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SSTN # 42 - June 27, 2007


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IN THIS ISSUE OF THE SSTN e-NEWSLETTER:


1) Reaching Unchurched
2) Vine / Branches
3) Bringing unsaved friends
4) Christian Crafts Page Reorganized

July 4th Activity: USA Patriotic Catcher

5) Joseph Sold Into Slavery?
6) Memory Verse Success
7) Children's Sunday Short Notice
8) Deck of Cards
9) Preambles for 50 U.S. States



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1) Reaching Unchurched

In an attempt to attract newcomers for Sunday School and reach those who
are unchurched in our community, we have aske Children's Evangelism
Fellowship http://www.cefonline.com/content/category/4/14/31/;
to come and hold 5-day clubs in our town. There will be 3 sessions, each
of 5 days, in each of three areas of town. They are a national
organization, and it is my understanding that since this is a mission,
they accept donations but do not require payment to come. They provide
everything, and will hand out brochures for us. I am hopeful we will have
someone help them from our church, for a familiar face, but our bodies are
few, which is why this also is a big help to us to have them come in and
'recruit' as well as teach.


Tanya


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2) Vine / Branches

I did the vine/branches lesson last fall, and for the object lesson I
picked up some small branches that had fallen from trees during a
windstorm the night before.  By Sunday morning, the leaves were a little
wilted.  By the next Sunday, they were VERY wilted.  I've kept the Bible
verse and branch tumbtacked to the bulletin board all these months, and
you can imagine what the branch and leaves looks like now!  It's a simple
but obvious lesson about what happens when we are cut off (or fall away)
from the loving care of Jesus! 
 
Julie


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3) Bringing unsaved friends

Many are times i tell my kids to bring their friends to church but when
sunday comes irealize that my number is just the same and when i ask them
they tell "its not easy to convince someone who has never been to church
to come to church" so i decided to make my sunday school exciting,just ask
your self this question when something like dancing competition for
circular music is announced how many kids do you expect to see there? of
course many,thats why i decided that i need to make them comfortable and
cheerfully by organising different events like dancing they present to the
main church ie parents
Although things like resources are alittle bit of problem we can make
God's house a sweet place to be,to avoid our kid being tempted to find
happiness, joy fun etc in the wrong places.
 
God bless you
Susan
Kenya


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4) Christian Crafts Page Reorganized

The Christian Crafts page has been reorganized according to age groups.
Check it out, it's much easier to use:

http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/page6.html 
(you may need to copy and paste the link to your browser)


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July 4th Activity: USA Patriotic Catcher

Check out this fun activity in our Make N' Take Downloads section at:
http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum.html 




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5) Joseph Sold Into Slavery?

Hello,
 
I recently joined your wonderful website and have enjoyed so much all the
resources that are available thanks to you!     This summer I'm teaching a
1st and 2nd grade Bible Class and I'm looking for a creative way to teach
about Joseph being sold into slavery by his brothers (Gen. 37-41).   
Could you please email me a lesson or two if you have any on Joseph being
sold??    I'm just a new user to your website so, I'm not fully familiar
with all that you offer us!  
 
Thank you so much!
Anna Johnson

--from SSTN: Welcome aboard, Anna! This network is the power point center
for new ideas! You can also access past issues of the newsletter, as well
as search the site for specific lessons, using our search tool at:
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6) Memory Verse Success

Hello!  Our Sunday School kids learn their memory verses!  They love it
because each week when they come to Sunday school they get to say their
memory verse to one of our adult leaders who then lets them choose a
wrapped candy from our basket and they also get to put up a star on either
the boys or girls memory verse chart. Each week we count and post how many
boys vs. girls learned their verses and this seems to give them incentive
to keep learning their verses...because they know that at the end of 13
weeks the boys OR girls will all get a neat, kid-friendly prize!  They
love this and it definitely brings out the competitiveness in them! And it
does help them to open their Bibles and learn their verse each week.
Blessings to all,
Sandy


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7) Children's Sunday Short Notice

>This Sunday, (after church!), I was told that next Sunday is Children's
>Sunday, and I have to organize some sort of performance. I don't know
what
>to do...

You could read a covenant for the church and Sunday school teachers in
showing support of the ministry. You can write your own or I could send
you one if you are interested @ jmcintom@aol.com. You could read a litany
for children I am having the children at our church read parts that I have
written for their teachers. I am giving each child a year's subscription
to a good newsletter and we are having lunch for them following the
service. They will sing a song they have been practising in Kid's Church.
Jeanne




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8) Deck of cards

i was searching for underwater themed sunday school ideas on google &
found your web page & noticed the soldier deck of cards  posted SSTN -
Number 168 March 19, 2001 here is the original lyrics Album Release Date: 1989   
Label: Hollywood   
Genres: Classic Country   
Album Title : Cryin' in The Chapel



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9) Preambles for 50 U.S. States

Do You Know The Preamble For Your State?  This is very interesting and I
thought worthy of being posted to SSTN!

>   Alabama 1901, Preamble . We the  people of the State of Alabama ,
invoking  the favor and guidance of Al mighty God, do! ordain and esta
blish the  following Constitution.

>   Alaska  1956, Preamble . We, the  people of! Alaska , grateful  to
God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great lan d.

>   Arizona  1911, Preamble . We, th! e  people o f the State of Arizona
grateful  to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this
Constitution...

>   Arkansas  1874, Preamble  We, the people of the State of! Arkansas ,
grateful  to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of
government...

>   California  1879, Preamble . We, the  People of the State of
California, grateful  to Almighty Go d for our freedom.

>   Colorado  1876, Preamble . We, the  people of Colorado , with
profound  reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe.

>   Connecticut  1818, Preamble. The People  of Connecticut,
acknowledging with grat itude the good Providence of God  in permitting
them to
enjoy.

>   Delaware  1897, Preamble Through  Divine Goodness all men have, by
nature, the rights of worshiping and  serving their Creator according
to the dictates of their conscien! ces. &n bsp;

>   Florida  1885, Preamble . We, the  people of the State of Florida ,
grateful  to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish
this Constitution...

>   Georgia  1777, Preamble . We, the  people of Georgia , relying  upon
protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this
Constitution...

>   Hawaii  1959, Preamble . We , the  people of Hawaii , Grateful  for
Divine Guidance .. Establish this Constitution.

>   Idaho  1889, Preamble . We, the  people of the State of Idaho ,
grateful to Almighty God for our freed om, to secure its blessings.

>   Illinois  1870, Preamble . We, the  people of the State of Illinois,
grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberty
which He hath so long permitted us to  enjoy and looking to Him for a
blessing on our endeavors.

>   Indiana  1851, Preamble We, the  People of the State of Indiana ,
grateful  to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choos e
our form of  government.

>   Iowa  1857, Preamble! We, the  People of the State of Iowa ,
grateful  to the Supreme Being for the blessings hitherto enjoyed, and
feeling our  dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings
establish this Constitution.

>   Kansas  1859, Preamble . We, the  people of Kansas , grateful  to
Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this 
Constitution.

>   Kentucky  1891, Preamble. We, the  people of the Commonwealth are
grateful to Almighty God for the civil,  political and religious
liberties...

>   Louisiana  1921, Preamble We, the  people of the State of Louisiana
grateful  to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious
liberties we  enjoy.

>   Maine  1820, Preamble. We the  People of Maine acknowledging with
grateful hearts the goodness of the  Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in
affording us an opportunity . And  imploring His aid and direction.

>   Maryland  1776, Preamble   We, the  people of the state of Maryland
grateful  to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty...

>   Massachusetts  1780, Preamble We...the  people of Massachusetts , 
acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great
Legislator  of the Universe .. In the course of His Providence, an
opportunity and
devoutly imploring His direction ..

>   Michigan  1908, Preamble. We, the  people of the State of Michigan ,
grateful  to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom establish this
Constitution.

>   Minnesota,  1857, Preamble . We, the  people of the State o f
Minnesota, grateful  to God for our civil and religious liberty, and
desiring to perpetuate  its blessings.

>   Mississippi  1890, Preamble . We, the  people o! f Mississippi in 
convention assembled, grateful to Al mighty God, and invoking His
blessing on our work.

>   Missouri  1845, Preamble . We, the  people of Missouri , with
profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for
His goodness .. Establish this Constitution.

>   Montana  1889, Preamble. We, the  people of Montana , grateful  to
Almighty God for the blessings of  liberty establish this Constitution

>   Nebraska  1875, Preamble . We, the  people, grateful to Almighty God
for our freedom . Establish this  Constitution.

>   Nevada  1864, Preamble . We the  people of the State of Nevada ,
grateful  to ! Almighty God for our freedom establish this Constitution

>   New Hampshire  1792, Part  I. Art. I. Sec. V . Every  individual has
a natural and unalienable right to worship God according  to the dictates
of his own conscience.

>   New Jersey  1844, Preamble . We, the  people of the State of New
Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil  and religious liberty which He
hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and  looking to Him for a blessing on
our endeavors.

>   New Mexico  1911, Preamble . We, the  People of New Mexico, grateful
to Almighty God for the blessings of  liberty

>   New York  1846, Preamble . We, the  people of the State of New  York
grateful  to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its
blessings.  

> North Carolina  1868, Preamble . We the  people of the State of
North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the  Sovereign Ruler of Nations,
for our civil, political, and religious  liberties, and acknowledging our
dependence upon Him for the continuance  of those

>   North  Dakota 1889, Preamble . We, the people of North Dakota ,
grateful  to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious
liberty, do  ordain...

>   Ohio  1852, Preamble . We the  people of the state of Ohio ,
grateful  to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to
promote our common

>   Oklahoma  1907, Preamble . Invoking  the guidance of Almighty God,
in order to secure and perpetuate the  blessings of liberty ... establish
this

>   Oregon  1857, Bill of Rights,  Article  I.  Section 2. All men
shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according 
to the dictates of their consciences..

>   Pennsylvania  1776, Preamble We, the  people of Pennsylvania ,
grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of  civil and religious
liberty, and humbly invoking His  guidance.

>   Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the  People of the State of Rhode
Island grateful to Almighty God for the  civil and religious liberty which
He hath so long permitted us to enjoy,  and looking to Him for a blessing

>   South  Carolina, 1778, Preamble . We, the  people of  the State of
South Carolina grateful to  God for our liberties, do ordain and establish
this Constitution.

>   South Dakota  1889, Preamble . We, the  people of South Dakota ,
grateful  to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties

>   Tennessee  1796, Art. XI.III. That all  men have a natural and
indefeasible right to worship Almighty God  according to the dictates
of their conscience...

>   Texas  1845, Preamble . We the  People of the Republic of   Texas ,
acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.

>   Utah  1896, Preamble . Grateful  to Almighty God for life and
liberty, we establish this  Constitution.

>   Vermont  1777, Preamble . Whereas  all government ought to enable
the individuals who compose it to enjoy  their natural rights, and other
blessings which the Author of Existence  has bestowed on man

>   Virginia  1776, Bill of Rights, XVI the Duty which we owe our
Creator can be directed only by Reason and  that it is the mutual duty of
all to practice Christian Forbearance,  Love and Charity towards each
other

>   Washington  1889, Preamble . We the  People of the State of
Washington, grateful  to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our
liberties, do ordain this  Constitution

>   West Virginia  1872, Preamble . Since  throu gh Divine Providence we
enjoy the blessings of civil, political and  religious liberty, we, the
people of   West  Virginia reaffirm  our faith in and constant reliance
upon God ..

>   Wisconsin  1848, Preamble We, the  people of Wisconsin , grateful
to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility

>  Wyoming  1890, Preamble . We, the  people of the State of Wyoming ,
grateful  to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties ..
establish  this Constitution.

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"Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants."
William Penn


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