December 2008 Children's Ministry Newsletter

Start out the new year right by celebrating all the holidays
from a Christian perspective.

We at Children's Ministry International trust your Christmas celebrations will be Christ honoring and special this year in spite of the economic downturn. Many of you are enjoying our "Jesus Family Tree Advent Series," one designed for the church and the other for the home. Starting with the New Year celebrations, try using our Holiday Series #1. Some of you have it already and are enjoying bringing new meaning to each special day of the year.

In II Corinthians 10:21 Paul tells us "that whether you eat, or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God". How often do we simply take the time off on these special holidays or go through symbolic rituals without ever thinking of what the Bible might have to say about what we are doing. There are biblical truths that these days symbolize, and we can edify the days by celebrating them to the Glory of God.

Our children are already interested in them from a historical point of view. Some of them, such as, Saint Patrick's Day and Valentines Day have been eclipsed by the revelry, lust and passion of the world so that we miss the origins of those days. Saint Patrick was a great evangelist who almost single-handedly brought the Gospel to Ireland from England. Saint Valentine was martyred for his belief in Christ. Help us redeem these special events by looking at them in our churches and homes in a way that brings to life biblical faith and character.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Some of our holidays have an obvious Christian theme such as Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. But, what about the others? New Year's Day can reaffirm our standing before Christ and not be wasted in fruitless "resolutions" that mean little; July 4th can remind us of where our true freedom is (in Christ alone), President's Day can honor our rulers as Scripture states and help us understand biblical authority; Valentine's Day can offer us the possibility of looking how God has loved us first so that we might love others; and Father's and Mother's Day can have similar themes of honoring and loving our parents.

Easter Holiday

CMI has taken all the holidays we celebrate and put them into three volumes of lessons. Each lesson is designed to be taught in one 45 minute lesson, but there is enough material to do more if you desire. This can be done in a Sunday School environment or at home. There is a memory verse (with a visualized coloring opportunity of the verse), the background to the holiday...be it secular or sacred, a related Bible story, a craft, lots of application and a song CD with kids singing. All of this for only $21.00. All of the hold-up visuals are in color. Visit our website for these and more of our products.

Now, all of our Holidays can be celebrated with a Christian response to the theme or person honored. Your kids will love to know why this day is important and how related biblical themes correspond to the meaning of the day.

Volume 1
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
Valentine's Day
President's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Easter Sunday

Volume 2
Mother's Day
Memorial Day
Father's Day
Independence Day
Labor Day

Volume 3 (Available January, 09)
Columbus Day
Reformation Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas

Call CMI toll free at 888-345-4264 or go to our website at www.childministry.com for more information.

If you order now you'll receive a 10% discount over our already low prices.
Use the following code when you order: ADVENT08

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2. Bible Building Blocks

Bible Building Blocks of the Faith

In the new year consider our "Bible Building Blocks of the Faith" catechetical/question and answer curriculum. All of the main doctrines of the Christian faith are covered for your child (4-12 years old) using the Children's Catechism of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Each question has a basic doctrinal question and answer, a Bible Memory verse, a song (with an accompanying CD with kid's singing), a Bible story, a review game and relevant craft. The memorization work guarantees your child remembers these important facts---forever!

If you order now you'll receive a 10% discount over our already low prices.
Use the following code when you order: ADVENT08

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RESULTS:
Your students know the basics of the faith, they can recite the main questions and answers and Bible verses, because the curriculum emphasizes this. These Bible truths are permanently a part of their lives!

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Celebrate all the U.S. Holidays Biblically! Start out the new year right by celebrating all the holidays from a Christian perspective. 1. Three Volume Holiday Series We at Children's Ministry International trust your Christmas celebrations will be Christ honoring and special this year in spite of the economic downturn. Many of you are enjoying our "Jesus Family Tree Advent Series," one designed for the church and the other for the home. Starting with the New Year celebrations, try using our Holiday Series #1. Some of you have it already and are enjoying bringing new meaning to each special day of the year. In II Corinthians 10:21 Paul tells us "that whether you eat, or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God". How often do we simply take the time off on these special holidays or go through symbolic rituals without ever thinking of what the Bible might have to say about what we are doing. There are biblical truths that these days symbolize, and we can edify the days by celebrating them to the Glory of God. Our children are already interested in them from a historical point of view. Some of them, such as, Saint Patrick's Day and Valentines Day have been eclipsed by the revelry, lust and passion of the world so that we miss the origins of those days. Saint Patrick was a great evangelist who almost single-handedly brought the Gospel to Ireland from England. Saint Valentine was martyred for his belief in Christ. Help us redeem these special events by looking at them in our churches and homes in a way that brings to life biblical faith and character. Some of our holidays have an obvious Christian theme such as Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving. But, what about the others? New Year's Day can reaffirm our standing before Christ and not be wasted in fruitless "resolutions" that mean little; July 4th can remind us of where our true freedom is (in Christ alone), President's Day can honor our rulers as Scripture states and help us understand biblical authority; Valentine's Day can offer us the possibility of looking how God has loved us first so that we might love others; and Father's and Mother's Day can have similar themes of honoring and loving our parents. CMI has taken all the holidays we celebrate and put them into three volumes of lessons. Each lesson is designed to be taught in one 45 minute lesson, but there is enough material to do more if you desire. This can be done in a Sunday School environment or at home. There is a memory verse (with a visualized coloring opportunity of the verse), the background to the holiday...be it secular or sacred, a related Bible story, a craft, lots of application and a song CD with kids singing. All of this for only $21.00. All of the hold-up visuals are in color. Visit our website for these and more of our products. THREE VOLUMES OF HOLIDAY LESSONS Now, all of our Holidays can be celebrated with a Christian response to the theme or person honored. Your kids will love to know why this day is important and how related biblical themes correspond to the meaning of the day. Volume 1 New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day Valentine's Day President's Day Saint Patrick's Day Easter Sunday Volume 2 Mother's Day Memorial Day Father's Day Independence Day Labor Day Volume 3 (Available January, 09) Columbus Day Reformation Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving Christmas These Holiday volumes are only $21 and includes a song CD! Call CMI toll free at 888-345-4264 or go to our website at www.childministry.com for more information. If you order now you'll receive a 10% discount over our already low prices. Use the following code when you order: ADVENT08 2. Bible Building Blocks In the new year consider our "Bible Building Blocks of the Faith" catechetical/question and answer curriculum. All of the main doctrines of the Christian faith are covered for your child (4-12 years old) using the Children's Catechism of the Westminster Confession of Faith. Each question has a basic doctrinal question and answer, a Bible Memory verse, a song (with an accompanying CD with kid's singing), a Bible story, a review game and relevant craft. The memorization work guarantees your child remembers these important facts---forever! If you order now you'll receive a 10% discount over our already low prices. Use the following code when you order: ADVENT08 Remember, CMI's curriculum is: REUSABLE. Use it over and over again NON-DATED. Take as much time as you need to ensure your students know the material For MULTI-AGES. Combine age groups without worry Places Emphasis on repetition through throughout the 12-14 week series period through review games, visualized major stories, Scripture verses, and memory work. Distinctly emphasizes the sovereignty of God in all things (reformed). Get more information by going to this article explaining our Bible Building Blocks of the Faith. RESULTS: Your students know the basics of the faith, they can recite the main questions and answers and Bible verses, because the curriculum emphasizes this. These Bible truths are permanently a part of their lives! Call today, toll free (888-345-4264) for more information. For the children, Brad Winsted, Director [TOP]	1-888-345-4264 2368 Main St., Suite 3 Tucker, GA 30084 www.childministry.com VIEW NEWSLETTER ONLINE Forward to a Friend REQUEST A CATALOG In This Newsletter: 1. Three Volume Holiday Series 2. Bible Building Blocks CMI offers short workshops to "jump start" your church families into doing family devotions. Yes, it can be done! More Information
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