CONTENTS Page 2 Aim Page 3 Live2Give program explanations Page 5 Meet Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe Page 8 Hosting an effective program Page 9 Hall set up/creating the beach Page 11 Week One: Live2Give ‘Generous with Family’ Page 18 Week Two: Live2Give ‘Generous with Others’ Page 26 Week Three: Live2Give ‘Generous with God’ Page 34 Week Four: Live2Give ‘Celebration’ Page 35 Songs Page 40 Games Page 41 Additional ideas Page 42 Templates Page 57 Additional resources

Take a journey with Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe as they experience the adventure of a lifetime. Explore all the wonders and navigate around the obstacles that you need to

conquer in order to discover the hidden treasure.

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AIM Our aim is to engage the children in a fun and interactive program to give them an understanding of what a generous God we have, and how as his children, we can have a life where we can Live2Give for God. To provide leaders with an interactive program to engage the kids in the experience of the ‘Generous Giving Program’ in unison with the adult program. This program is designed to be suitable for children 5 to 11 years of age. To offer support to children’s workers throughout the territory by offering easy to run, effective resources that will educate, encourage and connect with the children with this idea of following Jesus example of generous living. The material will be in booklet form as well as on CD and on the planned giving web page. Each week, children will receive an interactive booklet to take home to reinforce their learning. The weekly material will include a page offering ideas and hints for parents (who would like to talk to their children about what they have been learning) and some fun activities to do with the whole family. The program is similar to a school holiday program or VBS. It offers a four week program (the fourth being a celebration) with the opportunity to go longer if desired. The program offers activities, stories, crafts, games, puzzles, ideas for setting up the hall and recipe ideas for special days. The children will be given the opportunity on the third week to thank Jesus for his generosity and take up the challenge to Live2Give generously as Jesus intended. The pledge card (provided in kit) may be presented to the children as a way of participating with the adults or can be done in their children’s meeting.

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EXPLANATIONS Live2Give kids is a four week program called ‘Bible Pirates—Finding God’s Treasures in God’s Word’. The first three weeks teaching kids about being generous—with their family, with others and with God—with the fourth week being in the form of a celebration (party). ACTIVITY STATIONS (activities or/and crafts) This is a time to connect one on one or two with the children each week. CONNECTING IN (all in together) Everyone joins in together for singing, games, stories and activities. Things that are more fun to do with a larger group. GOING DEEPER (small group) This allows time to discuss the story and the theme on a deeper and more personal level. RECONNECTING (all in together) Reconnecting is about tying everything together. It gives the opportunity for reflection on the desired outcomes for the day. This can be achieved through singing, games and prayer. Don’t forget to get the kids to fill in their treasure slip and place it in their treasure chest. CHOCKY CHALLENGE This is an activity, usually a game (just for fun) where there is the opportunity to win a prize. Chocky Challenge can be anything—it doesn’t have to fit with the theme but it can. Make sure if you have children with allergies to provide an option. PARENTS CONNECT Parent Connect is a ‘take home’ page designed to create conversation within the family. It provides an activity for the family to share. TREASURE CHEST During the first week each child will be given the opportunity to make their own treasure chest. Have some extras made up for children who are away or who can’t make one for themselves. Throughout the program this becomes a storage container for kids to place their treasure. Leaders are also encouraged to add to the treasure chest each week with stickers, treats, book marks, even a note to encourage and build up each child.

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KIDS BOOKLET The kids will be given a folder and each week will receive a booklet to place in it to take home. The booklets will have a similar look and feel to Kidzone magazines. They will be filled with activities, stories and fun facts to enjoy throughout the week. This will keep the children involved throughout the week as well as restate what they have learnt during the kids’ program.

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MEET PIRATE ALEX AND PIRATE ZOE PIRATE ALEX AND PIRATE ZOE Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe are free for you to use for the time of your program. To organise them just speak to your consultant. However, there are some instructions attached to the loan of them. Please follow all the instructions contained in the box the puppets arrive in. Take care of the puppets while they are in your care, please keep them safe. Anyone who puts the puppets on (or are working with your kids) must have a ‘Police Check' as well as a ‘Working With Children Check’. PLEASE make sure this is adhered to. If any damage occurs or cleanliness is compromised please make sure you tell the consultant or DCFS so as they are ready for the next people who borrow them. Suggestions for maximizing the use of Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe: Children’s segment in Church Church Announcements Kids church announcements Leading Kids Church story time/singing/chocolate challenge Pirate Alex and/or Pirate Zoe could just come and play a game with the kids. Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe could stay for five minutes or for the whole session or any time in between. Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe are the Live2Give characters (puppet people). The story is: Alex and Zoe are kids who love dressing up and pretending they are pirates on an adventure, hoping to find treasure. They are inquisitive kids with good imaginations who enjoy exploring the beach and neighbouring areas. We invite you to join Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe on their journey to discovering the truth that Jesus is the greatest treasure we can have. As your church kids journey with them they will unveil lots of hidden treasures. Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe are available to you from your Planned Giving Consultant, DHQ or THQ Planned Giving Department. They come complete with instructions. Pirate Alex and Pirate Zoe will add a great amount of excitement and enjoyment to any kids’ program. We’re sure the adults will enjoy them as well.

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PROFILE FOR PIRATE ALEX AND PIRATE ZOE

PIRATE ALEX Age: 10 Family: Lives with his mum, dad, sister Zoe, 2 dogs, (Sammy and Rikki) 1 cat (Spencer), 1 budgie (Tweeter), and 2 fish (Splish and Splash). Address: 3 Bowden St, Sallville. A small beach town. School: Sallville Primary School Grade: 4 Teacher: Mr Hopkins FAVOURITE THINGS Food: Pizza and doughnuts Colour: Orange Hobbies: Sports, loves the outdoors—catching fish, climbing trees, swimming, exploring—he is really excellent on the X-Box/PS2 School Subject: Sport and outdoor education

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PIRATE ZOE Age: 9 Family: Lives with her mum, dad, brother Alex, 2 dogs, (Sammy and Rikki) 1 cat (Spencer), 1 budgie (Tweeter), and 2 fish (Splish and Splash). Address: 3 Bowden St, Sallville. A small beach town. School: Sallville Primary School Grade: 3 Teacher: Mrs Martin FAVOURITE THINGS Food: Lasagna, apple pie and ice cream Colour: Purple Hobbies: Beach volleyball, orienteering, reading, swimming School Subject: Science

HAVE FUN PLAYING WITH PIRATE ALEX AND PIRATE ZOE.

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TIPS FOR HOSTING AN EFFECTIVE PROGRAM When your Planned Giving Consultant arrives at your corps for the survey component of your planned giving life cycle, it’s time to get your team together and begin planning your kids program. Talk to your consultant while they are at the corps, and get them to help you with your planning if needed. Be as creative as you like. Go through this booklet with your team. Designate jobs/don’t forget to use other people within the corps from time to time. Plan which resources you want to use. Set a time and date for your next planning meeting.

HAVE FUN! Start to build the theme and the excitement by promoting the program beforehand. Send out invitations to the regular children as well as those you may not have seen for a while. Put some extra invites in and encourage the kids to invite a friend. Don’t be afraid to try new things—give it a go. Involve other people from the corps where possible explaining to them it is only for this four week program. Ways people could help:

• Help with decorating the hall each week.

• Assist with craft activities,

• Commit to attending for 5-10 minutes dressed up as Alex or Zoe. Maybe they could do the announcements/tell the story/etc.

• Ask people to come and just ‘be’ with the kids

MAKE SURE ALL WORKERS HAVE HAD A POLICE CHECK AS WELL AS A WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK.

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HALL SET UP / CREATING THE BEACH MATERIALS NEEDED 1 table per group (divide the kids into groups which will remain that group for the four weeks). A2 sheets of paper for team names Blue Tac, stanley knife, blocks of foam, cardboard, paper, textas, pencils Sea creatures (plastic or stuffed) Tree template to create some trees to go around the walls Large empty boxes (washing machine/fridges etc) Wading pools (make a judgment call depending on the space available, age of children and the number of kids you have). Masking tape (enough to make a map outline around the area being used for the kids meeting) Green/blue/yellow plastic tablecloth or material: These will be used to place around the room to create beach look (palm trees, water, sand). Old newspapers to create palm trees (you will need one newspaper per two to three trees, depending on the thickness of the newspaper). Beach equipment: buckets, spades, beach balls, fishing nets