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More is Caught than Taught
I was driving down Railroad Street in Hayward, WI the other day and a truck with a camper trailer pulled out in front of me between Marketplace Foods and McDonalds and made me stop short. Now obviously according to the generally accepted etiquette of civilized driving, one does not make another vehicle wait or stop short […]
Nerf Battles
This past school year, about 10 elementary boys and I (and Pastor Heath and Wes) have really enjoyed playing Nerf battles here in our church building. The tradition kind of started when the students had a half-day of school and someone suggested that we get a couple of people together and play Nerf guns with […]
King Josiah of Judah
King Josiah’s dad and grandfather were kings, and not very good kings at all. Josiah became king at the age of 8, and it wasn’t until the 18th year of his reign that in the process of repairing the Temple a scroll was discovered. It was the Book of the Law (the Torah). King Josiah […]
Palm Parade 2011 (video)
When I stepped in to the role of children’s pastor @ Hayward Wesleyan Church almost 8 years ago, I was told about this annual tradition they do with the kids on Palm Sunday. They would get the children to wave REAL palm branches as they walk through the sanctuary to the song “Hosanna, Hosanna, Hosanna […]
Easter Eggstravaganza (video)
Every year, on the Saturday before Easter, the children’s ministry @ Hayward Wesleyan Church puts on an event called Easter Eggstravaganza. Prior to the event we stuff around 6500 eggs with candy. The event starts @ 11:00a with some singing, which Mark Wilson did this year. After some silly and serious singing, we do a […]
Patriot Paintball Trip (video)
Last Sunday afternoon, May 1, 2011, the middle school students went down to the Patriot Paintball course in Chetek, WI and had a blast! The students (and the leaders) really enjoyed themselves. The only negative part of the event was that it was really cold!! Note to self: Bring gloves next time! source YouTube
MTV’s Insights into the Millennial Generation
Generation Y, also known as the Millennial Generation, consists of people born around the late-1970’s to the early 2000’s. MTV, for better or worse, is known for its culturally relevant or astute programming, targeted, almost precisely, at its intended demographic. “MTV made a decision at its point of inception to never grow old with the […]
Speaking Well of Your Spouse
I came across this insightful post the other day from Michael Hyatt. You can read it below or head on over to the post on Michael’s blog: As a leader, the health of your marriage directly affects the impact of your leadership. I have witnessed this time and time again. Being effective at work or […]
King Hezekiah of Judah
King Hezekiah was a good king. He helped turn the idolatry of his fellow Israelites back to the LORD. During Hezekiah’s reign, the northern kingdom of Israel was conquered by the Assyrians, which in turn, came knocking on Judah’s doorstep. The King and the people sought the LORD while under siege from Sennacherib, King of […]
Baptisms @ Gateway Church in TX (video)
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Fall of Israel (story, video & audio)
Israel fails miserably in its mission to be a “light to the nations” and is exiled. After 18 poor leaders (with one exception, King Jehu), the LORD God sends the northern kingdom into exile at the hands of the Assyrians. Video link (vimeo.com) Audio file (10.86mb, mp3) Story lesson (573.6kb, pdf)
A Portrait of Christ (video)
I really enjoy the aesthetic nature of these kinds of videos. They bring out some very creative interpretive elements to thinking about Jesus and such. I am not one to typically enjoy “art” (or understand it!). This kind of “art”, however, I really enjoy! source Vimeo
Cheeseburger
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Taco
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The Coffee Cup is Teaching
Sari and Macie were playing a game (Hungry Hippos, I think) and they started to fight about it. Amanda stepped in and told Sari that she needed to teach Macie how to play so she wouldn’t get frustrated. At this point in the intervention, Sari was exasperated and she exclaimed to her mother: “I don’t […]
Smore
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“Sunday” by Sadie B. (video)
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B.L.T.
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Story of Jeremiah (story & video)
Jeremiah had a tough job. He was to be the prophet through the destruction of Jerusalem and the ensuing exile for the people of Judah. The book after Jeremiah is entitled “Lamentations” and you can guess how much fun Jeremiah had during his tenure as God’s spokesman. Video link (vimeo.com) Story lesson (502.69kb, pdf)