Our team had a nice time at the Children's Ministry Seminar in Riverside. Bro. Brent Randall inspired us to bring the Bible Alive with looking at the Bible Stories from a different perspective each time. Ex: Pick another voice....not the main character...ex: Jonah & the Whale....tell the story from the Whales perspective. Choose other characters and even objects of the story to keep it fresh & interesting to the children. Moses & the Burning Bush....tell it from the Bush's perspective. Make noises or hand motions the kids can copy and be a part of the story. Apply it to their everyday life. Make it simple to understand. If we don't apply it to them and give them a clear spiritual application....we might as well just be telling a fairy tale....it will not change their life without understanding what it means to them.
He just released a new book with techniques for story telling. I hope you are able to buy it and re-read the lessons he taught.
It was a nice time for our team to be together outside of the work we do each week. You are a blessing to our children. God Bless YOU for your ministry!
The theme of the Weekend was Passion....many spoke on it and I believe our team has Passion!
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In Jesus name. It was truly inspirational! I was encouraged with Bro Randall and am encouraged to get his book. I'm poisitve it will help any teacher bring more enthusiasm to any class.
ReplyDeleteSis. Copple, your lesson on "Passion" was very motivating. Reminding teachers that our fruit is much shown years down the road and even more so when we reach Heaven...was refreshing to hear once again!
Thank you also for the investment you made for all who attended.
Much thanks!
in Jesus name.
Bro Daniel
If anyone wants to borrow my copy of Bro. Randall's book, just let me know. It's excellent.
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