Check out the children's ministry blog at Clear Lake Presbyterian . They're doing some fun stuff.
At PoMo Kidz you'll find someone exploring post-modern Children's Ministry in the great Northwest, and best of all she'll tell you about her puppy. (A vote of two makes it cool to talk about your puppies on your post-modern children's ministry blog.)
Actually Camden is the official four-legged regular at Artisan. Camden is a Shitz-zu and the kids love him! He's actually puppy size and will stay that way well into old age. Mine, on the other hand have yet to come to church. They're in the 70 pound range, now. We thought they'd stopped growing but... hmm... maybe not!
Also here at Artisan, Brian, has designed an 8 page Sunday worship activity handout/family bullitan for the very young through older readers. Nice, Brian! PUSH physical theater will handle the worship service on Sunday night. Unique family worship!
If you follow the links to the people leaving comments here, they usually list some of their favorite children's ministry blogs and links! You may find some new avenues to explore.
I linked to Daniel on the Artisan Writers' blog because he was talking about writing scripts but he also has some kid links if you scroll way down.
Enjoy! I hope you're able to network and share ideas.
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Thanks for the new links...I'll be watching those.
ReplyDeleteAny chance we could take a look at the family bulletin? Sounds great!
ReplyDeleteOn the Artisan website "A Summer Unseries: An Ordinary Time with Jesus" It says "Kids" and "Kid's Booklet" I had trouble with the Adobe pdf but there are two examples of the booklet on that page. Or try a copy and paste
ReplyDeletehttp://www.artisanchurch.com/worship/Ordinary_Time_with_Jesus/ordinary_time_with_jesus.html
I really like your booklet and how it's tailored specifically to your church. So far we still "outsource" ours, so to speak – using a children's bulletin distributors' original copies. I think it... well... largely sucks.
ReplyDeleteHaving something like your booklet is definitely something to have as a goal.
Thanks, Daniel. I sent your complement off to Brian. He's designed the most recent version. The idea's been steadily evolving for over a year.
ReplyDeleteIt works well for kids who enjoy pencil and paper activities. The craft table works well for artistic, creative kids or kids who like to use their hands. Very social kids and kids who just love to move and be in the middle of things continue to challenge our thinking. Every child can learn that there are times to sit still and quiet, too, as far as that goes, but our sermons are a good half hour. I'm among those challenged to keep my auditory attention focused for a half-hour. And they're worth listening to, don't get me wrong.
Relocating for a children's story or activity, music, opportunities to stand up, kneel, bow, clap and move, rhythm instruments and passing the peace are ways to include these kids and tap into their strengths but they usually only fill a small part of the service. The challenge is sermon time and the booklet helps. It's also designed to take home and use.