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Pumpkin Fun! Ministry Fun!The other day we had our annual family pumpkin carving. There are some amazing pumpkin designs available. So much potential!

It all depends on how creative you are willing to be, how patient you are, how careful you are, how much time you're willing to spend, and how unique you want it to be.

You can settle for something like everyone else - or you can decide to be different and unique. And of course, practice helps you improve over time. My least favorite part is cleaning out the insides - but it is a necessary evil if you want the light inside to shine out!

It reminds me of how we build our ministries. How effective we are all depends on the same factors. Are you just going to build a basic one like every other church? Or do something unique and different that will draw kids and families? And don't forget, if you really want God's Light to shine through you and your ministry, you must be willing to get rid of the junk that distracts.

The good news? Inside that junk are seeds that can result in spiritual growth!

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"

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Need Thanksgiving Lessons? 
Thanksgiving ProductsSure, Thanksgiving often is confused with the start of the Christmas shopping season, but there's so much more. 

It's a time to "Give Thanks" -  and that's exactly what you can teach with single lessons from River's Edge and High Voltage. How about a 2-week series from RealFun?

Also, check out TruthQuest's 5-week Living Thanksgiving series that dives into the origins, history, and significance of the holiday.  Grab some Harvest Seeds candy to share, and then host a Give Thanks Day or Bee Grateful Day party!

Plus, use your Kidology Membership to explore ideas submitted by others in our resourceful Thanksgiving Zone!

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How did Spooky go? 
Trunk or Treat Guide

Did you teach Spooky Lessons of the Bible or use our Trunk or Treat Guide this Halloween season?  Let us know how it went!      

 

Share your feedback with the author, Karl Bastian, in the Kidology Forums.  We'd like to continually improve this curriculum, so your ideas are requested!   

 

Don't forget that there are over 80 game ideas inside our Trunk or Treat Halloween Outreach Planning Guide that you can use at any time, not just Halloween.  It's a handy tool to pick up to save yourself from stress at your upcoming events!

And it's never too late to plan ahead for next year! Lock in our amazingly-affordable price by picking up a copy of Spooky Lessons of the Bible or the single lesson version, Spooky Lessons: Death Has No Sting

    

» Feedback: How did Spooky go at your church?

Engage Conference - November 9-10    
Engage ConferenceThe Engage Conference is a two-day training event in Mechanicsburg, PA, taking place November 9-10.  Just $20 for 3 main sessions and 5 workshops, including 3 by Kidology founder, Karl Bastian.

Over 40 workshops to choose from, led by Sunday School teachers, ministry leaders, and Children's Pastors, all who are doing active things in ministry. 

With a keynote by Sue Miller, this event is ideal for volunteers, including Sunday School teachers, club workers, nursery workers, and more!

» Learn more about the Engage Conference!
Managing Ministry Cycles 
Kidmin Talk

Ministry has natural C.Y.C.L.E.S. within it.

 

In the the latest episode of Kidmin Talk, Karl discusses how we can manage those cycles to stay fresh and energized.  

 

How do you know what to keep and what to cancel? Learn how not to get stuck in a rut!  

 

Kidmin Talk #42

Managing Ministry Cycles 

 

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Last Chance on Uncle Charlie $1 Download
$1 October SpecialThanks to Uncle Charlie, Kidology Premium Members can download 10 Awesome Kids Worship Videos for just $1. 

Valued at $50, this collection pays for itself if you have a Kidology Premium Membership. Download for a $1 and see that membership does have its privileges!

This special resource from Uncle Charlie features 10 videos in MPEG format, each with vocals and animated lyrics
 
Don't delay... because once October is over, so is this great member benefit. Thanks again for being a Kidology Premium Member!  (Not a Premium Member? Join today!

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