Introduction to Children in Action

Children in Action sm is a fun-filled missions organization for girls and boys in grades 1 through 6 that helps children develop spiritually toward a missional lifestyle. Children in Action sm is a fun-filled missions organization for girls and boys in grades 1 through 6 that helps children develop spiritually toward a missional lifestyle.

a biblical worldview that encompasses the globe. ways to demonstrate the love of Christ to others. how God is working around the world. that they are a part of God’s plan. Children learn...

Children in Action Motto Send Me!

Children in Action Pledge As a member of Children in Action, I will pray for missions, give to missions, learn about missions, and do missions through the power of Christ.

Children in Action Scripture Verse I can do everything by the power of Christ. He gives me strength. —Philippians 4:13 (NIrV)

Children in Action Song Chorus CiA is here to stay. We’re on a mission every day, To live for Jesus in every way. When He’s the attraction, We’re Children in Action.

Basis for Children in Action The foundation of Children in Action is the meetings. Here, children journey together as they learn about and do missions with their peers. The foundation of Children in Action is the meetings. Here, children journey together as they learn about and do missions with their peers. The yearly curriculum is designed to give children a broad view of how God is working through missions around the world. The yearly curriculum is designed to give children a broad view of how God is working through missions around the world. Children discover a variety of missions needs and ministries. They participate in projects that make a difference in their communities and around the world. Children discover a variety of missions needs and ministries. They participate in projects that make a difference in their communities and around the world.

Unit Structure Each session introduces children to a different aspect of missions, providing them with a holistic understanding of the missions area by the end of the month. Each session introduces children to a different aspect of missions, providing them with a holistic understanding of the missions area by the end of the month. Each session builds upon the previous weeks’ sessions to help children grow in their understanding and application of Scripture, discipleship, and missions. Each session builds upon the previous weeks’ sessions to help children grow in their understanding and application of Scripture, discipleship, and missions.

Session One Introduces the Biblical Basis of the Month’s Topic: What does the Bible say?

Session Two Introduces the Need being Addressed by that Month’s Featured Ministry: What is the need?

Session Three Introduces In-Depth Detail about the Ministry Featured in the Unit: What is being done to meet the need?

Session Four Provides a Live Action Project—a hands-on ministry idea—related to the unit: How can I help meet this need or a similar need in my own community?

Session Five Provides groups with the option of working on Special Assignments sm or participating in additional activities related to the unit: What else do I need to know to personalize and apply my learning?

This is the guide for starting Children in Action. One book per leader is recommended. Getting Started: Step 1

How to Involve Children In Missions This resource gives details about how the Children in Action organization works and is set up. It includes detailed information about each curriculum piece, information to guide leaders in teaching children, reproducible forms, and other helpful resources. This resource gives details about how the Children in Action organization works and is set up. It includes detailed information about each curriculum piece, information to guide leaders in teaching children, reproducible forms, and other helpful resources.

Getting Started: Step 2 Curriculum Children in Action Leader is the bimonthly curriculum guide for Children in Action. Children in Action Leader is the bimonthly curriculum guide for Children in Action. Subscriptions to this bimonthly leader guide may be ordered through WMU Customer Service. Subscriptions to this bimonthly leader guide may be ordered through WMU Customer Service. The kit is delivered 3 to 4 weeks before the unit begins. The kit is delivered 3 to 4 weeks before the unit begins.

Children in Action Leader This is the leader guide to weekly teaching plans. Includes activity posters and banners. One magazine needed per leader.

Children in Action Leader Includes Includes session plans session plans interactive games interactive games activities activities maps maps banners banners... and much more!... and much more!

Children in Action Leader Children in Action Leader provides monthly plans for Children in Action groups to learn about a different missions area. Children in Action Leader provides monthly plans for Children in Action groups to learn about a different missions area. Each month’s unit includes plans for four weekly sessions and one Live Action Project. Each month’s unit includes plans for four weekly sessions and one Live Action Project. Sessions provide ideas for leading all children, grades 1 through 6. Sessions provide ideas for leading all children, grades 1 through 6.

Basic Sessions for Two Weeks

A Glimpse of the Session Layout Orientation (10–15 minutes) Orientation (10–15 minutes) Investigation (15–20 minutes) Investigation (15–20 minutes) Reconnaissance (20 minutes) Reconnaissance (20 minutes) Debriefing (10 minutes) Debriefing (10 minutes)

Orientation (15 minutes) Scrumptious snacks Fun introductory Fun introductory activity

Investigation (15 minutes) Exciting exploration of the Scripture passage, culture, and/or missionary focus

Reconnaissance (20 minutes) Creative activities to reinforce learning

Debriefing (10 minutes) Reflective closing activity with prayer for an MK (missionary kid)

More for Families in Children in Action Leader Family Missions Focus A monthly Family Missions Focus page can be copied and sent home to parents each month. A monthly Family Missions Focus page can be copied and sent home to parents each month. The Family Missions Focus page helps parents reinforce learning in Children in Action, and provides them with family missions activities they can do together at home. The Family Missions Focus page helps parents reinforce learning in Children in Action, and provides them with family missions activities they can do together at home.

More for Leaders Leadership Articles Each Children in Action Leader has a variety of articles to assist leaders with planning, outreach, events, and more. Each Children in Action Leader has a variety of articles to assist leaders with planning, outreach, events, and more. Each bimonthly issue also includes helpful tips, feedback, stories, and ideas from other leaders. Each bimonthly issue also includes helpful tips, feedback, stories, and ideas from other leaders.

Special Assignments This is the individualized achievement plan for Children in Action. One book is needed per group.

Special Assignments This optional plan is designed for use once every month or quarter. Helps leaders customize projects that help children grow spiritually and mature in their understanding of missions. This optional plan is designed for use once every month or quarter. Helps leaders customize projects that help children grow spiritually and mature in their understanding of missions. Pins are awarded upon completion. Pins are awarded upon completion.

Getting Started: Step 3 Planning WMU provides every church with tools to plan and promote Children in Action. These include WMU provides every church with tools to plan and promote Children in Action. These include WMU Yearbook 2009–2010 WMU Yearbook 2009– personal consultation and training through state WMU offices personal consultation and training through state WMU offices

Planning for 2009– This Web page contains helpful information to help churches start Children in Action. This Web page contains helpful information to help churches start Children in Action. Information includes Children in Action basic information flyer, invitations, bulletin or newsletter inserts, and a downloadable issue of Children in Action Leader. Information includes Children in Action basic information flyer, invitations, bulletin or newsletter inserts, and a downloadable issue of Children in Action Leader.

Planning for 2009–2010 WMU Year Book 2009–2010 The Children in Action year runs September through August. The WMU Year Book is available the February before the year starts. The Children in Action year runs September through August. The WMU Year Book is available the February before the year starts. This resource previews the Children in Action year—from the yearly theme to the each month’s focus. Also provides leaders with new resources and creative ideas for the year ahead. This resource previews the Children in Action year—from the yearly theme to the each month’s focus. Also provides leaders with new resources and creative ideas for the year ahead.

Planning for 2009– Planning resources are posted June through August before the new year starts. Planning resources are posted June through August before the new year starts. Children in Action leader forum: Leaders share and find tips and new ideas. Children in Action leader forum: Leaders share and find tips and new ideas. FAQ: an extensive list of questions and answers. FAQ: an extensive list of questions and answers. Training: Presentations and conference outlines are available for leaders to train new leaders in their own churches. Training: Presentations and conference outlines are available for leaders to train new leaders in their own churches.

Planning for 2009–2010 State WMU Offices Each state has a WMU office that will provide training and consulting to churches and individuals. Each state has a WMU office that will provide training and consulting to churches and individuals. Many states provide state or regional training. Many states provide state or regional training. Use the contact information at to contact your state WMU office. Use the contact information at to contact your state WMU office.

Getting Started: Part 4 Children in Action Extras See How to Involve Children in Missions and or for more information about the following resources: Fit 4 God’s Mission Promotion Pack (2009–2010) Fit 4 God’s Mission Promotion Pack (2009–2010) Children’s Ministry Day: February 20, 2010 Children’s Ministry Day: February 20, 2010 Live Action Project Journal Live Action Project Journal Badges Badges Identity Items Identity Items Missions idea books for church and home Missions idea books for church and home “Exploring God’s World” Reading Club “Exploring God’s World” Reading Club

Recap Children in Action Basics How to Involve Children in Missions How to Involve Children in Missions Children in Action Leader Children in Action Leader Special Assignments Special Assignments Extras Extras

Children in Action Resources To order a subscription to Children in Action Leader, call WMU Customer Service at To order a subscription to Children in Action Leader, call WMU Customer Service at To order products or renew your subscription, visit or call WMU Customer Service at To order products or renew your subscription, visit or call WMU Customer Service at

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