, but Jesus is the Light that will pierce the darkness for all of eternity! Now there is something to prompt "oohs" and "ahhs"!
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
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Need July 4th Ideas? - Kidology's Patriotic Zone
|  Here in the United States, Independence Day is this Sunday, July 4. Are you prepared with object lessons, stories, and other teaching ideas?
Drop by the Kidology Patriotic Zone, loaded with ideas for both Kidology Basic and Premium Members. You'll find suggestions from other children's ministry folks, including crafts, skits, downloadable audio, games, and other resources.
» Visit the Kidology Patriotic Zone!
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4th of July Lesson from High Voltage
|  Have a last minute need for something red, white, and blue on Sunday? High Voltage Kids Ministry delivers the fireworks with their Fourth of July Curriculum Download.
This is a single lesson that features a Lesson Intro Video, "Power Verse" Video, PowerPoint presentation, Family Devotional, and Lesson Manual.
It's just $12.99 for Kidology Premium Members and available for immediate download!
» Download this July 4th lesson today!
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What's the story on "Children's Ministry Academy"?
|  Recently in the Kidology Forums, many members have been asking questions and investigating an organization known as "Children's Ministry Academy"... with some skepticism.
Are you familiar with this online school? Do you know anyone who has used their services? Help other children's ministry workers "fill in the blanks" about this resource, dispel misconceptions, or cite areas of concern.
» Join this conversation about the Academy!
Other topics of interest:
» Share your "in between" children's ministry unemployment story
» Worker with arrest record
» Need help naming ministries
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Patriotic Video Countdown
|  Countdown to Sunday! This downloadable 5-minute video countdown is PERFECT for July 4th! Comes complete with fireworks opening and closing and lots of red, white, and blue!
Just $4.99 and can be yours in minutes thanks to immediate download!
» Download the Patriotic Video Countdown
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July/August Schedule: Discovering God's Path Curriculum
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Prepare for Fall with the Kidology Garage Sale
|  Gear up for Fall and let your children's ministry dollars stretch farther by shopping for bargains on used items from other Kidology members in the Kidology Garage Sale!Take a look at these resources:If you are a Kidology member, then you can use the Kidology Garage Sale to sell your used children's ministry stuff!» Shop the Kidology Garage Sale» Sell your used items today |
Download the Children's Ministry Telesummit
|  The Children's Ministry Telesummit may be over, but you can still experience teaching from all 16 speakers!
A special download collection is now available featuring every hour of the Telesummit... that's 16 hours you can download, reuse, park on your iPod, copy to CD, and distribute to your children's ministry teams to share the teaching from this unique event.
Simply hop over to CMTelesummit.com and download this collection for just $49! Where else are you going to find 16 hours of affordable teaching that fits your timetable?
Now is a great time to pick up ministry advice "on-the-go" from the likes of Kidology's own Karl Bastian, as well as Jim Wideman, Justyn Smith, Michael Chanley, Gina McClain, David Wakerley, Yancy, Amy Dolan, Jerry Moyer, Christine Kreisher, Rob Rienow, Jeremy Collins, Kevin Ranfeld, Jeremy White, and Lisa Michelle Wilson.
» Download the Telesummit audio
» Discuss Telesummit in the Forums
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The Kids Church Cookbook
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The Kids Church Cookbook cooks up Karl Bastian's secrets for what it takes to be a Chef of the Word of God -- and he should know, having served up over 1,000 Kids Church services! This resource is loaded with insightful instruction and practical training that will help both beginners and veterans.
Video: Karl Bastian explains the Cookbook
There are 7 individual training installments to The Kids Church Cookbook, each featuring an idea-packed and training-rich 25+ page PDF as the "main course," along with a "side dish" consisting of a 15+ minute Training Video called "The Kids Church Cooking Show."There are 7 Cookbook installments in this series, including: |
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