Take a look at a new way of doing children’s ministry that’s sweeping the nation

Imagine a children’s ministry where children beg to come. Where kids never want to miss a thing. Where no volunteer ever complains. Where children’s lives are changed and their faith grows. Where you breathe a sigh of relief every Sunday because you know—without a doubt—that everything is going well.

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2009 Global Quest Offering

Each year, Youth Quest commits to partner with ministries within the IPHC to “make an impact.”  In 2008, through the Global Quest Offering, youth from the IPHC contributed $30,000 to Free Camp, People to People Ministries, and Metro Ministries’ Christmas Project.

We have the privilege of partnering with these three ministries again through the Global Quest Offering!  This year, we are asking our children to help make an impact on the people's lives as well.

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Special Needs Smart Pages 
Created by Joni and Friends

A comprehensive resource providing churches with tools for reaching out to children with special needs. How to: Organize a special needs children's ministry; create Bible lessons that meet various unique needs; introduce children with special needs to Jesus as Savior and Lord; help children discover their unique place in the body of Christ. A wealth of ideas and information!

Softcover - 331 Pages

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CAMP Curriculum

Do you have kids that have never had the privilege of enjoying Summer Camp? This summer let your kids experience the fun of camp without ever leaving church! CAMP is high-energy, large-group/small-group curriculum for Sunday evening, week nights, summer specials, camp, or even Vacation Bible School. Every CAMP resource includes 12 fully customizable sessions packed full of fun and meaningful learning all on one CD-ROM easy to use for any sized church.  What’s even better.  you get to choose from the following themes: Spy CAMP, Around the World CAMP, Space CAMP, Country Fair CAMP, Winter CAMP, Kid's Choice CAMP, Summer CAMP, Summer CAMP 2.

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Carl Fredricksen is a quiet young boy who meets a tomboy named Ellie and discovers they share the same interest in exploration as their hero, famed explorer Charles Muntz. Ellie expresses her desire to move her clubhouse to Paradise Falls in South America, a promise she makes Carl keep. Carl and Ellie wed and grow old together in the old house where they first met. Unable to have children, they also try to save up for the trip to Paradise Falls but other financial obligations arise. Just as they seem to finally be able to take their trip, Ellie dies of old age, leaving Carl living alone in their home as a sour recluse with nothing to live for.

As the years pass, the city grows around Carl's house with construction as Carl refuses to move. After a tussle with a construction worker over Carl's broken mailbox, the court orders Carl to move into Shady Oaks Retirement Home. Carl comes up with a scheme to keep his promise to Ellie, and creates a makeshift airship using thousands of helium balloons which lift his house off its foundation. Russell, a Wilderness Explorer trying to earn his "Assisting the Elderly" badge, has stowed away on the porch after being sent on a snipe hunt by Carl the day before.