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Christine V. Hides is the Minister of Discipleship at Kenilworth Union Church, and author of the blog, Bless Each One. As a commissioned deacon in the United Methodist Church, she is called to develop faith formation resources that nurture imagination and participation in God’s vision of peace and justice.
"Children respond, “Hallelujah!” and quickly lift the parachute overhead to launch the soft objects in celebration." The Sign of …
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"Prayers of the Week have grown to become our most popular Facebook posts... a no-cost way to explore effective, online faith …
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"Think ahead about how you will handle prop collection... Offering a candy cane or small gift as people turn in props may …
"We hoped that a prayer station, in some small way, might be a positive and supportive presence for the community." Praying for …
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"We know that engaging the Bible requires tangible experiences. That means water, soil, plants, rocks, and seeds!" Taking …
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"Gracious God, Bless the visitors that come to find our cache. We pray that all who find it know your presence in our church, our …
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"Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the …
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"Grant us wisdom to make wise use of technology, that we might experience your presence in our daily lives. In the name of Jesus …
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"The modern-day Jesse Tree connects Isaiah 11:1 to the birth of Jesus and our salvation, through scripture and symbolic …
"Encourage participants to enjoy the mess, relationship-building, and joy of the process rather than emphasizing the final product …
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