UMI News
- 11-8-2011
UMI Presents 2012 Hicks Brothers Bible Art Calendars
SPECIAL OFFER: Get a calendar autographed by artists Alan and Aaron Hicks! Quantities are limited to the first 100 copies sold of each calendar. Sorry; the autographed calendars are now sold out. Regular calendars are still in stock, so order today! For more information about these calendars, read our press release: Chicago, IL—October 28, 2011: Continue Reading
- 10-27-2011
How to Get Precepts For Living® on your eReader
Are you among the growing number of people joining the digital revolution by reading books using a Kindle, iPad, NOOK, or other electronic reader? If so, there’s good news for you! UMI is keeping up with the latest technology by publishing its annual Sunday School commentary, Precepts for Living®, in the leading eBook formats: Kindle (Amazon), NOOK Continue Reading
- 8-17-2011
New Website Features
Welcome to the newly redesigned website of Urban Ministries, Inc.! Take a few moments to look around and see what’s new. Of course, our mission to distribute quality Christian education products to God’s people remains unchanged as always. In the coming days and weeks, we’re hoping to add even more new features, including regularly updated Continue Reading
- 8-12-2011
Creating Learning Centers that Focus on Fun and Facts
Preschoolers learn through play. In their world of pretend, children imitate adults, play dress-up, and take adventures into learning that develop their sense of self-worth. Children can learn Bible information, life skills, and Christian values – all while playing. That’s why church educators use learning centers to start the Sunday School session or to focus Continue Reading
- 8-12-2011
Tips for Creative Scripture Reading
1. Have students read Scriptures dramatically. 2. After they have read it dramatically, allow them to act out the events, especially if the Scripture lesson is a story. Assign roles to people, irrespective of gender. Sometimes, that makes room for a lighter atmosphere and calls for more creativity. 3. If students have a difficult time Continue Reading