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What's on my kidmin to do list this week? May 1, 2017

Last week was so busy I didn't even get to post my to-do list! So how about a "to-done" list?

Week of April 24-30th

I taught at my associations VBS conference. I had fun. I had to set up my room and teach on the same day so I kept it simple. Here's a pic of the set up:


The rest of the week I spent on our new check-in system. I spent hours making the name badges, testing the scanner, printer and reports.  I'm trying it out all sorts of ways before I present it to the others so I can know all the ins and outs of the program and how it will work best for us.  I think we like it and it will work well for us since our internet is so terrible there is no way for us to use an internet based system. I will be doing a detailed post about it soon.

I spent one whole day outlining the next three months for our Wednesday night program "PowerSource".


Here's my list for this week May 1-7th

  • Plan, prep and rehearsal for our annual "GF Kids LIVE!" where children's church takes over the main service.
  • Type up plans for May children's church
  • Plan and study for May Wednesday PowerSource program
  • Finish and ship puppets I made for a friend
  • Set up a google form for those who were interested in buying a puppet
  • Study for The Gospel Project
  • Make a Jessie the Cowgirl costume for Sunday (yes I procrastinated)
  • Set up stage for Sunday
  • Plan and set up for snacks on Sunday
  • Planning meeting for next Sunday with the worship team
  • teach PowerSource Wednesday night
  • Learn the new Jumpstart3 song for Wednesday night
  • Plan for our Summer Bash Party (it's already in the works but it must stay on my radar)
  • VBS plans and prop making
  • Continue working on the check-in system

Busy week ahead!

What's on your list this week?

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  1. I consider you my mentor! Thanks for sharing your awesome ministry with us!

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