Background

There is a great new album coming out today for younger kids called Rain for Roots.  All of the songs on the album were written by Sally Lloyd-Jones  the author behind one of my favorite books ever – The Jesus Storybook Bible.  The music is performed by Sandra McCracken, Ellie Holcomb, Flo Paris and Katy Bowser.  You can buy the album starting today at RainforRoots.com or http://www.bandcamp.com/rainforroots.  If you use the special code “inthemiddle” when you place your order, you can save 10%.  The digital release also includes a pdf file of a booklet with chords.

My Review

There is lots of good music out their for kids that is Biblically based, and I would add this CD to that mix.  It is biblically sound, and it does a great job of putting your focus exactly where it should be – on God!  The folksy sound of the album is very different than most of what is out there, and I think it is a welcome addition.  The sound theology means you can safely use this album to teach your children biblical truth.  The soft sounds means you can also put it on at night and let them fall asleep to the sound of God’s truth.  I would recommend this album to people with younger children and those who do preschool ministry.  If that describes you, don’t miss your chance to win a free copy at the bottom of this article.

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ABOUT THE ALBUM

One of my favorite artists, Yancy is at it again with her latest release called “Little Praise Party, Happy Day Everyday!”  This album of worship songs for preschoolers had me up and dancing when I listened to it with my kids.  From four all the way up to eleven, all of my kids loved this album from start to finish.  In addition to having some great worship songs for younger kids, this album also include songs to help preschoolers celebrate specific days like Birthdays, Christmas, Easter and Thanksgiving.

This release is available on CD as well as a Home DVD which includes 11 songs with animated music videos.  There is also a Church DVD which includes all 11 videos plus the soundtracks for all songs and mpeg type files to import into your presentation software.

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If you work in Children’s Ministry, there’s a good chance you’ve heard about the deals from Only144.com These are the guys who offer amazing deals on collections of children’s ministry resources that are available for only 144 hours each time. Well, the newest 144 hours sale starts this Friday, January 13th at 12:00 P.M. and lasts for, you guessed it, 144 hours! It’s the biggest KIDMIN sale of the YEAR! It features over $1,600+ worth of Children’s and Preteen Ministry resources for only $97. Free shipping to U.S. locations is included. This deal includes:

• Six Yancy Worship Videos
• Five Uncle Charlie Worship Videos
• From PreTeenMinistry.net – Curriculum, Small Group Series, Summer Game Pack, Coaching Series, Walk the Line and 21 PowerPoint games for preteens
• Five OneTimeBlind Illustration/Skit Videos
• Video Shorts & Countdowns from Timbuktoons
• 2 Tickets to the PreTeenMinistry Conference
• Children’s & Youth Logo Pack from Church Logo Gallery
• PowerPoint Games for Children, Students, and Adults and Children’s & Student Leader Training mp3′s from Burnt Toast
• 25 Best Youth Group Skits and 10 Best Youth Group Games from Righteous Insanity
• Bedroom Bible College for Tweens: Leader Guide PDF files from J12
• Journey: Beginning Your Walk with God

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Last week here on Dad in the Middle, we started two exciting giveaways.  Today, it is time to announce the winner of the Parenting a New Generation Giveaway.  Congratulations to:

Lindsey Whitney

Send me your mailing information, and I will make sure the curriculum is sent out to you!

There is still time to enter to Win a Free Ticket to Orange Conference 2012.  That drawing will take place this Thursday.  There are three ways to enter, so make sure to take advantage of all three options!

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Increase your chances to win!!! I’m trying to get the word out a new ministry – Divorce Ministry 4 Kids.  If you visit DivorceMinistry4Kids.com and subscribe to the newsletter there on the right hand side of the page between now and next Wednesday, we’ll enter your name one more time in the drawing.  You get a chance to go to a great conference, and a chance to learn about a great new ministry.  It’s Win-Win!

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I’m sure it’s been on your calendar since last year, and the day had finally arrived.  Today is the day!  Registration for the 2012 Orange Conference officially opens today.  Here is some more information about this year’s conference: Continue Reading…

That’s a fair question and one that deserves an answer.  The truth is that, despite following it closely from afar for many years, I have never actually been to the Orange conference.  So, why would I promote a conference that I have never been too?

1. Because it’s worth it

Not to me, but it’s worth it to you.  This blog has always been about the readers, and I am comfortable that the Orange Conference is an experience that edify you in your work in children’s ministry.  In the end, that is what Dad in the Middle is all about.

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