PRAYER BREAKFAST
Once a quarter, invite all children's leaders to a prayer breakfast. Focus on spiritual growth. Encourage everyone to share what has been happening in their respective areas of ministry. Share needs and pray for one another.
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
"She's something special," a 10-year-old girl related regarding her Sunday School teacher. when asked why this comment, the student replied, "My teacher cares about me." This teacher showed her concern, not only in the classroom, but beyond during the week. Whenever a pupil was absent, she visited the home to determine the reason. If someone was sick, a card or small gift would accompany the visit. Frequent phone calls were made to let students know she was thinking about them and praying.
Parties were planned each month with all class members and their friends participating. Many times this teacher would take pupils out individually for a hamburger. The children developed confidence in their teacher-friend. They unloaded problems, asked for direction when confused, and sought answers for situations and questions which bothered them. Often these discussions ended in prayer, with the child receiving definite help and guidance.
This teacher prayed daily for each name on her roll. She had the privilege of leading class members into a personal relationship with Jesus.
Do you care about your pupils? Do you show your concern by involvement in lives? Do you contact absentees regularly? Do you pray daily for pupils by name? Do you share the plan of salvation individually with unsaved class members?
Parties were planned each month with all class members and their friends participating. Many times this teacher would take pupils out individually for a hamburger. The children developed confidence in their teacher-friend. They unloaded problems, asked for direction when confused, and sought answers for situations and questions which bothered them. Often these discussions ended in prayer, with the child receiving definite help and guidance.
This teacher prayed daily for each name on her roll. She had the privilege of leading class members into a personal relationship with Jesus.
Do you care about your pupils? Do you show your concern by involvement in lives? Do you contact absentees regularly? Do you pray daily for pupils by name? Do you share the plan of salvation individually with unsaved class members?
SUNDAE SUNDAY
This has always been a high attendance day for us!
The treats can be made ahead of time and frozen. Put two scoops of different ice cream flavors into a Styrofoam cup. Top with chocolate or butterscotch sauce and sprinkle on a few nuts. Take out of the freezer fifteen minutes before needed. Sundaes can be served at a central place or taken to each classroom.
The treats can be made ahead of time and frozen. Put two scoops of different ice cream flavors into a Styrofoam cup. Top with chocolate or butterscotch sauce and sprinkle on a few nuts. Take out of the freezer fifteen minutes before needed. Sundaes can be served at a central place or taken to each classroom.
SHOPPING SPREE SUNDAY
Print play money in $100.00 and $500.00 denominations with this wording: "This is valuable to you! You may spend during the month of (---). Bring your friends."
$100.00 can be awarded for attendance, with the $500.00 given for each new friend brought. After four weeks, designate a "Shopping Spree Sunday." A "store " is set up with various items containing price tags. Children "shop" for items.
$100.00 can be awarded for attendance, with the $500.00 given for each new friend brought. After four weeks, designate a "Shopping Spree Sunday." A "store " is set up with various items containing price tags. Children "shop" for items.
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