http://www.kidology.org Keep up with the latest updates to your favorite independent children's ministry resource, Kidology.org. en-us Copyright 2006 Kidology, Inc. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:26 CST MIS RSSFeed Generator 1.0 Seeing how important volunteers are in ministry, but having limited resources, we came apon this idea that many went "head over heels"about. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:58:03 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=2357 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=2357 zone.post@kidology.org Inexpensive Gift for Volunteers Children learn about the importance of the joy of the Lord as the driving force in their life. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:16:19 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9376 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9376 zone.post@kidology.org Joy Grumpy Gill learns that the rottenness he enjoys about spiders and their webs is actually a beautiful work of art, turning him from Grumpy Gill to Glad Gill. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 09:14:44 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9375 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9375 zone.post@kidology.org Joy If you work in Children's Ministry every year you are presented with the same conundrum: What do you do with Santa? No matter how hard you work on curriculum... no matter what nuances you add... no matter the sparkle and shine you give to the Nativity... the big, fat guy in the red suit looms in the... (more) Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:13:05 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9367 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9367 zone.post@kidology.org Saint Nicholas and Santa Member Exclusive Sneak Peek at Object Talks from DiscipleTown Unit #3 Due out November 20th! Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:05:04 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9371 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9371 zone.post@kidology.org Spiritual Fruit We have all been separated from God because of our sin. Jesus alone was perfect, died for our sins, and rose from the grave. If we accept Him we can be restored to a relationship with God. Tue, 3 Nov 2009 19:33:59 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9306 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9306 zone.post@kidology.org A Lesson about Forgiveness Celebrate Easter on Halloween Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:03:23 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9305 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9305 zone.post@kidology.org Halloween As we sin, we corrupt and break up our hearts, but when we ask God to forgive us he puts us back together and even makes our hearts new. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:59:01 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9299 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9299 zone.post@kidology.org Forgiveness,Communion Every person was born with a desire to sin, but the Holy Spirit can help fight against sin. The Holy Spirit is the author of the Bible and He can use that to help you know the right way to live. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:56:09 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9292 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9292 zone.post@kidology.org Holy Spirit This card is meant to be used as a tool to help explain the plan of salvation in a simple way to a child. It references our "second birthday" in Christ, making it a good tool if you do "Birthday Night" at AWANA. 3 cards per page, front and back. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:32:06 CST http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9224 http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=9224 zone.post@kidology.org Leading a Child to Christ One, it is not the SP who is bumbling around with this.  It's the HR who is really a control freak.  She thinks I have set hours.  I will talk with the SP when he is back from break.  I do a lot of ministry but I have incredible volunteers who take on a lot too.  We just s... (more) Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:13:03 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 forum.post@kidology.org I would start by splitting to K in a group and 1st grade in a group, etc., as long as there are enough rooms. If those groups become too large, then start looking at alternative grouping methods, such as K boys in a group, K girls in a group, or by neighborhoods, etc. It really depends on your atten... (more) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:32:44 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8158 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8158 forum.post@kidology.org How have others handled small group growth in children's ministry? We have groups that aren't small anymore and need to make new ones. Currently, our groups are K/1, 2/3, 4/5 (3 groups per service, 2 services.). It's the K/1 group that's gotten up to 15 kids! Should we continue to make the groups a... (more) Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:53:28 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8158 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8158 forum.post@kidology.org Thank you XMA - ...yes, part three is up and, yes, it is longer. Enjoy! Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:08 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8086 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8086 forum.post@kidology.org Stephanie... I would love to check that out.... where could I find it? Doing a search for 3-N-1 pulls up a ton of stuff! :o) Thanks for the suggestion!B. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:27:54 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8144 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8144 forum.post@kidology.org Episode 14 is now online... give it a listen! [quote=Episode 14]In this podcast, Gus interviews Karl about "The Kids Church Cookbook" and the ALL NEW "Kids Church Cooking Show"! Karl explains what he means by becoming a 'Chef of God's Word' and gives an overview of what's inside this 7-part Cookboo... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:38:46 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6213 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6213 forum.post@kidology.org Travelinmama- It might be a good idea to speak to your pastor about discipling 2-4 people who can help lighten your workload to 40 hours or less a week, give you time to enjoy and disciple your OWN family, and ultimately teach others how they too can minister in Jesus' name. Our ultimate job is to... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:05:31 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 forum.post@kidology.org Often when I burn out, it's because i'm not being faithful in my personal walk with the Lord.  I just try to do it all myself.  It sounds like it might be more than that, tho', with having a new boss ... if you don't get along or don't work well together, it makes everything so much hard... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:44:13 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8120 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8120 forum.post@kidology.org My guys always like to go outside and play running games. For thanksgiving, we always play a game someone posted here---It uses a large 4 ft beach ball, you make two circles, one inside facing towards an outside circle...have the circle folks push the beach ball around the circle to catch a runner.... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:21:49 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8152 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8152 forum.post@kidology.org Excellent point, Gerry! The link for CPC is www.incm.org if you are not familiar with it. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:34 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8112 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8112 forum.post@kidology.org She just came out with dvd motions/lyrics for her Jump Into the LIght and Dig Down Deep albums...they look great...and will continue to make using her music with the kids much easier... Order from her website. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:53:51 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8157 forum.post@kidology.org Ohhh, I just got this and the DVD... It's great!  I know my kids are going to love it...her songs are so fresh, I just really enjoyed listening to it myself. Her DVD makes it easy, with sing along words. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:49 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8156 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8156 forum.post@kidology.org As always, Karl has given some great advice but let me add something you may not have thought of. Depending on the conference they went to it may not have been the best conference for you anyway.  The team building and just hanging out together could have been nice but I've been to a lot of "P... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:14:33 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8112 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8112 forum.post@kidology.org Hello Travelin Mama, I'm so sorry to hear that you are having such a hard time right now.  For many of us in ministry, there is a fine balance between "serving the Lord" which we all feel that we need to do as much as needs to be done...and "work" which our service is. If I were you, I would ... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:13:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 forum.post@kidology.org We have a video feed to our nursery but we keep the volume down really low.  The purpose of it for us is not for the workers to be a part of the service because if they are really doing thier job they won't get much of it anyway. We use the video feed so they can keep track of where the servic... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:03:45 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8154 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8154 forum.post@kidology.org Hello, Karl Bastian here, with a special invitation from DiscipleLand. I have just been asked by DiscipleLand to help recruit a woman helper for their booth at the Children's Pastors Conference in Nashville, January 4-6, 2009. If you are a passionate DiscipleLand customer and looking for a way to ... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:54:15 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8155 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8155 forum.post@kidology.org Are your nursery workers asking for it? Who is against the idea? Nursery volunteers or others? Are you prepared for setting the rules about watching the service versus attending the children? Do you feel strongly enough about this that it is a battle you are willing to fight?  If yes, move f... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:49:00 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8154 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8154 forum.post@kidology.org At my previous church we had a TV with a feed from the sanctuary in the nursery and after consistently going in the nursery and seeing workers watching the TV instead of the babies, I pulled the plug on the TV. I should note, that at this church we had three services so the volunteers had opportunit... (more) Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:05:07 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8154 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8154 forum.post@kidology.org Umm...Karl you misspelled kidology.org in your post. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:11:02 CST http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 http://www.kidology.org/network/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=8153 forum.post@kidology.org Praying for you. I agree that an honest conversation with the boss is probably overdue. One that is done gently and with grace and as I often share in this forum, use questions to soften the approach. When you phrase your statements as questions your boss will feel less attacked and less defensive. ... 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