Happy New Year!

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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!

Have we connected on Twitter and Facebook?



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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore
 

More Photo Booth "Fun" Raiser Ideas

Is your kidmin or youth group planning a photo booth as a fundraiser? Here is another way you can have a photo booth "fun" raiser without taking pics as the fall festival.

• Have the kids supply the photo booth props.
• Take a picture of each church staff member with his/her choice of props.
• Post the pics online or at an event.
• Have people vote for their fave pic. (Option: Have people vote with a monetary contribution to use this as a fundraiser.)

Has your group sponsored a photo booth? Chime in with your comments. What worked and what didn't?

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Here is more FREE fun for your group! I am having a Doodle Race (drawing contest) on my blog.

Here are the links:

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

 Ready!  Set!!   DOODLE!!!

Prizes (as in published in one of my books) from Zonderkidz! Awesome!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Good News - Jesus

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Notes from Carol

Do you have a bunch of the rubber band loops around your house? Read how you can use them to tell your friends about Jesus! Read all about it here.


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

DIY Photo Booth Fundraiser

Are you looking for a cheap, no - make that FREE, fundraiser for children's or youth ministry? Plan a DIY Photo Booth Fundraiser.

 

Materials

Have the kids bring the props: 

• hats
• glasses
• neckties
• scarves and bandanas
• long-stemmed flowers
• shoulder-sittin' creatures
• bright beads

 

 

 

Other Preparation

Plan to have the fundraiser in conjunction with a fall festival, trunk-or-treat event, etc. Pick a location that is well-lit and has a solid background (curtain, wall). Have kids make flyers and posters. (There might be a little cost with these, but check with the church office for supplies.)

The Event

NOTE: Using an iphone or ipad will allow you to complete the event without cost: Take pictures of individuals or groups already in costume, or allow them to choose props you have on display for the pics. Send the pictures to the email of those being photographed. They can print photos as desired.

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Here is more FREE fun for your group! I am having a Doodle Race (drawing contest) on my blog.

Here are the links:

Doodle Prompt for Girls

Doodle Prompt for Boys

 Ready!  Set!!   DOODLE!!!

Prizes (as in published in my book) from Zonderkidz! Awesome!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

To the House of the Lord

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Notes from Carol

• I am having a Doodle Race on my blog (here). 
• Kids (and adults) can submit a doodle (simple drawing) for the race. 
• Zonderkidz is offering prizes to two winners (a free book and publication in my devos). . . Thanks, Zonderkidz! ! !

I'd be honored if you share the race with your fam and friends. Post it on your facebook, website, or blog. It is going to be fun! 

Here is a link you can share:

http://carolmcadamsmoore.blogspot.com/p/hey-everyone-doodle-race-begins-today.html 


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Name that Story - Bible Lesson Review Game

Looking for a fun game for kidmin? Play "Name that Story" to review recent Bible stories.It takes only a few minutes to prepare. All you need is recent Sunday School take home papers or printed lesson materials.

1. Cut one picture from each of the previous lessons to be reviewed.
2. Cut out the title of each lesson.
3. Display the pictures where the kids can easily see them.
4. Give each child a title, and have them match the title to the corresponding pic.

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Notes from Carol

I have the awesome responsibility of writing tween devos for Zonderkidz. Right now we are having a Doodle Race on my blog (here). Kids (and adults) can submit a doodle (simple drawing) for the race. . . Zonderkidz is offering prizes to two winners (a free book and publication in my devos). . . Thanks, Zonderkidz! ! !

I'd be honored if you share the race with your fam and friends. . .Post it on your facebook, website, or blog. It is going to be fun! 

Here is a link you can share:

                                          Doodle (Drawing) Race for Kids


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

Hearts that Rejoice

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Notes from Carol

I am having a Doodle Race on my blog (here). Kids (and adults) can submit a doodle (simple drawing) for the race. . . Zonderkidz is offering prizes to two winners (a free book and publication in my devos). . . Thanks, Zonderkidz! ! !

I'd be honored if you share the race with your fam and friends. . .Post it on your facebook, website, or blog. It is going to be fun! 

Here is a link you can share:

http://carolmcadamsmoore.blogspot.com/p/hey-everyone-doodle-race-begins-today.html 


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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

Sing Sing Sing for Jesus

Tonight is church night. One of my favorite things is the singing. How about you? If you are one of the music people up there at my church or your church - awesome. And thanks!


Am I in the choir?
                          Nope.

Will I sing a solo?                                        

                          Nope.

How about play in the band?
                          And nope again.



As the world sees it, I am really not a musical person. No prob! When I worship, though, I am a singer.What is your favorite way to praise Jesus? The Bible talks a lot about praise. Here is a verse I love.

Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.  Psalm 147:7   (NIV)

I do have a grateful heart! So. . . tonight I will be off of here for awhile. It will be time to sing - sing - sing 4 God  : o )



Maybe you enjoy praising God while listening to awesome music. This weekend, a great group of musicians will lead two days of praising Jesus with music. The Agape Fest will take place on the campus of Greenville College in Greenville, IL (not far from St. Louis).

Here is a band list for Agape Fest. You can read all the other important info here.





I'm glad you stopped by my blog! A few days ago I blogged about my awesome opp to write tween devos for Zonderkidz. You can read about it here. I'm hoping that you will pray with me about the devos. You can sign up to be a prayer partner on the right. I won't share you contact info. Promise.


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Tweetables

What is your favorite way to praise Jesus?   Tweet this!

Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.  Psalm 147:7   (NIV)   Tweet this!

The Agape Fest will take place on May 3 & 4 in Greenville, IL.   Tweet this!

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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore

R U a Christian?

Anyone ever ask you that?

A Christian is forgiven by Christ. After that, he or she wants to follow Christ.


What does that mean? It is complicated - no simple - no BOTH!


God sent Jesus 4 U. Jesus died for your sins. and mine. and your parents. and everyone.

See. . . it is simple - no complicated - no BOTH!


Here is what the Bible says:

•  No one is perfect.

for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God  Romans 3:23 (NIV)

• God sent his Son to pay for our mistakes (sins).

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 (NIV)

• We can ask God to forgive our sins and accept the name of Jesus (become a Christian). 

for, "Everyone who call on the name of the Lord will be saved." Romans 10:13 (NIV)

• It is a FREE GIFT from God! 

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)

 

I want that Gift! what about U?

 

 

 

 

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Tweetables

No one is perfect.   Tweet this!

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith -- and this is not from yourselves, it is a gift of God. Ephesians 2:8 (NIV)   Tweet this!

God sent His Son to pay for our mistakes.   Tweet this!

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Notes from Carol

I hope you will stop back often! Let's connect on Twitter and Facebook too!


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copyright (c) 2013 Carol McAdams Moore