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Hey guys, here is the final teaching outline and video testimony for our summer event called Sector 5. There were so many components to this event, but I thought you might like to see the teaching material. I can share some of the games and other stuff later on. Hope you find this helpful. Key Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) Day 5: Key Dimension - Purpose Truth – I was … [Read more...]
Today I am sharing our teaching outline and video testimony for Day 4 of our summer event called Sector 5. Enjoy! Key Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) Day 4: Key Dimension - Hope Truth – I can have hope because the Master is in control. Hope helps me to see that everything will be ok. The enemy is trying to steal my Hope Bible Story – The Lame man by the … [Read more...]
Welcome to our launch of the More Than Puppets podcast. My desire is that this will be an encouragement and resource to Children’s Ministry leaders everywhere. In each podcast we will discuss a few topics and generally just have fun. We are working on Phil’s enthusiasm level so stay tuned… In this episode, you will find out ways to get volunteers and then how you keep them. … [Read more...]
Hey guys, here is the teaching outline and video testimony for Day 3 of our summer event Sector 5. Hope it gives you some great ideas. Key Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) Day 3: Key Dimension – Self-worth Truth – You are God’s Masterpiece. God created you the way you are for a reason. The enemy is trying to steal my Self-worth Bible Story - Gideon Application … [Read more...]
Here is the teaching outline and video testimony for Day 2 of our Summer event Sector 5. Key Verse: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 (NIV) Day 2: Key Dimension - Faith Truth – I believe God’s Word. I know God loves me and He sent His son Jesus to die for me. (We shared the plan of salvation on day 2) The enemy is trying to steal my Faith and make me doubt. Bible Story – The two … [Read more...]
I thought I would share with you guys the lessons we taught the kids each day at our Summer event called Sector 5. My previous post explains the event so I’ll simply give you the big picture of what we taught. One of the cool things we did was show a video testimony each day that featured one of our elementary age kids. It was a pretty simply concept but was incredibly effective. The kids loved them! I’ll attach the corresponding video testimony with each days lesson...check it … [Read more...]
Our Summer event this year was called Sector 5. The teaching is based from John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." (NIV) There are dimensions that God provided for our kids lives that the enemy is trying to steal. Dimensions like...Security, Faith, Self Worth, Hope and Purpose. So we addressed each of these dimensions and communicated to the kids that God intends for them to have these functioning in their … [Read more...]
At this point in the summer, most of us are done with the big week-long summer event. You know, that event that can’t seem to shake the title…VBS. I’m not a fan of that term VBS, but no matter what I call our event it always seems to go back to…"it's kind of our version of a VBS." Three years ago we transitioned away from the Monday through Friday format to a series of evening events throughout the months of July and August. This year we went back to the Monday through Friday format to create … [Read more...]
Steve Adams has been the Children’s Pastor at Saddleback Church since 2007. He has served as Children’s Pastor for over 20 years and is a leader and mentor to many children’s ministry leaders around the country and into the world. God has blessed him with a creative mind, a true pastor’s heart and a passion for serving God and others through Children’s Ministry! Steve and his wife, Stephanie, have two sons – Tyler and Matthew.
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