Thursday, June 20, 2013

Adventures In Odyssey A.C.T.S. & Giveaway


Theme: Imagine


Unleashing Imagination


Children are spending more and more time in front of TVs, iPads, computers, and video games. That doesn’t leave much room for kids to dream up their own visual images—like the ones that fill their minds when they hear a great story! Rather than passively receiving images, kids actively engage in making images themselves when they hear a good story. Their imaginations are enriched and stimulated, and the material becomes more personal and memorable. 


Adventures in Odyssey is all about great stories—and the power of the imagination. The beloved audio dramas are heard on over 700 radio stations, and AIO has recently expanded to books and devotionals—including The Imagination Station series, a fast-growing line of early chapter readers. You can check them out by downloading a FREE e-book of Imagination Station #1: Voyage with the Vikings!


This summer, Adventures in Odyssey encourages kids to write their OWN stories, as they join in ACTS: A Call to Serve! AIO is helping children use their imaginations to serve their family, community, and world this summer—maybe by sending a care package to a missionary or baking cookies for the local fire department. Check out www.whitsend.org/acts  for details and a chance to win fabulous prizes, including a mission trip with a parent to Costa Rica!



More important than prizes are the stories your child will tell about the creative ways they served others, and how they grew as a result. And what they come up with really might change the world! 


A Creative Story of Service


Fourteen-year-old Matthew, a dedicated Adventures in Odyssey fan and natural tech whiz, was inspired by a trip to the Apple store to create a smartphone app for his church. Since then, he has created 21 apps for different ministries, including his local pregnancy resource center, Joni and Friends (an international ministry for people with disabilities), and even an “Adventures in Odyssey Fan News” app! Matthew used his God-given talents and imagination to bless others through technology. 

Which of your kid’s unique gifts are waiting to be unleashed for God’s use?

Service is something that is highly important personally for my children to learn. We have baked Banana Bread for a neighbor just last week that broke her leg. We have delivered meals the week of Thanksgiving to elderly. Also making Samaritan's Purse Shoeboxes is an act of service. My children carefully pick each item that is included. 

Now for the giveaway!!


My family owns the entire set and we love them! Great christian stories that keep my kids attention!


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2 comments:

  1. We are going to donate and pack lunches for a local ministry for kids whose families cannot afford their lunches while out of school on summer break.

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  2. My kids are a bit too young for this, but I would love it for future use:)

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