New Releases by Tina Houser

This book is the result of feedback from children's ministry workers looking for practical, actionable activities that kids can do on their own or with little supervision. Although each activity is intended for preservice involvement, they can also be used as part of a lesson or pulled out when service goes longer than expected.

When do you start teaching kids about prayer? Tina Houser answers with a resounding, "Now!" In Ephesians 6:10-18 we see a description of the armor of God, but most of us remember it only through verse 17. We talk about the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, and the helmet of salvation. But, verse 18 tells us about our Secret Weaponƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"prayer! No matter the time or place, we can call upon God immediately, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Children are never too young for parents, children's pastors, and other caring adults to introduce them to the lifelong joy of sharing their hearts with God, who loves them and longs for a lasting relationship with them. Just look around and you'll realize children are watching and listening to the people in their lives. They've seen something modeled so they do it. Model a lifestyle of prayer and children will grow to appreciate the gift they haveƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚€ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚ƒƒ‚‚‚ƒƒ‚‚ƒ‚‚"access to their Heavenly Father.

Dr. Fran Bunsenburner, a.k.a. Tina Houser, is back and better than ever! Step into her laboratory where kids will see things bubble over, shoot off into the sky, shrink, hang upside down mysteriously, and more! Most importantly, they'll observe science experiments that all help them learn more about the Word of God. Book Features: 53 new experiments Full-color pictures and step-by-step instructions Experiments all relate back to the Bible and teach kids about Scripture Book can be used by children's ministry workers, homeschoolers, parents, grandparents, pastors, or anyone who wants a fun, unique, attention-grabbing way to teach the Bible. Includes the experiments: Disappearing Eggshell, Egg in a Bottle, Elephant Toothpaste, Light Bulb in Microwave, PVC Kazoo, Spinning Chair, Standing Broom, Upside Down, and many more!

Original 978-1593177812 160 pgs Parents, grandparents, teachers, coaches, and childrens ministry workers are guilty of creating a world that makes kids think its all about them. We eat in restaurants that the kids choose. We go on vacations where they want to go. All our free time is spent around the sports and activities that the kids are involved in. Its no surprise that when kids are asked to name the needs they have noticed in their little world, they cant answer!Why is that? Its because they don't see them. Their eyes are focused inward, not outward. That needs to change! As you work on the many projects described in this book, you and your kids will have a blast serving others. Also included is an outline of an incredibly effective, six-week program where you dive into the topic of serving others with kids as young as preschool. Through these experiences, your kids lives will be changed as God unwraps the servants heart that is waiting to be unleashed in each person.

What do electric pickles, homemade snow and slime have to do with the Bible? PLENTY, according to Tina Houser. Join Tina, a.k.a. Dr. Fran Bunsenburner, as she takes us into her laboratory (that looks suspiciously like a Sunday school classroom). Once inside, she will demonstrate a variety of scientific experiments that are sometimes strange, sometimes quirky and always fun! Kids love to watch surprises unfold before their eyes, and Tina has a real gift for turning stupefying experiments into Bible lessons. These projects are simple to perform but will make lasting impressions on kids. By making the learning fun and memorable, Tina gives children the tools they need to live godly lives for years to come. So bring you curiosity, step into the lab and see what Dr. Bunsenburner is up to next.

Stories matter because they draw out emotions. Our hearts break for what someone went through. We laugh at an absurd decision and the consequences. We shake our heads in disgust. We feel a surge of envy or jealousy. Stories matter because we relate to stories. They provide us with common ground. They connect us. Stories take people from thinking they have nothing in common to realizing they have plenty to share. Stories matter because they help answer questions. Stories matter because children LOVE stories! Grandchildren want to hear their grandparents' stories. They are fascinated to hear how God has worked or is working in the lives of people they know and love. This book guides grandparents in sharing their stories of faith with their grandchildren. By including key scriptures, thought starters for sharing life stories, and a series of relevant activities, Heirlooms is the perfect guide for grandparents passing on their heirlooms of faith to the next generation and beyond.

Pretty much everything in a preschoolers life is new and its all

There's nothing quite like it. It's an intense excitement and anticipation to be part of a new movement, to be in on the ground floor, to participate in something that will take the ministry you love in an entirely new direction. By becoming a citizen of this unique nation--Kidmin Nation--that's exactly what you're doing. Kidmin Nation is the very first year-round conference experience that exists to equip, resource, and encourage those who long to lead children into a lifelong relationship with Jesus as Savior and Lord. It's a conference that never ends and it's going to be a new energizing experience for you! As a nation, we are a people who share a common calling to serve the One True God by investing in the lives of children and their families. The Manifesto you hold in your hands states the intentions, purposes, and values of Kidmin Nation. This is what we're about. This is who we are. This is what we envision. Join the Nation!

Holiday Extravaganza highlights 15 holidays, most of which are not traditionally centered around the Word of God. But, even holidays that find their roots outside of Christian beliefs can be redeemed! Jesus used the things of the world to convey His message, and we can follow that example by taking these celebrations and giving them a new focus. This book will provide you ideas and activities to share with your kids that incorporate the celebration, but direct them to the Scriptures. April Fool's Day can be a time to talk about Proverbs, what God considers wise and what He considers foolish. Earth Day becomes a time when we learn about bearing fruit in every season and that God is the One to honor on this day. Teach your kids at Halloween how God restores dry bones and gives them life! You'll find multiple ways of connecting scripture to each of the 15 holidays included.

If there's one thing Tina Houser knows how to do, it's how to tell GREAT stories Bible stories that is! If you are ready to take your Sunday school or children's church lessons from ho-hum to hurray, this book is for you! Tina shares many of her time-tested, kid-pleasing storytelling techniques in this information-packed book. Your kids will be having so much fun they won't even realize they're learning Bible stories by heart! Energize your Bible storytelling time with: Costumed Characters Powerful Props Puppets New Environments Story Bags and much more! About the author: Tina Houser Tina Houser has been involved in children's ministry for nearly 30 years and is presently Minister of Children at her church. She has written Sunday school curriculum for more than fifteen years. Tina has expanded her ministry to include speaking and training engagements, mentoring and personally coaching churches in setting up their own children's ministries.

Scripture memorization is a holy habit that has huge benefits for every

The story of Jesus' death and resurrection is not ONE simple story! Tina Houser provides Sunday school teachers, children's pastors and children's workers with elements to make each part of Jesus' last week come alive to your kids! This book includes: - Nineteen stories that occurred during Easter Holy Week. - Four more stories that occurred before Christ's Ascension. - Between two and four activities per story such as: games, crafts, snacks, science experiments, storytelling ideas and/or object lessons. - Two outreach activities to use during the Easter season that will encourage parents and grandparents who do not attend church regularly to include worship as part of their Easter celebration. Tina says, "We can't allow the Truth to fall under the shadow of a giant rabbit costume." She shows us in this book how "to enjoy both the celebration of our culture and still keep our eyes fixed on Jesus." "Celebrate everything Jesus went through that week, so when Easter Sunday arrives, you

This course on Christian stewardship can be taught in various settings--Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, retreats, etc.

A step-by-step guide to building a strong children's ministry that is a vital part of the church. People know they are called to children's ministry when they get goose bumps and butterflies from something a kid says or an idea that they know will communicate the gospel to children. Building Children's Ministry provides the practical information to transform those feelings and that calling into a successful children's ministry that is integrated into the life of the congregation. The book is divided into topical chapters, including: Getting the support of the pastor and the congregation Statements of purpose Budgets and fundraising Recruiting and keeping volunteers Safety and security Discipline and appropriate policies Choosing and evaluating curriculum Publicity Building Children's Ministry is a practical guide through the challenging (but exciting) steps between recognizing the need for children's ministry and creating a program that ministers to children and their families.

What do electric pickles, homemade snow and slime have to do with the Bible? PLENTY, according to Tina Houser. Join Tina, a.k.a. Dr. Fran Bunsenburner, as she takes us into her laboratory (that looks suspiciously like a Sunday school classroom). Once inside, she will demonstrate a variety of scientific experiments that are sometimes strange, sometimes quirky and always fun! Kids love to watch surprises unfold before their eyes, and Tina has a real gift for turning stupefying experiments into Bible lessons. These projects are simple to perform but will make lasting impressions on kids. By making the learning fun and memorable, Tina gives children the tools they need to live godly lives for years to come. So bring you curiosity, step into the lab and see what Dr. Bunsenburner is up to next. Item Number: SKUE1503

This book helps turn snack time into teaching time with simple, easty-to-make recipes, Bible stories and discussion questions. Ideal for Sunday school, home school or as a guide for family devotional time, kids will have fun learning about the Bible and will look forward to next week's snacktivity! WP Stock Number E1501