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February 24, 2015 -- Issue #8

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 Lights, Camera, Action Bible Skit:
  A Real Cinderella Story based on the
 Book of Esther

The book of Esther tells the story of how God protected and cared for the Jewish people during the reign of King Xerxes, around 485 B.C. Esther, a young Jewish girl, rose to prominence to become Queen of Persia. Aided by her cousin Mordecai, God used them to foil a plot conceived by Haman, an evil man who intended to destroy the Jewish people. Ultimately, if Haman had been successful, our Messiah would not have been born, nor would he have died and rose again to rescue his children for eternity! The book of Esther reminds us that God works providentially in our lives using natural circumstances to accomplish his plan. 

The feast of Purim celebrates God's rescue of Esther and the Jewish people. Purim occurs during the Hebrew civil calendar month of Adar, during our February or March. Traditionally, children will dress up and act out the story of Esther. When Haman's name is mentioned the children rattle noise makers, known as Groggers, to drown out the sound of his name. Hamantashen pastries are also a special treat served during Purim.

Sample Scene One: Lights, Camera, Action Bible Skits based on the book of Esther.

Mother's Day Activities? 

Please let me know of any subjects for the kids to do. They're Kingdom Kids. Thanks.

--from SSTN: We welcome new ideas from everyone reading this! In the meantime, use the search box on our home page to locate Mother's Day ideas for children's ministry.
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Body of Christ?

Please could you give me a game and or craft on the Body of Christ?

--from SSTN: We welcome new ideas from everyone reading this! In the meantime, type Body of Christ into the search box on our home page: http://www.SundaySchoolNetwork.com. 
See also: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum-Spirit-Gifts.html 

Children's Ministry Skit for Lent

Thank you so much for sharing the great “Observing Lint” skit. We did this skit for our children’s sermon on Sunday and it was a big hit! The congregation was cracking up and the point was well made. Thanks again!

Andrea

--from SSTN: Andrea, you are so welcome. That makes me happy. Thank you for the encouragement!
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