Kidology Newsletter - October 2005


	October 2005 Newsletter

FROM DREAM TO REALITY
"I no longer fear death. I fear only a life lived with nothing worth dying for."

This is a favorite quote from my novel, Order of the Ancient. The original vision for this book came in November 2000 when a successful children's book premiered on the big screen. Coming home from that viewing, I found myself wishing that a book existed containing excitement, danger, and significance, but also provided elements that kids could emulate in a positive way. Therefore, I crafted a novel that encouraged kids to pursue Truth instead of fantasy. Enjoy the final chapters… almost 5 years in the making!

Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl D. Bastian - a.k.a. "The Kidologist"

CONCLUSION: ORDER OF THE ANCIENT
Pastor Karl Bastian's Order of the Ancient has been published online one chapter at a time as a "sneak peak" since April. Here's your chance to see how the book ends... and gear up for the paperback release of this new classic. Read the final installments now! (Online version disappears November 1)

» Download Chapter 28
» Download Epilogue


	COMING IN NOVEMBER: KID U APPLETON Returning to northern Wisconsin, Kidology University Appleton brings creative teaching, encouragement, and attitude to the kid-oriented environment found at Appleton Alliance Church (Appleton, WI). It all takes place November 11-12. Join us in Wisconsin for this rapid fire collection of ideas! » Register today and save!


	SHOP EARLY: TOYBOX TALES CHRISTMAS Make sure you pick up a copy of *A ToyBox Tales Christmas* on DVD soon... you'll want to avoid the rush to recieve it in time for ministry, gifts, or personal enjoyment. Features the 5-Part Christmas Story (acted via Playmobile characters) and a Bonus Tale. That's 6 Tales in all! » Kidology members save $5!


	WILLY WONKA KID'S CHURCH LESSONS Kidology contributor Ryan Wolfe shares his 5 lessons that correlate with Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Complete with images, PowerPoint presentations, and PDFs to make your life easy! Augustus Gloop, Violet Beauregarde, Veruca Salt, Mike Teevee, and Mr. Slugworth await you. » Oompa Loompa Doompadee Doo!


	BOO! IT'S OUR HALLOWEEN ZONE! Ghosts, goblins, and God? Halloween is a time when our culture becomes obsessed with death and the morbid. Origins and traditions aside, the reality is that it's one of the biggest kids' holidays in America. Redeem this time of year with creative ideas and resources. » Treat yourself to our ministry tricks


	DON'T MISS THE THANKSGIVING ZONE Gobble up large helpings of Kidology Thanksgiving ideas! From historical to fun, we've got a wide variety of lessons, articles, and ideas for you to use this holiday in your children's ministry. (Unfortunately, this Zone does not include any recipes for making Snoopy's famous Thanksgiving dinner of jelly beans, toast, and popcorn!) » Celebrate and be thankful!


	CHRISTMAS ZONE OPEN TOO! In case you haven't noticed from shopping at any retail destination, Christmas is already here! Can you believe that? We thought it would be a good time to open our Christmas Zone, packed with more stuff than you can stick on Santa's sleigh. Start your seasonal planning early for a change! » Deck your brain with boughs of holly?


	CHILDREN'S MINISTRY BLOGS It seems that more and more children's ministry folks are participating in weblogging. Are there any you visit on a frequent basis or do you have your own? Post the links via this Kidology Network Forums conversation and tell us about them! Join the online revolution. » It's blog-a-rama!

JOB CENTER: DIR. OF CHILDREN/PRESCHOOL

"Church in Georgia seeking new Ministry Director to lead us to and through the next level of development and growth. We're looking for a good communicator with children, their parents, and volunteer teams... a vision-caster and strategic-thinker that can help create exciting and relevant environments to engage children..."

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