🖍️ Book-By-Book Bible Coloring Sheets [PRINTABLE]

Hi Professional Moms! Here’s another Summer activity from Teach Sunday School! PM

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Grab some crayons, we just posted a printable coloring sheet for each book in the Bible:

Each coloring page includes an adorable image to color, author info, date written, category, most popular verses, and a chapter-by-chapter reading tracker.

You can print out the whole set here.

Enjoy!

Mary-Kate

101 Bible Games (for Summer Fun)

 

 

 

Hi Moms and Caregivers! Here’s another great download from teachsundayschool.com. Hours of Summer fun games and activities for the children! Enjoy! Professional Mom

 

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We just posted 101 Bible Games on the website:

 

https://teachsundayschool.com/i/101biblegames/

 

These are high-energy games that get your kids moving, laughing, and having FUN while they learn more about the Bible.

 

Perfect for family picnics, VBS, Sunday School, etc.

 

Check them out here.

 

Enjoy!

Mary-Kate

Sharing Jesus With Your Children (Dr. James Dobson Family Institute)

* Nothing is more important than your children’s salvation. Instruct them early. This is shared from Dr. Dobson’s website. Source and author information at the end of the article.
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We should start teaching the fundamentals of the faith to children as soon as they can talk. My parents followed that plan. The first word I learned to spell was J-E-S-U-S. When I forgot it, my mother patiently taught it to me again. She told me He was my friend, and that He loved me.

The basics go from there to an understanding of who God is, what He accomplished in Christ, and what He expects us to do. This teaching must begin very early in childhood and continue as the years roll by. The most effective teaching tool is the modeling provided by the parents at home.

Many parents have asked for practical help with the spiritual training of their children. I have turned to two experts, Robert and (the late) Bobbie Wolgemuth, who have worked extensively with boys and girls. Bobbie especially was a “guru” with little people. In their book, How To Lead Your Child To Christ, they share some ideas, stories, and explanations to help moms and dads teach basic Christian concepts at home.

Creating a spiritual climate in your home that can help nurture your child’s faith is your most important assignment. Here are some strategies that can help ensure that your child will be ready to accept God’s gift of grace when the time is right.
Bibles for Everyone

If you’ve not already done so, consider buying a Bible for everyone in your family, including the youngest children. Before you tuck your children into bed at night, read from their Bible. If they’re old enough, encourage them to read along. God promises that His Word will provide a lifetime of light for your children’s path… a cure for their lifelong struggle with sin.

How can a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed according to Your word. With my whole heart I have sought You; Oh, let me not wander from Your commandments! Your word I have hidden in my heart, That I might not sin against You…Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. (Ps. 119: 9-11, 105 NKJV)

The path to obedience is paved with God’s Word.

Memorizing Scripture

One way to help pass on your spiritual legacy to your children is to help them memorize important Scripture verses. Their brains are like wet cement, and the verses they learn will be pressed on their hearts forever.

An easy way to help them memorize a passage is to write a version out on an index card and then look for chances to repeat it, phrase by phrase, to your kids. Riding in the car on the way to school or sitting around the breakfast table are perfect chances for you to work on your verse together. You can even turn the process into a game. A great verse to start with is Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (NKJV).

When kids are struggling with doubt or temptation, the Holy Spirit can use His own words, which they’ve memorized, to strengthen their faith and resolve.

Teach Them to Pray

Bringing your children into God’s presence through prayer is an unspeakable privilege. Teaching them to pray also gives you the opportunity to show them another way to honor the Lord.

Mealtimes and bedtimes are ideal times for prayer. By your own example, teach your child how to speak words of affirmation and gratitude to God. The younger your child, the more likely he is to thank God for unusual things, like the frog in the creek or a new box of breakfast cereal. That’s okay—the older he gets, the more meaningful these thank-yous will become.

Also, teach your child to learn to ask forgiveness for specific actions. By confessing his own sin, your child will begin to understand the truth of a loving heavenly Father’s forgiveness.

Then invite your child to bring his requests to the God of the universe, who is listening carefully. Like his list of thank-yous, he may have a long list of everyday requests (“Bless the garbage man, bless my Hot Wheels and Rescue Heroes, please help my T-ball team win tomorrow…”). Again, it’s okay. Your child is learning to trust God to meet his needs.

Finally, help your child close the prayer by thanking God once more. The best way for your child to learn how to pray is for them to hear you pray with them and for them. Let them hear you speak words of adoration and worship, confess your sins, make specific requests, and then thank Him again for listening and answering.
Table Talk

So much of passing along your legacy to your children will be found in the ordinary moments… such as engaging in conversation around the dinner table. One way to initiate good conversation is to ask two questions: “What was the happiest thing that happened today?” and “Did you have any sad moments today?” This always evokes interesting family talk. This is a good way to get the kids involved in the discussion.

Another way of focusing family talk with your kids is to ask them, “Did the Lord say anything special to you today?” This is a great idea. Help your children learn to keep their eyes and ears tuned for God’s activity in their lives during the day, anticipating the time they could give a report to their family at dinner.

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🌴 PALM SUNDAY Bible Lesson [Print & Teach]

Don’t miss this opportunity for unlimited downloads of this special lesson! Teach Sunday School is a great resource for both home studies and church lessons! Have a wonderful Resurrection Day from Professional Mom!

Hi!

 

We just posted a printable Palm Sunday lesson to kick off Holy Week: 

 

https://teachsundayschool.com/i/palmsunday/

 

Use this simple 60-minute lesson at church or home with the kids- no need to get supplies!

Just print, teach, and dig deeper into Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

 

Enjoy,

Mary-Kate

⏳ 60-Minute EASTER Challenge for Kids

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Don’t let Jesus take a backseat to the Bunny this Easter.

 

Go print out the Easter Escape Room and put your kids to a challenge!

 

There are 4 Printable Easter “Mysteries” for kids to solve in 60 minutes or less (all related to the arrest, trial, crucifixion, & resurrection of Christ).

 

You can print it out here.

 

Happy Escaping,

Mary-Kate

Don’t miss this opportunity to get another exciting download from teachsundayschool.com. This awesome activity is for ages 8-15 and provides hours of fun, with a “Christ-centered” message!

An inexpensive download for all to enjoy this Easter!

Patti McDonald

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Christmas Newsletter 2021 Joe McDonald Ministry

Christmas Newsletter 2021

Dear Readers and Friends of the McDonald Family:

Our Ministry January Newsletter will be out soon and many news items about Christmas 2021 will be featured there, with pictures, of course, however, I wanted to post our December Newsletter ICYMI!

As “Professional Mom,” preparing for Christmas was a true joy this year. In addition to having several children and grands nearby to “help” with decorating and enjoy the food and goodies, we had a fun Christmas holiday, with the usual caroling/hayride and multiple combined breakfast and dinner opportunities.

During December we had the blessing of being in three local parades (as mentioned in the letter) and attended Christmas Eve service as a family at Cottage Hill Baptist Church. Our tradition of Christmas Eve at Nanny’s was moved to Christmas Evening to accommodate our out-of-towners, and I think it will stick as our party time from now on.

Enjoy our newsletter and Family News (page 2) and share some of your Christmas traditions in the comments!

Blessings for an awesome 2022!

Patti

🌟 No-Prep 60-Minute NEW YEARS Bible Lesson

Here’s a great way to start the New Year! Another great Bible Lesson, with lots of useable materials for less than $5.00! Download it today! Professional Mom

 

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Give kids a spiritual boost heading into 2022!

 

You can print out our New Years Lesson Plan here:

 

https://teachsundayschool.com/i/newyearslesson/

 

January gives us a moment to pause and recommit to what’s truly important in our lives- our goals, our faith, our family, our friends.

 

This turn-key lesson kit will take just 60 minutes to teach, but it will jumpstart a child’s mindset as they look forward on the next 365 days.

 

Happy New Year!

Mary-Kate

🎄Printable Nativity Ornaments

Don’t miss this very affordable download from teachsundayschool.com! The kiddies are home for the holidays and need some fun things to do! Check it out! Professional Mom

Hi!

Check out these adorable 3-D printable
ornaments
:

https://teachsundayschool.com/i/nativityornaments/

It’s a complete Nativity Scene for the
Christmas tree!

Print out the templates here. (pictures of
the finished ornaments are posted too)

Enjoy!
Mary-Kate

Order "The Gospel Parade" Today!

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 "The Gospel Parade!" Second printing!

A great way to share the Gospel with your children

and grandchildren. A "read to" or read on their own,

    target audience is 4-9, but all ages will enjoy this!

The first edition was published in 2011, with just a few changes in the pictures, this is the same story that thrilled all of our readers!

Joe McDonald Ministry has made a parade float for local parades and church events! Complete with pictures from the book and gospel music!

Available now in

hardbound and softbound and at a reduced price!

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Volume XII Sunsets on Mobile Bay 2024

Made Exclusively for Joe McDonald Ministry

 

Sunsets on Mobile Bay 2024 Volume XIII is available now!!!

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Sunsets on Mobile Bay Calendar 2024 Volume XIII is available on Lulu.com, featuring the award-winning photography of local artist, Tommie Peterson. Tommie has delivered on the most fantastic photos yet! Volume XIII, 13 years of calendars and if you've been getting one every year, you won't be disappointed! Lovely views of the Mobile, Alabama skyline with the most gorgeous sunsets ever! $2.00 per calendar is donated to Joe McDonald Ministry after printing costs. Thank you to all of our ministry supporters for your faithful giving! For more information on Joe McDonald Ministry, visit our FaceBook Page or website, JoeMcDonaldMinistry.org

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Celebrate the Resurrection 2024!

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