Christmas Socks

All I want for Christmas is a good pair of socks.
Have you ever heard someone say that?


What was on your Christmas list? For some reason, I kept hearing about socks this year. Some people added socks to their wish list. Others seemed to be always looking for socks (as in borrowing from others). Still others chatted or posted about the need for socks at shelters and "food" pantries.

Why are socks so important?

• They offer warmth in cold winter temps.
• They keep feet dry in damp weather.
• They give comfort to tired, aching feet.
• They help with cleanliness.
• They are F_U_N!
• They can add to a fashion statement.

What do socks have to do with children's ministry?

• Kids can relate to the list above. Everyone needs socks.
• Giving socks is a tangible way to show God's love.

Does the Bible talk about socks?

Yep.

 I needed clothes and you clothed me. . .  Matthew 25:36  (NIV)

How might you add socks into your work with kids?

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Notes from Carol

I am super excited about my books. . .

Dare U 2 Open This Book - 90 ways to rock your faith

Just Sayin' - 90 ways to rock your faith

Coming from Zonderkidz in October 2014!

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Merry Christmas from Carol McAdams Moore

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Free Gift 4 You

I am so excited about my tween devos that will be out in the fall. How I wish I could share them with you now!

I don't have the devos yet, but these super fun pencils arrived in the mail today. They are awesome for:

• restocking school supplies
• stocking stuffers
• teacher gifts to students
• Sunday school rewards

I'd love to share some with you! Join my mailing list (email and snail mail), and I will get two of them out to you! Free!

If you teach at a Christian school or teach Sunday school, email me. Let's chat about getting some of these pencils to your students.

Get FREE Pencils!

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Doodle Contest Update!

Look at these awesome doodles that came in from South Carolina! Thanks to Luke, Nate, Avery, and Sydney! They are entered in the Doodle Contest. Two winners from the contest will be published in my tween devos:

Dare U 2 Open This Book - 90 ways to rock your faith

Just Sayin' - 90 ways to rock your faith

Coming from Zonderkidz in October 2014!

Want to be part of the Doodle Contest?

             

               Doodle Contest Info for Boys

               Doodle Contest Info for Girls

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The Reason for the Season

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I have the awesome responsibility of writing two tween devos for Zonderkidz. They will be available in time for Christmas next year - Yay! Read all about them here.

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Bible Games for Beginning Readers

A few weeks ago, I bought a package of cards at the local Dollar Tree Store. I was excited to think of the possibilities (Sunday school gifts, Operation Christmas Child enclosure, stocking stuffers, fun games to keep on hand for visitors, etc.) since the package contained three sets of cards. I also marveled at how many games a beginning reader group would be able to play with them.

Here are just a few ideas:

• Matching (picture to picture OR picture to printed card)
• Tell a story (sequence)
• Name the Bible person (aloud or matching to the print name)

Maybe you don't have cards like these. No problem! Reuse old Sunday school curriculum pictures and create your own game sets.

What goodies have you found as you Christmas shop? How would you use them to tell the Good News of the Bible?

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Notes from Carol

I have the awesome responsibility of writing two tween devos for Zonderkidz. They will be available in time for Christmas next year - Yay! Read all about them here.

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A Mitten Tree

It is a time for Christmas shopping, making gifts, and baking goodies. One of my fave Christmas sightings is the hat and mitten trees that pop up in churches, schools, and stores. What fun to see the brightly colored decorations that will then go on to warm someone physically! What an awesome way to show Christ's love in a tangible way!

If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about their physical needs, what good is it?  James 2:16 (NIV)

A giving tree is an awesome way to involve lots of people. The cost is minimal, so even young children or those on a fixed income can participate.

What kind of giving tree decorations do you like best? Here are a few that will warm the body and soul:

• hats
• gloves
• mittens
• scarves
• ear muffs
• socks
• slippers 

Why not add a gift tag with a message? If you are giving mittens or gloves, for example, it is an opportunity to give credit to the Creator for the work of his hands. Here are some verses that say just that:


The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.  Psalm 95:5

In the beginning [God] laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the work of [his] hands.  Psalm 102:25

The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy.  Psalm 111:7



 Don't forget to add some bling to the tags. This is a celebration!


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