June 2006

Welcome to WWM Talk, the e-newsletter for Walk With Me curriculum. If you have any questions about information in this issue (or anything else), give us a call at 1-800-333-8300 or e-mail us.

In This Issue

"Wow" Moments

In our last issue we asked you to share some of those “wow” moments you’ve experienced as you watch God at work in the lives of children. As you read the stories below, we’re sure you’ll be as blessed as we were!

If you’re a children’s ministry coordinator, you might want to encourage your teachers either by e-mailing them this newsletter, posting it in your children’s ministry area, or sharing one or two of the stories at your next team meeting.

Tip: At your next gathering, ask teachers to come with a story to share from the past year!

David G. and Goliath

Dawn shared the connection her son made after a Sunday school lesson on David and Goliath.
Being named after the world’s most famous shepherd with a slingshot, little David G. has always been partial to the story of David and Goliath. One Sunday night as he was being tucked into bed, he said, “Mom, when David killed Goliath, it was God who did most of the work.” Expecting another request for a slingshot or a vivid description of the giant hitting the ground, his mother reminded him that the shepherd boy also had to do his part. There was a slight pause before David replied, “That’s what I mean, Mom. Our part is to trust God.”

God Is God

Nellie shared a time when a preteen’s statement taught her class something about the mystery of God.
A group of grade 6 kids recently spent some time wondering aloud about why God chooses to do or not to do certain things and whether or not people can really know God. Realizing there were no easy answers, the kids became frustrated. The conversation began to dwindle until one of the boys piped up from the back of the room, “People want to figure out God because God is so mysterious and so much bigger than us, but the thing is, God will always be mysterious . . . that’s why he’s God.

Jesus Knows

Sherri shared what a little girl taught her about Jesus.
One day in Sunday school, a shy little girl tentatively raised her hand and asked, “Why do bad things happen to people who really do love Jesus?” As the teacher desperately tried to come up with the perfect response to such a deep theological question, the little girl spoke again, and, with the stunning faith of a child said, “That's all right. I don't have to know. Jesus does.”

A Grace-full Response
Karen shared the following lesson on grace.

Before dividing up for small group Sunday school, the kids at Community Church gather together for a time of worship. One Sunday, after the worship leader talked about the importance of telling God we ’re sorry, 7-year-old Micah raised his hand with a prayer request, “Tell God that I’m sorry for hitting my brother Keegan in the head with a rock.” Without hesitation, the hand of Keegan, age 4, shot up from where he sat in the front row. “Yes, Keegan?” the leader asked. “I forgive my brother Micah for throwing the rock.”

Sign Up Soon—Space Is Limited!

Don’t miss the FREE third annual Walk With Me Coordinators Conference August 11 and 12. If you’re the person in charge of recruiting and equipping teachers, this conference is for you! This year, in addition to our three valuable introductory workshops, we’re introducing three exciting new workshops. You’ll leave with complete workshops you can take home and use to energize and equip your teachers for a new church season.

Click here to download a registration brochure or call Lynn Setsma at
1-800-333-8300 x0784.

Trail Mix, Anyone?

WWJD CampHave you offered your teachers Trail Mix for the Walk With Me journey? This amazing book offers inspiration and encouragement from an experienced Sunday school teacher. Trail Mix provides helpful tips and problem-solving ideas and offers practical information that can help teachers get maximum benefit from Walk With Me. A great encouragement gift for each member of your staff.

 

 

 

Field-Test a New Curriculum!

Sign-up online to field-test Kid Connection, a brand-new curriculum still in development! This Reformed curriculum for K-6 uses a large group, small group format that works great for midweek programs. And that’s who we need to field-test it—if your midweek program can complete the four weeks of the field-test during the month of July (July 2-July 23, or July 9-July 30), click here to sign-up. If that doesn’t work with your schedule, stay tuned—more information about Kid Connection will come in early 2007.

Coming Next Month

What do you do? How soon do you start planning for the next Sunday school year? What are the first items on your children’s ministry “To Do” list? E-mail us any tips or questions you have about gearing up for fall!

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