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Issue #16 - April 26, 2011 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. ~ Jesus

Suggest an idea...Ask a question...Give an answer! Scroll down the page to view articles. 1) Bible Camp Game 2) Bible Memory Game 3) Wedding Banquet Skit 4) Easter Eggs, Cross, Disappointed... 5) Summertime Bible Skits? Support the Network--learn how--Click here. The Red Button indicates a teacher who needs your help. Invite your friends and coworkers to join us. CLICK HERE! TITLE your email to reflect the content of your message. When replying, highlight the text that is pertinent to your response, then hit reply.	Home Search for Ideas Support SSTN PCM Discount 15% OFF Ministry Resources Bible-4-Life Curriculum Gospel Fun Activities Holidays & Holy Days Make N' Take Downloads E-books Affiliate Bookstore F-R-E-E Resources Bible Games Christian Crafts Christian Skits Missions For Kids Object Talks, Sermons Recycling Ideas VBS & Bible Clubs NEED PRAYER? Visit our Prayer Board. Scroll down.



1) Bible Camp Game Learn to play the recently listed Bible game Survivor: Job, "Why God, Why?" in the Anytime Bible Games section at: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/games-Bible.html



2) Bible Memory Game I have another version of this game to help with learning the books of the Bible: Have the names of all the OT or NT books on cards - two copies. Lay them out face down. Then turn over two for a match. A match is when they get 2 books that are consecutive e.g. Joshua + Judges. Cheers Sharon --from SSTN: this is similar to ONE of the ways you can play the Bible-Stack-O! card game at: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum-bible-card-game.html	What are these kids doing? Click the picture to find out!



3) Wedding Banquet Skit This skit is based on the parable about God's invitation to come to him on his terms and not our own. Based on Matthew 22:1-14. No memorization or reading required. Children pantomime to teacher's narration. Discussion questions included! Check it out in our Anytime Christian Skits section at: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/skits-Bible.html







4) Easter Eggs, Cross, Disappointed... I am so disappointed. Death of Jesus, cross and eggs. Where do they mix? You are responsible to God for teaching wrong doctrines to children and making money out of God's children by selling lies to them. --from SSTN: I wanted to share an exchange I had over the weekend with a subscriber (posting above, name withheld). In all probability there are others who are thinking the same thing; I'd like a chance to explain my reasoning on this subject, please read on: I'm so sorry you are disappointed. I understand you are associating eggs with heathen practices. However, I don't see it this way. Jesus redeemed everything by his death on the cross. I would ask, what do weeds, pearls, fishing nets and mustard seeds have to do with the cross? Indirectly they don't have anything to do with it, but Jesus used them to explain something about his kingdom. This method of using eggs, which is no longer associated with heathen practices, is a fun way for children to learn the steps of what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross--he reversed the curse, giving us new life in him. In addition, eggs are created by God, they do not belong to the Evil One, he has no right to claim them. Your webservant, Sarah Keith <>< SundaySchoolNetwork.com



5) Summertime Bible Skits? I have found using Bible skits during the summer months is an enjoyable change of pace for our kids. If you've used skits to teach your Bible lessons I'd love to hear from you. What went well? What would you change--if anything? How could you improve your "production?" If you've never used Bible skits to teach a lesson, I encourage you to give this technique a try! Check out the following sample skit and video: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/Bible-skits-Mark.html


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