http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders equiping the soldiers with little feet Sat, 08 Nov 2008 13:29:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It is hard to believe another month has flown by.  We had a great time last Friday night at Family Fest.  I want to thank everyone who helped make the event a success.  Thanks to Interactive Playgrounds for the inflatables and to Vernon at Falls River Smokehouse for the hot ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=97 This week is the 3rd week in a 13 week series on Prayer in Kidzchurch.  Last week the children learned about the Prayer of Salvation.  This week, the lesson is on Praying in the Holy Spirit.  The Central truth is: Praying in tongues in important.  Some of the key scriptures ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=96 Today, I was re-introduced to the concept of "special time" with your kids.  It is based on the research by Dr Russell Barkley regarding children with ADHD.  The concept is simple, spend 15-20 minutes with your child without the normal rules, on their level, letting them lead while you follow.  ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=95 Here is part of an email that I received from Theresa Somerville. Thank you Teresa for the encouraging words to the Sunday night nursery team.  Many people overlook the importance of this team but they are making a huge impact.  To join this team, please call me or send me ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=94 It has been a really long time since i have posted a blog.  The ministry has been really full over the past several months.  We constructed a pirate ship, dressed like pirates, had a blast teaching 1239 kids (with 350 volunteers) that God wants them to be a hero and ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=74 6) Communicate with your team. Constant, effective communication is key to any successful team.  A football team on the field or an army in a battle all must have effective communication of the objectives, the goals, the obstacles, the targets, the location on the field, and what the next move is.  ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=73 5) Celebrate the milestones and victories along the way. Sometimes you may encounter a set back or an obstacle in route to your victory. Take time to celebrate the victories, the wins, the milestones along the journey. Constantly remind yourself of the goodness and faithfulness of God in the ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=72 4) Keep moving toward the goal. Always keep the vision, the goal, before you and move towards it constantly. When you stop, it is easy to get pinned down under fire. If you keep moving, it is easier to advance and take ground. The enemy will continue to try to ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=71 3)  Never do it alone. Whether it is ministry or an attack, never go in alone; always have someone with you to help, to train, or to teach.  When you are alone, it is easy to miss something or get blindsided.  If you have a partner, you are able to move ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=70 This week, I had the opportunity to attend survivor camp with 4 other adults and 13 middle school students at Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC.  We had a great time, no one lost, few injuries.  One of the activities was paintball.  What a great classroom for leadership teaching!  Here ... http://www.lwfckidzone.org/marchingorders/?p=57