There are so many aspects that elevate this two-lesson series to a pinnacle of fun for your children. Here are just a couple of highlights.

• Each lesson begins with a HIGHLY INTERACTIVE and ACTION-FILLED activity used to explore the Bible story.
• Each lesson uses the all-time favorite children’s game, “Candy Land,” as a tool for discovering six key points.
• Both lessons are EXTREMELY EASY to prepare.
• Both lessons are suitable for ANY SIZE Group of kids.
• Both Bible studies can be used for Children’s Church, Sunday School, Mid-Week Service, Family Devotions, just about ANY SETTING!
• Just Print, Play, and Predicate (that?s a P word for Teach)

Lessons are:
- Palm Sunday Praise – using the Triumphal Entry of Jesus to explore all about PRAISING GOD! There are so many wonderful ways for us to praise our Lord God. Let’s excite and motivate our children to fill each day with praise to God!

- EASTER in Candy Land – begins with the story of Nicodemus’ visit to Jesus, then creatively studies the events of the Easter story, how we receive salvation, and what it means to be ‘In Christ.’

BONUS FEATURE: These lessons are great for all ages 3 – adult.
Just grab the Candy Land game and you are ready to go!

This Special Interactive Service is designed for you to creatively present the story of Easter in an exciting way that capitalizes on the atmosphere of celebration through fun games which will be used to present the story of the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.

At the end of the message, you will bring your group’s focus on the inescapable truth that this is more than a story. Everything God prepared and Jesus fulfilled through these events was done for the specific purpose of providing us with a certain salvation that brings us eternal life.

Excellent for Easter Sunday Morning & Your Easter Outreach Events!

SPECIAL NOTE:
This highly interactive lesson is designed to use in any setting so
You Can Present It Without Video Projection, Even Outside!
A PowerPoint presentation and a video clip are included for those wanting to use video projection.
Service Overview:
Opening Theme Scripture Acts 4:12
Lesson Intro With A Special 3 Card Repeat
Relay Representing the Death & Burial of Christ
Interactive Relay Telling the Story of Easter
Relay Representing the Resurrection of Christ with a Surprise Ending from 3 Card Repeat
The Scripture Shout-Out Shoot Out! Review Game
(Optional Lesson PowerPoint & Theme Scripture Video Included!)

Help your kids discover the answers to these questions.

• Is Missions God’s Command?
• What is the Gospel or Good News?
• Why Do People Need Missions?
• Why Should I Get Involved in Missions?
• How Should I Feel About Sharing the Gospel?

-Plus-

• 5 Mission Points from the Apostle Paul
• Missions and Me – Super Sword Search

This Excitingly Interactive 2 Service Set
presents two marvelous lessons which are perfect for any time of the year, but are exceptionally powerful when celebrating Thanksgiving!
Everyone loves the exciting game of Jeopardy.

Here is an exceptionally fun parody on this classic game that will powerfully present two lessons in an unforgettable way!

Some Features Include:
Theme Music, Animated Characters, Double Points, Sound Effects, Interactive Scoring, Thinking Music, Cheering Crowds

Yes, you can do this with or without PowerPoint, but if you have projection capability, you will definitely want to use it.

Almost NO preparation needed! Fully scripted!

One service presents teaching using the word THANK as the central focus. Covers wide variety of reasons to thank and how to thank God.

The other lesson uses the word GIVE. Covers both aspects of God giving to us and us to God.

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In 1995, Gary and Alisa devoted themselves to being full-time Children’s Ministry Equippers via their Children’s Ministry Today websites, authoring ministry resources, and speaking at regional, national, and international ministry conferences such as INCM’s Children’s Pastors’ Conference, National Children’s Leaders’ Conference, and others.

“Children’s Ministry Today” presently equips and trains Children’s Pastors and leaders in over 190 countries through:

• -C.M.I. Vault, which supports leaders with free training and kids’ ministry lessons
• -Newsletters for weekly encouragement and leadership growth
• -Pastor-to-Pastor segments and podcasts provided weekly to care for, strengthen, and build up ministry leaders through the CMIV and Intentional Leadership
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• -Online Networks such as Facebook, Twitter, CMConnect, & iTunes
• -and the Children’s Pastors’ Network–a listing of leaders in 50+ countries for networking, idea share, and support (currently under renovation)

Pastor Gary & Alisa have become the “Pastors’ Pastor” to those in children’s ministry as well as other pastoral leadership positions.

Testimonies:

- I was reading Pastor Gary’s last challenge and processing it. It hit me that even though Gary doesn’t know each of us on the mailing list by name, he is still ”Pastor” to us children’s pastors. His words are always timely and spirit-led. I can’t believe how many times his words were needed right at that moment in time. Thanks for your ministry, Gary and Alisa! You are appreciated! K.Huffman

- One of the greatest web sites for anything related to children’s ministry is http://www.ChildrensMinistry.org/. It is my one stop go-to place. This site provides a ton of resources, valuable teachings, and the means to connect with others with our passion. Pastor Gary is truly a Pastor to Pastors.  B.Burns

- With a heart full of discouragement and tear-filled eyes, I set out to check my email before bed and just like God … He was right on time. Your message “What’s Holding You Back” was certainly a personal word of challenge to uplift me when the enemy had once again tried to defeat me. Thank you for taking the time to speak to others in ministry. J-

- Just today, I was facing a difficult and as I was praying, the Lord told me to stand firm when the enemy comes in like a flood. When I read today’s e-mail, it was a confirmation for me. Thank you for the encouragement. W-

- God truly does send what we need to hear when we need to hear it. As I write this, I am waiting on an administrative board meeting to begin and just happened to be in my office when you sent this newsletter. The title is enough. “Are you hurting?” All I can say is Thanks! You really don’t know how much it touches your readers. B-

- I want to thank you for the confirming word in your newsletter. Our God is incredible! He confirms a word to me from you – thousands of miles away connected only by a desire to bring children into His Kingdom. Wow!!! A-

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“We must lead them to experience what is true reality in God.”

- Pastor Gary R. Linn

The time has come for us to bring our children back into an experiential relationship with their Heavenly Father. The “Redeeming A Generation” Resource Kit provides you with a powerful and practical set of tools to lead your children to recognize God at work in their everyday lives.

It is my earnest prayer to challenge you to heartily, heroically, compassionately, and fearlessly shape a generation for God. You and I must lead our children to realize and experience what is true reality in contrast to what is perceived reality.

This resource kit includes a comprehensive 13-chapter e-book, a set of 18 PowerPoint presentations, and a set of high-quality images for MediaShout-type of programs.

These life-changing ideas can be used in any setting: Children’s Church, Sunday School, Mid-Week Kids’ Clubs, Bible Study, etc…

Note: Special Thanks to Rev. Billy Burns of “Ignite the Supernatural Conferences” for encouraging me to put this resource together. Billy, you are a true champion for children’s ministry and a great friend! – P.G.