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In two weeks it will be Mother's Day and so we feature one or two items that you may find helpful.
Thomas Edison's Mother
When he was a young boy, Thomas Edison's teacher sent him home with a note which said, 'Your child is dumb. We can't do anything for him.' Mrs. Edison wrote back, 'You do not understand my boy. I will teach him myself'. And she did, with results that are well known.
If you are looking for ideas for a Mother's Day talk, Creative Youth Ministries have A LARGE NUBMER. Go to: www.creativeyouthideas.com/blog/announcements/mothers_day_ideas_3.html
God Bless.
Object Lesson for Mother's Day Service
This will need your own input so add, change or subtract what you like.
Objective
Acknowledge and affirm mothers and the essential role they have in our lives.
What you will need
You will need a box or bag big enough to hold the items listed. On the outside, decorate it with large words, photos, etc. For example, it could say in big letters: THANKS MUM! Or if it is a box, you might like to wrap it in mother's day paper.
What you do
Pull each item out of the bag or box and explain how it reminds you of what being a mother is all about. Ensure that everyone can se the items. Some are funny, some are serious.
What to say
Many of us have had the influence of a wonderful mother, and what a blessing that is. If your mother is still living, thank her and tell her what a blessing she is to you. In this box (bag) I have several items to remind us all of what our mothers have done for us.
Half broken wooden spoon
Whoops, not sure how that got in there and I HAVE NO IDEA what it means! (You may want to give yourself a light tap on the hand or bottom and let the audience see the spoon break).
Empty purse
Wonder why mum's purse is always empty!
Nike item How many times has your mother said to you: ‘JUST DO IT!' When it comes to cleaning your room: “Don't stand there, JUST DO IT!” Or when it comes to doing the dishes: (look for audience to yell back” JUST DO IT!” ETC.
Book of tricks or jokes: You know what they say? You can fool all of the people some of the time, and some of the people all of the time, but you ‘Can't Fool Mum'.
The word Evolution with a big NO Mothers are living proof that that evolution does NOT exist. (Pause for reflection). If evolution really worked, then mothers would by now have developed more than two hands?
A circle
A circle never ends: A mum's work never ends. We all know the story of the foolish husband who dared ask his wife what she did all day?
When he came home from work the next day and found t total mayhem in the house. His three children were outside, still in their pyjamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around the front yard. The door of his wife's car was open, as was the front door to the house. Proceeding into the entry, he found an even bigger mess.
He quickly headed up the stairs, stepping over toys and more piles of clothes, looking for his wife. He was worried she may be ill, or that something serious had happened.
He found her lounging in the bedroom, still curled in the bed in her pyjamas, reading a novel. She looked up at him, smiled, and asked how his day went. He looked at her bewildered and asked, "What happened here today?"
She again smiled and answered, "You know everyday when you come home from work and ask me what in the world did I do today? Well today I didn't do it”
Rubber band
Mothers learn to be flexible. Flexible with their time, their children and their husbands!!
Clock Mothers learn to be expert time keepers. They always need to know where their children are and at what time they will be home. And if they are just one minute late!! What happens????? (Ask for audience response) And she all the time has to remind her children that time is ticking away. And the special times that our mothers spent just with us, even though they were busy.
Binoculars Wherever you are you can be sure your mother is keeping an eye on you. It is true what they say that they have eyes in the back of their head.
Stick of celery or similar And they are also good at making us eat what we really didn't want to eat because they know they are important for us. Like broccoli and celery. Chippies and coke would have been so much nicer for breakfast.
Lipstick or similar Despite the rush and bustle of getting everyone else ready, she always manages to make herself look beautiful, even if it is in the car on the way to church, for herself and her family. (Ask how many mothers either brush their hair or put make up on while travelling to church this morning? And we won't ask who was driving).
Sticking plaster In so many ways it is a mothers task to bring healing to grazed knees and hurting hearts
Mini chocolate bars , chocolate kiss or a love heart. When everyone else in the family is running around like a mad thing, mothers seem to know how to bring sweetness into the situation. They know how to make us feel loved. They know how to hug
Dumbbells or weights Mums learn to exercise their spiritual strength by praying for their family. And it takes a lot of courage to teach your children to stand up for what is right in a world that has gone crazy with sin.
Fridge Magnet decoration Mums know how to make their children feel special, especially when they bring home paintings or photos that get put on the fridge as if they were good enough for all the world to se. This is what gives kids courage to think they can be good at doing anything they want.
Cup cake or any small cake. Mums are really good at making things special.
Eraser Forgiving
Text book or Bible Mothers are the best teachers in the world. Kids – we should take notice of them and if we did, maybe we would have a lot less trouble in the world.
Handkerchief Being a mother is a bit like an emotional roller coaster. How many times do mothers cry for their kids, especially when they see them struggle, get hurt or make mistakes?
Tea Bag And finally – a tea bag. Because when everyone has gone off to school or work or to bed, and the washing is still piled up, the one comfort is to sit down and have a cup of tea and thank God for being all these things and more. So what we want to do is to say "thanks" for all the things that our mothers have done for us.
Written by David Goodwin 2009.
Top Four Discovery Club Curriculum
This week we feature 4 of the Discovery Club Subjects. Each title lasts 4 weeks and comes complete with graphics that can be used on a Digital projector or OHP.
Price is $35 each but for May only, you can order all 4 for the price of 3.
#34 REACH -
The very latest subject teaches children how to use the talents and gifts to REACH their friends and others. Opportunities are all around us. There is also a very special ministry time with this subject. God needs to work in us if he can use us to reach others.
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#33 HEART OF THE FATHER
‘The Heart of the Father' will help children develop a relationship with God based on the unconditional love that he has for them.
Children need to know the ‘Heart of the Father'. Many children are brought up in homes where they have not experienced the love of even an earthly father so they are not off base one with this. But all children, even if they do have a loving mother and father, need to experience God's love.
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#13 BORN TO FLY
Eagles are said to be the most magnificent creatures on earth.
There are 33 references to eagles in the Bible. They are used to describe: Attributes of God; The Word of God and The People of God.
This subject looks at how the eagle shows us about God and our Christian walk.
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#8 BEING FRIENDLY
Children often behave in ways that are not friendly. The extreme of this can lead to bullying. Just normal children's behaviour can shut less popular children out of activities and keep them from building friendships within a group. Often children do not return to church, and the reason is not that there is anything wrong with the program, but that they do not feel accepted by the other children. The opposite is also true, children will go where they have friends.
The aim of this program is to help you build the friendliest children's ministry in your town. A place where children feel accepted and loved, not just by the leaders but also by the children.
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Sri Lanka Update
If you are interested in being part of the 2009 missions team travelling to Sri Lanka and Nepal , please register your interest by replying to this email. The trip will take place 15 -29 August Sri Lanka, 29 August to 6 September in Nepal . We are in the planning stages of this trip. We will have at least 4 conferences and one likely camp in Sri Lanka .
Ministry Opportunity
Kidsreach in NZ requires a volunteer to handle routine administrations tasks. This will likely be 1 day or 2 half days per month and will include handling monthly accounts, banking, GST, accounts payable, receivable (low volume), Assisting with missions' donations and funding for Kids Keep Safe. Ideally the person will be able to use or learn MYOB. We can likely supply computer and various office equipment if needed. For further information, please contact John Liddle at john@kinggrapes.co.nz
School of Children's Counselling
If you have a heart to help hurting children or are a chaplain, kids pastor, parent or caregiver then you would benefit from attending the Kidsreach School of Children's Counselling. Remaining courses for this year are: NSW, Adelaide , Perth , Indonesia and Hamilton . If you want further information, please reply to this email.
If you have attended the same course previously, you are allowed to attend the second time for free.
Quotable Quote
What My Mother Taught Me...
TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE:
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!"
RELIGION:
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."
TIME TRAVEL:
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"
LOGIC:
"Because I said so, that's why."
FORESIGHT:
"Make sure you wear clean Underwear, in case you're in an accident."
IRONY:
"Keep laughing and I'll give you something to cry about."
OSMOSIS:
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper!"
CONTORTIONISM:
"Will you "look" at the dirt on the back of your neck!"
STAMINA:
"You'll sit there 'til all that spinach is finished."
WEATHER:
"It looks as if a tornado swept through your room."
PHYSICS PROBLEMS:
"If I yelled because I saw a meteor coming toward you; would you listen then?"
HYPOCRISY:
"If I've told you once, I've told you a million times -don't exaggerate!!!"
THE CIRCLE OF LIFE:
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."
BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION:
"Stop acting like your father!"
About Kidsreach
Kidsreach Mission Statement is to: Resource, train and encourage those who minister to and counsel children.
Kidsreach has a large number of resources and training opportunities available to those who minister to children including one day and five day seminars scattered throughout New Zealand during the year. Through partnerships with Tabor College (Syndey) and Laidlaw College (Auckland) we offer accredited courses in Children's Ministry.
There are offices in NZ, Australia, and Sri Lanka. We have a working relationship with similar organisations in Ethiopia, PNG and Indonesia. For more information, visit the websites: Aus: www.kidsreach.org.au NZ: www.kidsreach.org.nz
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