Summer Activity : Introduce the Bible

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Last night I was at a presentation by a very bright young woman who mentioned along the way, that even though she was going well in college and career, she was embarrassed because she had no idea how to find things in the BNible. Of sure, she had gone to church growing up, but when Bible passages were mentioned, they were at most shown on the screen. She had no idea how to look something up.

Well, let’s fix that! Bible introduction: generally New Testament, and Old Testament: introduction to the ooganization, what the various book topics are, how to find an index (concordaqnce.) — all in 30 minutes.

Encountering God is the Best of Summer Activities

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Every year the episode on activities to do during the summer is a popular episode. This year, we are running a little them, with some rebroadcasts of old interviews. Be sure to hear what Becky Fischer told us about children encountering God, not just having a few warmed over stories in the basement. (Guess what her young life was like? Well, not exactly: she was the preacher’s daughter and had to teach the children in the basement when she was young. After a successful business career, she is now teaching teachers and children alike..)

So, this week, Mr. Wisenhutter, then of Austin, a high tech worker, shared with us his youth program, where again, the students encounter God for themselves. Given both opportunity and oversight, youth can go just about what adults can. In this day and hour, it is imperative to give children and youth access to wholesome life change, life affirming, life protective experiences. There is no waiting around!

This is not a dreary drug prevention campaign! This is a real high in Holy Spirit. Check it out.

Summer Activity with Lasting Impact — More than Most VBSs

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All over the country there are advertisements for Vacation Bible School right now. signing your child up is a great idea. I knew one daycare owner who bussed her children to several. With permission, of course.
But, how about a program that has lasting impact, one that provides for the child to have a direct encounter with God. Finger plays, Bible stories, and raft time are all great, assuming developmentally appropriate, but check out what Becky Fischer is doing.

Her curricula is deeper and more real than any I have seen. Yes, it uses realia, but if fosters a personal relation between the child and God.

Children are not just the church of the future; they are today’s church. Children are not some fifth wheel just to be relegated to babysitting. They can really do things. Check this out.

Thanks to Becky Fischer, who gave us this interview maybe about 10 years ago. I took grandsons to an event, and although they are grown now, they still remember it fondly.

Gardening with Your Children

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Lots of people are planting gardens that never did before. Here are some ideas about gardening with your children. Children can grow pretty well in the garden! Plant good lessons of husbandry, of diligence, of science, and lots of other good things in your backyard garden. One large church pastor tells how his first money making project was planting his own rows of… was it peas? He has planted much else in his life, but he started learning there.
Dear friend tells us lots of good ideas.
Animals may be appropriate also, depending upon where you live.
Check out the Tractor Supply Store or your local feed store for good ideas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_4IFDFalr8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfdMTfAFZkA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZRVv3KLwNY
https://vegogarden.com/blogs/academy/vegetables-to-grow-for-kids-and-picky-eaters?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A21000472454%3A%3A&nb_adtype=&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=&nb_pc=&nb_pi=&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=Pmax&gad_source=2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI4bvArpm0hgMV3kxHAR2sUwwEEAEYAiABEgLIsvD_BwE