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Why have a Kids' Krusade?It is an effective outreach tool to the

children of your community.Children are introduced to your churchfacility, children's ministers and many of thechurch family.Children are given the opportunity toreceive Jesus as Savior.

Saved children are given the opportunity tosee for deeper blessings.

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"How then shall they call on him inwhom they have not believed? andhow shall they believe in him of whomthey have not heard? and how shallthey hear without a preacher?"

Romans 10: 14

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Ideas You Can Use! (&/o'

FORMs--a FORMula for Success!A Kids' Krusadecanbe even more

successful if you develop and use forms.Two that are especially necessary to helpyou keep good records and pr~videappropriate follow-up are-

Information Card: The information cardis completedduringregistration. The fronton the card includes needed informationabout the child. The other side containsinformation related to participation in thecrusade and follow-up.

Altar Worker's Form: Before eachsession of the Kids' Krusade all staffmemberswho will be prayingwith childrenshould be given an altar worker's form.The form is to be completed after eachsession and returned to the secretary or

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Staffing Your Kids' Krusade!Don't let Kids' Krusade be a one-man

show. If you do, you will be exhausted~andthemembers of your congregation .will have missed out on an .:E"':..~

unforgettable experience. i-----Prayer Coordinator: This person will enlistpeople to pray for the crusade before, during andafter.

Promotions Coordinator: This person isresponsible for promoting attendance of childrenand participation of the congregation.Decorations Coordinator: This person willdecorate the auditorium, registration area andany other areas used for th~ theme chosen. Kidslove bright, exciting decorations!

Prizes Coordinator: This person willsolicit area businesses forprizes. If other prizes areneeded he/she will be I

responsible for purchasinginexpensiveitems.Snacks Coordinator:

This person will plan snacksforeachsessionand for any staff trainingsessions you may have. He will obtaindonations or purchase items needed. Hewill contact others to work with himservingsnacks and cleaningup.Registration Coordinator: This personwill prepare registration cards, set upregistration tables, and enlist and trainothers to help with registration.Monitors: These volunteers will sit

among the children to encourage goodbehavior, model worship, and developpersonal relationshipswith each child.Altar Workers: Thesevolunteerswill betrained to counselthe children to receivesalvation, sanctification, baptism of theHolyandGhost and to pray with childrenconcerningspecialneeds or problems.Ministry Team: The ministry team willbe responsible for drama, music and themessage. It will include the evangelist,worship leader and those involved inpuppetry, mime, ventriloquism, drama,etc.Transportation Coordinator: Thisperson will enlist people to transportchildrento and from the church.Follow-up Coordinator: This personwill obtain a list ofthe children's names,addresses and phone numbers from theregistration coordinator. He/she willassign follow up of specific children toeachpersonhe enlists. Severalfollow-upattempts should be made through calls,correspondence,and visits.

Develop A Theme! ~M'~

A theme providescontinuity for eachsession of Kids' Krusade

and creates excitement. Developothetheme fully. Utilize the theme in allpromotions, decorations, name tags,props, presentations, characters,music, Scripture memory work,snacks, give aways, etc.Some themes that appeal to kids:

Western, jungle, space, dinosaur, sports,island, military, auto racing, beach,patriotic, circus, Olympics, holiday

Follow-up or Fail!What makes outreach

effective? Follow-up. Try thesefollow-up ideas to make your Kids'Krusade a lasting success.Follow-up Coordinator: When recruitingstaff for Kids' Krusade be sure you recruitsomeone to be responsible for follow-up.Adopt A Child: Ask each church family to"adopt" one of the unchurched kids whoattended the Kids' Krusade: Give them

necessary information on the child i.e.,birthdate, age, grade, address, phonenumber, interests. Ask them to continuefollow up by providing transportation tochurch, home visits, invitations to familyoutings, remembering birthdays, etc.Family Night:

Enco~rage the ch~ldren to /1; ~ri ng theIr whole famlly to '~-~P

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Kids' Krusade one ~l1 f5':!- '~j.\jlnight. A Kids' Krusade {Mil (!1,.;;..<ff:;..'),:service often ministers ...t~ ~'t!! ~to adults as well as kids

so don't be surprised if you have someparents accepting Christ as Savior.The Big Three: Make sure each childwho does not regularly attend your churchreceives the Big Three after Kids'Krusade--a card, a call and a personalvisit.

Keep in Touch: Don't forget childrenwho attended Kids' Krusade. Mail cards

inviting them to every special children'sevent throughout the year such asChildren's Day, Vacation Bible School,Summer Camp, etc.

Kids' Krusade FORMat-

another FORMula forSuccess!

Develop a children's crusadeformat that will include elements of

worship, commitment, fun andfellowship.A suggestedformat-

6:45-7:00 Gathering. Children aregreeted by volunteers, receive name tagsand collect points for Scripture memory,etc. at the registration table, then enter the

worship area.7:00-7:10 Welcome. Greet

children, review rules, take offering.Close with prayer for crusade session.7:10-7:20 Presentation related to

evening's theme. Helps children graspsession theme. During this time presentmemory verse through puppet skit, visualaid, song, etc.7:20-7:40 Praise and worship.During this time involve every child in

praise and worship throughmusic. Begin with

,"~ action songs and move

fSf:!to lively praise songsand then to quiet

worship songs.7:40-8:00 Gospel message. Themessage time should involve several shortobject lessons, gospel illusions, chalktalks, etc. blended together to help thechildren understand the session's theme.

8:00-8:10 Alter Time. During altartime, trained altar workers should counselwith the children.

8:10-8:30 Goodbye time. Ifpossible, move the children into anotherroom for snacks. As children are eating,reward prizes for Scripture verses learned,etc. As the children leave, give everychild asmall reward for attending and aslip of paper containing the verse to bememorized for the next evening.

R esource Revi~Kids On The Move Discipleship

Program. Published by Willie George '.

Ministries, PO Box 770, Tulsa, OK74101-0770; 800-888-7856;fax number-918-234-8188.

Kids on the Move DiscipleshipProgram is a complete program to helpchildren grow in Christ after their initialexperiences with the Lord. This programwill enable you to give effectiveinvitations, to confidently lead childreninto the baptism of the Holy Spirit, tokeep accurate records, and to educateparents about their children's spiritualgrowth.