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   Does Hunger Reveal Our Loss of Innocence?  "A little bit of hope," the President says, is what is needed, "but not too much." Just the right amount, he says, is far better than fear for controlling the masses.
This is one of the many messages of The Hunger Games, a movie that blew away Twilight on its opening night, and in its second week, has given a beating at the box office to both Mirror Mirror and Wrath of the Titans. What is so powerful about this film? Young people are flocking to it, and others, like myself, are going to see what all the fuss is about. The plot, at its simplest description, is revolting to many. However, at a deeper level, it is symbolic of the loss of innocence of our generation... Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist". |
| DiscipleTown #17 - How to Be a Global Christian |
 "Go Global!"
How to Be a Global Christian is Unit 17 in the DiscipleTown Kid's Church curriculum series from Karl Bastian and DiscipleLand.
Christians must expand their horizons and embrace God's heart for people all over the world. By broadening kids' perspectives to see beyond their local church and community, this unit will enable your children to grasp God's great plan and to participate in His Great Commission.
First, children need to see that God has a plan for every person to know His Son, Jesus. Next, they need to understand the Good News that Jesus came to bring salvation to every person - everywhere - so they will be able to share it. Then, they must understand that God uses His Church to spread His Good News around the world. Finally, they need to be challenged to have "beautiful feet" by sharing God's wonderful message.
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Earth Day falls on a Sunday this year -- April 22 -- so here's your chance to teach on Genesis 1:26-30! It's easy with this 1-week curriculum from River's Edge, Going Green: A Lesson on Obedience.
Kids encounter messages about going green everywhere. Teach them what God's Word says about taking care of His creation. This 1-week lesson is ideal for Earth Day or a summer event.
Includes... Go for the Green Trivia, Green Jokes, Dr. Lime Green (Drama), Creation Bible Memory, Environment Experiment, Recycled Craft and Much, Much More!
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| Still talking about The Hunger Games |
Conversation continues over The Hunger Games film, especially after record-breaking box office returns.
This week on Kidology we're happy to present two essays on the film. The first by Glen Woods, one of Kidology's Kidmin Pros. Kidology's founder, Karl Bastian, also chimes in after seeing the movie.
Thoughts on The Hunger Games by Glen Woods
Some detailed thoughts and extrapolations about the film The Hunger Games... and how it relates to kids
The Hunger Games Titled Wrong? by Karl Bastian
The Hunger Games ought to have been titled Mirror Mirror, since in many ways it mirrors our culture today
You'll also want to join our active conversation about the movie, no matter where you stand on the topic. Hey, it might even be educational!
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| Great Ideas in our Idea Swap Contest |
Congrats to Danielle Warren, who is the Week 1 winner of our Idea Swap contest. She gets a complete Praise VBS from Go Fish. Here's a look at her winning object lesson, Balloon Release (Give It To God):
Last year we did a series about gifts and talents. At the closing of the lesson we really wanted to drive home the idea of using your gifts and talents to bring praise to God and reach out to other people in the Name of Christ.
We gave each of the kids an index card on which they were instructed to write their gifts, talents, and what they wanted to be when they grow up. Once they were done, each child was given a helium balloon...
» Keep reading this winning idea!
Just a reminder, our Week 2 theme, Outreach Ideas, wraps up today, so Submit Your Ideas to enter! You could win an iGo Green VBS from our friends at River's Edge Curriculum. Week 3 starts on Thursday. The theme? Recruiting and Retaining Volunteers! » Enter Kidology's Idea Swap Contest today! |
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