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The Hunt for Odd Ministry Props 
iWipers

Creative teachers are ALWAYS on the lookout for unique teaching items, as I noted in the Getting Creative unit of The Kids Church Cookbook. Today, I thought I'd share an interesting item I picked up over Christmas Break: iWipers.

When I saw these I cracked up! The potential for this prop is fantastic!
  • Teaching on Noah and the flood!
  • Teaching on Jesus calming the storm!
  • Simply wear on a rainy day at camp or VBS
Do I know when I will use these? No. But they are now in my collection of creative kidmin props! You can't wait until you need something to find it - you'll never have a lesson and say, "Boy, sure wish I had some glasses with windshield wipers on them!" But when you own a pair and are preparing a lesson, one day you'll say, "HEY! This is when I can use those cool windshield wiper glasses!"

And you'll be so glad you have them.

Always keep your eye out of unique props! They help engage kids, create memories and bring lessons to life!
  
» What cool prop have YOU have discovered recently?

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"  
Love Your Neighbor 5-Lesson Series for Valentine's Day 
Love Your Neighbor Love Your Neighbor is a 5-lesson series from TruthQuest that teaches kids to look beyond appearances and differences, realizing that we have neighbors in places we'd never expect.

This series features 4 age-specific versions (Preschool, 1st Grade, 2-3rd Grade, 4 Grade+) as well as printable materials in 6 Bible translations (NIV, KJV, NKJV, ESV, NLT, & HCSB).

Each lesson contains:
  • Bible Story
  • Bible Lesson
  • Take-Home Worksheet
  • Family Study
  • Game Ideas

Need just 1 lesson?   The Golden Rule is also available!


» Love Your Neighbor 5-Lesson Series 

» The Golden Rule Single Lesson  

 
New Year's Resolution: Register for Yosemite Summit!
Yosemite Summit
Looking for the best New Year's Resolution you can make in 2014? Register for Yosemite Summit - May 18-22!

This 5-day personal sabbatical for male children's pastors is situated in the heart of one of the most spectacular National Parks in the United States.

Ministry has a way of draining the life out of men - we do do do. Getting away from work, responsibilities and all forms of electronic communication has a way of refreshing that is hard to describe.

This retreat is limited to just 5 men, so don't hesitate to sign up today!
 
» Learn more about Yosemite Summit
Get an iPad Mini from KidShine!
Reserve your KidShine performing arts camp before January 20 and receive a new iPad Mini!

Brrrr, it's cold in most parts of the country, but summer will be here before you know it - will you be ready? 

If you're looking for a creative new program for kids at your church next summer, join the growing list of churches hosting KidShine Performing Arts Day Camps.

You provide the kids and the facility - a KidShine team comes to your church to lead a fun-filled week of music, drama, dance, puppets, instruments, scenery painting and more, ending with an unforgettable performance on Friday night.

The results are nothing short  of amazing - and even life changing.

» Request KidShine day camp info 

 

By popular demand, an original KidShine musical is now available for purchase! 

Time of Your Life Time of Your Life has received rave reviews in churches throughout the United States as part of KidShine's performing arts day camp program and we are excited to now make it available for use with your children and youth.

This is sure to become one of your favorite musical performances, combining KidShine's trademark humor, a powerful message and great Christian music.  

» Song samples and scenes via KidShineOnline.org

Guard Your Heart Valentine's Day Game 
Guard Your Heart Guard Your Heart is an object lesson game that can be used for Valentine's Day or any teaching situation that features Proverbs 4:23 - "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."

The object of this game is to guard your own paper heart while trying to capture others.

However, as revealed at the end of the game, the winner is not the player with the most captured hearts. Rather, the winners are those who still retain their own heart, no matter how many they have captured!

» Just $5.99 for Premium Members! 

Engage Children: The Latest on Kidmin Talk  

Karl concludes his Kidmin Talk series from the Engage Children Conference with tips on how to engage children.  

 

We do a lot of talking about children in kids ministry.  However, at the end of the day - and the end of our lives - it will be how we engaged children that will ultimately matter. Jesus demonstrated talking less and just being with kids.  

 

Kidmin Talk #65

Engage Children 

 

Don't forget to shape the show with your discussion, comments, and feedback via Twitter and the Kidology Forums. 

 

» Listen to each episode of Kidmin Talk! 

We've Got Valentine's Day Lessons!
Valentine's DayKidology is a great stop to get Valentine's Day lessons, either via our Valentine's Day Zone or through the many providers found in the Kidology Store.

Here's where to look: 

Most of the curriculums outlined above are available as instant downloads, so it's not too late to prep for Valentine's Day!   

Printable Kids Worship Bulletins    
Kidsword Worship Bulletins Kidsword Worship Bulletins are now available from Kidology!  These resources for kids are creative, fun, Biblically-sound and entertaining.  Plus, these reproducible bulletins feature quality writing, illustrations, and activities.

Available in two age ranges: Kidsword (Grades 4-6) and Little Kidsword (Kindergarten-Grade 3), you can now download the Winter Quarter from the Kidology Store.  This includes 3 months worth of bulletins! 

Kidology Premium Members save $2 on Kidsword Bulletins.  Download the Winter Quarter for just $12!

» Kidsword Worship Bulletins 
$1 Music and Workbook from Alan Root   
Alan Root During the month of January, Kidology Premium Members can can download a collection of worship and discipling resources from our friend Alan Root... all for just $1!

This month's collection includes a 12-song music album, as well as a 6-to-12-week tween Bible study.  Plus, as part of a special January deal from Alan, you can add his We're Not in Kansas Anymore album to your Premium Member download for just $8 extra!

Valued at $22, this collection pays for itself if you have a Kidology Premium Membership. Download for a $1 and see that membership does have its privileges!

Don't delay... because once January is over, so is this great member benefit. Thanks again for being a Kidology Premium Member!  (Not a Premium Member? Join today!)   

 

» Get Alan's Music & Wookbook for just $1