NEWS

Luke into Jesus

Luke into Jesus, a commentary on Luke’s Gospel for children is getting nearer to completion. I have been working on it at various times over a number of years and I am seeking to finish writing it this year.

Church of England

Two friends of mine have been working as Diocesan Children’s Work Advisers. They wrote: “We are working for loads of churches encouraging children’s ministry – at least for a few months. Do you have any samples of your products that we can take around with us and plug your work – hoping folks will buy in?"

I sent them some and they replied, “Thanks, we are showing these off wherever we go.”

Online Children’s Ministry Manual

Comments with a recent order for Young Resources: “I found the downloadable pages very useful as I am to be a speaker at a children's camp soon!”

The Journey

In my previous news update I mentioned two comments I had received from people who had found “The Journey” helpful. This story which I wrote to help my brother’s children at the time of their mother’s death continues to be a help to others in similar situations. I don’t know how these people came across it, but most recently I received this email: “I heard your brilliant ‘The Journey’ read at a funeral today by David’s 15 year old son. Is it possible please to email me a copy since as co-editor of our local parish magazine I wish to include it with an obituary. An authorship acknowledgement would of course be made.”

I was glad to email it to them and to receive a copy of their magazine in which it was included.

Earlystart

I had an order for 24 sets of Earlystart from a church in central Scotland who have for the past few years had a special course for 11 year olds, for which they continue to use Earlystart each year.

Another new order for Earlystart came with this comment: “Your leader notes appear very helpful and I am looking forward to using the sheets with a young 'discipleship group' we have formed.”

Welcome to new and old visitors

With up to 2400 people visiting this website each month I am glad that we are giving some encouragement to more and more people involved in children's ministry. If you would like to let me and others know about anything on the website or in our materials that you have found particularly helpful, I would very much appreciate an email from you. If you would like particular help or advice, feel free to get in touch. Write to me at email@youngresources.co.uk.

Some more happy children's workers

"Thanks so much for your resources - they're great - especially "Spying Out the Land". We're really praying and expecting God to move amongst our kids at our church, so your material is really useful."

When ordering Jesus Cards and Talk about Jesus: "I was passed one of your "Talk about Jesus" booklets by a friend and it is great."

"Just really excited to find your site - we have a lot of unchurched kidz who are coming to faith and need discipling. Your Earlystart kit might be just the thing - thanks."

When ordering Earlystart: "I have found it quite difficult to get material to use for young teenagers - this sounds great." Then on receiving Earlystart, "the material looks good - many thanks - it will prove very useful. I have never (successfully) had much to do with young teens and this looks like it will be just the ticket now I am back in that position again."

Clive Orchard, leader of children's work at City Community Church, Exeter commented, "Fantastic resources at remarkable prices! The Manual in particular is going to be invaluable in training others. Thanks!"