{"id":4013,"date":"2013-10-30T06:15:54","date_gmt":"2013-10-30T12:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?p=4013"},"modified":"2013-10-29T15:18:17","modified_gmt":"2013-10-29T21:18:17","slug":"missions-catalyst-10-30-13-special-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/missionscatalyst.net\/?p=4013","title":{"rendered":"Missions Catalyst 10.30.13 – Special Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

This week’s special edition comes from a long-time friend of Missions Catalyst who now works with the Center for Mission Mobilization, home to a variety of mobilization ministries. Check ’em out at www.mobilization.org<\/a>.
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Missions Catalyst<\/a> is a free, weekly electronic digest of mission news and resources designed to inspire and equip Christians worldwide for global ministry. Use it to fuel your prayers, find tips and opportunities, and stay in touch with how God is building his kingdom all over the world. Please forward it freely!<\/p>\n

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A Purpose Bigger than Ourselves: Thinking Big about Kids and the Kingdom \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Karen Hardin<\/p>\n

We all know some pint-sized members of God’s family – kids. They have the simple faith God requires, eagerly crave involvement, and long to be committed to a cause. By God’s spirit, believing children are full members of Christ’s body. Yet we as adults often minimize the contribution they can make, putting kids on hold until they’re older or more grounded in their faith.<\/p>\n

It’s time to think big. What if we teach children that God loves not only them, but also all the peoples of the world, and is at work making his name great among the nations? What if we affirm that our kids’ lives have meaning because God has uniquely designed them to partner with him in a work that impacts eternity? What if we give children opportunities to commit to the greatest purpose of all – advancing the kingdom of God?<\/p>\n

Two sets of adults are uniquely positioned to turn these “what ifs” into reality – parents and children’s ministry leaders. Here are some resources to inspire and equip the boys and girls sitting around your dinner table or in your church class.<\/p>\n

Free Resources from Weave<\/h3>\n

Weave<\/a>, a new children and family ministry of the Center for Mission Mobilization<\/a>, has created the following tools to help families to embrace both the person and purposes of Christ in their home discipleship.<\/p>\n

Family Handouts<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Journey<\/a> family handouts reflect the same themes as the Perspectives on the World Christian Movement<\/a> course. This set of 15, one-page lessons was crafted to help parents shape their family into World Christians.<\/p>\n

Each handout includes a Bible passage, thought-provoking discussion points, suggested family activities, and prayer points. Free to download.<\/p>\n

Web-based Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Weave website<\/a> provides monthly activities that connect families to the global story of God. Free subscription.<\/p>\n

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