Children's and Family Ministries

Splinks for February 19th 2012

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Until next week, God bless,

Rhoda Burrill

Florida Conference Children’s and Family Ministries

407-644-5000 x136

321-303-7699-cell

February, 15, 2012

childmin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:20:53 +0000

Friends,

I have moved and am settled. It is so good to have a home and to have space for a work table. I posted pics last night on my Facebook page. I am also going to post them on the department Febook page. Come and visit me sometime.

This last weekend I was at Cohutta Springs, in Georgia. I attended the G.L.U.E. Conference on Special Needs. A great conference. I am working on getting it here in Sept. at our Go Fish Leadership convention. It is such a vital ministry. This conference will help you to see that you CAN minister to our special children without fear.

As I was unpacking the lending library, I noted that several items that have been loaned out are way overdue. If you have some of them, could you please return them so others may use them. I have also added items to the library and will be updating the online list soon.

I visited a small church recently where they had scheduled an event for kids and families for this coming weekend. I thought it was such a good idea, I thought I would share the idea with you. Goecaching for kids. A great Sabbath afternoon event for families.

Biblical Parenting will be coming to Florida in the next few weeks. Here is the info.

Showing honor… Helping at home… Taking initiative… Following instructions… Being responsible… Showing self-control… Developing contentment…

What do these things have in common?

The National Center for Biblical Parenting is coming to teach their biblical parenting seminars.

A heart-based approach goes deeper than just behavior, or reward and punishment. This approach changes what children believe, and that changes kids from the inside out.

We’re excited to be able to offer these two different events in your area.

And here’s a Special Deal: Once you register for one of these events, you can save $10 off attending the other. Call (800) 771-8334 today.

Here are the dates and times. Register today!

These seminars are practical and biblical. You’ll learn new tools to strengthen the relationships in your home as well as the character in your child’s heart.

VBS Workshops are coming soon! I have been getting the supplies in and am really looking forward to the workshops. If you haven’t gotten your registration in yet, get it in the mail soon. You won’t be sorry. We will have fun, food and of course, freebies! See the there. I have attached the flyer. Print it off and send it in.

Now to get this in the “mail” and on the web.

Until next time, God bless,

Attachments:

Feb 12 ParentLink

March 12 Parent Link

Splinks for February 5th 2012

Splinks for February 12th 2012

Going_to_Heaven

Attitude

slow down

Rhoda Burrill

Florida Conference Children’s and Family Ministries

407-644-5000 x136

321-303-7699-cell

February 1, 2012

childmin — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:35:39 +0000

8.5%

That is how much of this year has already passed!

Friends,

Hope all of you are enjoying 2012. It has already begun slipping away.

The VBS workshops will be here soon. Get your registrations in. I have attached the flyer and the poster. The supplies have started arriving. I am still working on support staff. If you are interested in helping in either location, let me know.

Last night my husband and 0I attended a screening of the film October Baby. It is a powerful, gripping film about the abortion survivor issue and also covers the adoption issues related to this. You can get more info at http://octoberbabymovie.net/ It is so important today when abortion is the norm. Check it out. Also go to http://hearthesilentcry.org/ The film has already had an impact and hasn’t been released yet. Go to http://octoberbabymovie.net/ministryresources/ and watch Shari’s story.

I have some 12 in 12 books left. Let me know if you want some. I will bring some with me each Sabbath and to the VBS workshops. Many churches have already gotten them.

Kids in Discipleship is having a training in Collegedale on Feb. Here is their announcement.

February 24-26 – Learn how to be a disciple of Christ, and be a disciple maker!

You are invited to Collegedale, TN, to experience a powerful weekend of training in how to use the new DVD “Kids In Discipleship-Church Edition” in your local church. This training is designed so that individual lay leaders can be trained in how to use the DVD, and then return to launch this ministry at their local church. This is a tuition-free training. There is a $15 fee per person for training materials. Registration deadline is February 22.

Space is limited, so register today!

To register, and for more information, please visit www.indiscipleship.org.

The Education Department is also having KID training Feb. 1-20 in Plantation. This is for Early Childhood. If you are interested in attending, contact the Education Department at the conference office. I had planned to attend, but my mother is coming into be in town on the 19^th. The first time in 5 years. I am so looking forward to her coming. And I plan to put her to work here at the office!

It looks like I will be moving back downstairs next week!!! Nothing against the upstairs, but it is so far from my storeroom. I plan for Mom to organize my library. It will finally get unpacked!

If you haven’t already heard the big news coming out of the conference administration, go to http://www.floridaconference.com/steppingstone/

And even if you have, get the official announcement.

The other day someone gave me a “fund raising” bank. I have attached the flyer. I am saving my dimes to go toward Go Fish For Kids. Of course, I will have to fill it many times for it to make an impact, but every little bit helps.

You may not hear from me next week as I hope to be busy moving and settling into my new space.

I must post this and add the attachments,

Until next time, God bless

Attachments to Follow: Save some for next Christmas

Splinks for January 29th 2012

VBS poster

Sticky24_FacingTheGiants

How To Make Sunday School More Fun

God Keeps his Promises

20 Family Friendly Holiday Ideas

Gingerbread Nativity Scene

God Can Do anything

God Looks on The Inside

Pressure Circle

Rhoda Burrill

Florida Conference Children’s and Family Ministries

407-644-5000 x136

321-303-7699-cell

Go Fish For Kids update

childmin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:39:32 +0000

We have confirmed the second location for Go Fish For Kids

Watch for registration information. So far we have secured

Oct. 20, 9 AM-4 PM at Midport SDA Church in Port St. Lucie

Oct. 21, 9 AM-4 PM at West Palm Beach Junior Academy. This is a school day.

Oct. 22, 8 AM-3 PM-location pending

January 25, 2012

childmin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:38:27 +0000

God put you in a specific place

Friends,

I was reading K! Magazine at lunch yesterday and came across
this statement by Kevin White:

“God put you in a specific place and a specific time with
specific people for a specific purpose. It is no accident that you are
where you are. You will make mistakes, but God can redeem them for a
purpose.” I think we all need to realize that and to think about it from
time to time. I will post the article. It is Simply Creative.

I enjoy sharing resources with you. It is also fun looking
for new ideas. I would enjoy getting resource ideas from you. If
you have anything you wish to share, please do!

I have been able to get all of the KidMin mp3’s uploaded to the
website. You can find them at http://www.floridaconference.com/childrenandfamily/resources-2/resources/
Unfortunately, this page is for Florida Conference members and churches only.

I still have some 12 in 12 Family Edition
available. Let me know if you are interested and how many you need.

GraceLink has an app that you might enjoy on your smart phone of
ipad. You can find it in iTunes. It has digital felts that are really
cool to play with. Search for GraceLink. You can also subscribe to
the GraceLink podcasts.

Speaking of felts, I have several boxes of felts available for
your mission trips. If you are going on a mission trip and would like to
take some felts, I have 6 boxes-one already spoken for.

VBS Workshops are coming! I
have attached the flyer and poster. Get as many of your VBS staff to
come. We are planning a great workshop on Babylon, Daniel’s Courage in
Captivity. We will also be featuring Sky, Everything is Possible
With God.

I have several free digital subscriptions to K! Magazine
beginning with the next issue. If you are interested in receiving this,
let me know. First come, first served!

Frequently, when driving down the road we live off, I see
wildlife other than the cattle that graze there. We have seen, many wild
turkeys, foxes, rabbits, a wolf and others. This morning I saw a
donkey! He would make a great prop for the Triumphal entry, or nativity
story. He was just standing peacefully at the side of the road. I
hope the car that was stopped near him was his owner. What kind of animal
will I see next?

Because the Easter season will soon be here, I am attaching some
Easter resources for you. I hope many of your churches will be
celebrating the season in your church and neighborhood. This is a great
time to share the real reason for Easter.

Now I must get this posted on the website at http://www.floridaconference.com/childrenandfamily/news-2/
and get the attachments posted there.

Until next time, God bless.

Attachments follow:

VBS poster

Splinks for January 22nd 2012

Sticky23_MattersOfTheHeart

A Basket Full of Ideas

Simply Creative.

Sharing

Kidmin apps

How To Make Sunday School More Fun

Ready Set Splash G
Rhoda Burrill

Florida Conference Children’s and Family Ministries

407-644-5000 x136

321-303-7699-cell