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Issue #54 - December 31, 2008 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. ~ Jesus
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In this issue of the SSTN Newsletter: Scroll down the page to view articles. 1) Bible Curriculum Book Club: Gifts of the Spirit 2) How to Send Ideas to Website? 3) New Year's Ideas? 4) Recipe for the New Year Your participation makes SSTN a success! 5) Email Spoofing 6) Promise of New Beginnings 7) New Year's Goals Pinata 8) Look n' Learn Memory Technique	Home Search for Ideas Support SSTN PCM Discount 15% OFF Ministry Resources Bible-4-Life Curriculum Gospel Fun Activities Holidays & Holy Days Make N' Take Downloads E-books F-R-E-E Resources Bible Games Christian Crafts Christian Skits Object Talks Missions For Kids Recycling Ideas

1) Bible Curriculum Book Club: Gifts of the Spirit I am excited to announce the launching of our Bible Curriculum Book Club for the coming New Year! Beginning January 2009, I am encouraging you to join me in teaching through the gifts of the Spirit. As we move through the lessons, please share your wisdom, insights and creative suggestions via this newsletter. To learn more about the Book Club program, and to receive a book club discount, please visit the following page: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum-bookclub.htm God's blessings for the New Year! Sarah Keith <>< SundaySchoolNetwork.com
2) How to Send Ideas to Website? How can I send ideas to the SundaySchoolNetwork.com website? --from SSTN: First understand that ideas must be your own or you must have permission from the author to send them. Then, you may send ideas to info@sundayschoolnetwork.com We will then review them for possible inclusion in the website. For more information pertaining to copyright issues, please see our copyright and permissions page: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/copyright.html
3) New Year's Ideas? What lessons or craft ideas do you have for the New Year? --from SSTN: check out the Crafts and Object Talks links in the bright, green box near the top of this newsletter.
4) Recipe for the New Year Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Talk to God about what is going on in your life. Buy a lock if you have to. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, 'My purpose is to__________ today. I am thankful for______________' Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli , almonds & walnuts. Try to make at least three people smile each day. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment. Eat breakfast like a queen, lunch like a princess, and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card. Life isn't fair, but it's still good. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't take yourself so seriously....no one else does. You are not so important that you have to win every argument. Agree to disagree. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about. No one is in charge of your happiness except you. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: 'In five years, will this matter?' Forgive everyone for everything. What other people think of you is none of your business. GOD heals everything in his own way - but it helps if you ask Him. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch!!! Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: I am thankful for__________. Today I accomplished_________. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed. When you are feeling down, start listing your many blessings. You'll be smiling before you know it. God Bless You!
5) Email Spoofing If you receive an email that appears to come from SundaySchoolNetwork.com, and that asks for personal information, DO NOT GIVE it out! Lately there has been a rash of spoof emails coming from someone mimicking our email addresses. Please know, we are not sending them. This brings us to another issue, PLEASE, make sure you update your virus software daily before going online or participating in SSTN. Thank you! Your webservant, Sarah Keith <><
6) Promise of New Beginnings Bringing Home the Prodigals is a story of promise and the triumph of love for those who care about prodigals! Do you have a prodigal that you love or do you know someone who does? Then, click here to learn more.
7) New Year's Goals Pinata Check out how to use a pinata to reward your class time goals. Follow this link: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/craft_pinata.html
8) Look n' Learn Memory Technique I just wanted to write to say that over six months ago we taught our kids the Ten Commandments using the Look n' Learn memory technique. We then reviewed the commands the other day and they still remembered them! --from SSTN: Awesome! For anyone else who's interested in the Look n' Learn cards or poster, you can read more at: http://www.sundayschoolnetwork.com/curriculum_dwnld-ten-commandments.html
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