by Chris Young | Nov 19, 2014 | Free Resources, Resources
Great Free Advent and Christmas Devotionals
The season of Advent and Christmas is upon us. Time to celebrate!
Some of you are thinking, “…Celebrate??? How can you celebrate when when I am trying to plan out my Black Friday shopping?”
I have a couple resources that will not overwhelm you that might be your solution to being able to reflect and celebrate during this crazy time of year.
1. Advent Devotional by Awana.
This one is simply titled Advent Devotional 2014
Several writers contributed to this devotional bring an array of perspectives that all lead to Christ. You can take your pick of a customized devotional for an individual, a couple, or a family edition.
2. Christmas Devotional by Dr. Michael Kennedy
The Cross and the Manger
This is the devotional I used last year with my family. The author is a great friend of mine. His heart for ministry within the family is huge! Here you will find a daily resource that will connect with your family and draw your kids’ minds toward Christ during the Christmas season.
by Chris Young | Nov 17, 2014 | Resources
Kidmin Resource: Chalkboard Tape and Dry Erase Tape
I found this great kidmin resource at Office Max last week.
What are some different ways you would use this resource in your children’s ministry? Share in the comment section below.
by Chris Young | Nov 28, 2013 | Free Resources, Resources, Technology, Uncategorized
New Free Kids Bible App from YouVersion
Released today, on Thanksgiving, is a brand new Bible App just for kids.
1. Quality – Youversion is not going to release a program sub-par. Expect supreme quality.
2. Performance – Youversion’s adult Bible app runs smooth. We can assume this kid’s Bible app will run similarly.
3. Fun. My five year old cannot put it down. He loves it! The story is well read. They illustrations are fantastic. There is a lot to interact with in each scene and achievements can be made to reward the child.
4. Great Price. Free. Not going to get better than that.
You can download the app on IOS or Android today. Get it and get your family plugged into reading the BIble!
A special thanks to Lifechurch.tv for being the source of youversion.com
by Chris Young | Nov 22, 2013 | Free Resources, Georgia Baptist, Resources
Free Christmas Devotional for Families
With all the marketing and materialism it can be easy to miss out on the true meaning of Christmas.
Don’t!
Dr. Michael Kennedy has provided a daily family devotional, “The Cross and the Manger,” for the first 25 days of December that will instill a true Christmas spirit within each of the members of your family. You can print and distribute for all the families within your children’s ministry.
Four great reasons to use this devotional this year:
1. Biblical. It starts in Genesis and shows you how all of Scripture leads up to Jesus.
2. Family Oriented. It is written with families in mind. Nothing difficult. This makes it easy for almost all of your parents.
3. Brief. We all know December is nuts. It is non-stop and adding another thing seems impossible. This won’t be burdensome. Instead, it will be well worth it.
4. Free. No cost for you to use with your family. No cost for your church families to use either.
What are you waiting for? Download the pdf now. You can set it up to print out in booklet form to make it easy for families too.
Dr. Michael Kennedy, is a pastor with a heart for families. He serves as Senior Pastor at New Vision Fellowship in Dublin, GA. You can follow his blog here.
by Chris Young | Nov 19, 2013 | Childrens Event, Conferences, Georgia Baptist, VBS
Lifeway VBS Clinics in Georgia 2014
You don’t want to miss out on the Lifeway VBS Clinics held around the state here in Georgia in March of 2014. It is a great way to get pumped up for Vacation Bible School. You will also find new and incredible ideas that will make your VBS a success for your church family and community.
March 8
FBC Statesboro
Sunrise Baptist Church, Lawrenceville
March 15
Central Baptist, Warner Robins
Burnt Hickory Baptist, Powder Springs
March 22
Unity Baptist, Newnan
Northside Baptist, Tifton
Cost is $15 per person if registered by February 17
Visit the Georgia Baptist VBS Page for more info on this and the Jumpstarts in January
