Vol 18 #2 2021
is published triannually by the General Conference Department of Children’s Ministries for the purpose of communicating news and information about Children’s Ministries.
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Linda Mei Lin Koh Director
Tanya Muganda Administrative Assistant
Erika Miike Art Director
DIVISION DIRECTORS
ECD Debbie Maloba
ESD Zhanna Kaminskaya
EUD Rainer Wanitschek
IAD Edith Ruiz Espinoza
NAD Sherri Uhrig Gerry Lopez (Associate)
NSD Raquel Arrais
SAD Glaucia Korkischko
SID Margery Herinirina
SPD Litiana Turner
SSD Orathai Chureson
SUD Milly Lakra
TED Karen Holford
WAD Omobonike Sessou
GC ATTACHED FIELDS: Chinese Union: Joyce Ng Middle East North Africa Union: Amal Fawzy Israel Field: Svetlana Shchelkunov
Do our children and teens really know about the 3 Angels’
Messages? Or have they heard about it at all? If they have, do they understand it? Has anyone really taught them about Revelation 14, God’s end-time messages? I don’t think there has been a systematic approach in teaching these important messages.
It’s time that children’s leaders, teachers, and parents be intentional in teaching our children and teens about God’s special end-time messages to prepare a people “who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus” (Rev 14:12).
The First Angel’s Message calls for us to teach our children to recognize and to worship the true God who created the heavens and the earth. Everyone will be judged before the Second Coming of Jesus.
The Second Angel’s Message is a warning message. This is where we want to help our children recognize a false gospel and system of worship that cannot save us, but only Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross can redeem us. Satan will also lead people to Spiritualistic forms of false worship.
The Third and final Message urgently warns us not to worship the beast but remain loyal and faithful to the true God by keeping his commandments and keeping His Sabbath.
We want to ground them in the understanding of the first, the second, and the third Angels’ Messages so that they in turn can share it and preach it to their friends.
May the Word of God stay in their hearts.
Three Angels and Kids!PROCLAIMING THE 3 ANGELS’ MESSAGES
Linda Mei Lin KohGC Children’s Ministries Director
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COME, YE CHILDREN, HEARKEN UNTO ME: I WILL
TEACH YOU THE FEAR OF THE LORD.
(PSALM 34:11, NKJV)
TO OUR CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES TEAM!
The wise man Solomon in Ecclesiastes tells us that there is a time for everything in our life—a time to live, a time to heal, a time to plant, etc. So for this year 2021, it is a time of goodbyes! We are sad to say goodbye to several of our colleagues.
To Caroline, Clair, Dinorah, Elsa, Lisa, and Litiana, thanks for being on our team together for so many years of dedicated service. You have impacted many children whose lives have been changed.
You have provided outstanding training for children’s teachers and leaders.
As you move on to another milestone in your life, may God bless you all with good health and energy and continued passion for the little lambs in our church and in the community.
Let’s stay connected with each other and it’s my prayer that we will meet again in the heavenly home.
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Dear Caroline,
Everything changes in this world:
times changes, one’s job can
change, but people we meet
on the way serving God and
children, always remain in our
hearts. You are an example of a
sincere minister for children and
a role model of a gentle woman.
I know that you will always be
this way, since our Lord Jesus
Christ abides in your heart.
With love and prayer,
Zhanna Kaminskaya, ESD
Dear Litiana,There are not words for that, I cannot even imagine our Zoom meetings and other meetings without you. We will not hear your jokes and your catching laughter. But I do know that no matter what ministry you’ll be doing, you will remain cheerful and joyful. And it cannot be the other way with a person who works with children.
Let you have a pleasant journey following Christ!With love and respect,Zhanna Kaminskaya, ESD
Dear Elsa, at first I would like to thank God for letting us meet on
the way of ministering to children. I thank you for being a bright
example of a strong CHM leader.
Everything on this Earth is built on saying good byes and meeting new people. But the best is yet to come:
it is a meeting in the Heavenly Kingdom. There you and me could serve a lof of children of God! A great ship requires deep waters!
With love,Zhanna Kaminskaya, ESD
Dear Clair, thank you for all your
materials, letters, seminars and
many other things you did for
Childrens Ministries department.
You have taught us many things.
You are an example of a sincere and
dedicated worker for children and
you’ve always inspired me.
I know that the one who comes to
CHM remains with kids foverer. Let
you meet a lot of children on your
new way, you will hug them as a
mother and tell them about God’s
love.
Zhanna Kaminskaya, ESD
Dear Elsa and Clair,I still remember the frist time I met you during the Advisory 2016. I found lots of love, care and support from you. It has been my great honor and delight to get to know people like you who have a great passion for CHM. You truly love the Lord and care for His children. Your ideas, insights and resources have been so
inspiring and I learned so much from you. Thank you so much for your wonderful ministry and your greatly appreciated contribution for CHM
I wish you God’s abundant blessings and plentiful grace as you start a new chapter of your life.You will be truly missed but never forgotten.
Amal Fawzy, MENA
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Dear Elsa,
It was a blessing working with you
all these 10 years since I Joined CHM
Department at the division level.
Thank you for the good times and
sweet memories that we shared
together. Keep up the great work!
We will miss working with you
and hear good ideas you used
to contribute with in the CHM
department.
Enjoy this new journey of your life.
Blessings.
Debbie Maloba, ECD
Dear Claire,It was wonderful working together. I take this opportunity
to wish you lots of success for your further career path. We would like to thank you
for having always been such a helpful colleague, ready to share
resources with others.Though we are sad we will be dearly missed. But we are also for you since there are bright opportunities waiting for you ahead. Best wishes for your future.Debbie Maloba, ECD
Dear Dinorah and Dear Lisa,
It was wonderful to work with you as
a team. Your visions, commitments
and advocacy to the Children’s
Ministries inspired us.
I wish you all the best as you shift to
other responsibilities because in life
you are never retired. I hope God will
use you in other areas.
Congratulations Cherri and Gerry
for your re- election. It is always a
blessing to work with you.
Regards.Debbie Maloba, ECD
Lisa,
It was a great pleasure to share
and enjoy time together, sharing
the same passion and concern for
CHM. As we met in several events
and special occasions we’ll not
forget each other as we’ll keep in
mind those good times. You are
starting writing a new and different
chapter of your book of life that is
important and a bit demanding but
you have the assurance that God is
with you and will continue guide
and protect you as always. Thank
you for your kindness, wisdom and
care. I’ll miss you and I wish we’ll
keep in touch. Stay blessed and
healthy.
Hugs, Elsa Cozzi, EUD
Dear Dinorah and Lisa,
It was a great blessing to get to know you and to work with you. Thank you so much for all what you have done for the CHM. You truly be missed. May the Lord
richly bless your life, family and ministries wherever you go.
Amal Fawzy, MENA
Dear Sister Dinorah and Lisa,It has been such a joy for me
knowing you and being inspired by you both! Your passion and
commitment for Adventist Children's Ministries are remarkable, and you have left a legacy that will forever be cherished. It is not my goodbye
because I do hope our lives with cross in ways again. Its only my saying to
you that we will see each other soon. If its not here on earth, I pray it will
be in heaven above!With deep admiration and fondness!
Remain blessed and healthy with families,
Orathai Chureson, SSD
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Clair,You first touched me with the detailed explanation on messy church and how to go about it and later much on your calm and warm personality. I was then new and very inexperienced in Children’s Ministries but your way of explanation and kind gesture have continually inspired me to find innovative ways and keep looking for opportunities to serve children better. You will definitely be missed as a gifted, loving, and kind partner in ministry. I pray for your blessed and healthy retirement years with wonderful time with family and grandchildren!
Orathai Chureson, SSD
Clair,
Praise God for your ministries in this
department, you have done your best, now is the time
to rest and relax, the worker is due her salary. I pray for blessed retirement years for you. We will miss your sweet smiles and great contributions to our team. God
bless you and yours forever.
Omobonike Sessou, WAD
Elsa,
You captured my attention from
the very first encounter with the
gorgeous hair you have! Little did I
realize that I have actually found a
friend and a sister. Elsa, you have
blessed me and our team with such
caring friendship. I deeply appreciate
your sharing of clear vision and
ideas in ministry. It is always an
honor to work with those who
care deeply for children and their
spirituality. I have learned a lot
from working with you over the
years. With your gifts and talents,
you have paved a clear way to serve
and passed on the legacy in your
division. My prayers will always
be with you and family for vibrant
health and abundant blessings!
Orathai Chureson, SSD
Elsa,
Our African colleague, you are a
blessing to this course, you have
fought the good fight of faith and
finish the course, now is laid in
heaven for you a crown of glory for
these years of service in Children’s
Ministries department. I pray for a
sweet rest for you and your dear
husband who has supported you in
these long years of service. Please
continue to mentor the new leaders
with your gifts and rich experience.
We wait for the Great Master to
reward us with eternal life soon.
God bless you.
Omobonike Sessou, WAD
Clair, when I
think about you
I always smile!
You are naturally
sweet and
beautiful! Thank
you for sharing
with all of us the
transformational
benefits of Messy
Church! Your
enthusiasm and
passion is catchy!
Congratulations
as you move
on with new
adventures.
Sherri Uhrig,
NAD
Dinorah… you have brought so much joy, laughter and passion to children to the world division Children’s
Ministry team! You will truly be missed… will be praying for
you!
Joyfully for all His kidz,Sherri Uhrig, NAD
Dear Dinorah,
I have taken so long to respond to this mail because I do not want to accept that you are
leaving the team. I love you personally and enjoy your simplicity as you do your work. I never
thought that you will leave so soon, God is in control of your life and ministries. May the Lord keep you faithful wherever you choose to serve
him henceforth.
The same goes for Lisa, thank you for your positive impact in our team. God will reward you
abundantly.
Omobonike Sessou, WAD
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Dear Caroline and Litiana,
It has been a blessing to get to
know both of you and work with
you in the ministry. Your great
passion for ministry, specifically
the Children’s Ministry, has been so
inspiring. Your spirit and enthusiasm
were a great blessing to the team.
You will truly be missed but never
forgotten. You will always be in our
thoughts, hearts, and prayers. We
wish you all the best in this new
chapter of your lives.
With my best regards,
Amal Fawzy, MENA
Dear Caroline and Litiana,It was nice working with you as colleagues and friends in
Children’s Ministries Departments. It is sad to see you go but I’m wishing you happiness as you
begin new chapters in your lives.I have really enjoyed working together, your presence will definitely be missed in our
meetings, discussions and other gatherings. We will keep on
praying for each other.Sincerely,Debbie Maloba, ECD
Dear Caroline and Litiana,
It has been my pleasure to have
gotten to know you both. Especially
meeting up at the GC Advisory was
a time I felt we all really connected.
Face to face. Where has that gone?
I wish you both God’s continued
blessing in your lives. That he will
guide you in your new journey. If
we don’t meet again here on earth I
hope to see you both in heaven.
Blessings,Clair Sanches, TED
Caroline,
You have been a part of my
entire journey as a leader in this
wonderful ministry. An example
of commitment, endurance
and joy in the midst of any
circumstances. I have enjoyed
our time together being during
an advisory, an outing, a visit to
your territory, which I will cherish
for ever, as well as feeling your
sincere love and sweetness.
As we embark in a new face,
place, time, let’s continue holding
God’s hand. He will continue to
carry us thru and show us His
goodness.
Dinorah Rivera, IAD
Litiana,
what can I say about you. A passionate partner in ministry that along with great
insight managed to portray happiness and joy. I know you will continue sowing
passion wherever you go. I hope I don’t get to loose you in the sea of busyness and
life, but at least I am sure we will meet up again in heaven.
Dinorah Rivera, IAD
I wish Dinorah and Lisa much happiness and blessings in there new
adventurers. Dinorah as you retire I wish you God’s continued blessing in your life and ministry as I know
you have a big heart for children and that is not going to stop I am sure. It has been wonderful working with
you. Your insights and thoughts have been very inspiring to me. Lisa, as you embark on a new journey back in the States, I wish you all the best and that God will find you a place to serve Him. Many blessings and it has
been a pleasure to have gotten to know you.
Much love to you all.Clair Sanches, TED
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Dear Litiana, ma sœur 😉Life and CHM gave us the opportunity to meet and to get connected despite of the distances. It has been a wonderful opportunity and privilege to share common dreams and projects as also programs for our territories. Now, as you are called to serve in some other area of ministry, I’m sure that you will continue keeping in your heart children and their spiritual needs. It may be possible that we’ll not have the opportunity to meet very soon because of the distances that separate us... but this will not hinder us to keep each other connected by prayers and love.
Elsa Cozzi, EUD
Dear Litiana,
You are a sweet team member and you are
genuine in your passion for children. We only spent
one quinquennium together, but it was full of fun and great contribution from your part.
Continue to glow with passion for mission to the children. God will order your footsteps in life and
make your life a blessing to many. We will miss you in our team.
Omobonike Sessou, WAD
Dear Mama Chola,
There is time for everything
under the sun, the time to come
and the time to leave. The most
important thing is how well we
achieve the mission given to us
by the Master, Jesus. I praise God
that you have left a legacy of love
and commitment to the children
and their parents in SID and even
in the world church. Thank you
for your unceasing labour to
defend the vulnerable little ones.
Of course, your absence will be
felt in our CHM team, but we
will be comforted with the sweet
memories we shared together. God
bless you and your entire family as
you move on to new endeavors in
life.
Omobonike Sessou, WAD
Elsa,
Our African colleague, you are a
blessing to this course, you have
fought the good fight of faith and
finish the course, now is laid in
heaven for you a crown of glory for
these years of service in Children’s
Ministries department. I pray for a
sweet rest for you and your dear
husband who has supported you in
these long years of service. Please
continue to mentor the new leaders
with your gifts and rich experience.
We wait for the Great Master to
reward us with eternal life soon.
God bless you.
Omobonike Sessou, WAD
Elsa, I thank you
for the moments
of translation
and conversation
to make me
understand the
meetings in my
own language.
You never spared
any effort to help
me, in separate
moments that
you attended to
me, including the
night.
A loving hug,
Glaucia Clara,
SAD
We will miss Dinorah and Lisa. Your contributions on the
team were very valuable. Your support of other divisions we
will never aforget friends.
Please keep the communication line open. May the Lord guide
you in your future plans.
Caroline Chola, SID
Dinora,
I am truly saddened upon hearing the news but at the same time glad to know that the reason
for leaving is retirement. I very much appreciated and enjoyed the times we worked together and I thank you for all you have done for Children’s Ministries. I pray continued blessings upon you and your family and may you enjoy this time of your life. Thank you again and yes I am looking
forward to when we all meet at the dinner table (that’s where I will be for sure) to eat, talk, laugh and enjoy time together with Jesus. Bendiciones y
muchos abrazos para ti y tu familia.
Gerry Lopez, NAD
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Litiana,
A colleague like you is
irreplaceable for you’ve inspired
me and contributed to my passion
in ministries. You embody hard
work and optimism continually.
Thank you for bringing so much
fun, laughter, and joy to the
team. I will continually pray
for God’s continual blessings
and guidance upon your next
adventure! We will definitely miss
you!
Respectfully,
Orathai Chureson, SSD
Litiana,I know without a doubt that you will continue to serve the children in your area of the world … in a different way but still serve! it’s just in your DNA! I have watched and learned for much from you. May the Lord bless you with many
more adventures!Joyfully for all His kidz,
Sherri Uhrig, NAD
Caroline,
Having worked with you for a few
years in this ministry has been such
a great inspiration and blessing to
me! You have earned my respect
as a wonderful colleague, a loving
sister, and a true friend. Your careful
thoughts and well-chosen words in
your expression are filled ,indeed,
with wisdom. You will be missed but
not forgotten! May God bless you
more as you begin your next journey!
Respectfully,Orathai Chureson, SSD
Caroline,
When I think of you I always smile! You have brought a sweet and joyful spirit to the team and you will be truly missed! I
know there are many Children’s leaders and children who have been impacted by your excellent leadership! May the Lord bless you and keep you in His perfect peace.
Sherri Uhrig, NAD
Caroline and Litiana, As also all other leaders that are
retiring, changing, or continuing... let me confirm my assurance that friendship and love for each other are not limited by distances and
time. May God continue to be with us in our new adventures and journeys
of life. As we already shared several times : let’s look forward
meeting all together again in that wonderful day, to continue
enjoying our friendship and affection, forever.Elsa Cozzi, EUD
Dear Caroline,
we share great memories all along
the many years we had the privilege
to serve in CHM. Such beautiful
experiences will last for long and
will keep being in our hearts. It was
always a pleasure to meet you and
hug each other because we were
glad to enjoy the opportunities we
had to work for the Lord. We were
together in several events organized
for children and leaders in different
parts of the world. I’m sure that
we’ll continue being connected
somehow and in some way with
our hearts and thoughts and
keep looking forward to have the
opportunity to meet again.
Elsa Cozzi, EUD
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Carolina, I have certainly enjoyed working together as with you a valued worker. God has blessed us with a wonderful colleagues all these past years. He has guided when needed with wisdom and experience. Even now you retire our Lord has plans spreading his blessings and faith on you and your family. He will guide you and bless you. We continue to pray for you. God bless.
Regards,Milly Mridula Lakra, SUD
Litiana,
It was nice to work together in the
Children’s Ministries Department.
I acknowledge your contribution
in the ministry brought a blessing.
May the Lord continue to use your
commitment and abilities for His
glory. God will always be with you
showing His blessings. We pray
that our Savior bless you with
excellent health and enrich your life
with happiness and in your future
endeavour.
Regards,
Milly Mridula Lakra, SUD
Dearest Caro’
You were one of the first people I connected to when I became the Associate CHM’s Director for the SPD back in 2006, and oh how much I loved hearing about your amazing Division and the exciting things you would do with your women and children there. Caroline my dear sister, your ever ready smile, your “can do” attitude, love for Jesus and positivity will be missed. It has been my privilege to work alongside you, and I will always be grateful to the Lord for granting us the opportunity to connect and share a little in South Africa back in 2013. May our ALWAYS faithful and loving God continue to bless and multiply the work of your
hands and heart my sister. Love you long time Caro’ my sister! xoxox
Litiana Turner, SPD
Dearest Lisa
My sister, we’ve only been
working together for such a brief
time, and I have appreciated
getting to know you a little and
I am so very sorry that your
expertise is lost from around the
table Lisa. I found you always
eager to share and support in
this ministry. Lisa I am unsure
where the Lord has called you
to work in next however I
am certain that your love for
Jesus, attention to detail and
professionalism will be highly
valued within that space. Sister,
wishing you a safe transition
to where your next “adventure”
awaits, please drop us a line
every now and then, so that we
may know that God continues to
do the wondrous things in you
He’s already been doing. Peace
and Blessings to you and your
family my sister, Lisa. xox
Litiana Turner, SPD
Dear Caroline and Litiana,
We know each other for not so long, but I appreciated your contribution to the Children’s Ministries. Your passion and your input of ideas prove that you are
the faithful servants of our Lord. May God guides you to the place He requires you to go and continue to serve Him. Many
blessings.
Joyce Ng, CHUM
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I am already missing my dear
Linda and rest of friends. I still
believe we were the best team.
We learned to rely and be part
of a great and united front
with one thing in mind: to take
our children and adolescents to
a better height closer to Jesus.
I am sorry that we will not
have the chance again to meet
and enjoy time together. I
learned so much from you and
all of you.
Life and God's work will
continue and we will be
together again in a place
where Covid, suffering, stress,
anguish, separation, politics,
illness will be no more. What a
day that will be!
Let's continue uplifting one
another, helping and praying
for each other, our families,
and the many children and
adolescents that need love,
understanding, food, shelter,
and above all, a loving Savior.
Hugs,Dinorah Rivera, IAD
Dearest DinorahWHY??? Por que hermana, I’ve known I was going since 2019 when my Division
voted not to have the Ministry/Discipleship Teams at the SPD office, however you my sister- Dinorah, you
have been such a constant in the World Division Children’s Ministries Team. Creating innovative new resources,
sharing so unselfishly from your cache of resources we the rest of the world
church have been blessed by the resources created by you and the Inter-
America Division and so we will be a little poorer when we lose you from
around the Children’s Ministries Table. Dinorah, thank you for your cheekiness,
your laughter, your beautiful deep rich voice and flamboyant style, I will definitely miss you and am so sad, we did not get to share some adventures
in my part of the world. However I will always be grateful to Elsa for having
her Division Conference in Italy in 2019, which the Lord provided a way for our
husbands to meet, and share a day or so adventures together. Hermana, we look forward to heaven and the
blessing of meeting Jesus face to face and thanking Him for the privileges of a life lived in His service. Thank you Dinorah for ALL you have done
for children and young people in your Division. May our faithful and gracious God continue to watch and sing over you my sister! Hey enjoy your sleep
ins now there will be no more of those early ZOOM call meetings with the
CHM team…maybe I should set one up for us once a quarter, just so we stay connected…Ha… ha.. ha… Love you
hermana xoxox
Litiana Turner, SPD
Dinorah,
I already wrote you an e-mail answering to your message.
Enjoy your new phase of life at best. May God keep you healthy
and joyful as always, to continue bringing sparks of happiness to
people around you.
Hugs and blessings,Elsa Cozzi, EUD
AND SAID, ‘TRULY I SAY TO YOU, UNLESS YOU ARE CONVERTED AND BECOME LIKE CHILDREN, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.’
(MATTHEW 18:3, NKJV)
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Dear Friends,
Thank you all for you kind words. I am retiring after nearly 40 years of service and I am actually quite excited about going home. I know
my husband and I can also contribute
there. For those who know me well, they will know that I already have many plans but of course I want
to do those together with the Holy Spirit. I have loved getting to know
you all and wish those who are still remaining in Children’s Ministries
God’s richest blessings as you are the voices of the children.
I want to say a special thank you to Linda for being who she is. An
inspirator, energy full lady, absolutely
wonderful to work with and someone who has children in her heart.
Also a big thank you to Tanya. You have been an amazing PA who has
gone above and beyond many times. May God continue to bless you.
My dear friends may we all meet again in heaven where joy will be
overflowing for sure.
Blessings,Clair Sanches, TED
Thank you Dinorah for you kind words. You are right, an era is coming to an
end… and new and different things are on the way.
Linda, we’ll always keep great and wonderful memories of the times we
shared together at CHM. This also thanks to you as our leader and mentor.
We became friends and were able to appreciate each other talents and
capacities and work together for the same goals despite of our cultural
and ethnics backgrounds. This is not so common even in our organisation
settings.
Thank you my friends (in alphabetical order) Amal, Caroline, Claire, Debbie, Gerry, Glaucia, Joyce, Lisa, Litiana,
Milly, Nike, Sherry, Svetlana, Tanya and Zhanna for having shared part of your life, talents and passion for children
with me.
Luckily friendship can be kept beyond nominations and positions in the
organisation. For sure I’ll continue to pray for my CHM friends as I know that
you will pray for me.
May God be with all of us as we go through challenges of transition and
new journeys of life.
I already miss each and everyone of you.
Take care!!Elsa Cozzi, EUD
Dear Linda, thank you for having given us the opportunity to become such a wonderful team of friends and colleagues. It is not always like that and we really enjoyed
the good spirit of companionship we built together. We will deeply miss each other very much.I hope we’ll have some other opportunities
to meet and share good memories... until then let’s keep united by prayers. As already some of you have written... if
we’ll not have the possibility to meet on this earth for sure we’ll meet at Jesus
return to celebrate all together for ever.That will be wonderful... what a joy!!! Hugs to all of you my dear sistersElsa Cozzi, EUD
Dear Clair, Elsa, Caroline, Lisa and Dinorah,
I am grateful that I had the opportunity to know you throughout these years in
Children’s Ministries.
Your dedication, creativity, hardwork and humility to Children’s Ministries will never
be forgotten.
You will be missed. This is not good bye but see you later. God bless you in your lives
and new adventures.
Tanya MugandaGC Children’s Ministries
12KAREN HOLFORD
Trans-European Division
SEE THAT YOU DO NOT DESPISE ONE OF THESE LITTLE ONES. FOR I TELL YOU THAT IN HEAVEN THEIR ANGELS ALWAYS SEE
THE FACE OF MY FATHER WHO IS IN HEAVEN.
(MATTHEW 18:10, NKJV)
A BIGTO OUR NEW DIRECTORS
We are happy to welcome our new
Children’s Ministries directors who have been elected recently at their division-wide meetings.
We look forward to working with each of you in this new
quinquennium. EDITH RUIZ ESPINOZAInter-American Division
RAINER WANITSCHEKInter-European Division
RAQUEL ARRAISNorthern Asia-Pacific Division
MARGERY HERINIRINASouthern Africa-Indian Ocean Division
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GLOBAL VIRTUAL CAMPMEETING
A first of its kind for GC, the Global Virtual Campmeeting was well executed with every division participating. The CHM booth had many visitors who viewed our resources, videos, seminars, etc. We thank all division and attached union directors who worked hard to prepare videos to showcase their children’s programs. It was wonderful to witness children doing cooking demonstrations, telling stories, reciting memory verses, preaching, singing, and many more.
We uploaded more than a hundred videos onto our YouTube Channel. We also linked programs from several divisions from our CHM booth. The collaboration of the team was excellent! A big thank you to all our division and attached union directors for their outstanding contribution. (Statistics)
Elsa Cozzi presenting a seminar on Object Lessons.
Richard Aguilera presenting Tools to Teach Kids about Jesus.
Daron Pratt presenting Bible Stories with a Twist.
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GLOBAL ADVENTIST CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
We will be holding an international CHM conference on January 21-23, 2022. This would be a wonder opportunity to learn new ideas from research, network with other leaders and encourage one another. Division/attached union directors will also be asked to give a short report of children involvement in the mission of the church.
So look out for announcements and promotional flyers coming your way.
THREE ANGELS’ MESSAGES PROJECT
A new project for children is coming your way! This is in line with one of the themes for this quinquennium—the Three Angels’ Messages as found in Revelation 14. We have this plan in place:
• 6 animations of short stories that teach these messages — 3 have been completed.
• A Bible study set with 8 lessons is being prepared by Randy Fishell.
• 3 Angels’ Messages Activity book.
KIDS’ TALENTS FOR JESUS
It was a such a joy to see so many children participated in the 25th Anniversary “Kids’ Talents for Jesus “ celebration event. In spite of the pandemic, we received around 300 entries in art, poetry, and media production from every division and attached union/field. A big thank you to all the directors who promoted the event passionately in getting children to demonstrate their gifts and talents God has given them. The results are published in our anniversary commemorative book and copies are being sent to each division for the children’s leaders as well as for all children who participated in this event.
All the media produced will be uploaded onto our YouTube Channel.
“HOPE KIDS”
Hope Channel International (HCI) is launching their new Hope Kids (HK). HK is a YouTube channel geared toward children where videos from HCI, Hope Media, Hope network channels and GC is aggregated and shared. This platform will provide children with a variety of programs from various entities worldwide.
COME, YE CHILDREN, HEARKEN UNTO ME: I WILL
TEACH YOU THE FEAR OF THE LORD.
(PSALM 34:11, NKJV)
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Friendships come and go and as a children’s minister you can help kids have positive experiences, learn to grow in their friendships, and learn to value their friends. Here are tips you can use:
1. Bait and Switch – give plenty of opportunities for kids to talk together with a partner or in a trio. And have kids switch every so often so they’re exposed to more than the same group of kids each time.
2. Force it – Make “friendship appreciation” a regular part of your class time. In each class, incorporate activities such as having kids each say something nice about the child sitting next to them. This will build rapport between kids and individual self-esteem.
3. Honor the Rule – Use scripture that depicts friendships and their importance in your lessons. Point out the significance of friendship in these verses. And teach kids the Golden Rule.
4. Hire Ambassadors – Make your class a “friends-first” class. This means that any visitors have an automatic partner (a volunteer ambassador) and that kids who miss class are prayed for and sent a “missed you” card.
5. Talk About It – Most kids love to talk, so tap into this propensity by giving them a chance to talk about why friendship is important and how we should treat our friends.
6. Worth fighting for – conflicts are inevitable. How you guide kids to handle their conflicts will determine whether they learn to treat one another with
respect and kindness or with contempt. Make your conflict-resolution policy clear.
By emphasizing that friendships are important and that everyone belongs, you’ll help kids build the foundations for strong friendships in the years to come.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
Help Kids Build Friendships 6 CREATIVE WAYS TO
Bibliography: https://childrensministry.com/building-
friendships/ accessed June 9, 2021
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4 SMALL WAYS TO BUILD
Confidence in KidsAccording to Childmind Institute, “Self-confidence originates from a perception of competence or how children develop confidence not because family and friends praise them, but because of their own accomplishments”.
Each child is different and there are some helpful guidelines that build your kids’ confidence.
Bibliography: https://childmind.org/article/4-small-ways-to-build-confidence-in-kids/
accessed June 9 2020
Remind children daily that they are blessed and a beloved child of God. Joshua 1:9 says, “Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
AND SAID, ‘TRULY I SAY TO YOU, UNLESS YOU ARE CONVERTED AND BECOME LIKE CHILDREN, YOU WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN.’
(MATTHEW 18:3, NKJV)
MAKE TIME FOR PLAY
Playtime is one of the best
investments you can make in your child. Spending
hours of playtime shows children that they are
valuable and worth your time.
PROVIDE THEM WITH SMALL JOBS
Children need opportunities to display
their skills and feel that their contribution is valued. Some help
with household chores such as setting the
table, tidying up toys, dusting, sweeping,
vacuuming, doing the dishes, etc. When a child
accomplishes a task, they feel confident.
GIVE THEM YOUR ATTENTION
Make eye contact so it’s clear that you’re really listening to
what they’re saying, if your child needs to talk, stop and listen to
what they have to say. They need to know their thoughts, feelings, and opinions matter. Help them
get comfortable with their emotions by accepting them
without judgement which helps to validate those feelings and show that you value what they
have to say.
PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT
OFTENThere’s a big
difference between encouragement and praise. One rewards the person while the
other rewards the task. Give your child the
message that the effort and seeing something through to the end it
what’s truly important.
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Mega-Con 2021Oct 5-7, 2021www.megacon2021.com
Child Discipleship ForumSeptember 16-17, 2021Register at www.resilientdisciples.com/child-discipleship-forum
Adapted by Tanya Muganda