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Family Fun Devotions
52 Interactive Devotions from the Old Testament

($13 + $3 S&H)

Filled with FUN devotional activities, Egermeier’s Fun Family Devotions will make it much easier for your family to come together around the Word of God … and it accompanies our favorite Bible storybook—Egermeier’s. This is the first time my husband, Ray, and I have written something together! He wrote a short study of the Bible story for parents, along with a few questions for them to contemplate. Then, I’ve added two fun things to do TOGETHER as a family. These aren’t things you send your kids off to do on their own. One activity is geared toward a family with preschoolers, and the other toward a family with elementary-age kids. There are 52 Old Testament stories covered, and 52 New Testament stories are in the works!

Dr. Bunsenburner's Laboratory
A DVD of 10 Scripture Teaching Experiments

($25 + $3 S&H)

Tina's favorite costumed character, Dr. Fran Bunsenburner, teaches scripture using science.  Now you can bring this quirky scientist to your class.  This live action DVD contains Dr. Bunsenburner using 10 fun experiments as object lessons that illustrate scriptural principles.  In addition, you get a CD with alternate scriptures to use with the each experiment and instructions so you can do them yourself!

The Secret Weapon: Teaching Kids to Pray cover artThe Secret Weapon: Teaching Kids to Pray
($15 + $4 S&H)

Too often we think of prayer as being quiet, with our hands folded reverently. But, if we view prayer as a vital weapon in our arsenal against Satan, maybe we need to rethink that “quiet” stuff. James 5:16 tells us that God’s power is released through fervent prayer … fervent. “Fervent” brings to mind words like bold, intense, zealous, and impassioned. That sure doesn’t sound quiet to me!

In the pages of this book you’ll find lots of ways for kids to use their secret weapon—prayer. Kids will experience prayer and understand the potential of their Secret Weapon. The Bible clearly shows us that prayer is sometimes physical, sometimes loud, sometimes desperate. If the Bible is our Guide, then let’s give it a chance to speak into our lives.

Easter-rific! cover artEaster-rific!
($15 + $4 S&H)

The week that transpires between the time of Jesus entering Jerusalem and His resurrection is jam-packed with significant stories. Jesus sure was busy in those few days! Two Sundays. Yes, two Sundays! That’s the amount of time that we devote to teaching our kids about all of these incredible events. We cram it all in by including one sentence about each scene. But this week deserves more. It’s the foundation of the Christian faith and we need to teach our children more diligently about each part of it.

Easter-rific is Tina’s attempt at elevating our Easter celebration and helping you to intentionally teach ALL the stories of Jesus’ last week on Earth. The book contains at least three activities (which could be science experiments, crafts, games, or storytelling ideas) for 19 different stories. And then, she’s also included activities for four stories that occur before the ascension. Join Tina in celebrating Easter for more than two Sundays!

It’s Not Junk, It’s Resources book cover artIt’s Not Junk, It’s Resources
($15 + $4 S&H)

Learn to use everyday items, even discarded items to help you teach creatively.

Don’t let a lack of resources due to low finances or little vision for children’s ministry get in the way of your dream for a great work. Have you ever seen a child leave an expensive toy sitting idle while she enjoyed playing with the box it came in? Tina shows you how to do fun and effective ministry using things others might call junk.

More Than Cookies and Punch book cover artMore Than Cookies and Punch
($15 + $4 S&H)

Make refreshment time a teaching time by serving or having the children make delicious edibles that help them learn a Bible story. This creative book will help you turn snack time into teaching time with simple easy-to-make recipes, Bible stories and discussion questions. For example, kids will enjoy making tasty treats like the Pizza Snake while they learn about Adam and Eve in Genesis 2:8-3:24. Whether you use this book as part of Sunday school or home school lesson or as a guide for your family devotional time, kids will have fun, learn about the Bible and look forward to next week’s snacktivity!

Beakers, Bubbles and the Bible book cover artBeakers, Bubbles & the Bible
Bible lessons from the science lab

($15 + $4 S&H)

By using scientific experiments to teach Bible stories, you'll totally capture kids' attention and help them remember what you've taught. Children love to watch surprises unfold before their eyes. These experiments bring surprise and a Bible lesson together in a fun way that teaches kids how to live godly lives.

Going Live in 3…2…1! with Creative Storytelling Techniques book cover artGoing Live in 3…2…1!
with Creative Storytelling Techniques

($15 + $4 S&H)

You won’t want to miss this exciting book! Learn how to incorporate 22 different techniques to tell Bible stories (or any other stories). You'll be amazed how attentive, engaged, and excited your kids will be about the story when you present it in one of these creative ways.

Egermeier's Bible Story Book
($15 + $4 S&H)

Egermeier’s gets rave reviews from all denominations, because it’s biblically accurate. No people have been added … no animals tell the stories … names are not given when the Bible doesn’t include them.

This is a phenomenal resource for every person teaching Bible to kids! It’s a great companion resource to Goin’ Live in 3…2…1! because it’s your research and preparation Bible story book. Read the Scripture, then read Egermeier’s, then decide how to present the story. Egermeier’s narrative will help you bring the story to life, no matter what storytelling technique you choose.

Building Children's Ministry book cover artBuilding Children’s Ministry
($20 + $4 S&H)

Learn step-by-step how to start or revitalize the children’s ministry at your church. Want to make it happen? Tina helps you get it going. 

Building Children’s Ministry is where the dreams you have for children’s ministry can begin to take form and then prosper. It's a great resource that covers every necessary topic for developing an effective children’s ministry, including:

  • Gaining support from your pastor and congregation
  • Budgeting and fundraising
  • Discipline and appropriate policies
  • Choosing and evaluating curriculum
  • Creating publicity.

 

"Where was this book when I started in ministry? Tina Houser has stepped up to the plate and knocked it over the fence with this book. The topics are some of the most practical I've seen. Thanks Tina for providing practical help for today's children's ministry leader!"
Jim Wideman - Jim Wideman Ministries

God's Campground book cover artGod's Campground
($10 + $4 S&H)

Five fun lessons about stewardship that use a camping motif. Your kids will "go camping" (indoors or outdoors) to explore how to make the best use of their decisions, natural resources, time, money, and personal skills.

"Snazzy" by Go Fish
($15 + $3 S&H)

The objective of the Go Fish guys is to make music for kids that won't drive their parents crazy.  Tina especially recommends cut #4 on this CD entitled "The Bible Book Bop." It is a great way for children (and parents) to learn the books of the Bible through a fun upbeat song.

The Character of God
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds' songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • Genesis 1:1-3
  • Isaiah 6:1-3
  • 1John 4:16
  • 1John 1:5,7
  • John 4:23-24
  • Romans 11:33-36
  • 1Corinthians 1:8-9
  • Psalm 90:1-2
  • Exodus 20:3-5a
  • Hebrews 13:8
  • Psalm 20:7
"Seeds of Character" by Seeds
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds' songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • Romans 8:37
  • Romans 3:23 & 6:23
  • John 14:6, 1 John 5:11-12
  • Galatians 5:16 & 22
  • Psalm 1
  • Deuteronomy 6:4-7
  • John 13:12-17
  • Ephesians 6:1-4
  • Colossians 3:12 & 14a
  • Romans 5:1-5
  • Psalm 105:1-3
"Seeds of Praise" by Seeds
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds' songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • Psalm 63:104
  • Psalm 148:1-5
  • Revelation 7:10 & 12
  • Psalm 100:1-3
  • Isaiah 26:3-4
  • Matthew 12:34
  • 1 Chronicles 16:9-10
  • Zephaniah 3:17
  • Psalm 95:1-4
  • Psalm 136:1-6, 26
  • Psalm 86:11-13
  • Psalm 46:10

"Seeds of Courage" by Seeds
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds' songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • Jeremiah 33:3
  • Philippians 4:6-7
  • Matthew 7:7-8
  • Psalm 40:1-2
  • 1 Timothy 4:12
  • Romans 8:38-39
  • Psalm 34:10
  • Psalm 62:1-2
  • Psalm 34:18
  • 1 Corinthians 16:13-14
  • Psalm 46:1-2
  • Isaiah 41:10

"Seeds of the Power of Encouragement
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • Philippians 4:12-13
  • Philippians 4:8
  • Psalm 55:22
  • John 16:33
  • Psalm 139:14
  • Mark 9:35
  • James 1:17
  • Matthew 28:19
  • Isaiah 40:29-31
  • Luke 2:8-14

"Seeds of Purpose" by Seeds
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • Acts 17:24-25
  • Matthew 6:20-21
  • Matthew 6:31-34
  • Mark 12:30-31
  • Proverbs 3:5-6
  • Matthew 16:24-25
  • Psalm 37:4-6
  • 1 Corinthians 10:31
  • Romans 8:38 & 31
  • Matthew 4:18-20
  • Psalm 34:11-14
  • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

"Seeds of Faith" by Seeds
($15 + $3 S&H)

The lyrics to Seeds songs are scripture, and only scripture.  Using a variety of music styles these songs provide an exciting way to memorize key Bible verses.  Scriptures put to music on this CD:

  • 1 Peter 1:24-25
  • Ephesians 2:8
  • Romans 5:8, 6:23
  • John 8:12
  • John 15:13-14
  • Matthew 17:20
  • John 3:16
  • Matthew 5:8
  • Psalm 128:1
  • Hebrews 11:1, 6
  • Philippians 1:6
  • 2 Corinthians 5:17