Conference yukon::christian_v7

    Jack,
    
    Of what ages are you Superintendant ?  Is it from cradle to adult or
    primary, secondary, jr/sr high? 
    
    Nancy
    

    Hi Nancy:
    
    I am teaching teens (boys only) but am asst. superintendant from
    toddlers to adults!!
    
    -Jack

    Jack,
    
    One suggestion is to develop a Sunday School curriculum that would
    teach the same lesson from kindgergarten to adult so that families
    could discuss the lesson learned that day at church.
    
    Of course the perspectives would be applicable to the age group.
    
    It is good to have at least one model lesson for each teacher to use as
    a guidleline, but make it adaptable for the age you teach.
    
    By teaching in this manner it reinforces the lesson in the family and
    is really fun to talk about over lunch after church.
    
    It's a chuckle hearing what the kids got out of it.
    
    Nancy

    Thanks Nancy...Excellent idea!!!

RE:     <<< Note 388.3 by JULIET::MORALES_NA "Sweet Spirit's Gentle Breeze" >>>

       
   > One suggestion is to develop a Sunday School curriculum that would
   > teach the same lesson from kindgergarten to adult so that families
   > could discuss the lesson learned that day at church.
    
   >  By teaching in this manner it reinforces the lesson in the family and
   > is really fun to talk about over lunch after church.
    
    


 I like this idea...we are doing something similar for the next few weeks..
 actually it started 2 weeks ago..each week, a different element is being
 taught...2 weeks ago it was on The Bible, last week was prayer..this week
 obedience..and each lesson for each week is also the theme for Sunday's 
 message.  It won't be a permanent thing with us, but I like the idea..



 Jim

    1.  Explanation
    
    A truth must be explained this.  Never teach above your class.  If you
    use the word omniscience in your lesson to 4th graders, be sure to
    include the defintion.  Always make sure that your Truths are
    understood.
    
    2.  Illustration
    
    It has been stated that people remember 90% of the what they SEE and
    10% of what they hear.  Illustrations, visual aids are most important
    in your lesson.  Word association is also invaluable.  For instance,
    in the Bible when someone uses an Apple, most people automatically
    associate the Apple to the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve.
    
    3.  Application
    
    You must explain how the Truth applies to their lives.  Without
    application a Truth has not been communicated.  Doctrine may be
    communicated, but the Word is quick and powerful and sharper then any 
    two-edged sword when it pierces the heart as the Truth of the word is
    revealed.
    
    4.  Invitation
    
    An invitation for salvation should be a part of every lesson, even if
    the lesson is not on salvation.  And when the lesson is not on
    salvation an invitation should also be given for the Truth that was
    revealed in the lesson.
    
    An Example of the Above is the Plan of Salvation
    
    1. Explanation... you must explain Romans 6:23
    
    2. Illustration... you must illustrate through either a tract or an
    analogy... word association
    
    3. Application...  How does salvation effect you?
    
    4. Invitation... Invite the person to be Saved.
    
    
    

    1. Voice Fluxation
    2. Point [with your finger] in a generic way
    3. Hold something
       If you have a discipline problem in your class, like someone putting
       their hands on someone else [children], give them something to hold
       for you.
    4. Clap your hands
    5. Stare [when making a point in your lesson, find your discipline
       problem and stare]
    6. Silence
    7. Sound Effects [Men are better at this, cuz they played with G.I.
       Joe when they were boys :-)]
    8. Movement of Body 
       Don't stand in one spot move around
    9. Be Descriptive i.e., it was cold [brrrrrr] as your brother's toes.
    10. Eye contact [your eyes should make eye contact with all your
        students as you teach
    11. Catchy Titles
    12. Sing a little Bit, sometimes your lesson truths can be made known
        with a short diddy from a song.
    13. Visual Aids
    14. Verbal Answers [Have a Q&A time]
    15. Continue a Story... i.e., Boys and Girls, do you know who the
    person is that has lead more people to Christ in the U.S?  Well, he
    lived in Pennyslvania, is about 6'8" tall and has blonde hair.
    Come back next week and I'll tell you who he is. :-)
    
    
    

    Another idea for you Jack.  Hold a weekly meeting for teachers to give
    them hints on teaching and offer material or examples or visuals, etc.,
    to use for there class.  If all are teaching the same lesson this
    becomes fairly easy to do, as the example material will apply for
    everyone.
    
    The next two notes were taught by Pastor Mike Ray of Napa California at
    my teacher's meeting this past Wednesday.
    
    Nancy
    

    Nancy's idea is very good, but sometimes it becomes a little difficult
    to coordinate the adults with the rest.  Having used a system that took
    this approach for everyone but the adults, I have a couple of ideas.  
    
    We used a "Team Teaching" concept for each class.  While there was a
    head teacher, we allowed no one to "go it alone".  If class size was
    too small, we combined levels.  We found that three or four teachers in
    a team was very successful.  All teams met together each quarter to
    review plans for the next segment, then met more frequently themselves
    to do the implementation and delivery.
    
    For the adults, we used our congregation's expertise.  The number two
    man in our State's Corrections Dept. led a twelve week study of our
    penal institutions and the Christian view of law and punishment, as
    well as a segment on history of the penal institution in the US.  A
    physician from a geriatrics group led a discussion called, "Come Let Us
    Play God", using a text by the same name and learning to deal with some
    of the God-like decisions that the medical profession now makes.  A
    successful investment broker led a multiple week session on the
    Christian and his growth of an investment portfolio.  We had sessions
    on the cults and I took a group study course on our Christmas customs, 
    which resulted in my High School group accepting responsibility for our
    special Christmas activities and our putting on a play, "A Visitor from
    Monacoros", which will always be a high light in my spiritual life.
    
    Got a ton of ideas.  Contact me off-line and I'll share when I have
    some more time.
    
    In His Love,
    
    Daryl

    We have our classes set up in the tradition age range fashion, with
    some specific need classes, such as the single parents class.  We call
    these classes flywheel classes.  Then we have special classes that pull
    4 or 5 from each adult class for 6 week seminars, these can be
    volunteers or you may think someone needs a specific training.  After
    the 6 week class you go back to your flywheel class.  The special
    classes help you meet and get a perspective on things from other age
    groups, and often are tailored for an area you are struggling with.
    
    We have found this is helping to unite our church even more.
    
    Also have your teachers read Smally's book on the 4 different
    personallity types and how to deal with each.
    
    Sparky