Our kid’s ministry has nine. What do I do?
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Our kid’s ministry has nine. What do I do?

Last week I talked to a pastor of a small church that has a history of not reaching children.  Suddenly there are nine kids attending spanning the ages of 4 to 14.  This scenario is more common than most people might think.  I offered some reassurance that God has blessed them with children and he…

Kindergarten vs. First Grade, When to Transition?
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Kindergarten vs. First Grade, When to Transition?

I realize many churches want to move Kindergarten classes out of the preschool division and into the children’s division, BUT WAIT!  Maybe it has to do with space constraints.  Maybe it involves a children’s worship or any number of reasons.  I was lured into this way of thinking too.  Here’s what I learned.  Although the…

Bible Book Activities
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Bible Book Activities

Magnetic Books:  Attach magnet strips to the books of the Bible.  Place in random order on a cookie sheet.  Challenge the children to arrange the books in the correct order. Bible Bingo:  Make Bible Bingo Cards designating the sections of the board with Old Testament Divisions.  Place books within the sections in random order.  Call…

Helping Children Cope with Trauma
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Helping Children Cope with Trauma

  “Do not be afraid. I am with you” (Joshua 1:9). God’s assurance to Joshua can provide comfort and strength to parents who are trying to help their children deal with tragic events.  Traumatic events shatter a child’s perception that his world is safe and secure.  Children react to such events with a mixture of…

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