Kids Vision Scholarships 2009

Just a reminder that the closing date for Kids Vision 2009 Scholarships is looming fast!

Remember that these scholarships are available to anyone working in Children's Ministry in either a volunteer or paid capacity!

The scholarship provides funding for 2 units of study in children's ministry. Information about which colleges offer children's ministry training can be obtained by contacting Tania.

Kids Vision Christmas Network Gathering

We had a great time of celebrating being together thanks to the encouraging word brought to us by Scott "Santa" Vawser and his Reindeer Vespa.

We also celebrated Sheryl O'Sullivan and Kylie Birch who have now completed their Kids Vision Internships.

Merry Christmas to all of our Kids Vision Networkees! We trust that you have a blessed peace and joy-filled Christmas.

Christmas Gifts For Everyone!

Ok, so TEAR do it, Compassion do it, Amnesty do it, Oxfam do it (probably the best campain in my opinion).

BUT - Now our own Churches of Christ, Global Mission Partners are doing it.

The Christmas gift catalogue for the poor.

COCOA Great Gifts catalogue
Most of us have everything we need. But there are plenty of people in the world who don’t. If you are agonising over gift choice this year, COCOA (Churches of Christ Overseas Aid) can make it easy for you with a whole catalogue of Great Gifts. Gifts such as these share with others our abundance and God’s love and compassion. To make someone else feel great, check out these Great Gifts. “I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40 TNIV)

It really is a good idea, many of you already do it for friends and extended family every year.

GMP actually have a temporary website up for the next few weeks, but if you can handle the not so functioning site before we launch our sweet new one, you can buy some gifts for people this year that will keep on giving…think - GOAT (milk for a long long time), think - Well (water for a community that keeps on running!) And many many more gifts to choose from. GO ON YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO

"PASSING THE BATON" - WA Children's Ministry Network
Children's Workers' Training Day and Expo

Click here to download document

2009 Kids Vision Scholarships

Applications for 2009 Kids Vision Scholarships are now open! Kids Vision Scholarships provide for ANY volunteer or children’s ministry worker/leader to study 2 children’s ministry units over a 2 year period. Any study can be undertaken at audit, diploma/cert IV, degree and post graduate level … we just want you to have the opportunity to be equipped in order to help children find and follow Jesus! Application packs can be obtained by emailing Tania or Sue or phone 08 9313 1600.

In semester 1 of 2009, Vose is offering the following training days that can be attending as individual equipping days or together, the 5 days form 1 unit of study (which can be completed as audit, Cert IV/Diploma, Degree and Post-Grad levels). For further information contact Vose Seminary (office@vose.wa.edu.au) or phone 08 9313 6200.

Kids Vision WA Co-ordinator

Kids Vision WA is very pleased to announce the appointment of Sue Vawser as our Kids Vision WA Co-ordinator.

Sue has been appointed to co-ordinate quarterly network gatherings, the Kids Vision Scholarship Programme and Childsafe. Sue will also be in regular contact with those of us who lead children's ministries through our churches.

Sue is a member of South Perth Church of Christ, married to Clint and has two children, Tyler and Hannah. Sue's desire is to serve, bless and support all of us. Sue has a warm and engaging personality and we know that you will enjoy getting to know her and you will be blessed through her ministry of encouragement.

Sue will be based at South Perth Church of Christ office. Her hours are 9 - 12 Thursday mornings during term time.

Child Safe Training Coming Soon!

The next Childsafe Training is
on

Sunday 14th September
at South Perth Church of Christ
from 2 - 4pm.

A letter and a 2008 Childsafe Training DVD has been posted out to our
churches this week, so watch your mail box!

Enquiries: contact Sue Vawser

Web resource

Sharon from Kalgoorlie sent this web site through ... check it out for yourself! Music and discipleship materials.

http://www.alanroot.com/kidzblitz.php

Intergenerational Worship

"The Church of All Ages:Generations Worshipping Together" by Howard Vanderwell (Ed).

At our network gathering last Thursday (which was terrific!) a few of us had a discussion about the challenges and merits of intergenerational worship.

This discussion prompted me to read this book which is a recent release from the Alban Institute. The book is not available in Australian Christian bookstores, but can be accessed from the Vose Library (when I return it later this week) or you can purchase online.

The book summarises the challenges facing churches who desire to pursue intergenerational worship. Written by a group of contributors, the book offers a number of differnent perspectives and insights.

It's important to be aware that the Contributors write from a "Reformed" theological background. When it comes to discussing the practical implications for effective intergenerational worship, there is a strong underlying assumption that parents need to be vitally involved in helping children and teens to engage in worship gatherings. And herein lies the major weakness of the book: it's not written from a missional viewpoint. Most of us who warm to the ideal of multigenerational worship are grappling with issues of parents who come with no church experience. We grapple with increasingly fragmented and hurting parents and children for whom, the challenge to sit for an hour or so in a worship service (however we seek to make it enaging) is just plain difficult.

In the introduction, Howard Vanderwell points out that this is a contemporary issue that the church needs to continue to grapple with. I agree that this is a very important conversation that we need to keep talking about as we meet, as we grapple with Scripture and as we seek to live and worship in community both with believers and non-believers alike.

Childsafe Training

A reminder that Childsafe Training is being conducted at South Perth Church of Christ on SUNDAY JUNE 8TH 2-4pm. Please RSVP by June 6th to admin@spcc.org.au if you are planning to attend.

Training venue is the Seminar Room (which is a part of the new multi-purpose hall) - entrance of Murray Street, Como. Just look for the large bright colourful wall!

Every church has been strongly encouraged to nominate a trainer for their local church. June 8th is a great opportunity for Designated Trainers to be equipped with everything needed to take Childsafe into your own context.

Questions? Contact Tania.

Music Resources For KIds Min

Coffee & Cake time!

Kids Vision Network meeting.

It's been a long time, but we are meeting together at 10am on Thursday May 29th. For details and RSVP, please contact Tania

Childsafe Training

Next Childsafe training for any Churches of Christ churches is scheduled for Sunday June 8th at 2pm at South Perth Church of Christ in the office area. Please RSVP to 08 9313 1600 or (admin@spcc.org.au) by Friday 12pm, June 6th.

This particular training session is for those people who have been asked to be the designated Childsafe trainers for their church. However, anyone is welcome to take this opportunity to complete the recommended Childsafe training component for volunteers in COCWA churches.

Any questions? Contact Tania

Building a Playgroup Ministry

"Connecting Families with Jesus - Building a Playgroup ministry On Purpose" , by Yvette Wynne who ran a playgroup at Kingsway Community Church.

To order go to http://www.crsonline.com.au/

This book is a journal that is to be used with a resource DVD and a Guide that can be purchased separately.

Quote from the introduction:

" I see a future of Christian plygroups that will awaken a nation. I see mothers, children and fathers falling in love with Jesus for the very first time. A successful playgroup is not about how many women attend, how creative the craft, or tasty the morning tea. Its about how many women ar meeting Christ through you? Do you shine out his love and acceptance of them? Do you see women as God sees them? do you really get to know them, their hurts and pains? "

It requires you to take the people working with you through a 5 part small group process using the journal - with 6 daily readings each week individually. The leader being the guide and facilitator watching a small part of a DVD and discussion.

Brilliant New COCWA Missional Discipleship Tool

Welcome to OnEARTH!
Welcome to a new way of looking at mission and discipleship.

OnEARTH is a discipleship experience in missional living.

The aim of OnEARTH is to challenge followers of Christ who are hungry for His mission through an integrating experience.

Jesus asked his disciples to pray that His Father's will be done and His Kingdom come OnEARTH as it is in heaven. Click on the links above to discover more about what is involved.

Jobs

Rockingham Baptist Church (located on the coast, 40 minutes south of Perth, Western Australia) seeks someone with the spiritual gifts of leadership and shepherding with a heart for children & evangelism. The successful applicant will possess high organizational skills and be able to provide administrative oversight and direction to the Sunday children’s programs related to RBC. The position will commence at two days per week.

A full position description and application are available by contacting Steve Galambosi on (08) 9527 7544 between 8.30am – 3.30pm Tuesday – Friday or email steve@rockingham.org.au
Applications can be picked up from the office, posted or emailed.
Closing date 7th April 2008.

Primary School Kids Coaching

Has your church been wondering how to be more effective with kids in the community? Would you like to have a positive influence in your local schools and another hook to reach Kids for Christ?

Kids’ Coaching is a great way to do this! Would you like to know more?

Warnbro Church of Christ and more recently Baldivis Church have young people on staff going into 6 local primary schools a few days each week. All you need to do is have the courage to ask the schools if they want help & someone who you can send.

For more information call Warnbro Community Church (08) 95932133 or Baldivis Church (08) 95242805

Scholarships

Congratulations to:
• Janine Rule from Encounter Church
• Amy Fletcher & Jessica Gorman from South Perth Church of Christ
• Sharon Mosby from Kalgoorlie Church of Christ
• Alethea Ashby from Baldivis Church

These people have just received a Scholarship under the Kids Vision Network

Kids Church Programming

There is so much material available for kid’s church leaders to choose from when it comes to programming and sometimes it takes an “emergency” situation to get us to experiment with new products.

We do not use this site as a venue for pushing products but for those of you who like me can get stuck on “one-way” of doing Kids church and you feel you would like a change. ( I think it’s a guy thing) Here is one I am currently using for the first time and I highly recommend it.

I was unable to get my usual material on time from my provider for the first week in January so I called on KidsReach and its been great. This comes in 4 week plans and is inexpensive at $35 for all you need – PowerPoint’s, photocopiable worksheets, stories, object lessons and craft ideas

Check out www.kidsreach.org.au This is the organisation David Goodwin is involved with.

Danny Marwick
Kids Pastor
Baldivis Church

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