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Issue #43 - December 21, 2010 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. ~ Jesus

Suggest an idea...Ask a question...Give an answer! Scroll down the page to view articles. 1) Merry CHRISTmas 2) The Story of the Birth of Christ--Paper Chain 3) Salary for Sunday School Teachers? 4) O Christmas Tree 5) Lollipop Angels 6) Narnia Discussion Guide The Red Button indicates a teacher who needs your help. Invite your friends and coworkers to join us. CLICK HERE! TITLE your email to reflect the content of your message. When replying, highlight the text that is pertinent to your response, then hit reply. Support the Network--learn how--Click here.	Home Search for Ideas Support SSTN PCM Discount 15% OFF Ministry Resources Bible-4-Life Curriculum Gospel Fun Activities Holidays & Holy Days Make N' Take Downloads E-books Affiliate Bookstore Creative Teaching Seminar F-R-E-E Resources Bible Games Christian Crafts Christian Skits Missions For Kids Object Talks, Sermons Recycling Ideas VBS & Bible Clubs NEED PRAYER? Visit our Prayer Board. Scroll down.




1) Merry CHRISTmas May you have a wonderful Christmas celebrating the Lord's birthday! My prayer for you is that the new year brings renewed strength and creative thought as you work in God's vineyard. I ask that you would pray the same for me! God's blessings, Sarah Keith <><



2) The Story of the Birth of Christ--Paper Chain An angel (white) of the Lord visited Mary (pink). He told her 'Because of God's love (red) for the world you will give birth to a son (blue). You will name Him Jesus (purple). He will save His people from their sins (black). So Joseph (creme) and Mary (pink) went to Bethlehem (grey). Mary (pink) gave birth to her son (blue) and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths (white). She placed Him in a manger (brown) because there was no room at the inn (light grey). There were shepherds (dark blue) watching their flocks (white) in a field (light green). An angel (white) of the Lord appeared and glory (yellow) shown all around. Suddenly, more angels (white) appeared praising God and proclaiming peace (green). Three kings (teal, orange, bright pink) from the East followed a star (yellow) and brought the Savior gifts (light purple, medium green, light pink). A King had been born (purple)!







3) Salary for Sunday School Teachers? Greetings from Ashar azeem A.G.R., ministry of Pakistan. My Question is very simple. why we are not paying anything to Sunday school teachers? as you know they do make a foundation of good Christians. --from SSTN: most churches have one or a few paid staff persons to run their individual ministries, e.g. children's, music, adult, seniors, etc. The bulk of those departments are then "staffed" by volunteers. I would venture to say that most churches could not afford to pay their volunteers. I volunteer within my church and would not want to be paid for my service, because that is my gift to the Lord, my "reasonable service, my act of worship" as Romans 12:1 admonishes. I will be interested to know what others think about this. Your webservant, Sarah Keith <><



4) O Christmas Tree Oh Christmas Tree, throughout History, You have some- What baffled me. Where did You come from? Why are you Here? Why do you occupy houses At this time of year? Your scent is so Powerful, lively and clean. Still I wonder, To myself, what does it all mean? Your shape, Like a triangle, looking straight on, reminds me Of the trinity: Father, Spirit, and Son. As I struggle To make you stable, I realize why your branches point Straight up - so I will look to the sky! Your needles don�t Brown, they stay green even in cold, like we will live forever In heaven and never grow old. Your many lights, as they shine, Bring a smile to my face, representing God living amongst His human Race. Our gifts at your base are just another way, we can love one another And truly celebrate Christmas Day. Thank you for being a symbol to make me Think and focus again, on that Holy Night so long ago, when our Lord Jesus Entered in. Amen, Amen, Amen. Copyright 2010 Piper Johnson Crisafi



5) Lollipop Angels Making lollipop angels is a fun Christmas activity. Learn how at: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/lollipop_angel.html







6) Narnia Discussion Guide Here is a link to a downloadable discussion guide--for parents and teachers of Children--for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader: http://interpretermagazine.org/uploads/documents/Voyage_Dawn_Treader_Children_discussion.pdf Beth Garvin



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