Three Angels and Kids

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!


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!


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.


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.


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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


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.


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.


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.


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,


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


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.


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

15Adapted by Tanya Muganda

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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.’


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

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