Hello friends , !
There will be a Fund raising bake sale for

“Kids for Christ-2012  ,This Saturday on feb25th  at FBC-Rahway church  – from 3:00pm onwards.children will be presenting performances.

Please come and participate in buying baked items and things,all proceedings will be going towards KFC-2012.if you like to bring any items for sale . please email us .

” for more info:-www.kidsforchristnj.com

Note:- There  will be a live concert we invite all local singers to take this opportunity to sing in the live concert- And praise the Lord  with kids ! show  your support for KFC-2012. if you like to sing during the“Bake sale and concert” please send your name we will have on our list.

Please forward this email to your friends .
thank you
MAY GOD BLESS YOU abundantly.

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2011:-
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kids for Christ
one day talent show

http://fbcts.org/sundayschool.html

Videos:-

We the Sunday school teachers at FBC in city of Rahway,NJ , work with kids who attend regular worship service every week at First Baptist Church. We Conduct weekly classes with a structured  curriculum to cover the entire Bible  in story formats and quizzes ,every 3^rd Sunday of the month our kids perform on stage  for Church congregation who would  be the audience .Our kids are trained   to memorize bible verses ,Narrate bible stories , and perform group singing we train them in regular Sunday school timing week by week hence focusing towards Kids for Christ competition participation year round.

We also have   programs and festival specials like, on ”Good Friday” special group song.

“Palm Sunday” program by Kids.

During Christmas- we teach our kids to perform Christmas pageants, sing Christmas carols

 Vacation Bible school  :-We also conduct Vacation Bible school  every summer during months  of August-September  for 8 weeks  Averagely  20-25 kids attend  for VBS we have VBS finale  on sept 1^st week performance

KFC –Children coordinators have a planned and  a formatted curriculum to cover entire bible characters in story format in different classes and lessons age group wise.

 We started Sunday school with 5 kids in 2005 at FBCTS, now we have 32 children on average attending on a weekly basis.

Field trip: – We go on Field trips Our Sunday school kids had opportunity to see the  “Biblical Tabernacle reproduction Model” in Lancaster on April1st- to participate  in Model Presentation

Annual event KFC

The Annual bible competitions do happen every year in month of June under the banner “Kids for Christ’. A Day long Talent show, Initially in 2008 we conducted only for our local kids numbering total of 45-50 kids, this initial experiment picked up a high momentum in families to teach kids word of God to participate for this competitions which turned out to be very effective method in teaching kids with awards and rewards in KIDS FOR CHRIST annually .2012 Kids for Christ will be our 5th Successful event among our kids in North east area of US.

http://fbcts.org/sundayschool.html

  IN TCFNJ (www.tcfnj.com)

kids for Christ Children time:-

We meet every month on 3^rd Saturday at Telugu Christian Fellowship(WWW.TCFNJ.COM)

http://tcfnj.com/new/ministries/children_ministry.html

We continue to teach monthly lessons and new group songs and also make them to recite memory verses, at this meeting in our children’s corner .our children sing the closing song to the congregation and we select few kids to recite memory verses to the audience and sing our regional songs –all our activities year round we train our children to grow in the word of God. And simultaneously we make sure they focus and goal would be to encourage kids to  participate in Kids for Christ in competitive way   and sharpen their memory skills to proven  to exhibit their God given talents in due time.

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Time:- 9:00Am-4:00Pm

Location:- “DAYS INN”

1260 US Hwy

 Rt 22 E Bridgewater ,NJ -08807

Not more than 4 events to participate from  5 given below.

Mandatory

1. Memory Verses

2. Bible facts.

Optional

3. Solosong.

4. Story telling.

5. Fashion show,(Specifications of that character 3 points to tell and enact

Marks are categorized.

1. Dressup.

2. Points recited.(Specifications of that character  atleast 3 points to dramatize and enact)

3. Enactment.

Group Events:-

1. Group Skit.
2. Group Choreo.
3. Group song.

Bible verses- expected at least in 2 mins round to recite 5-6 verses

In 1 to 1 listener should be able to recite minimum 10 verses.

  Bible facts. KFC identified 14 bible facts  which Kids can memorize.Please view all Bible fats  on  Bible facts link in this site.

For Sub Toddlers.

1.   10 commandments given by God.
2. Whole ARMOR of God.
3.  9 fruit of the spirit.

Only 4 items you have to attempt out of 6.

 Mandatory 2 items.

1.Memory Verses  (min 40 verses to memorize)
2.Bible facts.

Optional( Pick  any 2 from 4 below) ,

3. Story Telling

4. Monologue (Character specification atleast child should enact  2-3 main points of that character during presentation.

5. Solo song

6. Quiz &Answers:-Topic :”Birth of Jesus “

(Original Christmas Story)

1.”Joseph’s Story :-Jesus Born in Bethlehem –Matthew 1:18-25;Luke-2:1-38.

2.Escape to Egypt:-Childhood of Jesus.Luke2:39-52;Matthew 2:1-23.

 Correct maximum answered participant  will be the winner

Group events:-

1. Group song
2. Skit
3. Project.
4.  Group Choreo.

Bible Facts:- Suggested. portion -for toddlers .
1.  a. Old testament  Books of bible.

b. New Testament Books of the Bible.

2.   10 Commandments.

3.   Whole ARMOR of God

5.   6-Names of Jehovah

Jehovah-Jireh – Lord my Provider

Jehovah-Eli – Lord my God.

Jehovah-Nissi –  Lord is my Banner

Jehovah-Shalom –  lord is my Peace

Jehovah-Rophe – Lord our  Healer.

Tie Breakers-

1.12 Names of Disciples of Jesus.

2. 9 Fruit of the spirit.

Only 4 events to participate out of 6  events  given below.

 2 Mandatory events to perform.

 1. Memory verses-Suggested  Maximum  verses 70 to recite

2. Bible facts.

Select 2  Optional Events to participate out 4 below

1. Story telling.

2. Monologue.

3. Solo song

Group Events:-

1.Group Skit.

2.Group Choreo.

3.Group Song.

4. Group model presentation “The Tabernacle”.

4.Character study “Q & A”.“Parables of Jesus “( Quiz will be asked from the  parables given below –if answered wrong you  are out of the game..)

Jesus said “I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter what has been hidden since the foundation of the world.” (Matt. 13:35)

 What Is a Parable?

A parable is a word-picture which uses an image or story to illustrate a truth or lesson

More commonly it is a short story told to bring out a lesson or moral. Jesus used simple stories or images to convey important truths about God and his kingdom,

Jesus often told stories when he was teaching people. This is a very good way to teach, because people remember stories. We call his stories parables. (A parable is a story that teaches us a truth about God. Or, the story shows us behavior that pleases God.) The stories of Jesus are very easy to remember. They are very important. They help us to know what God wants.

1. PARABLES FROM NATURE 

• The Sower and the Seeds (Mark 4:3-9; Matt 13:3-9; Luke 8:5-8) 

2.LOST AND FOUND, FATHER AND SON 

• The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
• The Prodigal Son or The Loving Father (Luke 15:11-32)
• The Lost Sheep (Matthew 28:12-14; Luke 15:4-7)

3.WORK AND WAGES 

• Luke 19:11-28:-The Parable of the Ten Minas

• Matthew 25:14-30:- Parable of the Talents

Correct maximum answered participant will be the winner

Ex:- of 1 parable in detail is here . Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23.

The story of the parable of the sower [that is, the story of the farmer and his field]

The story is simple. A farmer sows seed in a field:

·        Some seed falls on the paths, and the birds quickly eat it.

·        Some seed falls where there are rocks, and not much soil. Plants grow quickly, but soon the sun dries them. There is not enough soil, and the plants die.

·        Some seed begins to grow in a place where there are too many weeds. The weeds stop the growth of the plants, and the plants die.

·        But other seed falls on good ground. So, the plants grow well. The farmer has a harvest from these plants.

The explanation of the parable of the sower

The explanation of the story is also simple. Jesus himself explained it to the *disciples. The farmer is like Jesus. The seed that he sows is the seed of the good news about Jesus. The farmer sows the seed in many different places, just as Christians tell God’s good news in many different places. What happens to the seed is different in different places. It is the same with the good news about Jesus. It has a good result in the lives of some people, and it has a poor result in other lives.

The first seed fell on the path, where there was no soil. Some people hear the good news but give no attention to it at all. This is like the seed on the path. These people do not change their behaviour. These people do not think about other people. They are selfish. They quickly forget about the good news.

Some seed falls where there are rocks. It grows quickly, but then it dies. This teaches us that some people listen to the good news. They seem to like what they hear about Jesus. But this does not last. They have a difficult time, or other people laugh at them. Then they have no more interest in Jesus. They never really trusted him.

Some seed began to grow among weeds, and the weeds killed it. This teaches us that some people have no time for Jesus. They are selfish, and they want things for themselves. Perhaps they want to be rich, or to be powerful. They worry all the time. They are anxious about their possessions.

Finally we hear in the story about seed on good ground. The good ground is like people who love the Lord. They believe in Jesus and they trust him. God will *bless these people. His *Holy Spirit will help them to love other people. They will be able to forgive other people, and to live in peace with them. They will be joyful. This is because God can change them. He changes the inside of these people, and this changes their behaviour.

A lesson from the parable of the sower

This parable can teach us about ourselves. God will *bless those people who trust him. We learn from this parable the same truths as we learn from the *beatitudes. When we know that we need Jesus, we should trust him. When we really trust him, he will teach to us. We will change, because Jesus will change us.

Bible facts for Juniors

1. Old Testament Books of the Bible
2. New Testament Books of the Bible.
3. 10 commandments.

4.Names of Jehovah(10)

1.Jehovah-Jireh –       Lord my Provider
2.Jehovah-Eli -           Lord my God.

3.Jehovah-Nissi –       Lord is my Banner

4.Jehovah-Shalom –   lord is my Peace

5.Jehovah-Rophe –      Lord our  Healer

6.Jehovah-Shammah –Lord is  Present

7. Jehovah-Elyon -       Lord Most High

8. Jehovah-Rohi –         lord is my Shepherd –

9. Jehovah-Bara –          Lord Creator –

10. Jehovah-Chereb –     Lord the Sword.

5.    THE EIGHT BEATITUDES OF JESUS  Matthew 5:3-10

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they who mourn,

for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure of heart,

for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they shall be called children of God.

Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

6.  7 words of Jesus on Cross of CALVARY

The First Word: “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34)

The Second Word: “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43)

The Third Word: “Dear woman, here is your son.” (John 19:26)

The Fourth Word: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (Mark 15:34)

The Fifth Word: “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28)

The Sixth Word: “It is finished!” (John 19:30)

The Seventh Word: “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” (Luke 23:46)

7.10 THE MIRACLES OF JESUS CHRIST

8.

Tie Breakers:-

1.Name 10 Plagues sent by God on Egyptians.Serially!!

2.Names of 7 churches named in Book of Revelation

Mandatory.2 events

1. Bible Verses. - Suggested minimum # of verse is 100.

2. Character life study :”Life of JESUS”(Q&A)

Optional. 2 events

3. Solosong.

4. Sword Drill

5 Impromptu Speeches.( topics related from the character life study”Life of Jesus ” will be asked in this section  ) few mins before the stage the participant will be  allotted one topic to speak for 2-3 mins.

Group events(Group representing wins the trophy per event)

1. Group Choreo.

2. Group-skit.

3. Group song.

4. Team PROJECT.”Tabernacle”

Q&A – “Life OF JESUS”-

TOPICS

1. Birth of JESUS .( The genealogy of Jesus.)
• Matthew 1:1-17
• Luke 3:23-38

2. Parables of Jesus.(6)

1. PARABLES FROM NATURE 

• The Sower and the Seeds (Mark 4:3-9; Matt 13:3-9; Luke 8:5-8) 

2.LOST AND FOUND, FATHER AND SON 

• The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)
• The Prodigal Son or The Loving Father (Luke 15:11-32)

3.WORK AND WAGES 

• Luke 19:11-28:-The Parable of the Ten Minas
• Matthew 25:14-30:- Parable of the Talents

3. Miracles of JESUS.-(10)

10 THE MIRACLES OF JESUS CHRIST

4. Temptations of Jesus

The First Temptation-Matthew 4:4

The Second Temptation-Matthew 4:7

The Third Temptation-(Luke 4:5).

5. Crucifixtion & Resurrection of Jesus.

– Jesus speaks during the Crucifixion.
• Luke 23:26-49
• John 19:17-30
– Jesus is buried and is raised.
• John 19:31-42
• Matthew 27:59-28:8
– The empty tomb.
• John 20:1-20:18
– Jesus appears to many.
• Luke 24:13-53
• John 20:19-21:25
• Acts 1:4-11
• 1st Corinthians 15:6-8

Tie Breakers:-

1.Books of the bible.

2. 12 names of Sons of Jacob.

3. 12 names of Jesus disciples.

To attempt 4 out of 5 given below.

2 from mandatory & 2 from optional)

Mandatory

1. Memory Verses. (Min-100 Verses)

2. Character bible study “Life of Apostle Paul”.

2 Optional Events.

1. Solo song

2. Sword Drill.

3. Impromptu Speech.

5 Impromptu Speeches. (20 topics will be from the character study”Life of Apostle Paul”) few mins before the stage the participant will be  allotted one topic to speak for 2-3 mins.

Group events.

1. Group Choreo.

2. Group Skit.

3. Group Song.

4. Group Project.

Character study “Life of Paul”

Topics -for Q&A(for more details  – see in  syllabus page)

Paul’s early life. [Prior to 32 AD]

1.  Born at Tarsus, a city of Cilicia–Acts 21:39; 22:3
2.  Of the House of Israel–2 Corinthians 11:22
3.  Of the Tribe of Benjamin–Philippians 3:5
4.  Circumcised on the eighth day–Philippians 3:5
5.    Named Saul (“Asked For”)–Galatians 1:15
   Known as Saul to the Jews, as Paul (“Little”) to the Gentiles
6.   His father had acquired Roman citizenship, so Paul was a “Roman-at-Law”–Acts 16:37; 22:25-28
7. PAUL’S EDUCATION
   1.  Brought up in the sect of the Pharisees–Acts 23:6
   2.   At about age 14, he was sent to Jerusalem to the school of Gamaliel–Acts 5:24; 22:3
   3.  Becomes a self-righteous Pharisee and a patriotic zealot–Acts 22:3
   4.   He becomes a persecutor of Christians–Acts 7:58; 8:3-22; 26:9-11
   5.    By trade a tent-stitcher; every Jew had to teach his son a trade by which he could live–Acts 18:3-20; 1 Corinthians 4:12
   6.    After “graduation,” he returns to Tarsus
   7. III.            Paul’s Conversion.
   8. IV.            Pauls1st missionary Journey
   9. V.            Last years of Paul’s Life.

 Tie Breakers:-

1.Books of Bible.

2. 10 Comamandments.

3. 7 words by JESUS on cross of Calvary.

4.name 12 sons of Jacob the 12 tribes.

Praise the Lord! with this promise we started KFC2010 for the 3rd year ! which commenced on June 5th 2010.
We thank and praise God for his abundant blessings showered on KFC2010 magnanimously.
After 2008,2009 experiences we see that kfc2010 seemed a well organized planned event, God enabled us to Add 2 new items in our 2010 syllabus.

As we were preparing for 2010 in feb Bro. Jeeva Pakerla, Michigan state university masters student very cheerfully came forward to help us to create website with a new look for kids for Christ with all info ,which was a tremendous help indeed! We had all local and non local registration through website itself by our cut off date.
Three local teachers ,Sis Nita ,Sis Beulah, and myself we prayed together for God’s mighty direction and guidance to frame the syllabus ,event wise and age wise ,keeping in view of our participants caliber we condensed the timing per participant which worked out enormously.
First and fore most we sorted age groups 2-3-4,
5-6-7,
8-9-20,
11-12-13
.14-15-16,
17- youth

Secondly –We thought of timing – 2minute rule, to every participant for all individual or group items , a very sharp thought God gave us to have a Time manager or bell ringer to maintain timing!it was big time saver methodology in such a hectic talent show like this it worked out well for us. This crucial job was handed by Dr.Indra Burani from PA./Thank you Indira.
Thirdly:- new items added in KFC2010

• Spelling Bee.
• Debate.
Thanks to passion Play Team of Chicago who cordially shared the spelling bee lists age wise.
Debate :- This thought came to encourage the youth & teenagers to be able to talk about Jesus confidently IN Faith and hope of why we have to be a Christian –really we were surprised to see the answers given by young generation and their steady answers .
Amazing response was given by Boston ,New Hampshire groups NJ groups thoroughly they showed a complete competitive spirit .

We had 150 registrations our cut of date was May31st by 11pm. And enormous response came from 7 states – KFC 2010 –MA,NH,NY,NJ,PA,CT,DE.
Thanks to judges of KFC -2010 –We had judges from PA ,Bro, David Babu, Bro .joseph chikkala ,Bro.Theodore,Bro .Ramesh Medasani .Sis.Rachel sunita Sis.Philip Hepzibah ,from NY, Sis.Manjula ,who did tremendous and meticulously judging each child in each event .

Hats off to the time manger Sis.Dr.Indira Kuthuru who managed every individual for every event in given 2 minutes the child’s attention ,reverence to word of God, the carefulness ,confidences in reciting the verse was judged, Really The redeeming the time in child’s face to complete his/her learnt verse recital was very thrilling.
Our local teachers ,Sis.Beulah, Sis.Nita myself guided the children to present accordingly to perform on stage with stage discipline, all children were very thoroughly prepared for the task due to the varied objective in front of us then and there we have decided to have another stage downstairs ,to accommodate children in 4 hrs of time different ages 9-12.6-8 were performing upstairs on the main stage &3-5 and youth were performing downstairs only afternoon sessions were done on the main stage .Overall we found children and parents not only participated the event but also they loved to learn the word and they have inspired seeing others to participate in so many events with this passion.

No words can express our deep sense of our gratitude to First Baptist Church members who whole heatedly supported the entire Kids for Christ ministry among us untiringly ,with their time talents and treasure! God bless you all.

From bottom of our heart we thank our lord and savior for using us in his vineyard in such BIG way among our new generation.

We give all honor and glory to the almighty for this Kidsforchrist ministry among our children good seeds of word of GOD sown in these tender hearts which may last forever to lead Them to eternity

Once again ‘I like to repeat
“Today’s strong Sunday school will become Tomorrow’s strong church “……

Matthew 18:10″See that you do not look down on one of these little ones.
For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.

4 out of 5 events to participate.

Mandatory 2 events

1.Memory Verses. Suggested memory verses . (Min-100 Verses)

2.Character Study :-

1.Book of Daniel.

2.Gideon.

3.Crowns in Bible.

4. Prophet Elijah
Select 2 Optional  events out of 3 below.

3.Solosong

4.Sword Drill

5.Impromptu Speech.

(20 topics will be posted on online soon ) few mins before the stage the participant will be  allotted one topic to speak for 2-3 mins.

Group Events

1. Group song.
2. Group Skit.
3. Group Choreo.
4. Group  Project.