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10 Commandments for Kids

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 … Continue reading

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Baby Moses Song

Here’s a short song about baby Moses set to the tune “In a cottage in a wood” In A HOUSE BY THE RIVER NILE

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Here is the Church finger play

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Trying to make a Hexaflexagon?

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 … Continue reading

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Everybody’s Prayer

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 … Continue reading

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Ask Uncle Noah

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

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Kids Answers

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 … Continue reading

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Don’t Come Crying To Me

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, there’s more crying, and … Continue reading

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Father’s Day for Jairus

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 … Continue reading

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Committee meetings

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 … Continue reading

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Love the Lord your God

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 … Continue reading

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Christmas Leave

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 … Continue reading

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Like Christ

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 … Continue reading

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BALLOON TRICK

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 … Continue reading

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Jailhouse Rocks!

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 … Continue reading

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Miss The Bell

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 … Continue reading

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Lost Generation Video

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Blindfold TIC-TAC-TOE

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 … Continue reading

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Faith

“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 … Continue reading

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Rahab

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)

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Discipline and control with children

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 … Continue reading

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100 years from now

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 … Continue reading

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David and Goliath play

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

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Put CHRIST back in CHRISTmas

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. … Continue reading

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Change of theme

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 … Continue reading

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Christmas Services

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 … Continue reading

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20 Ways to Use Puppets to Teach a Bible Memory Verse

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 … Continue reading

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Boy’s Camp

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 … Continue reading

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Reflection on Childhood

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 … Continue reading

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Holiday Program #4

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 … Continue reading

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