Blessed Christmas

Amongst the chocolate,
decorations,
Christmas trees,
Christmas stockings,
carols and more....

May you be blessed and encouraged this Christmas season as you each personally seek to reach a child and their families this Christmas season.

It is our privilege to partner with you and we look forward to 2011 and all the wonder it will bring.

The Kid's Vision Team

SONG LINKS by John & Ellie Macpherson 2010

Each Song Link song tells part of the story and creates links to other parts of
the Bible story. For example, The Shepherds’ Song depicts the shepherds
‘running off to Bethlehem’, linking between the appearance of the angels and
the Nativity. The songs can link to

Drama—Puppetry—Storytelling—Dance—

Art/Craft—Bible Readings.

To purchase contact: Ellie & John
Macpherson on 93867557 or 042 4433 665
or macpherson@iprimus.com.au and a copy
will be sent postage free!!

. Song Links CD is a
selection of 15
Christmas, Easter
and Exodus songs.
. Song Links is a
creative,
contemporary
resource for Primary
aged students.
. Song Links can be
used as items, songs
that link to your
scripture lessons,
children’s church or
club time. Start
making the LINK!!


$15 special
price for
Christmas !!

ACOM Children's Ministry Package

ACOM’s children’s ministry
package will help you
develop new & creative ways
to make a positive difference
in the lives of children.


Spend three days diving further into the fascinating world of Children’s Ministry. Come along and connect with other
practitioners, or do as part of a Diploma, Bachelor or Masters course. The online training package includes:

understanding children // children & the Christian faith // practical ideas for children’s programs management
& leadership of children’s programs // children’s ministry in the local church & the community

Presented by:


Tania Watson is the Executive Minister at Lifestreams
Christian Church-South Perth. She is also the Executive
Minister for Churches of Christ in WA and the Chair
of Kids Vision WA. Tania has extensive experience in
Children’s Ministry and is passionate about developing
and releasing children’s ministry leaders. She is
married to Neil and has two children, Sebastian and
Lucy. She is an avid movie watcher, enjoys reading,
chocolate, coffee and ministry.


Complete registration online at www.acom.edu.au
or email info@acom.edu.au or wa@acom.edu.au.


1800 672 692           1800 672 692      
www.acom.edu.au
DETAILS
Wednesday 6th Friday 8th April 2011
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost:
$150 for participants
$135 for groups (3+)
$295 for participants with online course
materials
Or enrol in unit for credit at undergraduate or
postgraduate level or as part of another degree.
Where:
Lifestreams Christian Church
Murray Street, Como

Passing the Baton training day & Expo- Sat 12th Feb 2011

This is a great day of training and resourcing for our children's workers and is a local event so get your early bird registration in and make a real day of it with your team.

Passing the Baton training day & Expo- Sat 12th Feb 2011 - Registrations
are open.
Remember early-bird rates apply.
(i) online - www.passingthebaton.org.au
(ii) by mail - download form from our website or request hardcopy to
be sent by mail (info@passingthebaton.org.au)

Thank-you Darrell

A BIG thank-you to Darrell Higginbottom as he steps down from his role in Kidsvision to make a move to rural WA. Darrell is taking up the role of Chaplain in Harvey and will formally conclude his role as Family Pastor at Rivervale Church of Christ at the end of December. He has been a part of the Kids Vision team taking a more leading role in 2010 in organizing all the network gatherings for 2010 and has a real heart for serving with children and we will miss him as he makes this move but are delighted for him and his family as they seek to establish themselves under God’s hand in a new place. Please join us in praying for him as he makes this move and that he will live out God’s vision for the work to be accomplished in Harvey.

Kids Vision Schoalrships 2011

The prospectus for Kid's Vision Scholarships for 2011 is now available. Please be praying about the upskilling and development of our Children's Workers in our churches and what better way than through a Kid's Vision Scholarship.
Please contact Tania Watson at tania.watson@lifestreamscc.com to have a copy emailed to you.

David Goodwin our Kids Vision Network Guest

We are excited to have David Goodwin share with us at our last Kids Vision Network get together for the year.

Join us at 7-30 pm on Thursday November 25 @ Rivervale Church of Christ 61 Alexander Rd Rivervale for coffee. cake and camaraderie as we hear from a warrior of Children's Ministry both here and in New Zealand.

Please RSVP for this event to Janine Rule @ janiner@encounterchurch.org.au for catering purposes.

Lets finish 2010 with a inspiration and enthusiasm as we share together.

Sean W Smith Touring in 2011

THE TWENTY-ELEVEN WA TOUR
FEATURING PREMIER AUSSIE KIDS SONGWRITER
SEAN W SMITH.
ABOUT
After his hugely successful tour in 2010, Sean W Smith is without a doubt one of Australia’s
most sort after Christian Children’s Ministers. The West Aussie songwriter performed to
thousands of families at some of the nations biggest churches, schools and events. With a
passion for Children, Music and the Word of God, Sean is truly one of the most unique and
engaging Christian artists in Australia. Loved by adults and kids alike, you will find yourself
laughing and leaving knowing God created us to be EXTRAORDINARY!!
For information and booking details, please see below.
TIME LENGTH
Up to 50 minutes
APPROPRIATE SETTING
Family Service / Kids Church / Event / Concert
COST
From $220*
(*Conditions Apply)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Sean ministers through humour, song and stories from the Word of God. He is passionate
about engaging people to wholeheartedly follow Christ, and is an excellent communicator.
CLICK HERE TO www.seanwsmith.com SEE VIDEO PROMO
SEAN’S MUSIC IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR EVERY CHURCHES KIDS MINISTRY.
BUY OR SEE HIS PRODUCTS AT…

Christmas Network Meeting

Yes Christmas is fast approaching and hopefully our kids will approach it with wide eyed wonder as we marvel at the miracle of Christ.

We will be having one last get together for the year and hope we can all enjoy a festive mood and time of sharing as we look back on the achievements of the year and forward to all that next year will hold. Each one of you is a valuable member of the Kids Vision Network and we value the times of sharing together.

So stay tuned for a date and time and place as Darrel from Rivervale is busy bringing an event together for each of us.

Kids Vision Network September 9

Join us Thursday September 9 @ Pages Cafe inside Koorong at 10am for a coffee.
Bring your kidsmin teams with you for a time of sharing resource, ideas and encouragement.

Look forward to seeing you there

One Day Training Opportunity

Recent Network Meeting

Thanks to those who came together yesterday at Pages Cafe at Koorong for our latest network gathering.
Its always nice to get together and chat and hear how one another is going in their respective ministries and life.
Rod Thom came and shared with us the story of Youth Vision and the initiatives of Activate. What an encouragement as we see the amazing resources we DO have at our fingertips.
We will add some further information on Activate in the coming days.

So it was a morning of coffee, birthday celebration, story and most off all a sense of we are all in this wonderful journey together.

Be blessed as you minister in this wonderful arena we call Kids Ministry

Network Reminder

Next Thursday June 10 is our Kids Vision Network get together. We will be meeting at Pages Cafe inside Koorong at 10am. Rod Thom from Youth Vision will be joining us and will be a great encouragement as he shares something of how Youth Vision has grown and developed over the years.

Choose to be a part of the network as we seek to encourage one another in the area of children's ministry!

Developing Vision for your Children's Ministry

I am currently reading a book by Wayne Codeiro, 'Doing Church As A Team'. It has been encouraging to read as it describes a philosophy of developing team. As Children's Ministers we have a role to integrate the vision of our churches into our ministry.
If you have ever been wondering how vision is developed and how you may be a part of developing your ministry within the wider church vision then I hope this little excerpt encourages you as it has encourage me.

At the beginning stages (of developing vision) you may have the tendency to feel inadequate for the tasks ahead. You may feel ill equipped to measure up to any new vision, let alone a God glorifying dream! But rest assured, God will always start with what you have, not what you don’t have. We can learn a lot about developing or casting vision by examining how God communicated vision to His people through His servant Moses.
Moses had the incredible assignment of guiding Gods people out of Egypt, through the wilderness and into the promised land. Got vision! Moses sure did! The survival of God’s people depended on nothing less than his ability to discern and then communicate this vision.
This is such a powerful legacy, one that set into motion vision and direction for every future generation of God’s children. Among the lessons we can glean from the practical instruction the Lord gave Moses in communicating His vision is to begin with what you have. Numbers 10:1,2 The Lord spoke to Moses saying, "Make yourself two trumpets of silver, of hammered work you shall make them; and you shall use them for summonsing the congregation and for having the camps set out"
God said to make trumpets of silver but where would these recently freed slaves get their hands on precious metals?There were no jewelry stores in the neighborhood, at least not at the time. Fortunately God had commanded the Israelites to plunder the wealth of the Egyptians. All that was required was found within their grasp. The trumpets were made out of what they had, not from what they didn't possess.

As you begin to develop your vision, look at what you have. Look at the skills, talents, the spiritual gifts and passions God has planted in you …and your team (emphasis mine)

Childsafe Training

Sunday 2nd May 2pm @ South Perth Church of Christ. Anyone is welcome to attend. Please RSVP to admin@spcc.org.au.

Network Meeting

Join us at Pages Cafe inside Koorong on Thursday June 10 at 10am.
Getting together to encourage and support one another in our work with children is a valuable time spent and worth marking your diaries now.

Look forward to catching up over a hot cuppa and an arm full of books!

Like a jigsaw

Each of us is like a piece of a jigsaw puzzle. Every piece has its place in God's plan. No one piece is optional. How frustrating it would be to put together a 3000 piece puzzle only to find one of the pieces missing at the end! That's how God sees us. Every piece is incredibly important. Everyone is necessary to complete the divine puzzle. When all the pieces fir together, the world can see a beautiful, complicated picture of the heart of Jesus for people everywhere.
Wayne Cordeiro