Right about now you are trying to figure out what to do with your child this summer. Some of you have signed up for camps and activities, taken advantage of free events or scheduled some play dates with friends from school. Its great that we live in an era where there is so much to do and so many places to go. Perhaps you’ve got the dates of every VBS in a 25 mile radius or your home. But if you don’t, would you consider how you can impact your child spiritually with a consistent focus on God? Here are some resources:
Online Activities:
http://lifekids.lifechurch.tv/
Here you will find teachings, videos, worship music, activities to do at home and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about a child’s relationship with Jesus. Not only will a parent find what they would like to see to help them lead their child, kids will be amazed by the awesome videos featuring crazy characters, storylines that are relevant to their lives and worship that’s off the charts.
Kids Corner is the English language children’s media ministry of the The Back to God Hour. Geared for children age 6—12, the weekly half-hour radio program and web site teach in a contemporary way, the wisdom and the truth of God to the issues and challenges that affect a child’s life. Through audio drama and web resources, children are not only entertained, but are helped to develop an interest in the Bible and in becoming followers of Jesus.
Videos, games and fun from Focus on the Family.
From the makers of Veggietales.
http://www.answersingenesis.org/kids
Answers in Genesis is an apologetics (i.e., Christianity-defending) ministry, dedicated to enabling Christians to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. This is their kids online interactive material.
Music:
For Preteens:
http://www.mygrapple.com/default.aspx
Part of the curriculum for our preteen club, Club 57.
Log in and connect with your friends, play games, solve clues and challenge yourself to live out your faith, and more. See Erin Barnhart or Pastor Jon for a login username and password.
Assemblies of God’s Teen Girl Ministries Blog
For Parents:
Most parents want to raise children with good character and values. Many struggle to find the time and the means to get the job done. Where do you start? What do you say? How much time will it take?
FamilyTimes™ is designed to help equip parents with easy to use tools to make the most of everyday moments together. This tool is based on the biblical model that teaches that the home should be the primary place where a child learns about God.
Use it along with our KidCentral Children’s Church Fridge Door handout.
It’s a FREE weekly email packed with ideas to help connect your family. Splinks are creative ways of interacting with your children with family devotional starters and ideas for family time. Splinks can also help you use teachable moments to pass along spiritual truths and life lessons while making memories or just having fun together. No matter where you are, it can always be time for a Splink!
Written for children ages four and up, The Jesus Storybook Bible tells the one story underneath all the stories of the Bible and points to the birth of a child, the Rescuer, Jesus. Complete with 44 Bible stories, The Jesus Storybook Bible paints a beautiful portrait of Jesus and invites children to see that he is not only at the center of God’s great story of redemption—he is at the center of their story too.
At Church:
KidCentral
Every week we have a quality program geared towards children beginning at 10:30 every Sunday morning. You’re kids won’t want to miss a single one. Come this month as we talk about RESPONSIBILITY.
The Egypt File
VBS Coming in August!
With THE EGYPT FILE, kids will learn that they were specially created in the image of God for the purpose of loving and serving Him!
Pyramids, The Sphinx. Sun. Sand. Mummies. Intrigue. Journey with us as we travel to the country where Jesus first grew up in The Egypt File: Decoding the Mystery of Life. Amidst this exotic location and ancient civilization, we will tackle some of the most mysterious and intriguing questions known to man, including;
