GET
EQUIPPED! The
'Billy Graham' of a hundred years ago, Dwight L. Moody, said
at the end of his career, "if I could relive my life, I would
devote my entire ministry to reaching children for God." If
you get this newsletter, you already ARE investing your life
in reaching and teaching children. Nothing can replace the
impact of interacting face-to-face with others who minister
to kids, being trained and encouraged by them. One of the
best investments you can make in your ministry is to attend
a children's ministry training event. Make it your goal to
attend at least one equipping event in this next year. We
offer several in this newsletter to investigate!
Because
Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
LET'S LIST THOSE THEME NIGHTS! Do
you like lists? We mean REALLY like lists? Here's a project
from the Network Forums: "We are planning our AWANA year calendar
and are looking for theme night ideas... here are some
we have collected, please add yours so we can create a long
list of ideas!"
KID
U COLUMBUS: SEPTEMBER 16-17 Get
your fall plans finalized... and make sure they include attendance
to Kidology University Columbus, the first time a Kid U event
has been held in the state of Ohio! Anchored at the largest
Nazarene church in the U.S., you'll marvel at the rapid fire
collection of ideas to engage kids in learning.
CONNECTIONS
2005: SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1 Lead:
For Kids' Sake is the theme for Connections 2005,
a children's ministry event hosted by Grace Baptist Church
(Erie, PA) on Friday, September 30 - Saturday, October 1.
Featured speaker Jim Wideman is an internationally recognized
trainer for those who work with kids in a church environment.
KID
U APPLETON: NOVEMBER 11-12 Not
to be outdone by its Ohio sibling, Kidology University Appleton
returns to the state of Wisconsin! This conference (formerly
known as Kid U North) brings creative teaching, encouragement,
and attitude to the kid-oriented environment found at Appleton
Alliance Church in Appleton, WI.
INCM's
CMS: SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER INCM
is hosting their 1-day Children's Ministry Seminar events
in 32 cities from September through November. Each training
seminar features three workshops ideal for both paid and volunteer
staff in children's ministries. Also, the seminars are offered
in both English and Spanish.
ORDER
OF THE ANCIENT - CHAPTER 14
"Josiah sighed, 'There are so many opposites to the Truth...
Becoming weak to become strong; becoming meek to be mighty;
being last to be first." Catch up with the continuing adventures
found in Order of the Ancient, the free downloadable
novel now available on Kidology!
THERE'S
AN EWOK IN MY POPSICLE! It's
summer. It's hot. What do you do with your kids? Why not
try making your own popsicles? The Kidologist offers a couple
suggestions for being creative with this simple exercise...
including freezing your favorite action figure! Save your hero
by eating his or her ice cage!
BECOMING
A CHILDREN'S PASTOR "I
have been serving in ministry in some form since 1984 and children
ministry since 1993," writes Network Forums member Scott_Phillips.
"I have prayed about this and feel it is time to dive-in
head first and become a Children's Pastor. My dilemma is
how do I go about finding the right place to serve?"
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