February 2009 Newsletter

 
 

DADDY, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
This morning as I was getting ready for work, my little boy kept asking me, "What are you doing, daddy?" After answering him about 20 times in 20 different ways, I finally started just tossing a towel over his head and saying, "Covering you with a towel!" He would laugh, pull off the towel and say, "No, Daddy, you are putting your socks on!" No task was too small or too insignificant to matter to him. "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world." And that's my little boy.

Now at the office, I realize I too am a little boy - my heavenly Father's son - and I too should be asking throughout the day, "What are you doing, Daddy?" No detail of my day is too small or insignificant to God, my Abba Father, and my life ought to be revolving around the things MY Father is doing.

I don't want to miss a detail of what He is doing, how He is doing it, or when He is going to do it. And if I keep asking, and listening, and learning, perhaps my heavenly Father will smile at me too.

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

 

KIDOLOGY REPORT: MODERN-DAY JOSEPH
"Ever since the 'Think Orange' thought has gained wide acceptance, there has been a collective cry from Children's Ministers: 'We agree that we need a family ministry plan... HOW DO WE DO IT?," notes Kidology CP Team member Spencer Click.

"Raising a Modern-Day Joseph by Larry Fowler attempts to answer part of the void that has been created by the need of a family-based plan for ministry."


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Raising a Modern Day Joseph


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NEW ToyBoxTales.com!
ToyBox TalesWe're excited to introduce the relaunch of our popular ToyBoxTales.com website, now with Flash-based video for all 100+ episodes, searchable topics & categories, and affordable downloads.

See how Karl Bastian uses toys to teach eternal truths... and adapt these illustrations for your own ministry!

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MOVIE REVIEW: THE PINK PANTHER 2
The Pink Panther 2"Just how Steve Martin, who once again plays Inspector Jacques Clouseau, says 'Hamburger,' just cracks me up," notes Kidology CP Team member Alan Phillips in his review of The Pink Panther 2.

"I would say that a lot of the movie is pretty family-friendly except some not-so-mild sexual innuendos between Inspector Clouseau and Mrs. Berenger."

As with all Kidology movie reviews, we provide children's ministry-oriented teaching tools such as an overview, areas of concern, teachable themes with scripture, and discussion questions.


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This recent animated film might also be of interest...

» Movie Review: Coraline

WOMEN'S RETREAT: UNBRIDLED
UnbridledAre you looking for something fun and refreshing to plug into this spring? Well, look no further than Unbridled.

Unbridled is a Kidology Women's Retreat at 3P Ranch in Circleville, Ohio, from May 18-20. We will be learning about horses, saddling up, hiking, spending time in the Word, having bonfires, enjoying nature, laughing, and bonding together.

Take a break, get away from the business of ministry, and listen to what the Lord has for you! Join us at Unbridled, only 4 spots left!

» Interested? Learn more about this women's Kidology Retreat

Men... there's only 1 slot left for Yosemite Summit!

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READY FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY?
St. Pat's PartyNow you can easily create a memorable party day full of impact for the children and families in your church.

The St. Patrick's Day Extreme Party Plan from Children's Church Stuff is all about sharing the gospel. The lesson includes the History of St. Patrick's Day, along with games, crafts, snacks, and extras to make the day extra fun!

» Only $9.50 via the Kidology Store!

EGGCEPTIONAL EASTER STUFF
Easter Zone We all know that Easter is more than bunnies and Marshmallow Peeps! But how do you relate Christ's resurrection with your kids? Grab some fresh ideas eggsploring our collection of Easter resources. There's still time to pull everything together for Easter Sunday.


» Visit Kidology's Easter Zone!

CONFERENCES: CONSPIRE & ORANGE
Conspire & OrangeAre you heading to Willow Creek's Conspire Conference (March 18-20) or the Orange Conference (April 29-May 1)?

Want to network with other Kidology members? What are you looking forward to? Talk about your plans in the Kidology Network Forums!


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DID YOU MISS MANIC MONDAY?
Manic MondayManic Monday is a weekly event that features special discounts on items in the Kidology Store.

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