Family Grace
For every cup, And every plateful, Lord, please make me Truly grateful; For breakfast, dinner, Tea and lunch, Lord, make me thankful, As I munch. Amen.
Recruiting leaders for Children’s Ministry
Greg Baird at “Kids in Focus” has a very helpful article titled “Don’t recruit R.E.L.A.T.E.” which gives some good tips for Children’s Ministers who are looking to grow their ministry teams. The newsletter (available from this site) is also worth subscribing to. It has some very useful reflections and ideas on kid’s ministry.
Find that tune game
A game suitable for children aged 7-11. It also works well at a family games night. One volunteer is blindfolded, and a second volunteer carries a radio tuned to a favourite station. The remaining group members are spectators for that round of the game and should remain quiet. Be sure the room is clear of [...]
Boys forward
I’ve just been looking at a very helpful website dealing with lots of issues to do with raising boys. BoysForward.com Articles include – Boys and Role Models , Boys and Praise, The value of sport with boys, Boys and homework… 50 ways to improve your child’s attention span and behaviour without drugs. Lots more helpful [...]
A new year
I’m back from a very relaxing holiday break and ready for another year in children’s ministry. It’s amazing how becoming a Grandpa last May has given me a new perspective on family and children’s ministry. I hope I can pass on some of those insights through this blog this year which may be of interest. [...]