**** A service of http://www.SundaySchoolNetwork.com ****
"For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them." -- Jesus
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
To reply or to post a new topic:
When replying, delete ALL TEXT that is NOT PERTINENT to your response. Please TITLE your message to reflect the content.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
SSTN # 14 - February 15, 2006
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
IN THIS ISSUE OF THE SSTN e-NEWSLETTER:
1) Outreach ideas 2) Jonah Song 3) Kids Under Construction 4) Outreach ideas
Easter Activities
5) Tale of Jonah song 6) VBS materials in KJV 7) Tales of Jonah song 8) Teaching Austic Children 9) Outreach ideas 10) Fish Tales
<>< <>< <>< TODAY'S SSTN POSTINGS: <>< <>< <><
1) Outreach ideas
Lisa, I coordinate the children's ministry at my church... and I work primarily with age group of 3-8. At Christmas time we made up these simple snowman cups with a snowman head and hot chocolate, marshmellows, candy cane, and a pre-typed note I made up thanking them for their service to the community. I called and about 12 of them showed up to received the gifts from the kids and brought their own. Plus they did a whole demo of how they dress up and come into fires and what kids should do if they are in a fire and firemen come to rescue them. It was wonderful. This year I'm hoping to collect toys and books to send to our local children's hospital. I try to do projects that the kids can see what the impact is themselves. I hope this helps.
Brigitte
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
2) Jonah Song
[ Rodney Longfellow wrote: (tune: the Gilligan Island song)]
Just sit right back and you'll hear the tale of Jonah's dreadful trip that started from a tropic port to give the Lord a slip.
The prophet was called to preach the truth but chose to disobey. He jumped on a ship to run from God and headed far away...
Well. Jonah spent three days and nights there in that poor old fish. He repented of the sin he'd done, was spit in the air, he flipped twice.
He preached the truth. They changed their ways. There on Nineveh.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
3) Kids Under Construction
>I am planning on doing our VBS this year with the theme >"Kids Under Construction." Any ideas
>>There's a song that says, "God's still working on me to make me what I >>ought to be. He made the moon and the stars and Jupiter and Mars, but >>he'sstill working on me."
That is a Gaither song called "He's still working on me." Check their web site for info.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
4) Outreach ideas
Lisa,
Hello. As for Outreach ideas, I do strongly suggest looking into the Sidewalk Sunday School program. I can't really explain it, but the idea is wonderful and you can buy a book, and tapes for not too much, and you'll get the idea. You can tailor it to your situation, but it's really great!!!!
My recollection of the Jonah Song from my childhood days is as follows:
Come listen to my tale of Jonah and the whale; Way down in the middle of the ocean! Whatever did he wear, however did he get there? Way down in the middle of the ocean. Preaching he should have been at Ninevah, you see, He disobeyed a very foolish notion But God forgave his sin, Salvation enetered in. Way down in the middle of the ocean.
Hope it helps.
God bless, Suzanne,
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
6) VBS materials in KJV
I just want to say thanks to those who have been so helpful in my search for Western VBS materials in KJV!! This newsletter has been very encouraging and helpful!! I have met the most wonderful people!! It is great to have fellow believers to lean on! It is alot of work to change all of the posters, handouts, and even songs to include the KJV version of the Bible. That is why I asked you fine folks for help!! We wrote last year's VBS called "Down on the Farm", and it was a blessing... But, I have a whole new respect for the writers of Children's Christian Literature!! Lesson, songs, puppet shows, posters.....whew! That was so draining!! I am so thankful for finding this newsletter!! I think we may have found some material!! Of course, we might tweak it a bit... one teacher has her heart set on being the "sheriff"... with a Paul and Silas tie in from the Scriptures... She is even starting on the front of her "jail"... complete with paper mache rocks and bars over the windows!! Please pray for us! Also, I am working on a website for our church... I hope to post copies of the "Down on the Farm" VBS for others to use... Thanks so much for the ideas and encouragement!! Sandy from Kokomo, IN
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
7) Tales of Jonah song
I don't have the words to that, but have two other songs relating to Jonah.
Jonah and the Whale Song (sing to the tune of "London Bridges")
Jonah was swallowed by a whale By a whale, By a whale, Jonah ws swallowed by a whale. Swallowed whole!
(rub tummy at the end)
Jonah prayed to God above God above, God above, Jonah prayed to God above And was forgiven!
(hold hands in prayer position at the end)
====
Jonah and the Whale (sung to the tune of I'm a Little Teapot)
Jonah ran from God to get away He didn't want to hear what God had to say. He climb ed on board a boat and sailed to sea He told the Lord to let him be.
God said to Jonah, "not so fast", My time with you has not yet passed. The Lord sent a storm and rocked the boat Jonah fell into the sea and tried to float.
A fish swam by and swallowed the man Jonah prayed, "Lord, I'm sorry I ran" God forgave Jonah after three days Jonah thanked God and was on his way.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
8) Teaching Austic Children
Thanks so much - there is no information for Sunday School teachers to deal with austim children. We have 3 boys at my church that have austim and 2 are on a real bad spectum. Once, I turned him my for 2 seconds, when one of the children of austim hit a child up side the head. It's hard for a teacher to deal with 3 autistic children in a classroom of 20 - 25 and each as a different need. At this time, only one of the children with austism is able to attend.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
9) Outreach ideas
In response to Lisa ( (3) Outreach ideas?)
I would suggest holding a "Sidewalk Sunday School or Sidewalk VBS in the Park" to get your church visible. Must be Able to be portable, carrying everything in with you. We have used this method Successfully the past 3 years and have reached more than 20 children for the Lord. Now some parents are coming to our Wed. activity (there is also an adult Study). NFlohr5948@verizon.net
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
10) Fish Tales
There is a musical by Kathie Hill called Fish Tales that has several fish songs in it including Fish Sandwiches, Cast the Nets, Love is the Bait and Fish Tales. It is available from Word Music. It is a musical that can be done at one time or broken down into 3 mini musicals. Perfect for a VBS musical for parents night! There are some really ggod songs in it!
Reproducing in any medium, commercial or noncommercial, is strictly prohibited without prior written permission. SSTN has contributors from all over the world who share their ideas. If you reprint any of the ideas from SSTN, SundaySchoolNetwork.com or ChristianCrafters.Com in any medium (websites, magazines, newsletters, etc.), you must contact the submitter, and website for reprint permissions. Any materials used must also include the submitter's name and where the ideas were gleaned from. The opinions expressed or advertisements displayed in the SSTN e-Newsletter are not necessarily endorsed by SundaySchoolNetwork.com or ChristianCrafters.Com. SSTN reserves the right to edit and or exclude information from the SSTN e-Newsletter.
<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
SUBSCRIBE--UNSUBSCRIBE - and Change of Address directions:
To SUBSCRIBE or change your email address go to the "Sunday School Network" page at: http://www.SundaySchoolNetwork.Com/page3.html (If you are subscribing your friends, make sure you have their permission.)
