Where do I start?

You have already seen there are many components to Elements Kids Worship. Don’t be overwhelmed by your choices. Relax. You are in the right place! We will walk you through each of the components and give you more suggestions than you can possibly implement so you can customize the Elements experience to the needs of your church. If you have questions we don’t answer on the site, contact us via the link at the top of the home page and we’ll get back to you very quickly!

How do I purchase and download material from ElementsKidsWorship.com?

Just click the BUY NOW button. You will be taken to a secure online form on which to enter your email address (required for future access to material) and credit card information.

Can I get free samples?

Yes, you may download the one complete lesson in pdf format and sample the video files and podcasts on our SAMPLE page.

What do I get when I purchase Elements from this website?

A purchase of Elements Kids Worship curriculum is actually a 12-month subscription to the members-only section of this website. A link to the first month's material will be included on your email receipt. We suggest you save this receipt and bookmark the download page for future reference. Future issues can be accessed from links included in the material. The password provided at time of purchase (along with your email address) provides download access to each month's material.

May I download Elements on more than one computer?

How many times can I download the files? Using your email address and password (provided at time of purchase), you may access links to Elements files on the members-only section of our website. The files may be downloaded up to 12 times within the 365 day period included in your subscription.

What software do I need to open the lessons?

Acrobat Reader or similar software to open pdf files. Slides may be opened in Microsoft PowerPoint or other software capable of reading ppt files. Audio and video files may be opened in iTunes, Quicktime, or Windows media player. For links to these programs, see our SOFTWARE LINKS page.

Is the software Mac compatible?

Yes

Where do I get technical support for the software?

For problems with software installed on your computer, please contact the appropriate vendor. For problems with our website, call 1-800-877-7030 or email our tech support department here .

How many copies may I make of these studies?

You may make as many printed copies as you wish for your own local church or ministry.

May I share these studies with teachers or leaders from other churches?

You may share lessons obtained from Elementskidsworship.com as free samples (pdf files), but our copyright prohibits sharing the studies to be used outside your local church or ministry.

May I copy and paste lessons into my own word processing software for editing?

Yes, you may copy and paste the entire text of the each lesson into your word processing or other software and edit the lessons as you wish. Just include the following copyright notice: Copyright © Randall House, Nashville, Tennessee All Rights Reserved. We ask that you use these edited files only for your own ministry and that they not be republished or posted on any other website.

Where can I get promotional images for Elements Kids Worship?

Images may be downloaded from the images section (coming soon!) of our website into PowerPoint or other graphic software.

When will the monthly lessons be available on the website?

Each month’s lessons will be available after the first week of the previous month. October lessons will be available after the first week of September, November lessons will be available after the first week of October, etc.

Which translation of the Bible is used with Elements Kids Worship?

Elements Kids Worship is provided in several translations. Select the one you think is best for your students and click on the link provided. Your subscription to Elements Kids Worship allows you to download any or all of the versions provided. The content of each lesson remains basically the same. The main difference you will recognize is when the memory verse is quoted and explained.

Why is music not provided with Elements Kids Worship?

We recognize that churches have unique styles and tastes in music. No one knows better than you what will work best with your kids and in your setting. We’ll offer suggestions of resources we think are good options, but the choice is up to you. It’s one more way Elements Kids Worship is customizable to be most effective in your setting.

What ages are the Elements lessons designed for?

The lessons target the middle range of elementary students and are intended for use with students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Suggestions for use with preschoolers are provided in the next question.

Can Elements Kids Worship be used with preschool ages?

Even though Elements Kids Worship was not created specifically with preschoolers in mind, portions of the material can be used to supplement or enhance teaching to preschoolers. For example, some customers are using the videos, skits and music times to minister to a group of children before dividing the children by ages for the lesson. A preschool lesson is not provided but can be adapted from the elementary lesson included in your purchase.