Father’s Day for Jairus (This story was written to be presented as a monologue for Father’s Day) (based on>Matt. 5:21-43, Mark 9:18-26, Luke 8:40-56) ‘How’s your father?’ I heard our neighbour Zac ask my daughter Rachel. I’d been feeling ill for a couple of days, but now at last I could eat again. ‘He’s on [...]
10 Commandments Forkids Flipchart View more presentations from Robert Klein. If God had texted the 10 Commandments no1 b4 me. srsly. dnt wrshp pix/idols no omg’s no wrk on w/end (sat 4 now; sun l8r) pos ok – ur m&d r cool dnt kill ppl :-X only w/ m8 dnt steal dnt lie re: bf [...]
For all those who attend vestry or church council meetings… I’m on a committee, Which means that from morning to night We attend, and amend, And contend, and defend, Without a conclusion in sight. We confer and concur, We defer and demur And reiterate all our thoughts. We revise the agenda with frequent addenda And [...]
I recently put this memory verse to a well known tune. (Sung to the tune “Row, row your boat” with appropriate actions and can be sung as a round) Love, love, love the Lord Love the Lord your God. With all your heart With all your soul With all your mind and strength. (Mark 12:30) [...]
I’m heading off on holidays for two weeks straight after Christmas. I’m going to be attending my neice’s wedding which is going to held on a beach (this is in Australia and it’s hot at this time of year!) at 5.30 am in the morning as the sun comes up. It should be quite an [...]
Last Sunday I led an all-age worship service on the theme”Like Christ”. Philippians 2:1-11 Some of the resources I used were- A puppet play I had written titled – “Working Together in Unity” A monologue I wrote which introduced the DVD segment. The monologue titled“Shine Like Stars” is written as if an older man is [...]
Do you know how tho make balloons fasten to a wall or ceiling? It’s easily done without paste or without leaving a mark. It is fun to do and is quite intriguing. It’s also a great decoration for a party of children’s program. Inflate the balloons to full capacity. Hold the balloon firmly in both [...]
I just discovered a helpful website today where Sunday School teachers can ask questions about where to find particular resources for children’s ministry. The page “Ask Uncle Noah” is certainly worth checking out and perhaps bookmarking for future reference. childrensbiblestudy.com
JAILHOUSE ROCKS! ( Acts 16:22-34) Drip, drip, drip. The weary jailer watched the water slowly run into the green slimy puddle at his feet. He slumped on a stone seat, deep in the basement of the Philippian jail. It had been a hectic day. At least now the troublemakers were under lock and key in [...]
This game is fun and easy to arrange. A bell is suspended in a hoop about 8 inches (16 cm) in diameter and a small ball is given to the players. They take turns tossing the ball through the hoop without causing the bell to ring. One point is scored each time the ball goes [...]
Blindfold TIC-TAC-TOE (O’s & X’s) Here’s a game which was a hit with my children when I was teaching. All you need is a whiteboard, markers, and two blindfolds (or close eyes or turn to back wall). How To Play A tic-tac-toe grid is drawn on a board and the squares are numbered 1 to [...]
“To our forefathers, faith was an experience. To our fathers, faith was an inheritance. To us, faith is convenience. To our children,faith is a nuisance.’ (author unknown) F.A.I.T.H. RESPONSE (Romans 4) All: (chorus after each verse,while holding up hands) Father I’m always in Thy hands Father, Always In Thy Hands Leader:1. Give me faith, faith [...]
Rahab (Joshua 2) Realized the Lord was the true God. (v. 9) Accepted the spies.(v.4) Helped the spies. (vs.5,15) Acted on the spies advice. (v 21 Believed in the Lord. (v.11, 6:17)
DISCIPLINE & CONTROL WITH CHILDREN A definition of DISCIPLINE Discipline is the guiding of behaviour so that learning can occur. The aim of good discipline is to : (1) effect learning ( learning should be promoted and enhanced). (2) help children to acquire the ability to exercise SELF-DISCIPLINE. Good techniques of class management and discipline [...]
One hundred years from now It will not matter What kind of car I drove, What kind of house I lived in, How much I had in my bank Nor what my clothes looked like. One hundred years from now It will not matter What kind of school I attended, What kind of computer I [...]
I have recently posted a short script for children on ‘David and Goliath” at my other website- http://eliab.com . Please check it out if you think you could use it sometime. David & Goliath script
I first discovered hexaflexagons when I was teaching mathematics. I later used the template for making a hexflexagon and used my own art work to put Bible memory verses or Sunday School teaching points on them. Because the hexaflexagons are so interesting to older primary (elementary) aged children I found that they were a great [...]
Santa rides in a sleigh… JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year… JESUS is an ever present help in trouble. Santa fills your stockings with goodies… Jesus supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited… JESUS stands at the door of your life and [...]
I thought I’d change the theme of this blog for a short time. I liked the little fish swimming around in the corner. It reminded me that Jesus taught us a lot about fishing and that we need to keep on working away at being “fishers of children”. What are the best ways to catch [...]
What did Adam say to his wife on the night before Christmas? “It’s Christmas Eve.” Tomorrow I’m preaching on Simeon blessing the Christ-child in the temple. I’m presenting the sermon as a monologue which includes the background to the redemption and purification ceremonies and also Simeon’s response to seeing Jesus. Later in the evening we [...]
Lord, You know better than I know myself that I am growing older, and will some day be old. Keep me from getting talkative, and particularly from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject and on every occasion. Release me from the craving to try to straighten out everybody’s affairs. [...]
20 Ways to use puppets to teach a memory verse 1. Teach the puppet the verse. 2.The puppet can teach the verse to the children. 3. Use the puppets to teach the meaning. 4. Use puppets to emphasise the main theme words. 5. Use puppets to explain difficult words -eg. puppet pronounces hard or unusual [...]
I have just been involved in helping run a boys overnight camp at a country location. I was reminded once again of the incredible energy of boys who are excited. They just loved to play, compete, eat, and they enjoyed anything loud,’wacky’ and physical. The highlight for some of the boys was the campfire and [...]
From the science papers of 5th graders… * The spinal column is a long bunch of bones. The head sits on the top, and you sit on the bottom. * It is so hot in some places that people there have to live in other places. * Momentum is something you give a person when [...]
A six year old come crying to his mother because his little sister pulled his hair. ” Don’t be angry,” the mother says, “Your little sister doesn’t realise that pulling hair hurts.” A short while later, ther’s more crying, and the mother goes to investigate. This time the sister is bawling and her brother says, [...]
Reverend Francis Kilvert Diary : 16th January 1875 “In the Common Field in front of the cottages I found two little figures in the dusk. One tiny urchin was carefully binding a handkerchief round the face of an urchin even more tiny than himself. It was Fred and Jerry Savine. ‘What are you doing to [...]
I haven’t ‘blogged’ for a few days due to a heavy cold and a very busy week getting ready for our children’s holiday program next week. Our team of 30 leaders had a couple of workshop meetings running through the pirate drama and preparing crafts. The team includes some very enthusiastic teenagers who I am [...]
I missed You this morning Lord You were there I wasn’t. I was too busy too soon. author unknown
A new pastor was visiting the homes of his parishioners. At one house it seemed obvious that someone was at home but no answer came to his repeated knocks at the door. Therefore, he took out a card and wrote “Revelation 3:20″ on the back of it and stuck it on the door. When the [...]
