Wednesday Worship - Cover the Earth

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Daily Devotion

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Tuesday's Hero: John Newton

The story of John Newton is very inspirational.

God used this man as a pastor and to write 300 hymns. He was a real hero.

I hope you enjoy reading the story of John Newton for kids.

You can also take a 6 question Quiz

Here are some questions for you to answer.

• John Newton spent much of his childhood free to do as he pleased. He later spent some of his adult years in a form of slavery. Which of these experiences do you think caused him to become the most hardened?
• How is John Newton's story similar to the Biblical account of Jonah? How did their near-death experience affect each of them?
• Are you surprised that even though John Newton had been captured and made a slave of a Navy ship, he still participated in the cruel slave trade? Why do you think it took so many years for him to change his mind about slavery?
• Can you write your own new verse to "Amazing Grace"? What personal experiences would you reference in your verse?

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Ministry Monday - Drop Your Wallet

Here's an easy way to witness for Jesus while you are on vacation or going to summer events and fairs.

These wallets are actually gospel tracts. On the inside, they tell about Jesus. Just leave them around and you will be witnessing for Jesus. 100 Wallet Tracts cost $12



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Friday Fun - Comic: In the Beginning

Here is a neat Online Comic called In the Beginning

This comic tells the truth about how the world began.




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Wednesday Worship - What a Mighty God We Serve

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Daily Devotion

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Online Radio Show

Tuesday's Hero: Adoniram Judson

The story of Adoniram Judson is very inspirational.

God used this man as the first Christian missionary from the United States. He went to Burma. He was a real hero.

I hope you enjoy reading the story of Adoniram Judson for kids.

You can also take a 6 question Quiz

Here are some questions for you to answer.

• Judson told people about Jesus all the time, but it took six years until the first person accepted Jesus. Have you ever prayed for someone for years before you saw an answer? How did you feel?
• Do you know anyone who believes in God, but doesn't believe that God cares about them? How can you help them to understand that God does care?
• Considering all the difficulties the Judson's faced in Burma, would you say that God blessed their lives? How about when you consider that 7,000 believers were baptized into the family of God as a result of their work?
• II Corinthians 4:18 says, "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." How does this verse relate to the story of Adoniram Judson?
• How old do you think a child must be in order to understand the Gospel and become a Christian?

Keys for Kids
Daily Devotion

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Ministry Monday - 4th of July Treat Bags

These July 4th Kid's Tracts are out of stock right now, but you can think about this idea for next year.

It is fun to give out treat bags to kids. And it is really simple to do.

• Put one tract into a small zipper sandwich bag.
• Add some candy - like taffy (sold in bags at Wal-mart).
• You can include your church's business card, too.
• Then pass them out to kids on the 4th of July.

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Daily Devotion

Adventures in Odyssey
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Friday Fun - Kids Answers Website

The Answers in Genesis ministry has a website for kids. It is called:

Kids Answers

At this site, you can:

• read online magazine articles about creation
• learn about animals
• watch videos
• do activities
  

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Daily Devotion

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Monday's Ministry - Get Ready for VBS

School is almost out for the summer and churches are busy planning Vacation Bible School for the kids.

VBS is an exciting event for churches. They love doing this for the kids and telling new kids about Jesus. Your help is really needed to make Vacation Bible School a successful evangelistic outreach to the community. Here are some things that you can do to help with VBS:

• Bring your non-Christian friends to VBS
• Pray that kids will learn about Jesus, make decisions to become Christians, that they will bring their parents to church
  
• Volunteer to help set up, lead groups or activities
  
• Advertise to your community that all kids are invited to VBS

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Daily Devotion

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Friday Fun - Share Cookies

Make up dozens of cookies (or pies).

Go for a family walk and deliver bags of cookies to your neighbors.

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Daily Devotion

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Online Radio Show

Monday's Ministry - Read-a-thon

This summer, you can help Christian organizations by doing your own Read-a-thon.

Get sponsors to pledge you for every book that you read. When you're done, send the pledge money to your favorite Christian organization.

You could even ask your friends to participate in the read-a-thon.

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Daily Devotion

Adventures in Odyssey
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Friday Fun - Mission Journey Game

Play Mission Journey Online

This game takes you on the journey of a missionary and you will have to dig deep to continue on. Each right answer brings you closer to your final destination - Mission Accomplished!

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Daily Devotion

Adventures in Odyssey
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Monday's Ministry- Growing Vegetables

You can help people by growing vegetables. It isn't too late to get your seeds in the ground. Radishes, bush beans, bush peas, and lettuce are easy to grow. Plus these vegetables grow quickly.

You can share your homegrown vegetables with you local Christian soup kitchen, neighbors, church workers, and food pantries (check first to see if they will accept fresh foods).

If you're unable to grow vegetables, then you can also participate by collecting canned food to donate. It doesn't take a big plan. Just grab a box or pull along a wagon. Spend an hour going door to door and you'll be amazed at how much food you will be able to collect.

At harvest time, your family can go U picking and give away the fresh produce. Wouldn't it be special for people to eat fresh strawberry shortcake or freshly sliced peaches at a soup kitchen?

How to Plant Tomatoes in a Grow Bag

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Daily Devotion for May 26, 2008 "Jingo and Judy"

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Tuesday's Hero: Mary Slessor Part 2

The story of Mary Slessor is very inspirational.
God used this woman as a missionary to Calabar, Africa. She was a real hero.

I hope you enjoy reading the story of Mary Slessor for kids.

You can also take a 6 question Online Quiz

Here are some questions for you to answer.

• In order to reach the African people effectively, Mary lived just as they did. What kinds of conveniences do you think she gave up in order to live among African tribes?
• What modern conveniences would be the hardest for you to give up if you were to live as Mary did?
• Missionary work involves more than just telling people about Jesus. In what ways did Mary show the gospel to those she was trying to reach?
• One of the ways African people used drums was to communicate. What forms of communication were in use in other parts of the world at that time?

Keys for Kids
Daily Devotion for May 21, 2008 "Yes, No, Yes"

Adventures in Odyssey
Online Radio Show

Monday's Ministry: Help an Older Person

What can you do to help an older person?

• Mow their lawn.
• Help out around their house or yard.
  
• Your family could drive the person to church.
• Go to their house for a visit.
• Help with the groceries.
• Join them for a walk.
• Ask the person how you can help?
  

Being Thankful for Mother

Thankful Thursday Meme

This Sunday is Mother's Day. Using the letters in Mother, you can list your Mother's qualities and give it to her. This will show your appreciation to her.

Here is an example:

I am thankful for my mother, because she is:

M - Memorable
My mother has tried really hard to plan fun activities that will give me good memories.

O- Optimistic
My mother trusts God and believes that things will always get better.

T- Thoughtful
My mother cares about people who are less fortunate. She has shown me ways that I can help others.

H- Hilarious
My mother knows how to get me laughing and feeling better.

E- Evangelistic
My mother shares about her belief is Jesus. She wants others to become Christians, too.

R - Responsible
My mother takes care of me, the rest of the family, and does all of her other work, too.


Keys for Kids
Daily Devotion for May 8, 2008 "For Grammy and God"

Adventures in Odyssey
A Mission for Jimmy
Supporting missionaries

Monday's Ministry - Baby Shower

Our church has started their Mother's Day tradition. This time, every year, there is a baby bassinet set up outside of the church nursery. It gets filled with baby items - clothing, diapers, toiletries, even Bibles. Around Mother's Day the items are donated to the Pregnancy Care Center and given to the new expecting mothers. If your church doesn't do this, you can still participate and drop your items off at the Pregnancy Care Center.



Keys for Kids
Daily Devotion for May 1, 2008 "Pay Attention"

Friday Fun - Comic: The Superstar

Here is a neat Online Comic called The Superstar

This comic is about a popular soccer player who hasn't heard the truth about Jesus' salvation.



Keys for Kids
Daily Devotion for May 5, 2008 "True Worship"

Adventures in Odyssey
Elijah part 1
God's sovereignty, Biblical history, Elijah