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. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:25:44 CST MIS RSSFeed Generator 1.0 Karl's CPC Workshop 2010 - available to Basic Members for two weeks after CPC. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:19:12 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9931 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9931 zone.post@kidology.org Discipline Karl's CPC Workshop 2010 - available to Basic Members for two weeks after CPC. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 03:12:56 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9907 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9907 zone.post@kidology.org Social Networking Jeff remembered that he was supposed to go straight home today, but he figured that his dad wouldn't get home until 5 so he had a little time. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 14:03:01 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=12134 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=12134 zone.post@kidology.org Sovereignty of God Discuss how important it is for the person in charge to make good rules that protect and provide for ALL the students and teachers. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:58:54 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=12133 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=12133 zone.post@kidology.org Sovereignty of God Why is it important to have someone in charge that makes the rules? Tue, 9 Mar 2010 13:53:13 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=12132 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=12132 zone.post@kidology.org Sovereignty of God Choose one day for each person to sacrifice and to do acts of kindness for the person whose name they drew. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:19:52 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=11955 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=11955 zone.post@kidology.org Sacrifice Ask your children to look through their toys and find one or two toys (still in good shape) to give to someone in need. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:18:53 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=11956 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=11956 zone.post@kidology.org Sacrifice Take time to do something nice for someone. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:09:43 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=11952 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=11952 zone.post@kidology.org Sacrifice Jesus is the only way to get to Heaven. When you accept Him you can know for sure you will spend eternity with Him! Fri, 5 Mar 2010 11:11:07 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=7960 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=7960 zone.post@kidology.org God's Love Some advice on planning an all-nighter! Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:56:35 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=2267 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=2267 zone.post@kidology.org Planning Night Events About two years ago I incorporated Parent Pager into our church and,yes, there was some opposition. Some would not be reconciled to the new system. I allowed them to use our new visitor form instead for as long as they wished. They felt much better and like they had been heard. Within a year all... (more) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:25:21 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8517 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8517 forum.post@kidology.org What puppets are needed? Will Dee-Cy-Paul & Chip follow through the entire series? thanks, Karissa Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:21:31 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7730 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7730 forum.post@kidology.org When I was in third grade I was the object of attention of several bullies. I was given advice that I thought was crazy, but I tried it anyway: I was told to simply wipe the dust off and walk away when I was pushed down. One bully knocked me down several times. Each time a wiped the dust off, turne... (more) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:37:58 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054 forum.post@kidology.org Reviving this thread. A parent asked me for some advice today on  how to help his son deal with teasing/joking/bullying from other kids. He said his boy gets picked on a lot and that he wants to help him deal with it. My guess is that some of this may be happening at school, and a bit of... (more) Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:28:21 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8054 forum.post@kidology.org I'm planning on seeing the movie Friday night when it comes out and decide from there how it might be able to be used to reach children/youth. I agree that we cannot be seen as endorsing the movie, or books, but if we can use it to draw people to Jesus, then I'd want to do that. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:17:55 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8538 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8538 forum.post@kidology.org We are doing Group's High Seas Adventure- I think that is the name of it.  We love Group's rotation approach.  We can have over 400 in VBS, but there are no more than 5 kids to a crew leader, so the kids get very personal attention during the week which seems to make a big difference. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:48:14 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 forum.post@kidology.org [QUOTE=Kidjoni] Power Lab, we're doing a Science Camp Summer..starting with Power Lab, then Elevate's Science related Kid's Worship theme...and maybe some after church science classes (short and fun).  [/QUOTE] We did Power Lab camp last summer--just turned the VBS into an overnight 5 day camp and ... (more) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:54:23 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 forum.post@kidology.org We are also writing our own VBS this year for the first time and are very happy to share it with whoever wants it. You can access the curriculum at www.totallyfreeVBS.com -- it's called Backstage Pass: All Access -- and it's a movie studio theme. There is even an original soundtrack! The children... (more) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:10:24 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 forum.post@kidology.org Check out www.totallyfreeVBS.com -- for a whole curriculum -- free and downloadable! Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:06:41 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 forum.post@kidology.org My 2 cents as I am cramming to get ready for CPC - is that I'm convicted because I bought book one, and haven't read it! I spent the night in my nephews bedroom and saw all 6 or 7 on his desk. My first thought (having NOT read them) is: a) It is the 'wimpy' kids who end up changing the world. b) ... (more) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:09:35 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8538 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8538 forum.post@kidology.org I have seen the books but not read them in-depth. I agree that we would want to be careful to not be seen as endorsing the books, as Nancy wisely points out. Nevertheless, I think that the general concept could be redeemed in such a way that positive, biblical content is infused into the ... (more) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:25:27 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8538 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8538 forum.post@kidology.org After 14 years of VBS, we are not doing one this year. Instead, I am concentrating on one weeklong sport camp per month, plus missional outreach into the neighborhood. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 13:06:25 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 forum.post@kidology.org We do a Family VBA at our church. We do it at night time and invite the parents to participate. Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:48:16 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5515 forum.post@kidology.org I put 80/20. I've never been real high on the plug and play curriculum because I like to teach and I love the interaction with the kids. We do a 2 minute digital comic book at the beginning and a 5 minute short film in the middle and we end with 2 minutes of reviews questions on DVD. Our Large grou... (more) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:40:48 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5691 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=5691 forum.post@kidology.org Bill, we have done a family VBS at our church for the last 5 years, but we call it VBA (Vacation Bible Adventure). We wrote our our 5 day curriculum and filmed videos to go with it. The VBA series is called Ignite and it's available at superchurch.com I posted the details of what we do in our famil... (more) Sat, 13 Mar 2010 10:22:59 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8521 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8521 forum.post@kidology.org For the future look at Yuck.  The Ultimate Yuck would probably work best for this or maybe Yuck-a-Loogie, and RecFX sells all kinds of companion products including colors.  The stuff is actually a plastic polymer (as I recall) kind of like the stuff in disposable diapers.  It is ... (more) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:30:03 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8534 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8534 forum.post@kidology.org That is tricky because depending on what happens when they actually plant them, what happens while they are still at the event, what happens on the way home, what happens when they go home...the seeds may never grow!  This can be frustrating. If you are in the US, most state forestry departmen... (more) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:58:39 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8543 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8543 forum.post@kidology.org I htik you could do it, especially with a fats groing seed. We used broad bean seeds in clear plastic cups woth potting mix. There was growth within a week. We also sprinkled cress at the top, just for effect and to keep kids interested! This was for spiritual growth. Depending where your event is ... (more) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:26:41 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8543 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8543 forum.post@kidology.org You read my mind.  I was just thinking I would like to have a cover and spine.  Thanks Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:19:12 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7824 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=7824 forum.post@kidology.org Check out this volunteer appreciation package put out by the rethinkgroup.org called Ovations even though it is a total volunteer appreciation package there is a video that is included called "What's In Your Hallway." It is pretty funny and effective at casting vision for more volunteers. Plus it is... (more) Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:22:21 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8510 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8510 forum.post@kidology.org There is a Pastor of Children's & Family Ministries job opening in ON Sun, 7 Mar 2010 10:57:34 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=413 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=413 International There is a PT Children's Director/Pastor job opening in VA Fri, 5 Mar 2010 10:25:27 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=408 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=408 Northeast There is a Family & Children Part-time Intern job opening in IL Thu, 4 Mar 2010 20:51:29 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=373 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=373 Midwest There is a Kid's Connect Pastor / Director job opening in NE Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:56:36 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=407 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=407 Midwest There is a Kidz Pastor job opening in pa Thu, 7 Jan 2010 18:04:58 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=405 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=405 Northeast There is a Youth Pastor job opening in ky Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:49:46 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=403 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=403 Southeast There is a Children's Pastor job opening in ky Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:06:55 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=402 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=402 Southeast There is a Children's Pastor job opening in IL Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:07:09 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=398 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=398 Midwest There is a Full-Time Children's Pastor job opening in CO Wed, 23 Sep 2009 22:10:55 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=399 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=399 Northwest There is a children's pastor job opening in Oh Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:36:32 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=397 http://www.kidology.org/network/jobs/job_opening_details.asp?job_id=397 Midwest Elevate Jr. is a comprehensive, easy-to-use curriculum designed for children who are ages 3-5 years old. 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