Welcome

Dear friends & supporters

Last year as I was praying about what we would be doing in 2008, my heart was inextricably turned towards the need to reach children with the Gospel. Even as I write this I am feeling quite emotional as I think about how Jesus feels about the countless numbers of children that will not have heard the Gospel and are not likely to ever hear it, unless we make a concerted effort.

The implications on the country, the community, the church and the world are huge. However, lets forget that for the moment and think about the implications on the children who are growing up without hope in their present and for their future.

Please join together and make this a year of praying together for the children and planning for outreach, both inside the church and outside. If you haven’t thought of doing an outreach, then plan that for an outreach before the end of the year. Daphne Kirk quite rightly said “that if we want to reach the nation, we have to reach the generations”.

Blessings – David Goodwin

REACH 2008

National Children’s Ministry Conference
Hamilton - 22-25 May 2008

We are really excited about the theme for the Kidsreach Conference in 2008. It is 'REACH 2008' and is all about outreach. The keynote subjects will include having a VISION to reach children and how to GROW the church from your children's ministry.

Please plan on being there. We will be carrying the theme of reaching children – in all parts of our community. Workshops and messages will be around the theme of REACHing children. It will be a great opportunity for us to put a line in the sand and say we are going to do this.

Our Keynote speaker is Simon Hood from NSW. Simon has a huge heart for the children of the world, particularly those that are unreached. He has been involved in running programs for up to 75,000 children and is the man with the vision behind the new Max7.net which will ultimately give free resources to anyone, anywhere in the world. Simon has a wonderful heart and is very talented. You will be blessed.

Registration forms available early March.

Why Come to conference?

Here are just a few reasons why you should come to the 2008 Kidsreach National Children’s Ministry Conference:

• Inspiring keynote messages.
• Huge number of workshops from NZ and overseas speakers.
• Fun, fellowship & networking with hundreds of children’s ministry workers.
• Resources galore covering every aspect of children’s ministry.
• You will meet various leaders of children’s ministry organisations
  You need to be refreshed, inspired and blessed!
• There really is no reason why you shouldn't come.

Here's a thought - Go NOW and block out the 22-25 May 2008 in your diary! Great. That's a good start, registration forms will be out early March, and we’ll see you in May.

Training Intensive 10-13 March 2008

A “big bang” to start the year …
... be motivated & inspired for the work of the ministry

David is back with us in March to bring another chapter in our 4-day training series. This seminar is eligible for credit towards a BCNZ Diploma. We have 3 more intensive weeks planned for 2008 so why not start (or continue) the journey with us this March?

Developing Faith in Children

Helping children grow in faith during the different ages and stages of their life. Children develop intellectually, socially, morally and spiritually as they pass through different ages and stages of their lives. With each stage of life, there come new skills, abilities and capacities to reason and understand. In understanding this we need to be equipped to communicate in a relevant way and help our children grow to reach their potential as a Christian.

The course will include:

• What faith is;
• The progression of faith and spiritual understanding through each age and stage of childhood years;
• Child development;
• Laying a foundation of love and trust;
• Mental development;
• Spiritual awareness and issues;
• Adolescence;
• How faith is initiated; and How faith can grow.

10-13 March - Three Kings Congregational Church, Mt Roskill
9am-4:30pm daily at Three Kings Congregational Church, 515 Mt Albert Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland.

More details and registration form here. Need more information? Contact lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz

Seminars March 2008

Our Children's Ministry Seminars continue to be at the forefront of our “encouraging, equipping and resourcing” people who work with kids.

These one-day events are all about training in the quickest possible time. In each seminar, David Goodwin covers essential subjects for all children's teachers, ministry workers and religious education teachers. (See here for the list of possibilities).

Come along to one in your area this year. They are a wonderful source of learning and encouragement. For just $35, you will be inspired, reinvigorated, amused (there are lots of stories), connected, resourced and of course, learn heaps. Where else can you get such good value?

Start the year off with a day seminar & build up your team for 2008!

Brown’s Bay - Saturday 8 March, 9:00am-4.30pm at Northcross Community Church, 826a East Coast Road, Browns Bay, North Shore City. More details and registration form here. Topics covered:

• How to be a Great Teacher,
• Teaching with object lessons,
• Leading Children to Salvation,
• Follow up:
• Leading Children from Salvation to Discipleship, Pastoral Care of Children.

Mt Roskill - Saturday 15 March, 9:00am-4.30pm at Three Kings Congregational Church, 515 Mt Albert Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland. More details and registration form here. Topics covered

• Theology of Children,
• How to be a great teacher,
• Discovery teaching,
• How to get the best out of your curriculum,
• Safety and Protection protocol.

Need more info? email lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz.

Coming Up - Training Dates Available in 2008

Our dates are set for 2008 and our pens are poised to write YOUR name/church/town/region beside them. How about facilitating something really worthwhile for your fellow workers and partner with us as we train, encourage and resource children’s workers.

Seminars

Make a booking for a Children’s Ministry Seminar, with David Goodwin as teacher. There are 16 topics to choose from. See here for topic details.

• 6 September your place?
• 13 September your place?
• 20 September your place?
• 15 November your place?

Intensives

Maybe you'd like to be part of helping Kidsreach run the Intensives programme. These are four day courses, BCNZ accredited and taught by David Goodwin. In 2008 we'll be delivering the following topics in these centres ...

• Faith Development in Children - Mt Roskill - March 10-13
• Pastoral Counselling of Children- Hamilton - May 26-29, the week following Conference
• Children's Ministry Skills & Dynamics - Part 1 - Christchurch - September 8-12 or 15-19
• Theology of Children - Wellington - November 3-7 or 10-14

More details on each of these courses at www.kidsreach.org.nz

We’re looking for venues and churches to partner with us in Wellington and Christchurch so if you think that you can help we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Lynette Collis: lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz or
04 904 1217.

Easter’s Coming Up Soon

Check out our Easter themed resources.

The Easter Bag
For those who know and have loved the Salvation Bag, and those who have yet to discover its wonders, here's the newest in the range - the Easter Bag. It unfolds to reveal five different colours - purple, black, red, white and yellow. All tell an integral part of the wonder of the Easter story in a way that children love to remember - visually. Full instructions on how to use it are included. $12 +p&p.

... Already have the Easter Bag? Don’t forget to get it out and use it this Easter. If you have misplaced the instructions, contact the office and we can send you a new set!

Salvation Bracelet
A Crafty One! Easter is a great time to use this resource.
What a great way to help children share their faith and to remember the gospel message at Easter. This resource is based on the “Wordless” book concept.
You receive15 Bracelets in a ready to make pack for $19.50. These are great for boys and girls as they are threaded on to a leather strap!
Special - Buy two 15-packs for for $30 - SAVE $9.00

Discovery Club #14
Easter… The Greatest Gift of all
Easter is the heart of the Christian faith. In this subject children learn what Jesus did for them at Calvary and show them how they can apply it to their individual lives.
Special - Order now ($35) and receive two free sets of 10 matching bookmarks - SAVE $6

Other Easter resources available:

• Water Baptism for Children.
• The Salvation Bag.
• Tiddlywinks - The Big Yellow Book. (Pre-Schoolers)
• 52 Craft Ideas,
• 52 Games & Activities,
• 52 Object Lessons and
• 52 Dynamic Stories Manuals

Check out www.kidsreach.org.nz for details

SPEC - A day long seminar in Safety & Protection and Empowering Children

Put simply: if we protect our leaders and the ministry we've been called to, we automatically protect our children at the same time. Why wouldn't everyone jump at this opportunity?

The seminar firstly highlights the issues and needs associated with Safety and Protection programmes for all those in children's ministry. There are clear procedures that we all need to be aware of to protect those working with children and the children themselves. Then, we'll provide some guidance in how to help kids handle some of the things that happen in their lives. They'll be empowered when you can use stories and object lessons to develop skills in the children; helping them address issues in their lives in a meaningful way.

Hosting a SPEC seminar's easy. You just need to organize a venue, morning and afternoon tea, work with us to get seminar attendees and provide Barbara Tod with accommodation. Due to some generous sponsorship, our charges are minimal, just $10 per delegate irrespective of the number attending .(Although you'd be doing everyone a great service to involve as many children's workers in your area as possible so Think Bigger than just your church!).

Presented by Barbara Tod, we're scheduling our 2008 programme and have got room for nine spots and it will be FIRST UP, BEST DRESSED! Already we've got one scheduled early in the year in Palmerston North. If you don't know what the Safety and Protection Protocol is where you're ministering, you need to, so don't delay - check it out. If there isn't one, there surely needs to be, so call Barbara Tod and make a booking. It's that simple and that vital! Be a lifesaver - contact barbaratod@kidsreach.org.nz or call 04 904 1217.

... in review
KidsReachingKids 2007

What a start to my new position at Kidsreach. I took over the management of KR NZ two weeks before the KRK camps started.
All went well with a team of great volunteers and workers helping, it all came together. Johnny Burns, a children’s ministry musician came from Australia, David Goodwin, was of course, the speaker and in Waikanae we had the added bonus of Mr Squirt (Barry Newton) also from Australia who “clowned” around and entertained us! Workshops varied from prayer to balloon making, from mime to object lessons. We had concerts, games, crafts and, of course, camp activities ranging from go-carts to horses and flying foxes.

Here are some benefits for you … Why not come in 2008?

• A conference specifically for children where they are ministered to by outstanding keynote speakers and have a choice of workshops to attend.
• The opportunity to discover and develop their talents and abilities.
  Attend with your own church or outreach club children therefore ensuring that what God does in the children will continue on returning home.
• You can bring your whole group with a male and female leader ratio of 1 to 6.
• You are able to spend time with your kids not busy organising.
  For those of you from smaller towns and churches this is a great opportunity to have an experience of a large camp with all the trappings!
• A conference for your children - without the need to do the hard work!!

Put KRK Conference in the diary and start fundraising. Make it a real team effort and goal to be at KRK 2008. Remember to register early to ensure your place.

For more information and fundraising ideas call or email Lynette Collis (lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz ) or Phone or Fax 04 904 1217

Looking ahead to …

... KidsReachingKids (KRK) Conference 2008

South Island - 31 Oct -2 Nov
At Blue Skies, Kaiapoi, (just north of Christchurch) - We have arranged for different caterers from 2006.
North Island - 7-9 Nov
At El Rancho, Waikanae (60km north of Wellington)

To all providers of High Five Programs

I have been in touch with the Ministry of Justice who have contracted 50 organisations to provide a Parenting Through Separation course for parents. There is a website that you can go to which gives the details of the Course Providers in each area.

The Ministry is happy for us to give brochures/details of the High Five Programs we run to these providers. It is a good opportunity for us to advertise with them that we're available to connect with children who can benefit from our program. The website is www.parenting-through-separation.net.nz

Also: the graphics for the stories in the High Five program have been considerably revamped and are available on CD now. They are much more interesting for the children. The CDs are priced at $35 and there are 6 stories. The video story remains the same at this time.

Contact me for your requirements barbaratod@kidsreach.org.nz or call on 04 904 1217.

New Resources - Hot Off The Press

The Heart of the Father - Discovery Club #33

In 2007 we shared with children and leaders alike, in many countries, the message of the Father's Heart. It has been awesome to see children come to renew their relationship with God based on the unconditional love that he has for them.

In a nutshell, this subject is about God love for children, no matter how they feel and no matter what they have done, and that they can and will experience God?s eternal love in a very personal and real way.

Special $40 plus p+p with audio CD and words, and stickers. Save $6.

The World Needs Children's Ministry Leaders

A new leadership book by David Goodwin written for Children's Ministry Leaders. This unique leadership book had been a long time coming and is a 'must have' for everyone in children's ministry. It is about leadership in the context of children's ministry. It is written by a children's ministry leader, for children's ministry leaders. It outlines principles and practical applications that children's ministry leaders need to know, through looking at the life of Moses.

Available from 20 Feb, $20 plus p+p.

Prayer Map

Want to see an increase in prayer involvement in your Children’s Ministry? Here is a practical and novel way to involve your kids.
This is no ordinary map! They can be used as a banner but are more practical than that.

The map is printed on wipeable vinyl (same quality as our conference banners) and is 180x120cm. You can lay it on the floor, have the children gather around and pray.

The children stand on the place in NZ they want to pray into. A child might stand on a place to intercede for a person, a situation, or for that area. This is a great tool that is novel and can be made a lot of fun.

We used the map at KRK. It was great to see and hear children pray for their nation, relatives, and friends.

Special Introductory Offer Buy a NZ Prayer Map for $110 and receive DC#4 Prayer for $20. Save $15.

Mark Griffiths Curriculum

A whole year's worth of teaching material for 5 to 12 year olds.

Fusion

Are you looking for material to use with children who have little or no contact with the gospel? Then this is the book for you! The curriculum is designed to enable you to communicate with a generation that desperately needs Jesus and in the words of Winkey Pratney “He who learns to communicate to a generation ultimately has the power to control that generation”.

Not just theory, but tried and true, weeks in and weeks out by its author Mark Griffiths, to provide 52 weeks of great inspiration for you. Get your copy and win the battle that's raging for the lives of countless children. Just $50 plus p+p.

Impact

This volume opens with the stark question: “Can these bones live?” and the response “Absolutely!” Surely, if God comes and breathes life into the ideas, the lessons, you as the teacher and the very being of the children you minister to each week, there will be IMPACT! Why wait? Grab your copy now - another great 52week resource for use with children in all situations. Just $50 plus p+p.

Detonate

“v. to cause an explosive event”. From Mark Griffiths: “There are three types of people in our world: those who watch history taking place, those who record history and the final category - those who make history. At this point in time, our churches need people who make things happen, those who will be part of this explosive event that will once again see thousands of boys and girls coming to know Jesus.” Is this you? Just $50 plus p+p.

Grasped correctly this is not just a curriculum, but a vision, a dangerous training manual to change tomorrow - be challenged to become a hero to your kids, that they may follow the gospel for all they are worth. 52 weeks of explosion - just $50 plus p+p.

Sri Lanka Mission Project - already a hit!

A four-week missions' project for children that could be titled: Kids Can Do Missions. It is designed to create in the children a strong belief in mission to give a rewarding involvement in missions and to support Kidsreach in Sri Lanka.

The Sri Lanka (Kids Can do Missions) Project has a 'Great Commission' focus for teaching children of Junior primary and Primary School age. Manual, flashcards, master for children's activity books, CD and Seed of Blood book. Cost $45.00 +p&p.

And ... From a someone who’s already used it ... “Thank you for your time and effort in preparing such wonderful resources for us to use - we’ve just finished the 4 week study and our children voted to send the money we raised to you for the purpose of sponsoring children to go to a Christmas party where they could learn about Jesus. They really captured the vision of Kidsreach and have learnt a lot about Sri Lanka on the way. We will continue to pray for your ministry and the work in Sri Lanka (the prayer mat was a big hit!)”

News from Sri Lanka

Dear Friends in New Zealand
Greetings in Christ’s precious name!

Already one month in 2008 is gone, and we experience the Grace of God. Although our country is going through a very bad time as Christians we have a hope in Christ for peaceful settlement and we take every opportunity to work in the Lord’s vineyard.

I take this moment to thank all of you who were with us during the last year and share the joy, hope and love which we have in Christ with children and the leaders.

Christmas season was a wonderful time for us, because we were able to freely share with children and adults the meaning of Christmas and the message of love, joy, peace. We had one children’s camp and five Christmas parties in different parts of Sri Lanka. In each program the attendance was more than 100 kids. They had a wonderful time and responded to the call for salvation. Not a single child went out without having good lunch, tea and a gift. This time we gave them a pencil case with stationery. Some children got school uniforms too. On the 22nd of December we went to an underprivileged village where there were lots of children whose parents are very poor. We had a wonderful time with them and gave each family a pack of dry rations. We were able to help more than 23 families to have a good meal at Christmas day.

I take this moment to thank all of you who have supported us not only at Christmas time but through out the last year, praying and helping in every way to reach children and build the Kingdom of God. Without you we would not have been able to accomplish what God wants us to do for His Kingdom. This year also we appeal for your fullest support to reach the goals, which God has set before us. Together we will bring smile to God’s face.

The churches in Sri Lanka are really in need of curriculum for Sunday school children. There is almost nothing in their own language [Sinhalese and Tamil]. Without good teaching the children will never have any foundation to build their lives. Our international director Pastor David Goodwin provides the curriculum available in the Kidsreach Sri Lanka office. Unfortunately we are not able to use all these books as they are in English. People are requesting us to translate and publish the books for them. For this we need your prayers and support.

This year our main goal is to train more leaders to work among the children to help them reach their full potential.

These are some of the things we are planning for the coming three months.

• Feb 2 - Leaders training – Nuwara Eliya
• Feb 4-8 - Holistic Child Development for the leaders.
• Feb 14-18 - All Island Methodist Children’s Leaders training in Colombo.
• Mar 3-7 -Teaching program at the Lanka Bible College (Sinhala)
• Mar 17-21 – Teaching at Lanka Bible College (Tamil Language)
• Mar 22-23 – Children’s camp for All Island Foursquare Churches
• April - A series of Vocation Bible Study programmes with the Methodist Churches of Sri Lanka.

Once again thank you very much for your partnership in this ministry amongst needy children.

God Bless you
Shanthi Dharmadasa
Kidsreach Sri Lanka

Child Sponsorship…
a Successful Conclusion!

Kidsreach Sri Lanka has great news. As you will know following the Tsunami we instigated a sponsorship programme for families that needed help. The programme has been going for two years and we are excited to tell you all that these families are now independent. They have been re-housed and the children are attending school.

This is an excerpt from Shanthi’s letter to us

"You have been with us for the last two years supporting without failing (the children) to get out of misery… Thank you very much for being with us and adding colour to the lives of these little ones… After two years we can see the improvement in their lives clearly.
… We believe that these two years of support have been what was needed to help these children and families re-establish their lives. You will be happy to know that all our families have now been re-housed.
… Once again I thank you for your sacrificial gifts to the Tsunami affected children."

Wow, what a blessing to be involved with a ministry that meets practical needs and in doing so extends the love of Christ. It reminds me of Jesus saying to the disciples, “Let the children come to me and do not stop them...” Matt.19:14. We must remember to meet the practical needs of families, as, if they are sick, hungry or hurting how can they hear the message we bring? Let us not hold them back both here at home and overseas. Let’s continue to give of our time, effort and finances to reach out.

Thank you for continuing to empower the Sri Lanka Branch of Kidsreach to bring children and their families to Jesus as they meet practical and spiritual needs of families in Sri Lanka. Read Shanti’s report for a further update of the work in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka Trip

Would you like to do a Children's Ministry trip to Sri Lanka in 2008? Proposed dates are: 27 July to 13 August. Travel, living and ministry costs will be about $3200 per person.
Contact David to register your interest. davidgoodwin@kidsreach.org.nz

Support for Sri Lanka

Keep Kidsreach Sri Lanka from Becoming Homeless.

Once every two years we need to pay rent on the property in Sri Lanka which is our base The House of Hope. The landlord has agreed to let us rent the property for another two years but we are required to pay in advance. We need to raise $3200 by the end of February. Can you help us?

Your gift is appreciated and valued. We thank you on behalf of the children of Sri Lanka.

Tsunami Child Sponsorship Ends - one last gift!

Shanthi wants to give the children and their families one last gift as the sponsorship programme ends. This will help to pay for school books and uniforms as the children return to school. Jesus asks us to give to the poor and I have personally seen what a difference your gifts make to people like this.

If you would like to give a final donation towards the Sponsored children's families please fill in this response slip and send it to Kidsreach Child Sponsorship, PO Box 305, Waikanae.

Your gift is appreciated and valued. We thank you on behalf of our sponsored children and families.

Resource Translation - A lasting Investment.

What a great project to give to. To translate one of our manuals into a Tamil or Sinhalese will cost about NZ$120. To then print 250 of them will cost about NZ$300. These manuals are a wonderful discipleship tool for the Sri Lankan Church. Disciple the children and we disciple a nation. Why not sponsor a book? That's an investment that will reap a reward!

Your gift is appreciated and valued. We thank you on behalf of the church of Sri Lanka.

If you like to assist with any of the above contact Lynette Collis (lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz ), Phone or Fax 04 904 1217 or
PO Box 305, Waikanae

Empowering Children

Looking ahead to May - after conference we have another Intensive…Pastoral Counselling of Children. Why not buy the resource in advance to help spread costs.

A practical, easy to use resource book for counselling children. It contains object lessons, stories, posters and practical ways to help children open their lives to deep ministry.

Author David Goodwin, has written this manual from his own counselling and ministry experience. He has taken the many tools that he has developed in helping many children come to a place of healing. Each one is precious because they were born out of helping very hurt children.

The posters are also on CD (MSWord) so you can use them straight from your computer. Everything in the manual can be photocopied for the purchasers use in ministry. It comes in a large vinyl ring binder for easy copying.

2nd Edition by David Goodwin, $60 plus p&p.

Discovery Club Bookmarks
The memory verse master

Ad major impact to the lives of your children by bringing them daily the Word of God that they've been learning from your Discovery Club teaching.
Just 50c each or $3.00 for ten +p&p.

Developing Faith in Children

The majority of those who are in children’s ministry have not been trained in child development. Even fewer have been trained in faith development ages and stages.

The effectiveness of our ministry to children will ultimately be measured by how much we have we assisted children to grow in their understanding of and relationship with Jesus Christ, and through this to grow to their full potential as a person and as a Christian.

This manual will help provide you with a strategy to help you help children to pray, develop their gifts, grow in understanding of the word of God and witness in each age and stage of their life. This applies if they are five years old, seven years old, or ten years old.
This happens through systematic teaching, encouraging, and cultivating faith appropriate to their child developmental stages.

Attending the 4 day Intensive Seminar in March? This is an essential text and one you will appreciate in the future!
by David Goodwin $60 +p&p.

Children's Ministry Resources - 2008 CD

It is a huge resource for not only those in kids ministry but for everyone that is looking for sermon illustrations, devotions, talks, etc.

Every year we add to this CD, new pages of Object Lessons, Stories, Devotionals, Websites, Jokes, Riddles, Quotes, Children’s Ministry Ideas and Ministry Tips.

This resource just keeps getting better and the 2008 edition is huge - 8 books on one CD! Available from 20 Feb.
Cost for this huge resource is just $25.00 +p&p.

PEACE by Therese Goodwin
Worship music for kids!

The latest CD from Therese Goodwin – It is a compilation of two albums - the hugely popular tapes ‘Jesus Put the Rainbow in the Sky’ and ‘Let Your Peace Reign’ – both these on the one CD.

The songs on this CDs are varied, from bright praise action songs to meaningful worship. Suitable for pre-school and primary age children, in church or outside of it, the songs teach Bible truths clearly and simply as well as being catchy to sing. You'll find something here to suit every need!
Usually $15, Special price $12 plus p&p.

Kidsreach 52 Series
Enough for one a week

52 Craft Ideas - By David Goodwin

This book is full of simple craft ideas that you can do without spending a fortune. Most kids love doing craft but most craft ideas are so complicated and expensive, they are often avoided by leaders. You will find in this book that some of the best craft projects are done with simple items that are cheap and easily available.

52 Games and Activities - By David Goodwin

Games give an opportunity for the children to have fun, let off excess energy & learn listening and co-operative skills. They’re also an essential part of every kids ministry program. Every one of the games in this book are easy to do & much loved by the kids. There are a lot more than 52 games as some of the pages have a group of games with a similar theme. We have also provided some website references where you can find a large number of additional games.

52 Dynamic Stories - By David Goodwin

Story telling is a valuable tool. Here are 52 amazing stories that you can use in children's ministry. Each one has been picked because of its proven effectiveness. The stories are indexed into subjects for easy use. You will also find some practical pointers on how to tell a story.

52 Object Lessons - By David Goodwin

This book contains 52 effective, easy to do, and inexpensive object lessons. Enough to last you a whole year if you use just one per week. Object Lessons are fun to do and extremely effective in helping children learn spiritual truth. You can do these object lessons anywhere and spend almost nothing.

$15 each plus, or buy all four for $50 plus p&p. Save $10

Johnny Burns Cds

PRAISE CRAZY by Johnny Burns

One of the best children's ministry CDs to come out of Australia. These songs are fun, lively and full of good teaching. You will not be disappointed with this CD.
$20 plus p&p

HOW COOL IS THAT by Johnny Burns

Energetic and catchy, the songs will invigorate everyone who takes part in enjoying them. Another must-have-in your-kit from John Burns.
$20 plus p&p.

Feb/Mar 08 Special - Both Cds for $35

PRAYER - Learning to pray the ACTS way
Discovery Club #4

Children learn an effective and Biblical way to pray that is easy to remember and use and very effective because it is praying God's way. They learn to pray the ACTS way.

2006 Edition $35 plus p&p.
Order in February or March and get a free set of bookmarks - Save $3.

Christian Journey Milestones

TEACHER'S RESOURCE

We have a CD that contains a power point for teachers to use for each of the three children's titles Water Baptism for Children, Communion for Children and The Holy Spirit for Children. Complete with script, it is a fantastic tool.
If you have a data projector it is ready to use. If not then you can use your computer to print the illustrations onto overheads and use them that way.
Cost is just $20.00 (+p&p) complete for the CD and a copy of each of the children's books.

... and Children’s Booklets

Communion for Children
Many parents and teachers have used this booklet, and the teachers manual, to explain the Lord's Supper to children in a way they can understand.
Single book $2, 10-pack $16.00 plus p&p.

The Holy Spirit for Children
This practical teaching book will help you prepare children to be Baptised in the Holy Spirit and follow them up after they have been.
Single book $2, 10-pack $16.00 plus p&p.

Water Baptism for Children
This practical teaching book will help you prepare children for Water Baptism and follow them up after they are baptised.
Single book $2, 10-pack $16.00 plus p&p.

Friends of KidsReach

Some of you would have heard the term “Friends of Kidsreach” but do not know what it means and how you can benefit.

Let me explain what being a Friend of Kidsreach is.

Of course, you are all our friends and we consider you so, but if you become a financial supporter of the work then there are some benefits for you. This is not just a way of Kidsreach receiving support but also a way for you to save some money. As a registered charity then any funds given for work within NZ can be issued with a donations tax receipt. For a monthly gift you also receive a discount on product and on the national conference fee. When you use our materials and you come to conference, you save money!

A lot of our work is done behind the scenes with an office to run, office staff to pay, production and printing costs and of course, mail outs. We do have an army of wonderful volunteers to help us and without them we could not do what we do but there are still costs.

Please consider prayerfully becoming a “Friend”. We truly value the support we receive and want to thank all of you who do give.

Friends of Kidsreach Benefits

Interested? Have questions? Call or email Lynette (lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz ) or Phone or Fax 04 904 1217. Donation form here.

Bequests

Each of us finds our own way to make or leave our mark on the world. At Kidsreach, we are all committed to making a difference for children's lives, in this world and forever.

One very special way of doing this beyond even your own lifetime is by making a bequest (a gift left in your will). Choosing to leave a bequest to Kidsreach would ensure that the work we are engaged in can continue to grow beyond our dreams and have a lasting impact both in NZ and overseas.

If you would like to make sure Kidsreach continues to be a ministry of encouragement and training to children's workers and children, you can make a gift in the form of a bequest in your will. Your lawyer can advise you, or please contact us for more information at lynettecollis@kidsreach.org.nz.

Sponsors

Our work would not be possible without the support of a few key corporate donors; Amnico Foundation, KingGrapes and GardenFX. Thanks also to the Waikanae Lions Club.

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