http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ practical help for your ministry en-US Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:46:16 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/search.php http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/please-kindly-to-offer-christmass-eve-gift-boxes-for-orphan-thai-poor-child#post-273 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:46:55 +0000 isanindochina 273@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Dear Brother and Sister in Christ<br /> Re: Please Kindly To offer Christmas's Eve Gift Boxes for Orphan &amp; Thai Poor Children</p> <p>Greetings from <a href="http://www.isanindochina.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.isanindochina.org</a> The Christian Thai Isan-Indochina Mission Ministry and Romklao Chumpae Church Ministry.We would like express many thanks for your kindly and support for our Orphan and Thai Poor Children.</p> <p>We are non profit Christian organization and non-denominational<br /> Christian Church caused by the collaboration local Thai Christian groups<br /> and who have vision to work in our mission including Christian alliance that has been give blessing from our Lord Jesus Christ and be bound together in love for to share love and support to the social and medical treatment assistance<br /> to health and a poor orphan and children. As well as in local communities<br /> in the tur dry place. Both a Christian and who is non Christian.<br /> Tracking the story of Jesus Christ and his truly Christian life. </p> <p>Our ministry is independent non-denominational do not have any support from international &amp; local organizations fund .Our ministry work and support by our local Thai Christian only.</p> <p>Due to close Last Winter Season and Christmas Eve with upcoming season.<br /> As a support group of brothers to the local community and local area schools.<br /> Up Northestern Part of Thailand such as Loei Province,Chaiyaphum Province,Khon Kaen Province, Nong Khai Province<br /> Petchaboon Province,Nong Bua Lum Phu Province,and near around Thai-Laos and Thai-Cambodia Border.</p> <p>Please kindly to offer your Christmas gift boxes set. For our Children age 7-15 years old.and Children from 2-6 years old after we receive your Christmas gift boxes .we can report to you directly with cd photo of children each one with your logo banner and Christmas gift boxes and name<br /> who donated each box.</p> <p>If you would like any more information about our ministry,<br /> please do not hesitate to contact me anytime.</p> <p>May God Blessing You,</p> <p>Taweesak Kanjanavivitch<br /> Mission Director,<br /> Christian Thai Isan-Indochina Mission<br /> 94/10 Moo 2 Bann Khod Sung,Pang Thai Road,Nongphai,Chumpae,<br /> Khonkaen,Thailand 40130.<br /> E-mail:thaiindochina777@hotmail.com<br /> <a href="http://www.isanindochina.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.isanindochina.org</a> </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/sub-forum-for-awana-ideas-and-tips#post-261 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:32:13 +0000 Tukwut 261@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Is there one? I didn't see one. </p> <p>My husband and I work with the Trek group at our local AWANA and we are always looking for ways to keep their interest to have them coming back for more.</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/keep-your-kids-safe-online#post-267 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:53:14 +0000 Jolly 267@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>One of my close friend recently availed services of Kids Email | Safe Mail for Children for his eleven year old son. <a href="http://ww.kidsemail.org/">kidsemail.com</a> enables safe internet access for kids, without them stumbling upon forbidden sites with adult content. You can check out the site for details and all the features they are offering. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/need-help-with-getting-volunteers#post-268 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:20:35 +0000 mrswanda 268@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>how do you get church members to volunteer for the nursey and teaching children on sunday and wednesday nights. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/new-offering-collection-song#post-266 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:10:06 +0000 ejanderson 266@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Hi everyone<br /> I have just been appointed to a Christian Education Associate position in a united church and one of the first things I was asked to do was to look for a new collection song to sing when the offering is being taken up in Sunday School. They have used the same song for years (Dropping, dropping dropping dropping, hear the pennies fall...). I have searched on the net but so far have found nothing...any one have any ideas?<br /> Thanks so much<br /> Elizabeth Anderson </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/kids-at-church-for-2-hours#post-21 Tue, 12 May 2009 08:52:51 +0000 ml4estsmommy 21@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>What do you provide for kids who are at church for more than the one hour? We currently provide a traditional Sunday School class and a large group/small group worship, but want to move toward only large group/small groups. Does anyone do anything else different? I am director for kids Kindergarten and younger. My counterpart in 1-5 grades is in need of ideas as well. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/welcome-introduce-yourself#post-201 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 14:25:42 +0000 TonyKummer 201@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Welcome to our Children's Ministry Forums. To get started, let's all do a quick introduction. Here is a little about me.</p> <p>I'm a 32 yr old Kids Pastor at a small Southern Baptist Church. I have 6 kids under roof, one adopted, one foster and four biological. My favorite thing about children's ministry is watching as kids learn to love God. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/need-previous-vbs-materials#post-258 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:25:29 +0000 woccangela 258@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Hello, I am the Childrens Minister at White Oak Community Church. We are located in East Texas. I am looking for just a few things that are missing from our VBS materials. I need these by December as I am using them for a class in Jan. 2010. If you have any of the following, please email me at <a href="mailto:woccangela@suddenlinkmail.com">woccangela@suddenlinkmail.com</a>. I need from<br /> Lava Lava Island:<br /> Skits and Drama CD &amp; Sing &amp; Play Bay Music DVD</p> <p>Serengeti Trek:<br /> Bible Manual, Music CD &amp; DVD, Skits &amp; Drama CD</p> <p>Thanks and God Bless, Angela </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/newsletter-for-parents-parent-link-from-group-publishing#post-257 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:55:57 +0000 TonyKummer 257@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>I just got a mailer from Group Publishing for their parent's newsletter called "the Parent Link." This seems like a great idea and a big winner for almost any size church. The cost per month is something like $8, but the newsletter they offer is a really high quality. What a simple way to encourage parents at your church.</p> <p>Here is their website: <a href="http://theparentlink.com">theparentlink.com</a></p> <p>Let me know if you have any experience with this product. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/books-of-the-bible-memorization#post-153 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:12:22 +0000 phurst 153@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Can anyone tell me an easy way to teach my kids the books of the Bible in order? We are working on that and they are having a hard time. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/should-vbs-programs-have-a-missions-component#post-253 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:52:32 +0000 sara 253@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>I have been talking to different VBS leaders, wondering if VBS should have a missions component. If not, why? And if so, how can we get our children involved in the work of the Kingdom, and how can we make it meaningful? </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/our-kids-need-to-understand-and-impliment-reverence#post-156 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:05:46 +0000 suzie 156@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>How to teach reverene to challenging children. Any ideas. Our kids are indigenous and have various family problems that affect their behaviour. They are all beautiful children </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/which-curriculum-do-you-use-in-childrens-church#post-109 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:46:07 +0000 TonyKummer 109@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>For the last few years, I've been teaching my own <a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/lessons/">lesson plans in children's church</a>. Some of these I've even posted on the website. But I've been thinking about buying some for the winter session. So, which curriculum do you use in children's church? </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/childrens-ministry-conferences#post-248 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:51:02 +0000 TonyKummer 248@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>I was just wondering what conferences people have attended for children's ministry training? It seems like there are so many cropping up, which ones would you recommend attending? </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/what-are-your-favorite-large-group-games#post-172 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:48:17 +0000 stocksohio 172@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>I'm looking for fresh ideas for games to play with groups of between 40-60 kids. Age wise, we have groups 5-7 and 8-12. Thanks for your help! </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/son-rock-kids-camp-for-3-4-year-olds#post-102 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:38:26 +0000 mjs55 102@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Any Feedback? </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/creation-lessons#post-241 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:33:40 +0000 pat_davoll 241@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>I am beginning a 4 week study during children's church on creation. I have searched the net for ideas, games, crafts, etc., to get the truth across to my kids on a level they will understand and most importantly be able to defend. I have found some; however, I haven't been very satisfied with the material. It has either been to advanced, or too babyish. I have kids from K - 5th grade. Any ideas? Thanks </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/win-2-noel-piper-childrens-books#post-198 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:57:51 +0000 TonyKummer 198@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>To encourage forum participation, I'm going to do another giveaway this week. </p> <p>This time it's the two children's books by Noel Piper. <a href="http://www.wtsbooks.com/product-exec/product_id/6221/nm/Do+You+Want+a+Friend%3F+%28Hardcover%29?utm_source=kummer&amp;utm_medium=blogpartners">Do You Want A Friend?</a> and <a href="http://www.wtsbooks.com/product-exec/product_id/698/nm/Most+of+All%2C+Jesus+Loves+You?utm_source=kummer&amp;utm_medium=blogpartners"> Most of All Jesus Loves You!</a> These are two great books to read aloud to children. You can read Terry Delaney's review of the first at <a href="http://christianbooknotes.com/2009/do-you-want-a-friend-by-noel-piper/">Christian Book Reviews</a>.</p> <p>Here is how you can win.<br /> 1. <a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/register.php">Register</a> as a forum user,<br /> 2. Leave a comment on at least one topic (or start a new one),<br /> 3. Tell us why you love Noel Piper's books</p> <p>I will randomly draw the winner on Wednesday 23 September 2009. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/how-to-be-a-more-effective-teacher#post-232 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:09:35 +0000 margie 232@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>Hi! I am part of our children's ministry in our church, and we are about to conduct our training to our youths who also have desire to be used by God in this ministry. As their elder sister in this ministry, I wanted to help them to be more effective teacher. Could you help me for this? thank you. </p> http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/topic/best-childrens-ministry-websites#post-61 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:48:39 +0000 stocksohio 61@http://ministry-to-children.com/forums/ <p>What websites do you find yourself using most often related to your work in Children's Ministry?</p> <p>I'll get a couple of the obvious ones out of the way,</p> <p><a href="http://www.kidology.org/">Kidology.org</a><br /> <a href="http://www.cmconnect.org/">CMConnect</a><br /> <a href="http://www.kidzmatter.com/">KidzMatter.com</a><br /> <a href="http://ministry-to-children.com/">Ministry-to-Children.com</a></p> <p>What would you add? I'd love some more bookmarks! :) </p>