The first day of a new academic year, whether it be in school or Church School can set the tone for the rest of the …
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The first day of a new academic year, whether it be in school or Church School can set the tone for the rest of the …
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"Changing Times, Changing Responses" was the title of the keynote address given by The Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff at the …
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"For recruitment of Sunday School Teachers, letting them know what to expect helps them envision themselves in that …
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"To begin to understand and relate to God the Creator, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit... To feel comfortable with spontaneous prayer …
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"I have watched as the Lego walls of Jericho were built and then came crashing down. There is no shortage of material to be …
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"You know what you're bringing into the lesson, but you don't always know what a child will bring. Still, you need to be as …
"The best way to encourage imaginative painting is to plan painting time immediately following a story, conversation, or …
Praying for Teachers This litany can be used at a worship service or training session for teachers and volunteers. …
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"Comprehending the Trinity as a adult is hard enough; how do we explain it to children? We can talk about the many ways we know …
"When we follow the lectionary, we read large sections of the Bible over a three-year span. Many churches also choose to go deeper …
