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My Solo Sabbatical As
you read this, I'm finishing up a personal sabbatical at Yosemite
National Park. It's been a lifelong dream to experience Yosemite
in winter!
Yosemite is not only one of the most
spectacular places on earth and a photographer's paradise, but in
winter, the word "wonderland" doesn't do it justice. But getting there
in winter has always been something that just wasn't possible
financially or logistically.
That was until my good friend Jessica Klinker,
a member of the Kidology CP Team, asked me to come to Lodi, CA to equip
and encourage her volunteers. Hmmmmm... the same church that we
stopped at for lunch on the way to Yosemite Summit last May?
Suddenly, my "impossible" dream of going to Yosemite in winter
wasn't so impossible! Soon, God and I had a date for my own little
'Yosemite Summit for 2'.
I know not everyone can get away in
winter, but it's creating personal times like this that prompted the
desire to start our "unconference" retreats -- Yosemite Summit and Unbridled -- both taking place in May.
What are you waiting for? Because Jesus Loves Children,Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
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Scholarship available for Yosemite Summit
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 We're pleased to announce that a scholarship has been provided
for you to attend Yosemite Summit, our 3rd annual personal sabbatical
for male children's pastors. If you have been wanting to go on
this retreat, but can't afford it, THIS IS YOUR CHANCE!
This 5-day adventure takes place May 23-27, 2010 at Yosemite National Park in California.
If you are interested, visit YosemiteSummit.org for the scholarship application details. One recipient will be chosen by the end of February.
The sooner you apply, the better your chances of being selected. Others
who apply and qualify may be put on a waiting list in case other
scholarships become available.
Limited
to 8 men, it's a unique opportunity to get away from the office, the
church, the phones, the Internet, and the busyness of life and ministry.
Recuperate with fellow ministers while hiking, worshiping, and enjoying genuinely refreshing fellowship surrounded by vistas that only God could create. » Learn more about Yosemite Summit» Register today! Only 7 spots remaining!
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| Super Bowl Game Sheet |  Rick Branstetter's popular " Super Bowl Game Sheet" has been updated for 2010 and is available for download via the Kidology Zones for Premium Members. Planning a Super Bowl gathering? Download this checklist and track points during the Saints/Colts game and commercials. Great for prize giveaways!
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Just 4 spots left for Unbridled, a Kidology Women's Retreat
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 "When we are in Kids Church all of the time, we often find ourselves without time to worship and focus on the Lord.
Now
don't get me wrong, we worship in Kids Church; but as a leader, I often
find myself eyeing my volunteers to direct their attention to the need
of a child, looking at who is at the door or simply distracted..."
- Children's Pastor Kim Bobb, via the Unbridled Blog
Do you need time to refresh and worship? Look no further than Unbridled.
Unbridled is our 2nd annual Kidology Women's Retreat at 3P Ranch in Circleville, Ohio, from May 24-26, 2010.
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 busyness of ministry, and listen to what the Lord has for you! Join us at Unbridled, only 4 spots left!
» Learn more at UnbridledRetreat.org» View photos of last year's retreat
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| Do We Have A Target? |  From the Kidology Forums,
Corey Erickson writes: "At the beginning of this year the Children's
Ministry at our church got together and decided to become more
intentional.
We decided that we wanted to specifically plan what a child was going to be like by the time they left our ministry and moved into the Youth department.
I was wondering if any of you have a plan like this and wouldn't mind sharing it." » What does your church do? Join the conversation!
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| "How to Follow God's Plan" - DiscipleTown Unit #5 | |
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- Prepare for Victory!
- Play by the Rules
- Capture the Prize!
- Carry the Torch!
Curriculum
also features Comedy Character and Puppet Skits, Object Lessons, Games,
Movie Clip Suggestions from Inspirational Olympic Movies, CD with logo
and reproducible handouts for each week, and much more! » Now available in the Kidology Store! - Members save $5
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