October 2006 Newsletter

 
 

IS THE GREAT PUMPKIN EVIL?
During this time of year, I always receive e-mails asking me what I think about how the church should deal with Halloween. This holiday is a perfect subject for discussing how Christians should engage each other and ministry when there are equally powerful but opposite convictions on what is right. I'd recommend taking a look at "When Good People Disagree" on Kidology, which brings up a few points on how to handle disagreements. In the end, it's important to remember that we each should have convictions, people who disagree with you probably love God as much as you do (really, they do!), as unique creatures we have unique opinions, and that as a Body we'll be spending a lot of time together during eternity!

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

 

DON'T MISS KID U APPLETON
Kidology University Appleton in northeastern Wisconsin is October 20-21 ...right around the corner! It's packed with workshops, resources, and presenters who provide you with tools you can actually use, including fun music with Rob Biagi! Register online to avoid paying at-the-door rates. Group packages also available!

PLUS... If you register for Kid U Appleton by this Friday (10/13 at midnight CDT), you'll receive a coupon code good for $10 off anything in the Kidology Store.

» Time is running out -- Register now!

YOUR ONE-STOP "JESUS CAMP" RESOURCE
Recently, Kidology hosted a Forum Q&A with the directors of the controversial film Jesus Camp. Kidology members asked questions of filmmakers Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, which prompted very interesting discussions. We invite you to read the transcript of that event and take a look at some of the other resources Kidology has made available regarding this movie.

» Transcript of Director Q&A
» Supporting Materials and Information
» Discussion in the Network Forums
» Member Movie Review by Heather Scott
» Member Movie Review by Spencer Click

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

DEAL OR NO DEAL
Deal or No Deal from High Voltage Kids Ministry (yes, the cool folks behind the Got Questions? and Alien Kids curriculum) teaches kids about stewardship and tithing over a 4-week period. Includes a DVD, data CD, and music CD with resources.

» Kidology members save $6

TEACHING KIDS EVOLUTION: YES OR NO?
"I recently did a lesson that compared creation with the various theories that are out there -- evolution included," writes Kidology Network Forums member kids4Him. "I had a parent object to teaching kids about this. Do you think this is a topic that is too mature to teach to children?"

» Join the discussion!

TURKEY AND TREES WITH EASE
In search of some lessons to use for Thanksgiving and/or Christmas? (Who isn't!) Might we point you to some nifty new releases from TruthQuest, including Truthopolis Series 5: "Living Thanksgiving" and Truthopolis Series 6: "Living Christmas". Both are CD-ROM-based curriculums that take a unique, Biblical approach to the holidays. Plus, Kidology members save $2 on each title!

» Learn more about "Living Thanksgiving"
» Take a look at "Living Christmas"

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!

VOTED IN THE VeggieVerdict GAME YET?
For the past several weeks, Kidology members have been participating in the VeggieVerdict game, a fun exercise to determine the best VeggieTales episode of them all, while also prompting discussion over what makes an episode spiritually effective. We've just got a few more rounds to go. Make sure you cast your votes before it's too late!

» Vote in Round 3 matchups
» Learn about the VeggieVerdict Game
» Pre-Order Gideon: Tuba Warrior DVD

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