May 2009 Newsletter

 
 

LOSING TRACK OF TIME
I lost my watch about a month ago and have been too busy to replace it. Shortely thereafter, I went on Yosemite Summit and was completely offline and disconnected from the world for an entire week. God spoke clearly and meaningfully during the week I have dubbed "Kidology's UNconference."

God seems so much more accessible when we get away from our daily schedules, tasks, and constant interaction with the world around us. The reality is, He is here as much as He was there - but we get too busy and distracted to stop and listen.

Now that I've gotten some things back in order (again), I'm eager to work at keeping the communion with God as close as it was along the trails in Yosemite... where my "to do's" were only to worship, pray, and listen. In fact, I'm seriously considering not replacing my watch, just as a reminder to be less concerned with the passing minutes and more with the days I am given.

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

 

CAN'T TRAVEL FOR TRAINING? DO IT ONLINE!
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RECAP: YOSEMITE SUMMIT
Yosemite SummitKarl Bastian reports: "I'm back from Yosemite Summit 2009. It was an incredible week! I'm slowly beginning the process of returning to civilization and responsibility.

But for now I can say that GOD SHOWED UP and each of us had a great time connecting with God through his amazing creation and through the fellowship of a band of brothers who are now lifetime friends."


» Read more about the Yosemite Summit experience!

BUY USED & SAVE - KIDOLOGY GARAGE SALE
Kidology Garage SaleThis summer, make your children's ministry dollars stretch farther by shopping for bargains on gently-used items in the Kidology Garage Sale!

If you are a Kidology member, then you can use the Kidology Garage Sale to sell your used children's ministry stuff!

» Shop the Kidology Garage Sale!
» Sell your used items

FATHER'S DAY IDEAS
Father's DayFather's Day will be upon us before you know it! (Sunday, June 21 to be exact). Therefore, you might find it helpful to click on over to Kidology's Father's Day Zone, packed with ideas for appreciating dads... and thoughts on teaching about the World's #1 Dad!


» Dad time... don't forget!

HAVE YOU HEARD FREAKAZOID CITY?
Freakazoid City"Brent Weber writes using a variety of styles that engage kids and parents with funny, energetic, reverent, insightful, and even educational types of music and lyrics.

Freakazoid City is the new release of original songs designed for worshipers and rockers. This CD contains a huge variety of music styles and energy! Music has been compared to Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, and Toby Mac. Great for tweens through adults."


» Pick up this CD in the Kidology Store

RECAP: UNBRIDLED
UnbridledKim Bobb reports: "Unbridled was an amazing 3 days of rest, renewal, new relationships and of course, horses. We had incredible quiet times as we walked the property, sat by the pond, enjoyed the flower garden or sat by the horses.

Each evening we joined together for a blazing campfire, delicious food and great conversation. The peace we felt was overwhelming. I think I can speak for all of us when I say, we were sad to leave."


» Read more about the Unbridled experience!

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CHECK THE PULSE OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
CM BlogWatch Kidology's CM BlogWatch, part of the Kidology Network Forums, highlights notable children's ministry-related posts from around the blogosphere. Here are a few entries to discover and discuss:

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