VOM’s Kids of Courage resources help parents and educators teach children ages 5 to 13 about persecuted Christians around the world. The resources also provide opportunities for the children to serve and pray for suffering believers. 

After some minor editing changes, the Kids of Courage VBS curriculum is again available.

The curriculum includes true stories of children from 5 countries: Egypt, China, North Korea, India, and Nigeria. 

Kids learn that Kids of Courage: Trust God, Get Prepared (by learning about how Christians in other countries and in the Bible faced difficulties), Forgive Others, Witness Boldly, and Remember Persecuted Christians. They learn that they, too, can be Kids of Courage.

Learning about persecution does not have to include graphic details. Kids can understand from a young age that we can trust God when we are afraid or having problems, and that we can praise Him even in adverse circumstances. Kids can be introduced to the concept that some people have false ideas, and that non-Christians may get angry with people who tell the truth and do the right thing. 

Children can discover that persecuted Christians may experience joy and victory in times of struggle, and they can learn about obedience to God and perseverance in tough situations. They can also learn about forgiving and praying for enemies.

The VBS is being used in small and large churches, and is quite affordable for all groups. Some children’s workers are finding that the curriculum includes so much information, they can also use it in Sunday school and other settings after their VBS is over. Several groups have said they plan to use it for two years. 

The curriculum includes opportunities to share and explain the gospel to children who have not yet trusted in Christ as their Savior. Directors who have used the curriculum report that children have come to Christ during the VBS.

Each kit includes:

• 5 teachers’ guides, one for each country

• Director’s guide

• Skits and plays book

• Games, snacks, and activities book

• Craft and classroom activities book

• Photo CD; Music CD

• Resource and project guide

• VOM prayer map

www.kidsofcouragevbs.com has more information, samples of the curriculum, and feedback from VBS directors. www.kidsofcourage.com provides additional resources, including free downloads of material similar to what is in the VBS.

If you're anything like me, then I bet you really enjoy reading your bible and also a daily devotional book to get your mind focused on the things that matter.  Which is why today I wanted to introduce you to our current featured book by Richard Wurmbrand called Reaching Toward the Heights.

For only  $10 you can purchase this through our book store and help the persecuted church at the same time, while also being inspired and encouraged in your daily Christian walk.

Here's a little bit about the book:

Our savior suffered immensely for us. What are we willing to suffer for God? In this daily devotional, Pastor Wurmbrand reflects on his intense love for God born during his suffering. These devotions encourage us to elevate our relationship with the Lord.

With Father's Day and graduation just around the corner for many people, this also will make a lovely gift that will bless the recepient for years to come.

 

Today I wanted to introduce you to a brand new B.A.S.I.C. bracelet which is designed to help you remember our brothers and sisters in chains.

Hebrews 13:3 says, “Remember the prisoners, as though in prison with them, and those who are ill-treated, since you yourselves also are in the body.”

As of January 2012, Li Ying has been in prison for more than 10 years for publishing and distributing a Christian magazine. She still has more than four years left to serve.

Li Ying has sacrificed her youth in Chinese labor camps for the sake of the gospel. You may have even written to her using our Prisoner Alert page. If you haven’t written to her yet, you still can. Visit Persecution.com to read more about Li Ying and please pray for her today. Li Ying cannot have a Bible, so your letter is even more important.

When you wear the finely crafted, heavy-duty bracelet on a thick chain with lobster clasp, it will speak to you and everyone who sees you wearing it. You can use it as an opportunity to tell them about Li Ying and her sacrifice.

Can we carry out this “basic” command from Hebrews? Let us remember those in chains, as if we were chained together.

Visit VOMBooks.com to order a bracelet.

This is a great, inexpensive means to share with your church body about the things the persecuted Church faces.

For only $9, you can order VOM's new Church Resource kit, which includes a dramatic new video presentation and resources for your entire church or Sunday school class. If you order today, the kit could possibly arrive in time for the 2010 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, on Nov. 14. However, this is a great resource to use any time to share the voice of the persecuted.

Prayer is the gift God has given us to communicate with Him moment by moment and day by day.  Which is why this The Voice of the Martyrs prayer banner is very cool and very inspirational to have. 

If you are a person who struggles with prayer and needs a tender reminder, why not go to the VOM bookstore today and purchase this beautiful prayer banner.

Bob Kensinger, who is a youth pastor, left a customer review of this product and said this," I am a youth pastor. i recently bought this banner and i was amazed at how big and how detailed it is! buy it, support VOM, and pray for our persecuted family!"

Be inspired and pray today!  And may the Lord answer all of your prayers!

I love to share my faith and believe it or not, one of the easiest ways I've found to share my faith is by talking about persecuted Christians. I'm not sure why, but God opens up great conversations when I bring up the subject.  Maybe it's because even if a person isn't yet a follower of Christ Jesus, they understand that many people are suffering in poverty, in countries that are unjust or oppressive and they genuinely care about people.

So today I just had to tell you about one of the newest products from The Voice of the Martyrs online store.  It is the new Globe Wreath Pendant which comes in a variety of ways. If you like gold plated jewelry, then you can get the gold plated one.  If you enjoy silver, they have a silver one.  If you can't decide between gold or silver, guess what, you can get both in one pendant.  So go on over to the page (see link above) and take a few minutes viewing the different options and get yourself or a good friend this special gift.  I guarantee people will comment on it and you'll have a great opportunity to share about persecuted Christians and the gospel.