The Youth Worker Network of the Northeast Iowa Synod met and held a swap meet with some new ideas for Rally Day and Family Ministry.
From Elayne Werges (Elayne@butler-bremer.com)
Teaching Faith at Home Packets: These packets that parents can check out of the church library is a packet of activities, stories, games, crafts, coloring sheets, action figures, videos and more that help parents teach a Bible story to their children. It contains an introduction letter on how to use it and any copies needed for the activities. It was all contained in a Five Star three ring binder notebook. Elayne put one together on Moses for right around $50. She used things from VeggieTales (www.bigidea.com), Christian Book Distributors (www.cbd.com), as well as other resources and websites (DLTK and Catholic moms). For more information, contact Elayne at the email address above.
Also from Elayne: Graham Cracker Banquet
Elayne is using this as part of the Milestone for 3 and 4 year old children entering Sunday school. The families are invited to attend this banquet that consists of graham crackers with frosting, fruit and juice. The are blessed during worship, get introduced to their teachers and have some ice breakers and mixers. Contact Elayne for more details.
Sara McCaw (sjmccaw@qwest.net) brought an idea for Rally Day
Her children's ministry put together an activity fair with introductory activities to all the lessons the children will be studying that year. Families can go to as many activities as they want. They pull all families together in the middle of the Sunday school hour for a short devotion and a time of announcements. There is a picnic following the worship service that day as well. Sunday school registration goes on during this time as well. Contact Sara for more details and a list of the activities.
Sara also gave us some great Advent ideas, including an easy Advent wreath and Advent banners. Email Sara to get the handouts on these great ideas!
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