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Recent content by MatthewJesse

  1. M

    Curriculum help, please

    With regard to reward systems I walked into an existing system that had a counter space stuffed with little trinkets/toys (found in any dollar store) that are redeemed with tickets. While not my favorite part of children's ministry (has a slight Chucky Cheese feel to it). I prefer this over...
  2. M

    curriculum for very small class

    Consider visiting, calvarycurriculum.com. I have found this website helpful. Lessons, word searches, crosswords and coloring pages. I trust you will be able to find something for each age group while speking to one portion of scripture. God Bless Calvary Chapel as they have made this resource free.
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    Curriculum help, please

    As a part-time Children's Pastor I can relate to your frustration concerning existing curriculum available. May I suggest you teach the Bible chronologically story-by-story. Building on the previous weeks stories you give kids the bigger picture of God's interaction/redemption of man as well as...