Just jotting down ideas that i have for children's ministry. Everything is swirling around and around and I'm afraid I'm gong to lose it if I don't see the letters and words.

children in the world. children in the community. children in the congregation. children in the family.

Some random ideas about activities/themes/whatevers to do during the year:

--pen pals with older congregation members. it's a secret. everyone picks a nick and there is a reveal at the end.
--overnight family camping trip @ camp morton group area. short evening service, sleep over, morning service, all ages welcome.
--overnight retreat in the church (?) for the older children
--parent/child activities
--crafts
--volunteering at harvest or equivalent
--hay ride????
--3rd world dinner