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I'D LIKE TO MEET YOU!

 

The Internet has made it possible to connect in ways we never could before. I have friends I've made online through Kidology, Facebook, and Twitter that I've never met, but have a fun time relating to. Sometimes when we finally do meet, it's hard to believe it's the first time we are connecting in person, because we've gotten to know each other so well online.

 

However, no 'virtual friendship' can ever replace the joy of meeting someone face to face. While the Internet offers fantastic opportunities to learn, connect and shop, let me challenge you to make an "in person" conference a priority this next year. I love when Kidology folks change from an e-mail address, twitter handle, profile pic or Forum ID into a real person.

 

Consider joining me at the Children's Pastors Conference or the Children's Ministry Expo next year. I'll be at both locations for both of these great networking opportunities. Don't hesitate to introduce yourself! I'm already looking forward to it!

 

Because Jesus Loves Children,

 

Karl Bastian
"The Kidologist"

 

In This Issue
Premier Children's Conference
Be A Super SAFE Hero
Christmas Ideas Galore
Rockin' Christmas Music
Bingo for Your Kidmin Christmas
Bulletin Board Ideas
Brand New VBS
Unique Christmas Storytelling
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Don't Miss the Kidology Christmas Zone!
Christmas Zone

Need some fresh fodder for your Christmas customs? Feed your ministry with these Christmas Ideas

 

From complete Christmas Lessons like Wise Kids Still Seek Him (a 3-lesson series) to a party theme like a Birthday Party for Jesus or fun PowerPoints like the Kid's Church Top 10 - Christmas or The Greatest Gift visual story! 

 

There are devotionals like Why Come as a Child? and performance ideas like Why Christmas? (a poem) or games like Play-Doh Christmas or The Chistmas Story Shuffle

 

Check out the fun family ideas in Christmas Potpourri and even fun after Christmas ideas like the After Christmas Blues Song!

 

AND YOU CAN'T MISS The Kidologist's Christmas Songs!

 

So what are you waiting for!?

 

Christmas Resource Kit Volume 1: Not So Silent Night
Not So Silent Night JumpStart3 brings you Christmas music that will jingle your bells and get you rockin' around the Christmas tree!

Known for delivering music that kids love with timeless truths from the Bible, JumpStart3 is back to deck your hall with the coolest Christmas tunes ever! They give parents a chance to listen to popular music with their kids, knowing they are not only hearing decent lyrics, but memorizing the Word of God.

This Ministry Resource Kit contains 7 songs in the following formats:

  • 1 CD with Full mix, Instrumentaland Split tracks!
  • 1 DVD-rom with MP4s and WMV's Full mix, Instrumental and Split tracks
  • 1 DVD Lyric videos in Full mix, Instrumental and Split tracks format
Songs include:

1. Angels We Have Heard on High
2. Little Drummer Boy
3. Isaiah 9:6 For Unto Us
4. What Child Is This
5. O Come O Come Emmanuel
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
7. Silent Night

REVISED AND UPDATED Christmas Bible Bingo Game  
Christmas Bible Bingo

We've completely updated and revised our Christmas Bingo Game! If you liked Spooky Bible Bingo, you are going to love Christmas Bible Bingo!


 

Christmas Bible Bingo is a Christmas-themed bingo game featuring icons of the season, including Scripture references to help kids remember the "reason for the season.


 

Build anticipation for Christmas while also helping remind kids of what Christmas is really all about.


 

Christmas in the Classroom
Bulletin Boards
There's nothing like a good bulletin board to brighten up your classroom or hallway. If you're looking for a Christmas themed bulletin board for your church or Children's Ministry, check out these ten (+) ideas from Lindsey Whitney at Growing Kids Ministry. Themes include: 

Gingerbread Men
God's Gifts
Light of the World
Simple Silhouette
Naming the Baby
...and more!

 


Elements of Trust VBS
Step into the lab of Science VBS and take a journey with the original Apostles through the ups and downs of the first century church.

Discover amazing truths from God's Word about the early church and experience the Elements of T.R.U.S.T. 

This science-inspired, Christ-focused Vacation Bible School creatively walks through the historical narrative of the first 5 chapters of the book of Acts.

Day #1 - Trust (Acts 2:21) 
Day #2 - Receive (Acts 3:19) 
Day #3 - Understand (Acts 4:12) 
Day #4 - Share (Acts 4:32) 
Day #5 - Trials (Acts 5:29)

Science VBS is strong on Biblical content, organized for easy implementation, regardless of church size, and reaches the highest levels of kid-engagement using amazing and real science content. 

Kids do real science as real scientists. Projects include building hovercrafts, making rockets, constructing catapults, and more. Science VBS is high on Biblical Truth and filled with fun and engagement.
The Christmas Story as Told by the Moppets 
Moppets
The Moppets are a fun and adorable way to tell the Christmas story with your church preschoolers, Kindergarten class or elementary age children!

The Christmas Story as told by the "MOPPETS" is a fun way to tell the true Christmas story with your church kids. Teens can even help behind the scenes! Fast & easy to make, inexpensive & easy to use!

Your instant download includes instructional videos, plus two live performances for small and large groups of children, with both music and narration tracks. The script follows the book of Luke.  

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