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   Saying Thanks!Well, it's November. Time to dig out those cards and send out some "Thank Yous!" And you better "make your list, and check it twice" - because if you forget someone, it won't be nice!
While it is true that we ought to be thankful all year long and that sincere expressions of gratitude that aren't attached to a holiday mean more, the fact is, if you don't express gratitude now, when will you? So either put it on the calendar for the future so you won't forget, or use some of these tips for saying 'thanks' more genuinely than just a card.
Keep reading "Saying Thanks!"...Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"
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Leadership Forum with Greg Baird
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 Kidology is pleased to welcome children's ministry authority Greg Baird as host of the Leadership Forum on Kidology.org. He'll be available to provide leadership insights, stimulating discussion, answer YOUR questions, and keep Kidology folks in the loop on exciting things in children's ministry.
This includes The Future of Children's Ministry, an author invitational series featuring 18 kidmin leaders. Greg has asked each of them what they think lies in store for children's ministry and will be posting their articles weekly on his site KidMin360.com.
We'll be discussing each article in the Leadership Forum, where Kidology Basic and Premium Members can react and ask questions. When this series is complete, the articles will be compiled into a PDF book, complete with quotes from the discussion -- which may include something you shared!
What are you waiting for? Check it out!
» Leadership Forum with Greg Baird
» Learn more about this series at KidMin360.com
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Predicted Future vs. Preferred Future
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 The first article in The Future of Children's Ministry series features Karl Bastian illustrating two possible outcomes...
"In answering the question, "What is the Future of Children's Ministry?" I'm always faced with a very real dilemma. Do I respond with my Predicted Future or my Preferred Future? Because in many ways, unfortunately, they are very different when I look over the children's ministry landscape today. So, I will give you both."
» Discuss this article in the Leadership Forum
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Don't miss the Thanksgiving Zone!
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7 Greatest Questions Facing KidMin
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 "The primary issue facing KidMin is defining what it is and is not, then shaping it accordingly," notes Roger Fields, president of Kidz Blitz Ministries.
"...children's ministry prompts a variety of expectations. Other than take-home papers and a summertime VBS, most people - even church boards - don't know what children's ministry should do or be."
"To help further the discussion, here's my outlook on these fundamental questions."
» Keep reading "7 Greatest Questions"...
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Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader 10-Lesson Series
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 Kidology's 10-lesson companion curriculum series for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader will help your kids set sail into the 3rd installment of C.S. Lewis' excursion through The Chronicles of Narnia. Get ready for December's live-action film debut!
Written by children's pastor Nicki Straza, this downloadable study includes everything you need to plan, organize, and teach the adventures found in this magical book. Experience King Caspian's voyage through magic waters to the End of the World!
- 173 pages of teaching materials
- 10 Take Home Papers for kids
- Print-friendly PDF and editable Microsoft Word formats
- Lesson Overviews complete with Time Estimates
- Detailed Supplies Lists
- Chapter Summaries designed for reading aloud
- Kingdom Key teaching themes for each lesson
- Bible Story application & discussion questions
- Memory Verse Games
- Object Lesson Instructions
- Small Group Activities
 - Planned Crafts with instructions
- Snacktivity food-oriented illustrations
- Supplemental Bonus Materials
Just $25 for Kidology Premium Members!
Complete your Narnia curriculum collection by adding another unit to your order for just $20. Choose The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe or Prince Caspian. Add both for $30 and save $10!
» Order via the Kidology Store
» Discuss Narnia curriculum in the Kidology Forums
» Download Free Sample PDF
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Kidology To Go November Events
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The Gifts of Christmas by KICKRiCKulum
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 Take another Spin with Kickrick as Mary and Joseph travel to Bethlehem before the birth of the King of Kings! Meet Abdullah the Bethlehem Inn Keeper who provides a humorous look into running a busy Inn during Census time. He regrets having to turn away such a "nice" couple but... business is business after all!
The Gifts of Christmas curriculum is a 4-week series for elementary (1-5th grade) children. In addition to the CD-ROM, 8 acrylic (fillable) Christmas bulbs are included as part of the lesson program.
Each lesson is provided both in Microsoft Word format and PDF, complimented by 25-35 PowerPoint slides per lesson to visually engage the kids! Other features include Bible object lessons, reinforcing breakout activities, games, skits, and small group activities.
» Purchase The Gifts of Christmas via the Kidology Store!
» Also available: Kids Power Company TOYS Curriculum
» Don't miss: High Voltage Kids Ministry The Gift Curriculum
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DiscipleTown #9 - How to Build Character
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Rings to "Count Down to Christmas"
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 Children always ask, "How many days are there until Christmas?" Take their excitement and anticipation and point them to the true meaning of Christmas.
Count Down to Christmas by Steve Winger contains 30 self-fastening devotionals that form a colorful Christmas chain. Each day will bring a new link, a new lesson, and new laughs for you and your family.
Each link features the number of days remaining until Christmas, a Bible verse to read, an interactive game to play as a family, study questions related to the Bible verse, and a prayer topic.
» Just $15 for Kidology Premium Members
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