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A Word from Karyn
Workshops in January 2009. . .
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Hi good friend!
Autumn is an inspiring time for me. There's something about red and golden leaves, the smell of wood smoke, and the chill in the air that engages my spirit and says  it's time to get things done. I have friends in Vermont and Canada who would chuckle at my October "chill in the air," because they felt that chill in August and are now getting snow. Of course, that's exciting too.
Part of what I must do in the next few weeks is create the handouts for the Children's Pastor's Conference to  be held January 5-8, 2009 in Nashville. (If you can't attend, please keep reading for important information). So I thought I'd give you a preview. I'll be teaching three workshops. Here's a peek into what I'll talk about...
- Head to Head, Heart to Heart: Communicating Successfully with Kids
"We use the same words, but we don't speak the same language," a young person once said. The most important message in the world loses its power if we cannot communicate it effectively. But in an information-saturated age, how do we get the message through loud and clear? We will look at the most effective communication for kids of different ages, find out how to keep the lines of communication open, and learn practical tips by seeing how Jesus did it.
- Writing Your Own Curriculum: Pros, Cons, and How-To's
Maybe you are considering writing your own curriculum. Maybe you've already begun, but you're unsure as to how to proceed. Or maybe you would simply like to know how it's done and gain insights that might help you choose which curriculum to purchase. We will look at the pros and cons of writing versus buying your curriculum, and then we'll consider the how-to's: setting goals, getting ideas, and deciding what "drives" your curriculum.
- Teaching Children to Pray
This workshop is a repeat of the one I did at CPC 2008, and is back by request. If you've heard me speak lately, you will know that I emphasize prayer as a key in helping children get to know God. We will talk about how children's perceptions of God influence their prayer life. We'll consider myths and realities about prayer. Then we will look at practical patterns and projects you can use to teach children to pray - training-wheels for prayer, so to speak.
If you're not able to attend this next CPC, watch for us to offer the recordings of these sessions on our website sometime in late January. One of those cold, snowy winter nights might be the perfect time to snuggle next to the fire and listen to encouraging ideas about and for kids.
Happy Autumn!
By God's grace, to His glory,
Karyn Henley
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Christmas Time's a' Comin'! - Order Early and Avoid "Rush Delivery" Charges
Gift Ideas for the Holidays
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New from our friends at The Pa's Fiddle Project: Music from the Writings of Laura Ingalls Wilder
 With foil, embossing, and a rich, saturated four-color interior full of classic Victorian images, A Victorian Christmas (Book with CD) is perfect as a gift, eager for a coffee table to adorn with its winsome design. Inside, readers are greeted by inscriptions from postcards and Christmas cards, poems and prose from the early twentieth century, and the enclosed CD (Evergreen: Mandolin Music for Christmas) paints a holiday atmosphere of soft, simple Christmas songs performed by acclaimed mandolinist Butch Baldassari. The result is an experience of Christmas from a bygone era, a unique way to say "Merry Christmas." [View sample pages and listen to audio samples]
· · · ·More classic gift ideas from Karyn Henley Resources...
 The awesome, mysterious God becomes close and personal to your children (ages 3-8) as you read Tell Me About God to them. Best-selling author Karyn Henley describes God through familiar, kid-friendly images of family and nature. This warm, engaging picture book helps parents and grandparents communicate spiritual truth to their children in a way they can easily understand. [ View sample pages] - Back to top - Christmas Night is an entertaining, kid-friendly telling of the Christmas story--ideal for the entire family! Includes 7 story narratives by Karyn Henley, and 7 songs performed by Karyn and a talented supporting cast. [ Listen to audio samples]  In this classic music & movement collection, Karyn Henley guides young children (ages 2-5) as they explore the world around them. Ideal for home, school or daycare, PLAYSONGS® is age-appropriate, interactive, and--most importantly--FUN! Available in DVD (video) and compact disc (audio) formats. [ Watch video samples] - Back to top -
Rag Baby, apoignant story of redemption and love, helps introduce children (ages 3 - 8) to the salvation message. [ View sample pages]  The Pa's Fiddle Project brings to life the music from Laura Ingalls Wilder's "Little House" books, as well as American frontier music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [ Listen to audio samples] - Back to top - My Learn-to-Pray Bible uses Bible stories about prayer to teach young children (ages 0-3) how to talk with God each day! Each story in this sturdy board book is paired with a fun song based on a familiar childhood tune so that learning about prayer is easy, fun, and memorable! [View sample pages] Bonus CD includes every song and each story read by Karyn with captivating background orchestration.  Introduce early readers (ages 4-7) to the Bible with the Begin-to-Read Bible. [View sample pages]
- 260 full-color illustrated Bible stories
- Simplified text to strengthen their reading muscles (1st grade reading level)
- Stories told in chronological order
As they get older (ages 7-10), take them on a chronological adventure through the complete story of Bible events in the Day by Day Kid's Bible. [View sample pages]
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7 minutes a day
- Easy to read and understand (2nd grade reading level)
- Illustrated time line compares events of biblical and world history
When your kids are ready for a full-text Bible, give them the NLT Kids Bible. [View sample pages]
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Help your kids discover the life-changing truth to live their lives for Christ
- Contains the complete, easy-to-understand NLT text
- Character profiles, Christian faith belief statements, highlighted key verses
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We are confident you'll find these products to be economical, age-appropriate, and filled with quality content.
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Speaking & Exhibitor Engagements
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January 5-8, 2009· Exhibitor· Karyn Henley: Breakout Session / Workshop SpeakerChildren's Pastors' ConferenceOpryland Hotel & Convention Center Nashville, TN -REGISTER NOW!-Karyn's topics: - Head to Head, Heart to Heart: Communicating Successfully with Kids
- Writing Your Own Curriculum: Pros,Cons, and How-To's
- Teaching Children to Pray
For more info: www.INCM.org (Signup Now and enter "Karyn Henley" as "Referring Friend")
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