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Issue #19 - May 25, 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) Friend - Poem 2) Children's Sermon: What's In That Box? 3) Tired of Program...trying something different? 4) Stealing Cookies! 5) Remember to Pray 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 Creative Teaching Seminar 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) Friend - Poem I was writing a note of encouragement to a friend (her mother is dying) when God sent me a poem. It comforted me as God sent it at midnight; literally this was typed straight as God spoke and it was there within 2 minutes! Side by side God sent a friend To walk with you Through thick and thin To stand with you When you feel frail To kneel with you When all else has failed Not in a body Not warm or cold But ONE inside you That becomes your Soul. As we cry to others And they share our pain The ONE hears all And the glory's gained For it is ONE That hears each prayer The ONE never leaves And ministers care. Never alone ONE friend is near Wiping away Each heart-felt tear. Copyright 2011 Emmalea Butler	Expires Sunday, May 29, 2011



2) Children's Sermon: What's In That Box? Prop: an empty box There is something in this box that will show us what had to happen to Jesus for HIM to be able to become our Savior. What do you think is in the box? Is it a manger where HE was born? He had to come as a little baby Is it a crown of thorns? He had to Suffer for us. Is it the nails that held JESUS to the Cross in the crucifixion? Is it a small cross that represents where Jesus was nailed to die for our sins? Could it be blood? Jesus had to shed blood for us. Philippians 2:7 tells us the answer... Visit our "Anytime Bible Talks & Lessons" page to get the rest of this children's sermon: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/lessons-Bible.html
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3) Tired of Program...trying something different? Are you tired of the same-type programs summer after summer? Do you have a brilliant idea to spark your children's interest? Are you trying something different this summer? Then, we'd like to know! Share it here on SSTN!







4) Stealing Cookies! The following is part of a Bible talk from, "Survivor-Temptation Island." "When you are young you might be tempted to steal a cookie or to disobey your parents, these sins are equally as bad as other sins. However, they probably won't destroy you. But as you get older the sins that you will be tempted to do can destroy you. The Bible says that Satan is like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. Satan wants to defeat God's children and will do whatever it takes to do so. God has given us his Word so that we can defend ourselves against Satan's fiery attacks. Today, we will play some fun games and do some special activities to learn what God has to say in his Word about defending ourselves from Satan's attacks." To get the full lesson with activities, look for "Survivor-Temptation Island" on the Bible Series, Clubs, & VBS page at: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/lessons-Bible-series.html



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