Kidology Newsletter


	July 2006 Newsletter

CARPE SUMR
Remember all those plans you had for summer? Remember all those things you were going to do when the routine of the school year was over? All those open days ahead of you? Well, if you are like me, they whizzed by and didn't turn out to be as "open" as first appeared! BUT THERE IS HOPE! Summer is NOT over yet! Think back over all those great intentions, pick one, and put it in the PDA or Day-Timer while you are still thinking about it. Visit a kid, take a day at the beach, go for that long bike ride, or actually get a babysitter and take your spouse out on a date. Seize the Summer!

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

KID U COLUMBUS REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
Kidology University Columbus returns once again to central Ohio, sharing Kidology's acclaimed blitz of creativity at Grove City Church of the Nazarene near Columbus, OH. September 22-23, 2006 is the date! Mark your calendars. You won't want to miss the experience of this popular training event!

» Don't wait... register today!

Registration also available for...
» Kidology University Appleton (October 20-21, 2006)
» Kidology University Chicago (March 9-10, 2007)

PRE-ORDER DVD AND SAVE!
The latest VeggieTales DVD will be released on July 29. In Episode 27: LarryBoy and the Bad Apple, the peaceful town of Bumblyburg has fallen victim to a new evil - a metallic, spider-legged she-villain. Known as the Bad Apple, she is bent on taking control of the town by making all of its citizens give in to their temptations.

» Pre-order this DVD for $11 this week only!

HEAD LICE
"A child in our ministry has head lice," writes Network Forums member kids4Him. "Have any of you ever dealt with this in your ministries? If so, how? Our parents need a whole lot of reassurance that the environment is safe to bring their kids to (and I am the new Director - my 2nd week at this church, it must be my job initiation!)"

» The infestation cometh!


	FAITH OVERCOMES... Kidology contributors James & Karen Williams share lessons from their "Faith Overcomes..." 5-part series. These lessons are designed so that they can be used either individually or together. Each lesson uses a different teaching method, tells a Bible story, involves clowns, and teaches how Faith can overcome an issue. » Faith Overcomes Pride » Faith Overcomes Peer Pressure » Faith Overcomes Fear » Faith Overcomes Doubt » Faith Overcomes Sin


	RENEW YOUR GROUP MEMBERSHIP AND SAVE! Starting September 1, the rate for a new Kidology Group Membership will be increasing to $275. However, the renewal rate will remain at the current $125 for both existing and new members. If you keep your Group Membership active, you won't have to pay the higher rate! Don't let that membership expire! » Renew or upgrade today!


	THE KIDOLOGIST ON BALLOON MINISTRY "Ever since I was the house magician at the Rock 'n Roll McDonald's in downtown Chicago (back in college), I've been twisting balloons for kids at church, birthday parties, magic shows, etc.," writes Karl Bastian, the Kidologist. "But my use of them in my ministry for teaching was pretty minimal and limited to 1-balloon creatures. That was until very recently." » PastorKarl.com: Ministry with Balloons is a blast!

JOB CENTER: EARLY CHILDHOOD DIRECTOR IN COLORADO
"Church is seeking an individual that loves young children and has a heart for ministry to young children. The Early Childhood Director will be responsible for creating an environment where children are involved in age-appropriate small groups. This person will oversee all child-focused weekend programming for children from birth to pre-kindergarten, which is around 400 per weekend."

» Apply for this job today!

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	HOT KNIFE STARTER SET If you are looking for a handy tool to help you make crafts, carve new ministry sets out of foam, or even toast marshmallows (not recommended), check out the Hot Knife Starter Set. It's a combo hand-held scroll saw and power drill that cuts foam with fast, clean surgical precision. » Now available in the Kidology Store!


	WHAT HAPPENED TO CHILDREN'S CHOIRS? "For decades children's choir programs were mainstays in children's ministries," writes Kidology CP Team member MissNancy. "Today, it seems, many churches never start them, are dropping the program altogether, or only having summer programs. What are you doing?" » Vote in the poll!

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