All Stars Kids Ministry: Recent Episodes
Aaron Strawn
Ok so today was supposed to be the end of the world. A crazy guy in California did some weird math and said that today was it. Well it's 10:17pm and I'm writing a blog entry in my iPad. So yeah, didn't happen. I know a lot of people are scared of when Jesus comes back, I think that might be one of the major signs that he is coming back. We are very comfortable with our lifestyle and frankly, it's crazy that we are scared to spend eternity with Jesus in paradise! I think it shows a true lack of understanding and relationship with Jesus. If we understood what was ahead of us, we would be just as eager as the early church and apostles were for Christ's return. I know that God is holding off and not wanting anyone to perish, and instead of causing fear, panic and craziness, we should be being that light everywhere we go. Showing people who Jesus REALLY is. Aside from a few fanatics, this day was a giant joke. It's like everyone knows about Jesus and the end times because mostly everyone went to Sunday school when they were a kid, but not anymore. If this happens 15 years from now, who would know what the Rapture actually is?
We have to work even harder to disciple people and educate them not only about being aware of false prophecies, but to excite them about being reunited with Jesus.
As a kids pastor, you can make yourself crazy if you sit down and think about the idea that as soon as you wrap up a day of ministry, like Sunday, the new week has started and now you need to prep for Wednesday! Then when Wednesday is over, I gotta prep for Sunday- it never ends! You can't look at it that way, take each moment you have with your kids and make it memorable. Make it a day they will never forget. Make it a day that stirs change in their heart. Because the before you know it, that kid is a 6th grader and gone.
As a ministry grows, you will notice that there are more and more new faces. Gotta take time during those services to meet those new kids, make them feel special, try to remember something about them. One of my kids needed a Bible, and she is one who is always at the craft table before and after service. So I grabbed her a Bible and wrote inside her name and in quotes wrote "the artist". She looked at that and came back and gave me a hug and said, "Thanks for calling me an artist". I believe it's that kind of relationship and validation for a child that they will never forget, and they will always want to be at your church.
I know as a service ends, I sit in my car like, wow, that was quick. As a pastor, we have to make time to make connections with our kids.
Funny Note: I spoke at a function that is targeted towards our older folks. I was doing some illusions and I told them that when I was done to say, "how'd he do that?" Well after a card trick I said, "And everyone said..." And they all shouted out AMEN.. haha- it made me chuckle sometimes we are so churched that we are trained in certain sayings. They caught themselves and had a good laugh too.
-Aaron
November 7, 2010 message to the kids about being a cheerful giver and how God takes care of our needs. Acts 4:32-37
October 31, 2010 Halloween message about not being afraid and giving those fears over to God. Joshua 1
Aug 29, 2010 message about showing kindness to others, even when they don't deserve it. Bible Story from 1 Sam 25
August 15 2010 message on Revenge and how walking away from it is better than executing. Bible Story from 1 Samuel 24,26
Aug 1,2010 message-Its hard making tough choices, and its hard making little choices. Pastor Aaron shares some personal stories of tough choices. Bible story is from Joshua 24.
July 25, 2010's latest message about how God always keeps his promises, even when we don't. Story of Caleb waiting for his land after 45 years
July 11th message about not forgetting the miracles and answered prayers that God has done for you. Joshua left altars and monuments to help remember. This weeks Bible story is a great battle in which God helped the Israelite's defeat the King of AI
July 4th message from Joshua 6, but first, Pastor Aaron shares a story of when he thought he was going to be Superman.
June 27, 2010-Sometimes things in our life seem impossible, but God makes it clear in his Word that nothing is impossible through Him! Text: Joshua 3-4
Being scared is something most kids deal with. This week we confront those fears and lay them in God's hands. Don't let fear control you. Joshua 1 is our Bible story
This is a new video devotion that I created for kids and parents to do devotions together. With the help of Dr Orville and Copernicus, the kids will learn science experiments and then have them connected to the Bible story, memory verse, and main point. Here is a link to youtube to view them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcRpjFfL0f8
Starting July 1st I am excited to announce The Breakfast Club. If you have a 3-5th grader bring them to the Fellowship Hall at 10am for breakfast and devotions. We will hang out for an hour each week watching videos and having discussions, while eating our favorite cereals.
Message from June 6, 2010. Telling the story of John the Baptist and his life sacrifice to prepare the way for Jesus. Luke 3
May 30, 2010 message from Daniel. Message about the choices Daniel and his friends had when given food they were not permitted to eat. They stood up for what was right without making themselves super righteous. Daniel 1
May 2, 2010 message on Jonah and his struggle with God's instructions. We must obey God always
April 28, 2010. Special visit from Matthew the tax collector. He gives his testimony from Matthew 9