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May 2007 - Posts

  • Downloadable File Licenses

    We offer our Parallels Document, TruthBooks, Entrance Exams, and TruthCards as downloadable files for your convenience.  Downloadable files do not cost as much as the printed version because you will be doing the printing of the files instead of us.  These files are often used by churches who have a tighter budget, those who are using only a theme or two during the summer, those who want to go on a slower pace and keep budget costs lower, those who are reviewing the program and materials, small group leader notebooks, and for those children who have forgotten or lost their TruthBook.  Each downloadable file carries a license agreement.  The license agreement limits the number of copies one can make per file purchased.  Downloadable file licenses help to pay website hosting fees, pay salaries for staff to create resources, and cover our general operating expenses. Our websites and resources are available for both churches and individuals to use.

    By limiting the copies one can make per download we are able to offer the downloadable files at lower cost. If churches and individuals do not honor our license requests it will limit the amount of future resources, website services such as web numbers pages, and additional resources for the EquipU site and/or cause us to raise the cost of the downloadable files. We ask that churches and individuals respect our downloadable license agreements but purchasing additional licenses as they need more copies. Please remember, we never solicit local churches for donations, we do not charge charter fees or membership dues, and we provide all our teacher lesson plans free-of-charge.  

    An easy way to calculate the number of licenses one needs is to take the number of copies needed and divide the number of copies per download license. This sum equals the number of downloadable files/licenses you should purchase. (For example: For 20 TruthBook copies needed: divide 20 by 5 copies per downloadable file = 4 downloadable files/licenses to purchase.)

    Downloadable File License Reference Guide:
         Downloadable Parallel Document = license to print 1 copy for the entire book = $16.95 ($16.95 per copy)
         Downloadable TruthBooks = license to print 5 copies of the entire book = $9.95 ($1.99 per copy)
         Downloadable TruthBook by Doctrinal Theme = license to print 5 copies of the entire theme = $1.95 ($.39 per copy)
         Downloadable Entrance Exams (books) = license to print 5 copies = $1.95 ($.39 per copy)
         Downloadable TruthCards = license to print 5 copies of all 60 TruthCards = $3.95 ($.79 per copy of 60 TruthCards )
         Downloadable Discoverers TruthCards = license to print 5 copies of all 120 TruthCards = $5.95 ($1.19 per copy of 120 TruthCards)
         Downloadable Sheet Music = license to print 1 copy of each of 6 songs = No longer available.

    Marrena Ralph
    Executive Administrator/Ministry Coordinator

  • Kids 4 Truth Program

    Mrs. Simmons is a choir director for a Kids 4 Truth club and is also the elementary music teacher at a Christian school.  She asked our permission to put together a spring program for the school using the songs the children were learning in Kids 4 Truth.  Throughout the year she has taught the songs to the children both in Kids 4 Truth and in the Christian School.  After she graciously shared the program with us, we enhanced the file by adding graphics to make it easy for the director to use. 

    You will find the program at: http://equipu.kids4truth.com/files/folders/generic_programs/entry1902.aspx

    She shared a few comments with us:
    "I enjoy teaching the children the Kids 4 Truth songs.  I feel like I am teaching them something eternal.  They are learning Bible doctrine when they learn the songs, and that makes me feel good.

    I had one little boy in 3rd grade say last week, 'Mrs. Simmons I feel happy when we are singing these songs.' We were singing “Thy Word is True” and I explained to him it was based on several Bible verses and truths and he was singing Scripture and that was what made his heart glad."

    Mrs. Simmons plans to show the words to the songs with the PowerPoint projector using the ppt files that are available on the online store at: http://store.kids4truth.com/detail.aspx?ID=314

    This program is not only good for Christian Schools but would also make a great addition to your Year End Awards Night.  You can feel free to adjust the programs for the needs of your ministry.  Suggested or Recommended adjustments to this program would be:
    1.  Cover only the themes your children studied.
    2.  Cover only the songs your children learned.
    3.  Add any missing songs - Mrs. Simmons had to leave out a song because of time restraints. 

    Please feel free to share your special programs with other churches by sending them our way.

  • Regional Training Events

    The following Kids 4 Truth Training Events have been scheduled. These events are open to everyone - whether you are a worker using the program, parent of a child in the program, or someone wanting more information about the club.  Please contact our office if you would like more information about one of these events.

    Saturday, May 12        Heritage Baptist Church - Hillsboro, OR
                                     Time: 9-12 PM
                                     Training by: Bob Roberts
                                     RSVP: Pastor Mike Hanafee - (971) 246-4165 or mikehanafee@gmail.com

    Saturday, August 25   Eagle Heights Baptist Church - Kansas City, MO
                                    Time: 9-1 PM
                                    Training by: Bob Roberts and Marrena Ralph
                                    RSVP: Marrena Ralph at Kids 4 Truth Offices - 866-754-4272 or marrena@kids4truth.com

    If you are interested in hosting a Regional Training Event, please contact me at: marrena@kids4truth.com.

    You may schedule one of the Kids 4 Truth Staff members to do training at your church.  While we do not charge for this service, we ask that you cover travel and living expenses while we are in your area.  Many churches who choose to have training at their church open the training up for other churches to attend - we call this Regional Training.  While we do not charge people to attend these events, we do allow host churches to charge attendees to help cover expenses.