"At the end of this activity, we are always awed by what God is doing among his people." An hour-long exercise we call …
10 Tips for Teaching Children a Song
"Spirituals, folk songs, simple choir songs, fragments of hymns – contemporary or traditional... once a song is memorized a child …
11 Ways to Fundraise for Youth Ministry: #1 Involves Bat Poop!
"Read the story of the Jesus Feeding the 5,000, and ponder how Jesus was able to create resources out of …
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A Unique Christmas Service: Four Short Plays
Each of the four short plays, around five minutes long, shows different characters and different events in the nativity story. A …
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Advent for Everyone with Intergenerational Activities
Something for everyone. Nourishment for spirits of all ages. Perhaps not the quiet and contemplative Advent event I thought I …
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Young Adults: Seeking Authenticity & Relevance
by Robert Hendrickson Young adults are searching for a Church that demands their best. Whether it is in mission, worship, …
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10 Ways to Practice Gratitude with Children
"Put popcorn in the microwave and have children shout out something for which each child is grateful when you hear the sound of …
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A Baptism Story: Holy Laughter
Oliver, nearly two, had shown a number of signs that he had some kind of intuitive understanding of baptism …
2 Litanies for Thanksgiving
"For our daily food and drink, our homes and families, and our friends, We thank you, Lord." Two …
St. Martin of Tours: A Lesson for Class or Chapel
Children's chapel is a time for discovering the lives of saints and how they touch our lives today. St. Martin, the …
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