"Pray for them and let them and their parents know that you do. Pray with them. What a great reason to renew your regular prayer …
Make a “Wall of Prayer” For Children’s Chapel
"The children had no trouble finding words to tell God how wonderful God is and to thank God for the gifts God gives us. We wrote …
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Finish Strong: How to Celebrate Pentecost, Honor Youth, Thank Volunteers, And Avoid a Three-Ring Circus
"An intergenerational service of formation and worship is one way to bring all of the things 'we need to do' at the end of the …
“Dollar Store Children Sermons”: 10 Tips For Object Lessons That Actually Work
"Now is the fun part. Brainstorm a list of objects that connect with the direction that you are being pulled. For example, let’s …
Grieving With Children: Ways to Heal, Plus New Book
Grieving As a Process We are grieving as a nation. From school shootings to scandals, news headlines often cause great …
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The Gospel of Luke with Children: 5 Teaching Points
"Marginalized himself since his birth, Jesus makes sure that everybody is included in his kingdom, everybody invited to the party. …
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4 Things I Tell Children The Sunday Before Lent
"...During Lent we do not say Alleluia in church. That way, when we use it again, it will be extra special. So, everyone help me, …
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Home Church: How My Awesome Kids Talked Us into Worshipping in the Living Room
"What had begun as a way to fit church in at home became a beautiful and meaningful family gathering. I can only hope that one day …
Engaging Children in “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Lenten Program with Children Will your church be using Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John for Lent? Meeting Jesus is a …
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How To Start a Parenting Group at Church: 5 Tips For Success
"We started with just three families for several months. I always call this time 'the growing pains of starting something new.' …
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