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 No More Sinner's Prayer in Kidmin?
Something makes me very sad. It is this new “trend” for children’s ministry workers and pastors in churches to not invite children to pray to receive Jesus as their Savior.
I hear all kinds of reasons: they're too young; they don’t know what they are doing; we are giving them a false sense of spiritual security; they were manipulated; they end up re-doing it later anyway; there is no sinner’s prayer anywhere in the Bible; and the most passionate objections are to asking children to invite Jesus into their heart.
Let me share with you why I think we MUST be inviting kids to come to Jesus. I think it’s tragic this even needs to be defended, but as children’s ministry as a whole has flourished, I fear our primary mission is being forgotten and is tragically under attack by well meaning folks.
Read why we MUST invite them often, and invite them well!
Because Jesus Loves Children,
Pastor Karl Bastian
The Kidologist
It's Bingo Time... Spooky Style!
New Spooky Bible Bingo is a fall-themed bingo game featuring icons of the season, including Scripture references to help kids remember that Jesus provides victory over death.
Don't miss out on the optional Spooky Bible Hunt variant, integrating a classic activity commonly known as a "Sword Drill" into your bingo gameplay, giving increased importance to Bible references for winning the game. This option encourages kids to bring their Bibles to class!
Spooky Bible Bingo comes complete with 35 different cards to accommodate various class sizes, showcasing different Animals, Places, Objects, Phrases, and Verses associated with fall.
» Only $6.99 for Premium Members!
Follow Up Letters for Kids
 Witnessing kids accept Jesus into their hearts is the most exciting reward that someone who works in children's ministry can experience. But what do you do after they've gone home? Do you have a follow-up procedure in place? Karl Bastian shares with you how he and his staff make sure the kids in their ministry are not left at the altar:
"We had 26 kids accept Christ last Sunday! Praise the Lord. Now the big question: how do we follow up?
We decided to send a fun package in the mail right away!"
Halloween Tracts for Church and Home
 You know what's really cool about Halloween? You have the unique opportunity this one day each year when hundreds of kids will come to YOUR door, asking you for something special to help fill their trick-or-treat bucket. This year, give them more than just a candy bar or sucker. Give them something that could change their life for eternity!
You can purchase Halloween Gospel tracts through the Kidology store. Provided by SimplyBelief, these tracts are the perfect way to reach kids that may never otherwise hear about the love of Christ. Available in two styles, so you can provide an age-appropriate message to those little ghosts, angels, pirates, and princesses that will visit you this year.
Are You A Kidology Premium Member?
 Kidology is always creating innovative ministry tools for our members who can get them either free, or greatly discounted. Whether it is a VBS Follow Up Kit, a salvation presentation like the U-Turn Cards, or seasonal games like our Clue Hunts, there is a vast collection of the tools you are looking for.
In addition, Premium Members have access to a growing number of exclusive, often FREE ministry tools not available anywhere else. We have also partnered with other ministries to bring you discounts and exclusive offers that are only available to Kidology Premium Members.
Premium Members also have access to over 25,000 digital resources, 10,000 searchable forum discussions, discounts in the Kidology Store, and many other benefits. Or you can sign up as a Basic Member to check us out! There is simply no kidmin website on the Internet that offers so much - for such an incredible value!
November is National Adoption Month
Adoption offers protection, provides for the needs of a person, and shows that they have a divine purpose. Every believer has been spiritually adopted into the Family of God for the same reasons.
Adopted! is a new single lesson from Karl Bastian that explores Bible characters that were adopted and illustrates adoption as a picture of salvation.
Includes:
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23-page PDF Lesson Plan
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"Meet My Family" activity
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Sin-To-Forgiven Illustration & Video
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"Name That Sound" Game w/55 sound effect files
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skits
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activity suggestions
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Gospel presentation
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and more!
» Only $9.99 in the Kidology Store!
» Karl explains the idea behind Adopted!
Hark from the Herald Christmas Play
 Hark from the Herald is a Christmas play that can be performed with live actors or puppet performers.
Hark is a reporter from the Herald and is assigned to do a story on the "true meaning of Christmas." Not knowing where to start, he goes to the house of Dr. Wipplestowski, a crazy inventor who sends him back in time to the first Christmas.
Written by Karl Bastian, this download includes all the elements needed to produce this play, including...
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Director & Actors Scripts
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Staging Notes
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Scene Overviews
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Music Recommendations
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Rehearsal Schedule
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Sample Graphics
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MP3 audio track for puppet performance
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Reference videos from previous productions
Available as immediate download!
» Order via the Kidology Store
» Discuss this Christmas play in the Kidology Forums
» Learn more about "Hark from the Herald"
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