April 2020 www.rotation.org

In these unprecedented times, we all have been asking questions, sharing ideas, and looking at alternatives for reaching and teaching our kids. And you, our Sharing Community, have been part of the discussion. Providentially, the format of our revolutionary website and ministry is designed for "distance sharing" with each other across time, space, and denominational affiliation. Make the most of it by continuing to add your suggestions and questions.

1. Lesson Ideas at Rotation.org Your Kids Could Be Doing Now at Home

• 6 easy home science experiments that demonstrate biblical teachings
• Scripture Doodling -- the article and simple technique for understanding and reflecting on Bible verses.
• "Things in the new Lord's Prayer lessons that can be done at home!" 👀
  They include:  "prayer pizzas," a fun way to recite (and remember) the Lord's Prayer, and easy musical activities about the Lord's Prayer!

2. How will COVID-19 affect your VBS and summer programs?

• Blessing in disguise?  Small groups are better at promoting personal relationships.
• Necessity is often the mother of creative invention. Embrace the opportunity to explore new ways of reaching and teaching your kids.
• Visit our forum topic about VBS & Summer Programming in 2020.
  Lots of ideas and discussion -- and more being added every week.

3. The Writing Team's Lord's Prayer Lesson Set is here!

 7 really creative lessons about the Lord's Prayer and the Practice of Prayer. 

 See "Things in the Lord's Prayer lessons that can be done at home!" 👀

4. The Coming Budget Cuts ?

We saw it happen with the Recession of 2008, so won't be a surprise when our churches ask Sunday School to "tighten its belt due" to the impact of the Coronavirus. 

Here's one way you can save your budget right now: 

Become a supporting member at Rotation.org and you can download all of our Writing Team's creative curriculum for just $45. That's over 5 years of Rotation-style curriculum, 250+ individual lessons for traditional Sunday Schools.  These special, extra-creative, and peer-reviewed lessons from our Team are in addition to all of the free content at Rotation.org.

 View the Writing Team's lesson menu

Here's another way to save some budget bucks:  Publish your "supply list needs" to the congregation. Give them links to online products they can directly purchase for you. 

Also... check out this "Birthday Gifts for the Church" idea in our Pentecost celebration forum. 

5. How Can We Help You?

Post your questions and needs in our Teachers Lounge or in the COVID, VBS~Summer forums and you'll get answers and ideas.

Thank you for being part of the Rotation.org Community!

Your 2020 Volunteer Board of Directors:

Donna Grabert, Robin Stewart, Carol Hulbert, Luanne Payne, Cathy Walz, and Amy Crane