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On an Island in the Middle of the Ocean...

 

...There is a Kidology member YOU have helped us support!

 

"On a world map we are just a pin prick in the middle of the ocean... but Kidology has been my Kidmin lifeline on the mission field for so many years that I can't imagine your ministry not being a part of ours. Thanks so much also for all the years of sponsorship that have allowed me to have access to so many wonderful resources." - Denise Esterman

 

Denise minsters to kids on a remote tropical island that has a live volcano! When I received her e-mail this week (with a birthday gift for Kidology) I was delighted to discover that Kidology.org is helping out in a place so far from what I call home. Truly, the Kingdom of God is a "small world" and a global community.

 

Where exactly is Denise's island? Learn more about this fascinating place and enjoy the story of the difference Kidology.org is making in far away places. When you join, shop and give on Kidology.org, you are helping us to Equip and Encourage Those Who Minister to Children literally all over the world.

 

 

Because Jesus Loves Children!

Karl Bastian 
aka "The Kidologist"


In This Issue
ImpressKids Bible Memory
The Truth About Jesus
FREE Sunday School Sample Lesson
Easter Resources Guide
VBS Resources Guide
Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt
Props are Biblical
Resurrection Clue Hunt
Shift Your Bible Memory Into Overdrive! 
Impress Kids
Impress Kids is an awesome web-based service to help your kids memorize the Bible!

Using video, visual effects, audio, games and activities, Impress Kids keeps scripture in front of children all week long.   
   
This is a web-based service that uses video, visual effects, audio, games and activities to help your kids memorize the Bible. It's a pretty awesome way to keep scripture in front of children all week long.
     
Cool, huh? Try out Impress Kids for FREE using their 14-day trial.  Their "Revive" promotion includes 50%, 60%, and 70% discounts on all new subscriptions -- PLUS your pricing is locked in as long as your subscription stays active!   
 
» Click over to ImpressKids.com for all the details

Teach the Truth this Easter 
The Truth About Jesus The Truth About Jesus is a SINGLE Easter lesson from DiscipleLand's DiscipleTown #16: How to Know the Truth series, written by Karl Bastian. It will help kids understand the significance of who Jesus was and what He means for their lives both now and for all of eternity.

Jesus: Good man, prophet, myth, or Savior of the world? This lesson will help children understand exactly who Jesus is and is not. The most polarizing man in human history was far more than just a man - and He did much more than just become the central point of our calendars.

What Is Included?
  • Leader Guide
  • Review Questions
  • PowerPoint™ Template
  • "Object Talks" Teaching Videos (MOV & MP4)
  • DiscipleTown Table Talker (In-Home Tool)
  • Parent E-mail template
  • Take Home Bookmark
  • Super Citizen Certificate

» $9.99 for Premium Members 

 

FREE Sample Lesson from Sparkhouse
Sparkhouse

Sparkhouse creates children's resources that will spark new life in your children's ministry. Right now they're offering Sample Lesson Sunday, and you don't want to miss out!

 

Sample Lesson Sunday is an opportunity to experience a full sparkhouse Sunday school lesson of your choice with your entire Sunday school for FREE. Simply choose the curriculum that you would like to try, fill out the form to them know the number of materials you need, and they'll send you everything you need for every child and teacher in your entire Sunday school. 


»  Learn more and Register HERE:

 

Make sure to check it out now! The deadline to register is March 23!

Find the Easter Curriculum That Works for Your Ministry
We know you use Kidology to discover great ideas, such as those found in our Easter Zone.  Easter is only a couple weeks away. We have a variety of 2-week and single lessons for your ministry. Hop into our Easter Resources Guide to find what you are seeking!

2-Week Curriculum: 

Single Lesson Curriculum: 


VBS Resources Guide
Shop for your Vacation Bible School needs on Kidology and save with our VBS Resources Guide! Many discounts on VBS are available for Premium Members.

Plus, every VBS purchase via the Kidology Store includes our exclusive VBS Follow Up Kit... FREE.

VBS Resources Guide 
So explore all the VBS and kids camp options available, from large publishers to creative independent authors. We've got you covered for VBS this year!  
Host a Glow-in-the-Dark Easter Egg Hunt 
Egglo Program GuideThe Egg-cellent Easter Adventure Program Guide is a 60 page step-by-step guide to help churches or individuals put on a unique glow-in-the-dark Easter event that will attract children and families.

The guide has how-to instructions, visual aides, activity ideas, decoration ideas, theme snack ideas, printable discussion cards, invitations, decorations, coloring activity pages and Bible verse scroll and cross Easter egg cut outs to put in the eggs, and more.

This is your opportunity to hold a meaningful, memorable, out of the ordinary Easter egg hunt that will point children to Jesus! Be ready for a highly anticipated and exciting event.

Don't forget to add the Glow in the Dark Easter Eggs to your order!

» Just $8.99 for Premium Members 


 

Object Lessons and Props are Biblical

If you use props in your children's ministry, then you understand the value they can have in making a point and driving a message home. But do you ever wonder if the message is lost in the fun of the object lesson? Jesse Joyner addresses this issue in this week's zone post:

 

"I use a lot of props, tricks, and audience participation to teach kids about the Bible. Sometimes I wonder if I am just getting a kick out of doing fun things and somehow blurring the real message that needs to be taught. That fear can potentially lead me to want to ditch props altogether with the view that good verbal teaching needs no visual assistance.

 

But then I saw something amazing in the book of Jeremiah (and this happens many other times in Scripture too)."

 

»  Read the rest of the article in the Kidology Zones!

 

Get to Know Judas... Seriously! 
Resurrection Clue Hunt Learn about the individual characters of the Easter Story as you introduce your kidmin to Resurrection Clue Hunt!

This print-and-play game from Karl Bastian is designed to be used with ages 7-13

During gameplay, explorers search for clues that tell the story of Jesus' death and resurrection. However, 3 clues are missing!

It's half-adventure activity, half-teaching opportunity!  Your leaders can use it with small groups, while parents can add some fun to family devotion time at home!

The 32-page PDF download features everything you need to play the classic deduction game, including 20 devotional "Fact Sheets" that correspond to characters, objects, and locations featured on the beautifully-illustrated playing cards. 

 


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