The document provides dos and don'ts for leading a children's message during church services. It recommends that leaders get down to the children's level, speak directly to them, value them as members, and match the message to the sermon theme. It advises against making the message too complicated, asking personal questions, having children face the congregation, using a surprise box, or just retelling the scripture. The leader should also prepare as much as for a sermon, use props and movement to keep it short and engaging, and give a treat at the end. Contact information is provided for Rev. Warren Bevacqua.

1. DO’S AND DON’TS OF LEADING A
CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
Rev. Warren Bevacqua
Dir of Christian Education and Young People’s Ministry

2. DON’TS TO CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
6) Don’t make it complicated
7) Don’t ask personal questions
8) Don’t have kids face congregation
9) Collect money for a mission project-do it first
10) Don’t give extra treats 2
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3. DON’TS TO CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
1) Can’t relate to kids-find someone who can
2) Don’t tower over them
3) Don’t sit them on the first pew
4) Don’t use a surprise box
5) Don’t just retell the Scripture
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4. DOS TO CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
5) Spend time preparing = Sermon
6) Sing, use props, books, movement, etc.
7) Give them a treat at the end
8) Keep it short
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5. DOS TO CHILDREN’S MESSAGE
1) Get down on their level
2) Speak directly to them
3) Value the children as vital members
4) Match the story to the sermon or theme
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6. MY CONTACTS
 E-mail:
 Warren@susumc.org
 Facebook:
 Warren Bevacqua
 Twitter:
 @wardog498
 Phone:
 1-800-874-8474 (Conference Office)
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