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2012 VBS Workshop
Sponsored by Berean Christian Stores
Saturday, February 18
Calvary Church
1051 Landis Valley Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
Call 717-397-3517 for more information
Save up to 15 % on your purchase of VBS kits the day of this workshop! Experience informative presentations from VBS vendor representatives. There will be door prizes, refreshments, additional VBS incentives, coupons & offers. This is a FREE open house.
If you don't find what you need at this workshop, call the Parish Resource Center at 717-299-1113 to arrange a time to meet with our consultants to help you plan your own special VBS. Bring all your teachers—it's more fun!
 A Pastor Reflects:
An Ongoing Interview with Randy Riggs
by Tracey Marx
Randy Riggs, senior pastor at 1st Presbyterian Church, Lancaster PA will retire from ministry in the summer of 2012, after 40 years as a pastor. Over this next year, each month, he will be sharing his reflections with us, in answer to twelve questions. As you read his thoughts, perhaps they will prompt reflection on your own ministry and your own journey. How has your perspective changed? How have you grown and developed as a pastor? How would you answer each of these questions?
Copyright Law and Your Policy Book
With tremendous resources available on the internet, the issue of Copyright Law comes front and center. ALL churches should have a written Copyright policy that is distributed to all who have access to the copier and who write for the church’s publications. In addition, the policy should name “by position” who is responsible to monitor the policy. Just a few of the issues include:
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Church software: One program, one computer—no exceptions. If the software is to be used on multiple computers, special licensing is required. A copy cannot be made for home use unless the license so states.
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Websites: Is everything on your website your original work or does it include artwork, clip art, articles, photos taken from the internet? The works of others may not be used without permission from the creator.
Churches may purchase a blanket license for music and videos. Details of this and all of the above are taken from “Copyright Law: What Every Church Must Know” which is available at the PRC.
PRC ANNOUNCES IT'S FIRST ONLINE TRAINING COURSE!
Called to Teach is a 2 hour self-directed workshop for new and experienced Sunday School teachers. You will explore the many facets of teaching children from preschool through 6th grade. Upon successful completion of the course, a downloadable certificate will be issued.
Topics covered include:
- Teaching as a scriptural calling
- Spiritual development
- Age level characteristics of children
- Multiple intelligences
- Curriculum
- The teaching environment
- Discipline
- Spiritual practices
- Church home connection
Fee: $10.00
Click Called to Teach to begin!
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