March 2008 Newsletter

 
 

WHEN EASTER REALLY HITS HOME
This week I lost a good friend who will be celebrating Easter with Jesus this year. You can read my tribute to Dan Rase on my blog. He was a good friend of Kidology as well. He and his wife (and daughter) have been to many Kidology conferences, he has served on the Kidology CP Team, and just two weeks ago joined the Kidology Gathering at CPC in San Diego. He will be missed by many in children's ministry who were fortunate enough to have met him.

Easter is a time when we celebrate Jesus' power over death and the hope He brings because of His victory over the event that will one day claim us all, our own death. It sometimes takes the death of someone close to snap us back to the sobering reality of our own mortality and our need to live for Jesus each and every day as though it might be our last.

Dan celebrated his 43rd birthday last Thursday and now we celebrate that he will no longer need to worry about aging! I hope you have a wonderful Easter this weekend and that you will cherish every moment with your family, friends, and the children you minister to. As one person commented on my blog about Dan, "Earth's loss, Heaven's gain." Let us renew our zeal to share the Good News of the salvation that Jesus offers!

Have a Happy Easter and we hope that many of the items below might be a source of help to you!

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

 

EASTER IS SUNDAY... ARE YOU READY?
Easter Zone We all know that Easter is more than bunnies and Marshmallow Peeps! But how do you relate Christ's resurrection to your kids? Grab some fresh ideas eggsploring our collection of Easter resources. There's still time to pull everything together for Easter Sunday.

» Get some ideas from our Easter Zone!

SPOTLIGHT MINISTRY RESOURCE: DISCIPLELAND
What is a Kidology Spotlight Ministry Resource?

It's a children's ministry tool we believe stands out in quality and excellence. Kidology independently chooses resources that we believe deserve a closer look.

Karl Bastian, the Kidologist, casts the Spotlight on DiscipleLand curriculum, noted for going beyond simply teaching kids Bible content. It works to equip the church as it partners with parents to make disciples of Jesus Christ, while also building Christian character, life skills, and a biblical worldview.

» Read about this Spotlight Ministry Resource
» Discuss in the Network Forums
» Purchase Kidology's Discover DiscipleLand Kit



DiscipleLand

KIDOLOGY TO GO: CHICAGO AREA - MARCH 27
Kidology To GoAs part of the GCSSA Teaching & Discipleship Convention (Arlington Heights, IL) on March 27, Karl Bastian will be hosting a Kidology To Go event that serves as a children's ministry pre-conference seminar series. Workshops for leaders include "Help! I'm in Charge of a Children's Ministry!", "Christian Kids or Disciples of Jesus?", and "Partnering with Parents!"

» Register to attend on March 27

GOT YOUR EASTER BINGO GAME YET?
Easter BingoAre you looking for a quick and easy activity for Easter Sunday? How about Easter Bingo by Susan E. Harper, author of the popular The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Companion Study. These fully reproducible sheets are just waiting to be photocopied. Available for immediate download!

» Just $7 for Kidology members!

VBS - WHAT'S YOURS?
Network Forums"Just curious what theme people are going with for VBS this summer," writes Kidology Network Forums member nateb. "Last year we wrote our own surf theme, this year I couldn't pass up on "Amazon Expedition" from Answers in Genesis.... So, how about Y'all?"

» Share your VBS selections

KIDOLOGY REPORT: PLANNING CHURCH EVENTS
"In the world of events there are not that many books out there that teach us about how to plan, prepare, and conduct what I call a great event," notes Kidology CP Team member Alan Phillips in his review of V. Kerry Inman's book, Planning Church Events With Ease.

"I believe any successful event must have a purpose. Whether it is very specific or maybe even a little fuzzy, a purpose must be a present factor for success to be achieved. A purpose truly defines an event and gives it a unique character."

» Print your copy... and share!
» Talk about this book in the Network Forums

Kidology Report

Planning Church Events With Ease


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KIDOLOGY UNIVERSITY: AMAZINGLY AFFORDABLE!
Kidology University ChicagoWhere can you find 3 days of training for only $149?

The answer is Kidology University Chicago, our multi-day training conference that takes place October 1-4 in the Chicagoland area. This 10th anniversary event features hands-on Leadership Labs and special workshops for volunteers. Don't miss the concerts, networking opportunities, lunch, and more... all included!

» REGISTER NOW... special discount ends June 1!

KIDOLOGY BUTTON CONTEST WINNERS
Kidology Button ContestRecently, we launched the Kidology Button Contest. If you visited with Kidology staff at various events around the country, such as the Children's Pastors' Conference, you may have received a free Kidology button with a number on the back. (Didn't get yours yet? Order one online for $1!)

From time-to-time we'll be announcing numbers from those buttons. If yours is selected, you win a great prize. It's our way of saying thanks for spreading the word about Kidology! Here's the first batch of winners:

  • Button #10
  • Button #150
  • Button #238

» Your button number listed? Claim your prize!
» Learn more about the Kidology Button Contest

PRINCE CASPIAN COMPANION STUDY
Prince Caspian Companion StudyFrom the author of our popular The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Companion Study comes the follow-up based on Prince Caspian (and as you know, the movie is set to hit theaters May 16). Written by Susan E. Harper, this 10-week companion study includes chapter summaries, games, The Bible Connection, scripture memory, small group discussion, and more. Available for immediate download!

» Kidology members save $10

Also available:
» Wardrobe + Caspian Combo Pack
» The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe Companion Study

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