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True Friends

True Friends

“The friends you make in prosperity are those you lose in adversity.”
(E.C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes)

How wonderful it is that the bible tells us clearly how to know when you have a true friend.  You see the parable of the prodical son and how he learned the hard way that there are friends who are only there when you are prosperous.  A true friend sticks closer than a brother and will tell you the truth when you need to hear it.  They never leave you when you need them most.

As children’s ministers we need to be constantly affirming to the kids what a true friend is and that a true friend would never lead you away from the Lord.  We can be sure that if they are not coming your way towards the Lord, then that is not likely a friend sent to you by the Lord.

Friendships often pull kids away from the Lord, so friendship is something we should OFTEN talk about in children’s church.

 

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Crafts | Christmas Crafts | Wood Slice Ornaments

Craft – Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments

If you have a bit of time to prepare the wood slices, I think you will find this craft to be one that remains on the Christmas Tree for many years to come.

The children will take pride in making these christmas craft ornaments and may be a good gift source for them to give to family members – worth the time to prepare, I think.

 

Wood Slice String Art Ornament

 

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Christmas Craft | Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt Dough Ornaments

Here is a link to a Christmas Craft salt dough ornaments sure to be a child favourite.  The creator says,

“Before you get started here are some important supplies you’ll want to have on handy when you make your ornaments aside from the flour, salt and water for the dough, you’ll want to make sure you have festive holiday ribbon, paints, rolling pins, and most importantly an all purpose sealant.”

27 Christmas Salt Dough Ornaments For Kids

 

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Christmas Oven Mitts Game

Christmas Oven Mitts Game for Children’s Ministry

Great Christmas Game that can easily be played in a small area. Children love Christmas Games! Burn off some energy before you teach the Word of God.

http://www.greatgroupgames.com/christmas-oven-mitten-game.htm

 

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Faith to Prepare

Faith to Prepare

“Prayer is asking for rain and faith is carrying the umbrella.”
(E.C. McKenzie from 1800 Quotable Quotes)

Many churches pray for revival and for souls and for an awakening for their community, but are we really ready?  If 100 new people landed in on your church this Sunday, would you be ready?  Would your children’s church ministry be ready to receive a bunch of new children.   True faith prepares.  True faith takes steps to be ready.  True faith has expectation.

I encourage you to get yourself ready because if you are praying for souls, then expect your prayers to be answered.  Have people trained and ready.

 

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Crafts | Christmas Crafts

Christmas Crafts

Here is a link to some Christmas Crafts:

Ornaments, Christmas trees, Angels etc.

https://iheartcraftythings.com/tag/christmas/

Kids love to decorate the tree with their own crafts.  Here are some good and easy to make ideas.

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Worship is the Equalizer

Worship is the Equalizer

“Prejudice is the wall of fear build on the sands of suspicion surrounding the city of insecurity.”
(E.C. McKenzie from the book 1800 Quotable Quotes)

Many years ago I had gone to a work related conference and they invited some Japanese drummers to come and drum.  They were breathtaking to watch.  As I watched them I thought about how Heaven would be would when all the nations came together and presented their glory and honour and their best talents to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.  I thought about how nothing puts us all in the same place and on the same level as worship.

I encourage that in children’s church make it a place a worship where God’s presence is there and and every child can feel that they have a part of this God.  Encourage the kids to always give their best worship to God and as a teacher you model giving God your best worship.  Make it breathtaking!

 

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Four on a Couch Game

Four on a Couch Game for Children’s Ministry

This game may take a bit of time and may be best used for a party day.

 

http://www.greatgroupgames.com/four-on-a-couch.htm

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