http://www.kidology.org Keep up with the latest updates to your favorite independent children's ministry resource, Kidology.org. en-us Copyright 2006 Kidology, Inc. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 18:45:07 CST MIS RSSFeed Generator 1.0 Funny and practical lessons that our ministries should not be learning from Disney. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 02:14:16 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14694 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14694 zone.post@kidology.org Disney, Idol A fun contest for the family or a party while watching the Super Bowl game and the commercials. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 11:38:31 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14693 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14693 zone.post@kidology.org Super Bowl Game 2012 Encourage missionaries by having your kids write letters to them. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:26:59 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14692 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14692 zone.post@kidology.org Encouragement, Missions Instructions on how to create a book of all your kids testimonies. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:15:57 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14691 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14691 zone.post@kidology.org Testimony, Salvation A description of those in Kids Ministry and how they compare to the Navy Seals. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:40:09 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14690 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14690 zone.post@kidology.org Ministry, Kidmin Heritage Builders "Generation to Generation" bulletin insert for February 2012 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:27:47 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14689 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14689 zone.post@kidology.org Bulletin Insert - February 2012 Wing-tipped shoes are outdated.  What about the methods you use to teach young children? Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:09:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14687 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14687 zone.post@kidology.org Preschool, Nursery How far up on the priority list is your church nursery/preschool? Use it to reshape your entire church!   Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:08:48 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14686 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14686 zone.post@kidology.org Preschool, Nursery Fun impromptu acting game that gets your kids outside of their box and thinking creatively. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:05:08 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14684 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14684 zone.post@kidology.org Gifts, Drama An inspiring story from Karl about at 67 year old that is not making excuses when it comes to ministry. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:18:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14688 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=14688 zone.post@kidology.org Excuses, Serving We did a Christmas play and at the end I did the normal thank you's to helpers, families and friends and inviting them to stay for refreshments. My closing comment was have a very "Happy Christmas and a Merry New Years". The funny part was I didn't even realize I said it that away and was wondering ... (more) Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:31:10 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 forum.post@kidology.org Have you seen the post: Standards of Excellence in the Zones? This is what I asked my leaders to sign. You could easily add a time/terms to it. Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:39:08 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9826 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9826 forum.post@kidology.org MONEY! Give the kidmin ministry more money please. if I didn't have to spend 30% of my time fund-raising I'd have more time for "M"inistry. LOL Fri, 3 Feb 2012 15:31:19 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 forum.post@kidology.org My guess for M would be Mature, as teachers we should mature in our approach to ministering Gods word Fri, 3 Feb 2012 12:45:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 forum.post@kidology.org I feel like sometimes I have been too hard on the kids. I know that they need discipline, but they also need a lot of love and patience! Some of these kids come from very hard home situations, and need to know that they are loved. Key word for the letter M - It could be ministry, memories, mercy, m... (more) Fri, 3 Feb 2012 00:48:26 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9840 forum.post@kidology.org If you search Kids Krew on this site you will see quite a few great discussions on kids in leadership. Let me also point you to two great resources. First, the Kidology Handbook. The other is The Kids Church Cookbook where, I believe, chapter 5 talks about training upper elementary-aged children f... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:59:15 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9843 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9843 forum.post@kidology.org Pancake Suppers or Spaghetti Suppers are cheap and bring in a lot of money, but I see you are already planning a dinner. You could sell candy bars or something, but that can get annoying to church members. We are not allowed to sell stuff for fundraising at my church. We do list needs from time... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:37:16 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 forum.post@kidology.org We are doing a Family Movie Night Saturday with all proceeds from the Snack Bar being used as a camp fundraiser. So all I needed to do was advertise throughout the church and on Saturday morning, pick up some food and we are all set! Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:27:34 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 forum.post@kidology.org Greetings, We are starting to develop a kids leadership team. I have named them my "Move Team" and the 6 of them are currently leading the rest of our kids with the movements to our praise and worship songs. However, i would like to take this group of kids, disciple them in a small group type ... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:49:56 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9843 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9843 forum.post@kidology.org As a volunteer Children's Pastor, with a full time job and a business on the side, my time involvment is limited. We are currently building up to a Valentine's Banquet fundraiser, however I would really like something the kids can go and do without a lot of my involvment. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:36:16 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 forum.post@kidology.org We have tried to implement a store on a number of occasions over the past years. One issue we always run into is budget vs. variety. In order to have items the kids are excited about the budget has to increase drastically.... We have had no problem building the hype and getting everyone excited, but... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:26:49 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 forum.post@kidology.org We actually got rid of our store. We used to have it every week. It took a lot of time, effort and money. One thing that caused us to stop was hearing some of the sixth graders talk about how they only did the stuff (bring their Bibles, memorize verses, etc.) for the prizes. The thought occured ... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:59:07 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 forum.post@kidology.org Our youth pastor just did a Taco Salad dinner - they raised more money than they needed. We are a small church. It was a fun evening - the kids had decorated the room, each table had a kid that was the host of the table. The elders and the leadership of the kids had a contest which was hilarious.... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:55:45 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 forum.post@kidology.org Greetings, I am in the process of putting together camp information for this summer. I have had a difficult time finding good fundraisers. What type of fundraising do you do, or have you done? I am working with about 30 kids and need to raise $180 per child.... Any help would be much appreciated!... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:48:48 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9842 forum.post@kidology.org We do our "Store" once a quarter.  Here's how it goes. Each child has a point sheet and kids check in and receive points when they arrive at church.  Every week kids earn points by showing up on time,  knowing the verse and big idea from the previous week,  and a variety of o... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 16:05:02 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 forum.post@kidology.org I run a store with every theme. The children collect whatever the newest currency is: plastic popcorn for our "circus" theme turkish taffy ,for our" narnia "theme moon rocks for our "alien " theme. The children collect them in the appropriate/ coordinating container all month, and then the last Sund... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 14:40:41 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9841 forum.post@kidology.org We use  small (8x6") canvas bags that I got from Oriental Trading.  They all have a Christian logo on the front like "God Rocks".  I put a kid friendly Bible in each one of them, a box of crayons, pencils and several activity sheets.  The bags (Bible Buddy Bags) hang on the front... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 11:58:20 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9835 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9835 forum.post@kidology.org We pick a different Bible story each week but on our first page, attached to the mazes, and puzzles, etc. we ask the children to list several of the songs they sang that morning, several things the pastor prayed for and a couple of points from his sermon. We get great feedback! We also include a li... (more) Thu, 2 Feb 2012 02:10:16 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9835 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9835 forum.post@kidology.org I appreciate your perspective, CFarmer. It reinforces the understanding that we must be vigilant with our accountability & safeguards, and transparent in all we do. I tell people that safety procedures exist primarily to protect children, but they also serve to protect those who work w... (more) Wed, 1 Feb 2012 22:26:58 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9796 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9796 forum.post@kidology.org Two years ago we were doing the High Seas VBS from Group. The theme wasn't pirates, but there was a big ship with mates and a captain. I thought it would be fun to have a real treasure chest filled with prizes that the kids could win each day. WRONG!  That turned out to be a horrible idea... 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