Heart of a Missionary

Don't you love opportunities for giving that call for "putting things together"? They allow for small contributions to fill big needs. They also allow the giver to go unnoticed. It is almost as if we are "caught" doing it, somehow the act is diminished. You know. . . we have received the attention of others. I love the idea of teaching our kids to give and to try to avoid being seen!

Here are some programs that lend themselves well to not letting the other hand see:

• Backpack Missions
• Operation Christmas Child
• Love Packages
• Heart of a Missionary (my term)

Several years ago, my cousins (then missionaries in Wyoming) sent out a plea for items. Because Wyoming can be so very cold, they requested many items that they could offer to warm visitors. 

Sometimes a missionary might call for school supplies; others might call for toiletries; and yet others might request simple first aid supplies. They are calls from the Heart of a Missionary.

Here is a way to teach kids about the Heart of a Missionary.

Materials

• small heart-shaped plate
• several items that represent the theme of the missionary's call
• map or globe
• list of requested items to take home

The Activity

• Explain Jesus' charge to go into all of the world and spread His Word.
• Talk about the missionaries who are answering the call in ____________ (name of the place).
• Show the children where the place is on the map or globe.
• Then, talk about each of the items on the heart plate and how the missionary might use each.
• With the children's eyes closed, remove one of the items. Can they remember which item was removed?
• Repeat with the other items as time allows.
• Give each child a Heart of the Missionary list to take home for future collection.
• Pray that God will use the items collected to help the missionary spread God's Word to all the world. 

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Notes from Carol

These days I have the awesome responsibility and blessing of writing two devotional books for Zonderkidz. Will you pray with me about the devos? You can sign up to be a prayer partner on the right. I won't share your contact info. Promise.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will come back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Jesus Loves Me Word Game

If you follow my blog regularly, you will notice that I have ANOTHER paper plate activity. Truth: At the store that sells all things for one dollar, you can purchase three packages of colorful plates for ENDLESS games and activities. I LOVE the possibilities for families, church groups, scouts, etc. Here is one that is perfect for beginning readers.

Jesus Loves Me Word Game

Materials

• dessert-sized paper plates (3 colors)

Preparation

• Using one color for each word, print the words JESUS LOVES _________ (name of the child).

Ways to Play

• Scramble the letters and ask the child to arrange them into love message.
• Hide the letters for the child to find before he or she arranges them.
• Use with a group. Have each child hold one letter to spell JESUS LOVES ME. Take a photo for children to take home. 

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Notes from Carol

These days I have the awesome responsibility and blessing of writing two devotional books for Zonderkidz. Will you pray with me about the devos? You can sign up to be a prayer partner on the right. I won't share your contact info. Promise.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will come back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Doodle Race Update July 29

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

 

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

A Day for Praise

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Family Bible Hunt

I love a good sale. . . You know the garage sales that dot our neighborhoods with treasures. I particularly love the boxes of books.

Often I find Bibles in those boxes. Maybe they are children's Bibles whose readers have gone on to other versions. Maybe they are teen Bibles that have been replaced with ones with more adult-looking covers. 

Maybe your family has some of those at home. I'm not talking about the ones that are you are using now or the family heirlooms, but the other Bibles that could be passed on to someone else to read and enjoy and treasure.

Today is a great day for a Family Bible Hunt. Look for the extra copies of God's Word that you might share (as put it in their hands).

If you are looking for a place to do that, you will want to check out Love Packages. Click on their link to take "The Nickel Tour". They send used (and new) Bibles and Sunday School materials all over the world. It's okay if you don't live close to them. They take mail. (See the video.) And mail for print items is pretty reasonable.

Happy hunting!

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Jesus Is Thrilling

I think Jesus is just thrilling. . . don't you?

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Yard Checkers - Family Fun 4 Tweens

Are you the parent of a tween or a church camp worker? Here is an inexpensive idea for creating a yard checkers game that will be sure to entertain on a summer's day.

Materials

• sidewalk chalk
• yard stick
• 24 dessert-sized paper plates (12 of one color/design and 12 of another color/design)

Steps

1. Using the yard stick, draw a checkerboard (eight squares by eight squares).
2. Color in every other square.
3. Give both players 12 paper plates for playing pieces.
4. Enjoy the game!

Tips

• Use a level, concrete surface to draw the board.
• If it is a windy day, choose alternate game pieces (such as shoes vs. flip flops)
• It is a rainy, create the board in the garage or on a covered patio.

Summertime Bible Verse Fun

Memorizing Bible verses? Try this summertime challenge. . . outside!

1. Choose the memory verse. PRACTICE!
2. Stand in a circle.
3. As the (wet) sponge is passed the person with the sponge says the next word in the verse.
4. After the sponge has made one round in the circle, try it with the sponge held overhead!

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Early Reader Bible Story Game

Young children who are learning to read love guessing games! Here is a fun way to talk about a favorite Bible story while practicing early learning skills.

1. Share an early reader Bible story. If the child is old enough, have her read the story to you. Otherwise, read the story aloud.
2. Show the child the bag with a hidden object that represents something from the story.
3. Encourage the child to ask questions about the hidden object to try to guess it.
4. Let the child open the bag to find the object when the guessing is complete.
5. Use the object to retell the story or to create a picture about the story.

Read the story of Noah and the ark.

Encourage questions:

       How many things are in the bag?
       Is it an animal? (Think toy animal.)
       Is it wet or dry?
       Is it something to ride in?
       What color is it?

Discover what is in the bag!

Create a rainbow picture together.

Retell or reread the story! 



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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore
 

Doodle Race Update - July 22

Here are the newest doodles for the Doodle Race!


Author Micah Ray submitted a doodle.

Illustrator and former teacher, Lynda Ray, also submitted a doodle. She calls it "God Has a Creative Sense of Humor".

Visit their website Soul Source for Students to see more of their work!

The maps (on the right side of the blog) are updated.

The Doodle Race goes on.Play the movie to learn more about it. Then, click the link for the prompt at the bottom of this post!

Doodle Race - Ready! Set!! DOODLE!!!

Here are the rules:

• Open to ages 9 - adults (teachers, ministry workers, parents, grandparents, etc.)
• One submission per person
• Doodles should be black fine tip marker or pen (no pencil, no color).
• Scan and send your doodle to doodlecontest@gmail.com
• The doodles we receive will be posted on Mondays.
• The doodles become the property of Carol McAdams Moore and may be used on this blog, other social media sites, in print publications, etc. to promote the Doodle Devotions books. Randomly selected winners will also appear in Doodle Devotions for Boys or Doodle Devotions for Girls.

How will we decide the winners?

• Which map is filled first - boys or girls? One doodle in this category will be randomly selected to appear in one of the Doodle Devotions books from Zonderkidz in 2015. The winner will also receive a free copy of the book.
• Which map has the most entries - girls or boys? One doodle in this category will be randomly selected to appear in one of the Doodle Devotions books from Zonderkidz in 2015. The winner will also receive a free copy of the book. 

So. . . the race will have TWO winners. Yep. You could be one of the winners. BUT you have to enter a doodle to be in the race. Just sayin'. . . 

Here are the links:

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

 Ready!  Set!!   DOODLE!!! 

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Tweetables

Do you have a heart for ministering to tweens? Check this out!   Tweet this!

It's a doodle race. Yep. Boys vs. Girls   Tweet this!

Enter this race for a chance for your drawing to appear in a Zonderkidz devotional.  Tweet this!

Doodle Devotions for Boys. Must read. Coming from Zonderkidz in 2015. . .   Tweet this!

Doodle Devotions for Girls. Sweet! Coming from Zonderkidz in 2015. . .  Tweet this! 

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Notes from Carol

These days I have the awesome responsibility and blessing of writing two devotional books for Zonderkidz. Will you pray with me about the devos? You can sign up to be a prayer partner on the right. I won't share your contact info. Promise.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will come back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

A God for All Times

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Rejoice in God

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Christmas in July Mission Project

Have you noticed the stores? Yep. It is only July, but the displays are full of two things: back-to-school supplies and Christmas. Isn't that wonderful? Seriously. I mean it.Back-to-school time is perfect for packing those boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

The school supply sales have great prices. It is easy to stock up on everything a child needs for school. . . wherever he or she lives:

• crayons
• pencils
• colored pencils
• erasers
• markers
• rulers
• scissors
• glue
• paper
• notebooks

 

You don't have to fill the box only with school supplies, but you can add the fun things, toiletries, and clothing items later.

Earlier I blogged about a backpack mission project. Are these things in the Bible? I think so. . .

. . . the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’   Acts 20:35b   (NIV)


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Tweetables

July is a great time to prepare for Operation Christmas Child!   Tweet this!

. . . the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’   Acts 20:35b   (NIV)
   Tweet this!

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race?   Tweet this!

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Notes from Carol

Hey Tweens! Hey Parents and Grandparents! Hey Children's Ministry Workers! Are you in the Doodle Race? 

Read all about it here!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Doodle Art Bible Memory Game

Do you love doodling the message of favorite Bible stories? Create the super fun Doodle Art Bible Memory Game with just a few simple materials.

Materials

• empty tissue box
• duct tape (optional)
• computer paper, cut into fourths
• pencils

Steps

1. Choose a tissue box with a cool design, or cover a not-so-cool one with duct tape.
2. Give each player one piece of paper and a pencil.
3. Doodle your fav Bible story.
4. Print the story name or Bible verse on the back of the paper.
5. Place all Bible story doodles in the box.

Play the Game

• Take turns picking one of the Bible doodles from the game box.
• If the player can identify the story, he or she earns one point. If not, the doodle is placed in the discard pile for a future game.
• The player with the most points is the game winner.

Game Tips 

• This game works well with a large group.
• This is also a great review game for a number of Bible lessons or family devotions. (Save them up and play the game to review.)
• Use this game with any age. 

Added Benefit/Variation for Beginning Readers

• Print a verse from a beginning reader Bible to go with each doodle. Let the young players practice their reading skills while playing the doodle game!

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Notes from Carol

If you love the Doodle Art Bible Memory Game, you will want to be in the Doodle Race.
The Doodle Race is happening right N-O-W!!!

Enter this race for a chance for your drawing to appear in a Zonderkidz devotional.  Tweet this!

What is the Doodle Race?

Doodle Race - Ready! Set!! Doodle!!!

How can kids and adults get involved?

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Sidewalk Doodle Art

Sidewalk chalk and a group of kids in church ministry (VBS, camp, mid-week activities). . . That's all you need to get 'em thinking about what the Bible means to them. Chalk out a prompt and let them doodle their responses.

What if one of their awesome creations was published in a book? Zonderkidz has made a sweet offer to two winners of our Doodle Race.

What is the Doodle Race?

Doodle Race - Ready! Set!! Doodle!!!

How can kids and adults get involved?

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

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Tweetables

Do you have a heart for ministering to tweens? Check this out!   Tweet this!

It's a doodle race. Yep. Boys vs. Girls   Tweet this!

Enter this race for a chance for your drawing to appear in a Zonderkidz devotional.  Tweet this!


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Notes from Carol

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will come back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Patio Tic-Tac-Toe

Yesterday, my facebook, friend Heather Riggleman, posted some great summer fun ideas for kids here. Since I had already prepared this post, I decided to go ahead and add to her already awesome list.

Are you a parent or a church camp worker? Here is an inexpensive idea for creating a patio tic-tac-toe game that will be sure to entertain on a summer's day.

Materials

• Sidewalk chalk
• yard stick
• 10 dessert-sized paper plates (5 of one color/design and 5 of another color/design)

 

 

 

 

Steps

1. Using the yard stick, draw a tic-tac-toe board
2. Give each player 5 paper plates for playing pieces.
3. Enjoy the game!

Tips

• Use a level, concrete surface to draw the board.
• If it is a windy day, choose alternate game pieces (such as shoes vs. flip flops)
• It is a rainy, create the board in the garage or on a covered patio. 

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Notes from Carol

Hey Everyone!

Have you started your doodle for the Doodle Race? This is going to be FUN!!! And it's an awesome way to spread God's Word!

Read all about the Doodle Race here!



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

The Doodle Race - R U Racing?

Hey Everyone!

Have you started your doodle for the Doodle Race? I'm getting emails from across the United States. 

This is going to be FUN!!! And it's an awesome way to spread God's Word!

Remember the maps are even right now.

Girls    1

Boys    1 

Which state will be NEON because of your doodle? Remember . . . if we already have your state, we will begin a tally (like Girls - Missouri 2).

Play the movie to learn more about it. Then, click the link for the prompt at the bottom of this post.

Doodle Race - Ready! Set!! DOODLE!!!

Here are the rules:

• Open to ages 9 - adults (teachers, ministry workers, parents, grandparents, etc.)
• One submission per person
• Doodles should be black fine tip marker or pen (no pencil, no color).
• Scan and send your doodle to doodlecontest@gmail.com
• The doodles we receive will be posted on Mondays.
• The doodles become the property of Carol McAdams Moore and may be used on this blog, other social media sites, in print publications, etc. to promote the Doodle Devotions books. Randomly selected winners will also appear in Doodle Devotions for Boys or Doodle Devotions for Girls.

How will we decide the winners?

• Which map is filled first - boys or girls? One doodle in this category will be randomly selected to appear in one of the Doodle Devotions books from Zonderkidz in 2015. The winner will also receive a free copy of the book.
• Which map has the most entries - girls or boys? One doodle in this category will be randomly selected to appear in one of the Doodle Devotions books from Zonderkidz in 2015. The winner will also receive a free copy of the book. 

So. . . the race will have TWO winners. Yep. You could be one of the winners. BUT you have to enter a doodle to be in the race. Just sayin'. . . 

Here are the links:

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

 Ready!  Set!!   DOODLE!!! 

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Tweetables

Do you have a heart for ministering to tweens? Check this out!   Tweet this!

It's a doodle race. Yep. Boys vs. Girls   Tweet this!

Enter this race for a chance for your drawing to appear in a Zonderkidz devotional.  Tweet this!

Doodle Devotions for Boys. Must read. Coming from Zonderkidz in 2015. . .   Tweet this!

Doodle Devotions for Girls. Sweet! Coming from Zonderkidz in 2015. . .  Tweet this! 

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Notes from Carol

These days I have the awesome responsibility and blessing of writing two devotional books for Zonderkidz. Will you pray with me about the devos? You can sign up to be a prayer partner on the right. I won't share your contact info. Promise.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will come back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Doodle Race - Ready! Set!! Doodle!!!

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A message from Carol: We have resolved the technical difficulties with the links. Enjoy!

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Hey Everyone!

The doodle race begins today!!! Remember the doodle message from Michelle?

and the one from John?

Well, now YOU can submit doodles for this blog!

Play the movie to learn more about it. Then, click the link for the prompt at the bottom of this post.

Doodle Race - Ready! Set!! DOODLE!!!

Here are the rules:

• Open to ages 9 - adults (teachers, ministry workers, parents, grandparents, etc.)
• One submission per person
• Doodles should be black fine tip marker or pen (no pencil, no color).
• Scan and send your doodle to doodlecontest@gmail.com
• The doodles we receive will be posted on Mondays.
• The doodles become the property of Carol McAdams Moore and may be used on this blog, other social media sites, in print publications, etc. to promote the Doodle Devotions books. Randomly selected winners will also appear in Doodle Devotions for Boys or Doodle Devotions for Girls.

How will we decide the winners?

• Which map is filled first - boys or girls? One doodle in this category will be randomly selected to appear in one of the Doodle Devotions books from Zonderkidz in 2015. The winner will also receive a free copy of the book.
• Which map has the most entries - girls or boys? One doodle in this category will be randomly selected to appear in one of the Doodle Devotions books from Zonderkidz in 2015. The winner will also receive a free copy of the book. 

So. . . the race will have TWO winners. Yep. You could be one of the winners. BUT you have to enter a doodle to be in the race. Just sayin'. . . 

Here are the links:

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

 Ready!  Set!!   DOODLE!!! 

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Tweetables

Do you have a heart for ministering to tweens? Check this out!   Tweet this!

It's a doodle race. Yep. Boys vs. Girls   Tweet this!

Enter this race for a chance for your drawing to appear in a Zonderkidz devotional.  Tweet this!

Doodle Devotions for Boys. Must read. Coming from Zonderkidz in 2015. . .   Tweet this!

Doodle Devotions for Girls. Sweet! Coming from Zonderkidz in 2015. . .  Tweet this! 

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Notes from Carol

These days I have the awesome responsibility and blessing of writing two devotional books for Zonderkidz. Will you pray with me about the devos? You can sign up to be a prayer partner on the right. I won't share your contact info. Promise.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you will come back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Fourth of July