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Featured Book: Momology

Posted on May 19, 2010 | 9 Comments

Momology

A Mom’s Guide to Shaping Great Kids

by Shelly Radic

 

Leave a comment by Friday, May 28th and you’ll be entered in a drawing to receive an advanced copy of this book. Drawing includes comments from this blog and the Wordsharpeners Blog.

Description:

Your go-to book for successful mothering

Mothering is part art, part science, and always a work in progress! Backed by more than thirty years of research-based ministry at MOPS International, Momology is designed to help you be the unique mother God created you to be–because better moms make a better world.

Endorsements:

“No mom should mother alone–you need all the support you can get. Momology brings kitchen-table wisdom and recent research together so you’ll have just what you need to raise great kids.”–Dr. Kevin Leman, author of Have a New Kid by Friday and The Birth Order Book

“An entertaining and informative collection of stories, strategies, statistics, and sound advice. From the finesse of day-to-day parenting to the big picture of what it means to be called God’s child, Momology is filled with great insights presented in a way even a dad can enjoy!”–Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales and voice of Larry the Cucumber

“A treasure book filled with practical, informative, inspiring, and creative ideas to help guide moms in raising happy, productive, God-loving children.”–Fern Nichols, president, Moms in Touch Intl.

“Momology offers research, stories, and real-life applications from other moms, and then reminds you that you are a resilient, resourceful woman who brings unique qualities to your mothering. So you are capable of examining your options–mixing and matching, trying and tweaking–to find the creative combination that works for you. That’s why I believe Momology is the most user-friendly, relevant, and complete resource for moms today.”–Carol Kuykendall, author of Five-Star Families

“The ideas and solutions from real moms in Momology ooze with authenticity and demonstrate how other moms not only survive, but thrive.”–Dr. Mary Manz Simon, practical parenting specialist.

Author Shelly Radic:

Shelly Radic is Chief of Staff at MOPS International, author of The Birthday Book, and a regular contributor to MOPS publications. Her writing is informed by her education, mothering her four children, and twenty years of MOPS experience. She lives in Colorado.

Release Date: June 10 (You can pre-order from Amazon.com)

My Review:  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

I wish I’d had this book when my children were growing up. This is more than a how to book for the day to day tasks of parenthood. This book teaches concepts that will help you be a better mom. This is a great resource on parenting to offer to the young moms in your church. I highly recommend this book.

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Featured Resource Giveaway: God’s Promises For Boys

Posted on May 17, 2010 | 3 Comments

God’s Promises For Boys

by Jack Countryman & Amy Parker

Tommy Nelson Publishers

Leave a comment by Friday to by entered in a drawing for a free copy of this book.

 

Description:

An easy way to help young boys see God’s promises and how they can rely on His love in their daily lives.

The promise verses in this book are selected from the bestselling International Children’s Bible® to offer comfort and encouragement when a boy is feeling afraid, lonely, worried, angry, dissatisfied, discouraged, sad, rebellious, impatient, or sick . . . and when they need reassurance of God’s protection, love, forgiveness, help . . . and that He listens when they pray. It’s a great way for children to hide God’s Word in their hearts.

Sample text: Sometimes it’s hard to tell the truth when you feel like you have something to hide. But remember—when it’s hard to be honest: God promises to reward Truth—not Lies!

“You must do these things to enjoy life and have many happy days. You must not say evil things. You must not tell lies.” Psalms 34:12-13

“God’s Promises For Girls” is also available from Tommy Nelson Publishers.

My Review:  ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

This book of promises in a format children can easily read and understand is long overdue. This one is specifically for boys, but there’s also one for girls. Adults have always had devotional resources like this to remind them of God’s promises in Scripture. It’s about time children had something comparable. I highly recommend this and the girl’s version for the children in your ministry.

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Featured Storybook: Our Home Is Like A Little Church

Posted on April 30, 2010 | 3 Comments

Our Home Is Like A Little Church

by Lindsey Blair and Bobby Gilles

Illustrated by Tessa Janes

Sojourn Community Church, Louisville KY

Published by Christian Focus Publications

Read to the end to find out how to enter a drawing for this book.

“Our Home is like a Little Church was written to teach preschool children the Christian truth evident in its title–that the home is a “little church” where the father teaches his family God’s commands and leads them to worship the one true God.”

Here is what others are saying!

Our Home is like a Little Church beautifully illustrates the Biblical role that each father is called to play  in the lives of his children.  The apostle Paul states in 1 Thessalonians 2 that he has dealt with the Thessalonian church the same way that a father deals with his children….”encouraging, comforting and urging [them], to live lives worthy of God.”  I pray that every father that reads this powerful  little book will have the courage to lead his family to live life for the  Glory of God and nothing less.  I LOVE the book because it provides a  beautiful picture of what it looks like for a father to be the spiritual leader in the home.  It simplifies this profound truth in a way that can be easily understood by everyone in the family.–Jason Houser, Seeds Family Worship, Nashville, TN

One of the most  important features of a father’s leadership in his home is his responsibility to train his children in the Scriptures and the Christian faith, and to  nurture them in knowing and loving God.  In this sense, fathers are  pastors (i.e., shepherds) to their  children, and they would do well to embrace this truth as their own.  Our Home is like a Little Church helps both children and fathers see some of the beauty and richness of this relationship.  How good it will be when an increasing number of Christian fathers own their roles as their family’s pastors.  May this little book  be used by God to serve that end–Bruce A. Ware, Professor of  Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY

I highly recommend this book for preschoolers and young readers. I also recommend that churches promote this book to young families. It is a great storybook that emphasises the role of the parents in teaching children about God. It is the best book on this subject I’ve ever read. It won’t only teach children, it will teach adults about their roles in a child’s spiritual development.

To order, go to this link.

I will give away one copy of this book. Leave a comment, and I’ll draw a name next Friday, May 7.

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Children’s Ministry Church Handbook

Posted on July 19, 2009 | Leave a comment

Children’s Ministry Church Handbook

by Tamera Kraft

Available in E-book Download and CD Rom

CD Rom Regularly $15.00

E-Book Download Regularly $10.00, On sale this month for $8.00

Download includes the Following:

Church Handbook: A guideline handbook for a church children’s ministry.

Ideas That Work: A few helpful suggestions for your children’s ministry.

Effective Story Telling: A teacher training session outline that lasts approximately one hour.

Children’s Ministry Application: An application to use for a screening interview of all children’s workers.

To order this handbook, click here  to go to the Revival Fire For Kids Webstore. Sale prices will continue until the end of July.

Drawing for Children’s Ministry Church Handbook will be held Monday, July 27

You can enter one of three ways:

  1. Go to the Revival Fire For Kids Website and subscribe to get emails about new product, new blog post, and other important info.
  2. Follow this blog. Click on the right side bar where it says “follow this blog”.
  3. Comment on this or any other post this week.

Excerpt from Handbook:

Purpose of a Children’s Ministry Worker

          A Children’s Ministry worker’s main goal is to be a model. Jesus said, “Let your light so shine among men, that they may glorify your Father in Heaven.” You are influencing the lives of children. This is a very high calling. In James 3:1 the Bible admonishes us, “Not many of you should presume to be teachers because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.” If you work with children in any capacity you are teaching them. Your purpose is to model Jesus Christ.

To Qualify as a Children’s Ministry Worker

  1. You must be a born again believer and be able to tell what that means.
  2. You must be a faithful member of the Insert Church Name.
  3. You must have a personal interview with the senior pastor, Christian education director, or children’s pastor and go through a screening process.
  4. You must be baptized in water and in the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking in tongues.

Ministry Responsibilities

A.     Training

  1. Attend initial training seminar.
  2. Mentor under another teacher for one month.
  3. Attend at least one scheduled training or workers meeting a year for your department.
  4. There will also be periodic training seminars and conferences available to those who seek to further their skills. Children’s workers are expected to seek further training.
  5. Be familiar with all policies outlined in this manual.

B.     Arrival Time

  1. Arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the beginning of your class time. Parents get anxious when there is no one to greet their child.
  2. If there is a class immediately preceding yours, be ready to go as soon as the other class dismisses.

C. Absences

Call ahead of time when you are going to be absent so a replacement can be secured. Do not arrange for your own replacement. It is understandable that absences will occur among Children’s Ministry Workers. Please give us as much notice as possible. In the event of a sudden illness or emergency, please contact the church and leave word with the appropriate person.

  1. Department Leader
    1. Preschool (Insert Name, Insert Contact Information)
    2. Sunday School (Insert Name, Insert Contact Information)
    3. Children’s Church (Insert Name, Insert Contact Information)
    4. Wednesday Night Classes (Insert Name, Insert Contact Information)
    5. Children’s Pastor or CE Director (Insert Name, Insert Contact Information)
    6. Church or Pastor (Insert Name, Insert contact Information)

D.     Duration of Commitment

We ask that you give at least a 6 month commitment to your area of service. (Volunteers only)

E.     Go the Second Mile

  1. Follow up on students. Send cards whenever possible.
  2. Pray for your class every week before you come to teach.
  3. Involve yourself in extra curricular activities that involve your class whenever possible.

F.     Personal Life

1.   Exhibit a lifestyle that would be pleasing to God throughout the week.

2.   Must attend one service a week when not serving.

3.   Have personal devotions daily.

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Featured Book – Short Puppet Skits for Mermory Verses Book Giveaway Drawing

Posted on July 13, 2009 | 1 Comment

July Give-away and Sales Month Special Feature

Congratulations to Kathy McShane who won the “God’s Little Princess Devotional Bible”.

Short Puppet Skits For Memory Verses Book

by Tamera Kraft

Sale Price: $8.00

 Regular Price – $12.00

71 Short Monologue Puppet Skits to introduce the memory verse of the day. Skits for 5 different puppets common in most Children’s Ministries including these:

Scripture Man (a Bible hero puppet)

Heavenly Agent (a spy or angel puppet)

Kid James (a Bible puppet)

A heart puppet

Mighty Mike (a small boy puppet)

Each skit is about 2 minutes longs. Skits are arranged according to puppet and memory verse.

To order this puppet book, click hereto go to the Revival Fire For Kids Webstore. Sale prices will continue until the end of July.

You can enter a contest for the free email version of this puppet book in one of three ways:

  1. Go to the Revival Fire For Kids Website and subscribe to get emails about new product, new blog post, and other important info.
  2. Follow this blog. Click on the right side bar where it says “follow this blog”.
  3. Comment on this or any other post this week.

The drawing will be held on Monday.

Excerpts from the Puppet Book:

1 Timothy 4:12

SCRIPTURE MAN:    Hello, boys and girls. Sometimes it’s hard to always do what’s right, especially when you’re young. People don’t always think children can live for God. A young preacher felt the same way. He felt very alone in doing what was right. But Paul told him in 1 Timothy 4:12, “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.” Others may look down on you because you’re young. But God never will.

Luke 22:11

HEAVENLY AGENT:       Hello, boys and girls. I’m Heavenly Agent here to give you this week’s mission from the Word of God. When Jesus met with His disciples right before He went to the cross, He ate bread and drank with them. He used the bread and juice to teach them how His body would be broken and His blood would be shed for our sins. After Jesus prayed, He told them to eat the Lord’s Supper, sometimes called communion, often to remember what He did for them. Your mission, if you should decide to accept it is found on the viewing screen. Luke 22:19 says “Do this in remembrance of Me.” Jesus wants Christians everywhere to take communion so that you remember that Jesus died on the cross for you. As always, if you have any difficulty carrying out this mission, the Holy Spirit will be there to help you. This Heavenly Agent will return to Heaven in 5 seconds.

5…4…3…2…1…(Puppet disappears.)

Jeremiah 29:11

KID JAMES:     Ahoy, mates. My name is Kid James. I’m a Bible. But not just any Bible, I’m a children’s Bible. I just love to teach children the Word of God. Many children think that people like the pastor or the choir director or the children’s pastor are important people to God. They are the ones that God has a plan for. That is true but every child is also important to God. God has a plan for every child’s life. That plan is not just for when you grow up, although God does have a plan for you future. God has a plan for you to serve Him right now. You don’t have to be grown up to fulfill God’s plan for your life. You can serve Him right now. Jeremiah 29:11 says “‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’” Remember, God has a plan for your life now and for the future. I need to be shipping off now. There are other kids I want to teach the Word of God to. Bye, Mates.

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