Surprise Pastor Appreciation Gift
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Surprise Pastor Appreciation Gift

ByMark Jones

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.106″ background_layout=”light”] It’s time to plan ahead for your “Pastor’s Appreciation Day” in October. Churches can choose a day to celebrate and love their pastor(s). Here’s a fun idea we did last year and I thought you might like to consider it. Our pastor was so surprised when we brought him a…

Birthday Cake Cloud Dough
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Birthday Cake Cloud Dough

ByMark Jones

  Gather: 8 Cups of flour 1 Cup of cooking oil ¼ Cup of vanilla scented lotion 1 Bottle of rainbow sprinkles Cupcake pan or mini cake pans Liners Birthday candles Large cookie sheet with sides or oil drip pan Gallon Zip-lock storage bags   Instructions: Open a gallon bag and fill with the first…

Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 
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Engaging Children in Missions and Serving 

ByMark Jones

I have met many children’s ministers who provided missions education in their program for children.  There are fewer who engage children with regular service projects.  My friend, Gina McKean, is a leader and example of serving others.  She provides meaningful experiences where kids learn the joy of helping someone else.  Gina is the Children’s Minister…

The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders
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The Gifts of Capability and Confidence Create Leaders

ByMark Jones

  Although most religious educators work to instill biblical information and values to students, many do not consider the importance of training children to serve one another. Capable confident leadership begins its development in the preschool years. Jesus spent time guiding the disciples and then He gave them responsibilities. “When Jesus had called the Twelve…

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