News From Nance
In my devotions, I’ve just finished reading Deuteronomy. In chapter 31, God instructs Moses to “write ye this song” and teach it to the children to be a witness and testimony.
Many people, especially auditory learners, remember what they sing. Can you still sing the ♫ ABC’s ♫, ♫ Happy Birthday ♫, or ♫ Jingle Bells ♫? That’s why we include songs in all our clubs and parties.
Several years ago, I worked in a big club of all 6th graders. They thought they were “too cool” to sing and do motions. But they weren’t “too cool” for musical chairs, so I played our songs over and over for the game. After the game and as they were leaving, I could hear them singing and humming the songs. They’ll stick!
Here’s a good one:
O Sing unto the LORD a new song: Sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
Psalm 96:1
Rachel’s Report
For the January children’s ministry workshop, we decided to do something a little different and invite a Christian licensed counselor to give a guest presentation. He shared helpful information about mental health, and the challenges children are facing in today’s world. Several attendees mentioned that they really liked having a guest speaker come so I’m hoping to incorporate that into the children’s ministry workshops more often.
January gave me opportunities for those important, but not urgent projects. One such project was sorting and putting away donated materials. Teachers often give us curriculum and materials that they are no longer using, and then we organize it for our “free store” and “lending library.” That way, other teachers can use the curriculum and materials. Another project was updating training materials. Our simplified Wordless Book PowerPoint presentation and accompanying student notes were originally designed many years ago, so it was time for a refreshed look, especially since we are planning to use those materials for an event in March. Closet organization was another project we had time to tackle this month – in a building that used to be four apartments, there are lots of closets! Now, the game supplies like balls and hula hoops, the prizes for treasure boxes and goodie bags, and the banners and display boards are all organized clearly so that they are easier to use.
Please Pray for:
The planning and preparation for our Spring Banquet
Wisdom on which fairs to do this year
Praise God for:
New children enrolling in small
Good News Clubs
Opportunities to learn new things and strengthen skills