"Not every gift comes wrapped in ribbons... You may have to go searching for your gift, or it may come and find you..." Teaching about the …
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Kids & Communion: 10 Things to Tell Them
"Being a priest is like having a super power you can only use when you share it. Unless you're here, I can't celebrate communion. The priest needs you!" Education about …
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How Do We Teach Children Stewardship?
"Generosity is one of the most important values parents and churches can model for children and teenagers." Teaching Children Stewardship How do we teach children – anyone really – …
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Church Art Projects for Faith Formation
"Encourage participants to enjoy the mess, relationship-building, and joy of the process rather than emphasizing the final product – a great metaphor for our faith journey, …
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St. Francis of Assisi: 7 Books From Paraclete Press
“This book brings forth this popular saint in a way in which we come to know him more intimately than ever before. Everyone touched by this ‘perpetual outsider’ will want to read …
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What I Did at Theological Debate Camp
"Our debates were crafted using the information from theology lectures and worked out in our small groups... Arguments ranged from Clement of Alexandria to Kelly …
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Spark Family Magazine Connects Church, Faith & Family
"The overall goal is to help families connect church and the Bible to their daily lives." Spark Family Magazine Looking for a way to …
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Whirl by Sparkhouse: Curriculum Review
"Using a curriculum like Whirl can bring worship and Sunday school together for families... Learner leaflets, which children take home, have seven different ways families can put …
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Two Websites to Bookmark: Worshipping With Children and Healthy Church Resources
"Cry out for insight, and raise your voice for understanding... then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God." -Proverbs …
Spring Stewardship: 5 Ways to Lay a Firm Foundation
"The stewardship house you want to build in the fall will be stronger if you begin to lay the foundation now. Strong stewardship programs are built on vibrant …
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