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   Obstacles are MajesticNow that I've returned from Yosemite Summit, our yearly retreat for male children's pastors, wanted to mention an insight that was shared by one of the guys on our trip.
 Doug noted that in the path of our life there are a lot of obstacles and problems that get in our way, much like the cliffs, boulders, and trees we encountered in Yosemite National Park. These irritate us and often prompt us to reroute our plans.
However, as we all spent time watching majestic waterfalls pouring over these cliffs, routing down the mountainside around rocks and trees, we realized these obstacles made the water so majestic to watch. They gave the falls their character.
The same is true with us. Our character is developed through the obstacles in our lives. If God were to give us a smooth life, without problems, bumps and obstacles, what would grow our character?
So the next time you see a big boulder up ahead - instead of being frustrated or complaining - realize God is just forming you into a majestic testimony of his power and grace! Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist" |
| Summer Deals on Used Items |
 Let your children's ministry dollars stretch farther by shopping for previously-owned resources from other Kidology members in the Kidology Garage Sale!Act fast or you'll miss out on...
If you are a Kidology member, then you can use the Kidology Garage Sale to sell your used children's ministry stuff!» Shop the Kidology Garage Sale » Sell your used items today |
| Need July 4th Ideas? - Kidology's Patriotic Zone |
 Here in the United States, Independence Day is Sunday, July 4. Are you prepared with object lessons, stories, and other teaching ideas?
Drop by the Kidology Patriotic Zone, loaded with ideas for both Kidology Basic and Premium Members.
You'll find suggestions from other children's ministry folks, including crafts, skits, downloadable audio, games, and other resources.
» Visit the Kidology Patriotic Zone! |
| Who's Your Daddy? |
 Perfect for Father's Day: Kids Power Company's Who's Your Daddy? 4-part message series!
This series teaches kids about the attributes of their Heavenly Father - focusing on the names of God found in Isaiah 9:6. Earthly fathers are human; they sometimes fail us, leave us, or disappoint us. But God, our Heavenly Father, is perfect in all his ways. Kids are taught that they can always trust him no matter what they are facing in life.
This series includes a comedy character skit and a puppet/costume character skit for each lesson, games, object lessons, popular movie clip suggestions, take-home family devotions for each lesson, logo and more!
» Get it via the Kidology Store! |
| Unbridled 2011 was a success! |
Pastor Kim Bobb, the host of Unbridled, our women's retreat, shares a quick recap of the event which took place a few weeks ago:
Unbridled 2011 was the best yet! The friendships we made, experiences we shared and fun had will be with me for a lifetime. I spent 3 days with Children's Pastors from all over the country who shared my passions, my frustrations, and my need for a "getaway."
This year we were blessed to have women from Texas, Tennessee, West Virginia & Ohio. We learned about horses, roped and rode together, we laughed, relaxed, poured our hearts out, cried and shared.
» Continue reading "Unbridled Wrap Up" |
| Summer Ministry Plans |
 From the Kidology Forums, member KJ Aull shares the following:
Our Wednesday nights end soon. I am considering options for the summer. We run one week of VBS early. I have several options I'm considering: - Adding another week of camp later in the summer
- Running an evening once a week for 5 weeks mid-summer
- Special events at random
Last summer was my first in children's ministries, so this summer I'm ready to be more thoughtful. Advice? » Share your suggestions in the Kidology Forums! |
| Touring One Way Street |
Here's an update from Kidology To Go:
We stopped by One Way Street, which has been a supporter of Kidology To Go. This was a unique stop for us because it is the "birthplace" of Kevin Shutterbug, the puppet host of our video updates. They are primarily a puppet making company, but they also have skits, books, DVDs, illusions, props, and other kids' ministry aids.
We enjoyed taking a look at their warehouse, featuring boxes and boxes of different puppets. I spotted several puppets we have used through the years, including a heart puppet and a Bible puppet...
» Take a tour of One Way Street!
» Host Kidology To Go at your church!
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| 7 Basic Safety Precautions for Every Children's Ministry |
Safety is non-negotiable in children's ministry. You can have the very best curriculum, most creative activities, and dynamic decor, but if you have not made safety a priority, you could be headed for potential disaster. We can never fully protect our ministries or our kids from all impending harm, but it is our responsibility to be proactive when it comes to safety. The following list is a good place to start.
» 7 Basic Safety Precautions
Other recent additions to the Kidology Zones:
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| Point System Software |
 "We have a great check-in system, however, it does not allow us to keep track of the kids' points," notes Kidology Forums member Kleinhouse.
"Is there anything out there that would keep track of different fields - and add them up - so that we may run reports on a monthly basis?" » Help this fellow member "get the point!" |
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