October 2008 Children's Ministry Newsletter

Are you tired about being consumed with the excesses of the "holiday period"? Do you and your family see so little of Christ in Christmas that you sometimes wonder how your celebration of Christmas is any different than your unbelieving neighbors? Make this Christmas a special time of looking forward to the celebration of the Advent of Christ and the Incarnation of God into man. But how?

Children's Ministry International (CMI) has introduced two Advent Series; one for your church, which has four presentations of the coming Advent of the Messiah and the second for your family, which have symbols and stories for every day of Advent. We also have a special coloring book with all the Advent symbols.

1. A Must-read Article, "Redeeming Christmas"

Director of Children's Ministry International, Brad Winsted has a thoughtful article reprinted for your edification on how to reclaim Christ in Christmas. Its easy to get swept up in all the garishness of the holidays and miss Christ completely. In this article there are many "helps" on keeping Christmas Christ-centered.

The Christmas Advent Season will soon be here! Celebrating Advent gives our children the true origin of Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ. Throughout the Old Testament we see stories telling of this upcoming event. Let your children see why saints such as Mary and Joseph, Zechariah and Elizabeth (parents of John the Baptist), Simeon and Anna (at the temple dedication of Jesus) in the Gospel of Luke so looked forward to the coming Messiah because of their knowledge of the Old Testament signs pointing to Christ.

CMI has a great four lesson workbook, "Jesus Family Tree....the Story of Redemption" for your Sunday School program. For just $25.00 you can fill the four weeks prior to Christmas with great Bible lessons of the coming Christ. This is a lot more than an "Advent Candle" as you get into the biblical stories of the prediction and requirement for the Messiah's coming to earth, first told to Eve in the Garden of Eden after the Fall.

There are colorful symbols to make a "Jesse Tree" (out of the root of King David's family/Jesse was Christ's lineage) in your classroom. Your kids will have a fun and instructional time in learning about how Christ's coming (or Advent) is clearly and repeatedly found throughout the Old Testament.

CMI has a Jesse Tree coloring book ($3.00 each) to help the children remember the Bible Stories that point to Jesus' birth.

If you order before December 1st you'll receive a 10% discount over our already low prices. Use the following code when you order: ADVENT08

3. Advent in your home.

Jesus' Family Tree - The Story of Redemption

CMI presents its Family Advent Jesse Tree Lessons for the home. You can make this Christmas Advent truly memorable and educational for your family. Every day at your devotional time read the Bible lesson that points to Christ before his birth. Then place the "Jesse Tree" symbol on your tree. We've expanded on our original "Jesus Family Tree...the Story of Redemption", to have a lesson and a colorful symbol for every day of Advent. Each day of Advent your children will see how the Old Testament spoke often and clearly of the coming Messiah. Now you can have a "new family tradition" around the celebration of the birth of Christ and all for just $29.00.

CMI has a Jesse Tree coloring book coloring book ($3.00 each) to help your children remember the Bible Stories pointing to Jesus' birth.

The family devotion series is reusable and can be expanded beyond Advent if your family wants to go deeper.

For your family or church Christian Character Curriculum is available. We've taken about 50 character qualities found in the Bible and given memory verses, stories and activities with them. This would be an excellent way for your children to learn how they can become patient, attentive, honest, brave, sincere as a Christian and how these qualities were acted out in the Bible.

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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Advent Series for this Christmas Brings "Jesse Tree" to Light Are you tired about being consumed with the excesses of the "holiday period"? Do you and your family see so little of Christ in Christmas that you sometimes wonder how your celebration of Christmas is any different than your unbelieving neighbors? Make this Christmas a special time of looking forward to the celebration of the Advent of Christ and the Incarnation of God into man. But how? Children's Ministry International (CMI) has introduced two Advent Series; one for your church, which has four presentations of the coming Advent of the Messiah and the second for your family, which have symbols and stories for every day of Advent. We also have a special coloring book with all the Advent symbols. 1. A Must-read Article, "Redeeming Christmas" Director of Children's Ministry International, Brad Winsted has a thoughtful article reprinted for your edification on how to reclaim Christ in Christmas. Its easy to get swept up in all the garishness of the holidays and miss Christ completely. In this article there are many "helps" on keeping Christmas Christ-centered. 2. Advent in your church. The Christmas Advent Season will soon be here! Celebrating Advent gives our children the true origin of Christmas and the Incarnation of Christ. Throughout the Old Testament we see stories telling of this upcoming event. Let your children see why saints such as Mary and Joseph, Zechariah and Elizabeth (parents of John the Baptist), Simeon and Anna (at the temple dedication of Jesus) in the Gospel of Luke so looked forward to the coming Messiah because of their knowledge of the Old Testament signs pointing to Christ. CMI has a great four lesson workbook, "Jesus Family Tree....the Story of Redemption" for your Sunday School program. For just $25.00 you can fill the four weeks prior to Christmas with great Bible lessons of the coming Christ. This is a lot more than an "Advent Candle" as you get into the biblical stories of the prediction and requirement for the Messiah's coming to earth, first told to Eve in the Garden of Eden after the Fall. There are colorful symbols to make a "Jesse Tree" (out of the root of King David's family/Jesse was Christ's lineage) in your classroom. Your kids will have a fun and instructional time in learning about how Christ's coming (or Advent) is clearly and repeatedly found throughout the Old Testament. CMI has a Jesse Tree coloring book ($3.00 each) to help the children remember the Bible Stories that point to Jesus' birth. If you order before December 1st you'll receive a 10% discount over our already low prices. Use the following code when you order: ADVENT08 3. Advent in your home. CMI presents its Family Advent Jesse Tree Lessons for the home. You can make this Christmas Advent truly memorable and educational for your family. Every day at your devotional time read the Bible lesson that points to Christ before his birth. Then place the "Jesse Tree" symbol on your tree. We've expanded on our original "Jesus Family Tree...the Story of Redemption", to have a lesson and a colorful symbol for every day of Advent. Each day of Advent your children will see how the Old Testament spoke often and clearly of the coming Messiah. Now you can have a "new family tradition" around the celebration of the birth of Christ and all for just $29.00. CMI has a Jesse Tree coloring book coloring book ($3.00 each) to help your children remember the Bible Stories pointing to Jesus' birth. The family devotion series is reusable and can be expanded beyond Advent if your family wants to go deeper. Don't forget to use your special discount code ADVENT08 to save 10%. 4. CHRISTIAN CHARACTER CURRICULUM For your family or church Christian Character Curriculum is available. We've taken about 50 character qualities found in the Bible and given memory verses, stories and activities with them. This would be an excellent way for your children to learn how they can become patient, attentive, honest, brave, sincere as a Christian and how these qualities were acted out in the Bible. Call today, toll free (888-345-4264) for more information. Use this code ADVENT08 when you order through our web page. 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.www.childministry.com VIEW NEWSLETTER ONLINE Forward to a Friend REQUEST A CATALOG In This Newsletter: Article, "Redeeming Christmas" Advent in your church Advent in your home Christian Character Curriculum 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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Advent Series for this Christmas Brings "Jesse Tree" to Light

Advent Series for this Christmas
Brings "Jesse Tree" to Light