IN THIS ISSUE:

• Kids' EE Teacher/Trainer Clinics for 2005
• Family EE: Bringing Adults and Children Together
• Kids' EE "Three Gifts Skit"
• Kids' EE Key Objectives
• Kids' EE Prayer Requests
• Stay in Touch for These Updates

We have 7 Kids' EE clinics throughout the USA in 2005. Praise God! At a Kids' EE Teacher/Trainer Clinic you will receive training that demonstrates the "FUNdamentals" of Kids' EE . You will gain a thorough understanding of how to implement this ministry and train kids to share the Gospel. All materials, housing and meals are provided.

Our clinics are not simply a workshop … They are a life-changing experience! Visit our website for more information www.kidsee.org

Candy Wilson , Kids' EE clinician at Fresno CA (2004) shares:

"Just wanted to share what happened at the Christmas Eve service at Modesto Gospel Mission, a homeless shelter in Modesto, CA.  Boyd, my husband was scheduled to speak.  We went as a family and Boyd had each of us read a portion of the Christmas story from the book of Luke.  When he spoke on the gift that God had given us, he invited me up to speak to the children.  This was not planned, but I was so excited to share about the three gifts: the one worked for, the one deserved, and the one that was truly a gift.  It was all impromptu.  We had to pretend we even had gift boxes, but the children did well, and I could tell the adults were listening.  Later when Boyd asked people to come forward for prayer, one of the boys from the children's group came forward to receive Christ.  Also a young man came forward.  I was so thankful for the training I had at Kids' EE !  Thank you.  Philemon 6."

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A testimony by Kathy Lewis, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis TN

God laid the concept of Family EE on my heart last spring. During Kids' EE training, I noticed how receptive adults were to the concepts of Kids' EE. I am always looking for something that our families can do together – and I thought of no greater bond a parent and child could make than learning how to share Christ with others.

We offered Family EE during the summer months on Wednesday evenings. The class was open to 4th, 5th, & 6th graders. We asked that each child be accompanied by a parent, grandparent, or special adult friend. We had two moms of third graders call to say that their child had a heart for evangelism and wanted very much to participate so these were also invited to attend.

The response was awesome. We had 45 participants representing 16 families. One family who participated was from another church. Each week children and parents were encouraged to share what they had learned during the session with a friend or family member. The first part of each session was a sharing time. We heard some wonderful testimonies. One child "practiced" the gospel on his little sister and led her to the Lord. A mom shared with a neighbor, and the neighbor was saved. One of our 6th grade girls, Hillary, went to a mission's ministry our church leads. There she was able to share the gospel and led a six-year-old girl to Christ. Hillary says about Family EE that it is a great way to build your relationship with the Lord and your family at the same time. Hillary's dad, mom, and sister participated in Family EE. Hillary's dad is active in our adult EE program. He says that there is "nothing like seeing your child lead someone to the Lord and be excited about it."

The culmination of Family EE was a neighborhood block party hosted by one of our families. The children delivered fliers inviting families to the party. We had pizza and games for all. We had parents and children who volunteered to share the gospel the way they had learned in Family EE.

During the school year, we offer Kids' EE. Many of the children who participated during the fast paced summer Family EE signed up for Kids' EE, and several of the parents are now leaders in our Kids' EE program.

Family EE was the highlight of my summer. There is no greater joy than listening to parents and their children interact with each other as they learn to share the gospel. We plan to offer it again next summer!

This skit is used by our Kids' EE teachers to help children understand that Heaven is a free gift. It is not something we can work for or deserve.

Scripture

"The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus." (Romans 6:23)

"For it is by grace we are saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves. It is the gift of God – not by works so that no one can boast." (Ephesians 2:8-9)

Materials needed

Three gift boxes; one box with Romans 6:23 inside and two with Ephesians 2:8-9.

Have a child come up and hand him a gift box. But pull the gift back and ask him to do ten jumping jacks first to "earn" the gift. Then tell the child what a nice job he did … he "earned" the gift … and give him the gift box.

Call up a second child and hand the gift to her as you pat her on the back and say nice things about her; say things such as, "You are such a good student. You are always on time. You get good grades, etc." Emphasize that you are giving this child a gift because she "deserves" it. (Have these two children remain standing with you while you call up the next child.)

Finally, give a gift box to the third child telling her, "This gift is for you, just because I love you. This is a true gift. You do not have to do anything to earn it. I'm not giving it to you because you deserve it. I'm giving you this gift because I love you."

Discussion of the "Three Gifts Skit"

• What was the difference in the way these three gifts were given?
• Were they all free?
• Why not?
• Which gift was truly a gift?

After the discussion, have each child open his/her gift box and read what is written inside.

Conclusion

Ask the children, "What kind of gift is Heaven?" Heaven is a free gift. It is not something we can work for or deserve.

Take-Home Truth

(In Kids' EE, children take home an object each week to share that particular Biblical concept.) Give each child a small gift box (a jewelry box or boxes ordered through KippBro.com) with Romans 6:23 inside. Practice the skit and encourage them to share this "free gift" with others.

Clarify the Gospel for children at a time in their lives when they are asking questions about what faith in Jesus means.

Win children to saving faith in Jesus at a time when they are most receptive to receiving Him as Savior.

Train children to become witnesses for Jesus Christ at a time when they are establishing habits for a lifetime.

Please join us in prayer for:

• Children worldwide … to hear the Gospel message

Next month's E-letter will highlight information about:

• Our new Kids' EE Musical, "The Big Trip." This musical drama will allow children around the world to share the Gospel message.

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