December 2005 Newsletter

 
 

GOOD GRIEF!
Like Charlie Brown, that's probably what you are saying these days with all the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. However, there's a reason for all the fuss. As a children's ministry worker, you probably don't need Linus to spell out what Christmas is all about. But the kids in your church desire to hear the amazing story of Christ's birth! So as you run around with your hair on fire making cookies, running Christmas programs, and hosting parties, let's not forget why we are all involved in children's ministry. Merry Christmas from your friends here at Kidology!

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

 

NEXT STEPS FOR KIDS
So how do you teach kids about the next steps in their faith? Pastor Karl Bastian shares lessons he uses with 4-6th graders in his church to teach about salvation, baptism, communion and discipleship. The four lesson plans include both student sheets and teacher guides.

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EXCLUSIVE SPEED STACKS STACKPACK PRO
The StackPack Pro is now available in the Kidology Store. It includes the new Generation 2 StackMat, Competition Timer, weighted Super Stacks cups, regular Speed Stacks cups in red or blue, and the Stacker Training DVD... all packed in the official Stacker Backpack! While supplies last, we're knocking $5 off the price for Kidology members and including an autographed copy of Karl Bastian's Order of the Ancient novel. But once our special offer supply is gone, it's gone. Order now!

» This combination ONLY available via Kidology!

GET YOUR COPY OF ORDER OF THE ANCIENT
We're now shipping Karl Bastian's new novel for kids, Order of the Ancient. Do you have your copy yet? At 304 pages, you definetely get your money's worth with this literary adventure. And you won't want to miss the exciting illustrations that previously weren't available. Only available from Kidology!

» Order your copy today!

KIDOLOGY NETWORK FORUMS TO THE RESCUE
Here at Kidology, our goal is to equip and encourage those who minister to children. One way we try to help is by providing the extremely active Kidology Network Discussion Forums, where members can talk with each other online. Here's an example of how the Network Forums helped two children's workers...

» The Network Forums can help you too!

CPC ANAHEIM
The International Network of Children's Ministry hosts the Children's Pastors' Conference in three locations for 2006. With a theme of "Connecting Kids", the first conference takes place in Anaheim, CA, January 4-7. Kidology is going to be there. Will you?

» Learn more and register today!

KIDOLOGY MEMBER REVIEW ON "NARNIA"
Kidology contributor Frank Tan shares his passionate thoughts on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Learn about the movie's history, get Frank's personal take, and discover a couple opportunities for you to use this as a teaching element in your ministry.

» Read Frank's review
» Browse other CM-related comments about the film
» Submit your own review

MARCH IS NOT THAT FAR AWAY!
Registration is now open for Kidology University Chicago, held March 10-11, 2006. Special music and teaching provided by Mary Rice Hopkins & Darcie Maze. Don't forget to sign up for the popular Kid U Creativity Blitz and the full-day of training afterwards. You won't want to miss it!

» Register online right now!

GET YOUR CHRISTMAS IDEAS HERE
The festive season is upon us, and our Christmas Zone is open, packed with more stuff than you can stick on Santa's sleigh. Need a Christmas lesson or party theme? How about devotionals or fun games? Drink some egg nog and browse through this Zone today. (And here's a fun question for our Professional and Group Members: What's your favorite Christmas movie or TV show?
-- we're partial to Charlie Brown!)

» Deck your brain with boughs of holly?

TOYBOX TALES: SEASON 4 HAS BEGUN
Season 4 of ToyBox Tales has begun, starting with the soon-to-be classic The Lion, The Bad Lady, and The Wardrobe - Part 1. We're also happy to announce that our new Tales are available in both Windows Media and iPod video formats for your convenience!

» Watch the new Tale
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