This year, as we continue to be safer at home, we felt home blessings were more vital than backpack blessings." Our church normally does a back to school blessing each year and …
Pentecost in a Box
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were …
Shrove Tuesday Party Packs
Many churches celebrate Shrove Tuesday with a big pancake supper. If your church does not do a pancake supper, or you know some families won't be able to attend, you can encourage …
Intergenerational Epiphany With A “To Go” Bag
When everyone else already has their Christmas packed away in boxes, we finish the Christmas season with a final burst of sparkle and light, gift-making and giving. Our church …
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Free Family-Friendly Resources for Advent
"But what the season of Advent tries to teach us is how to wait and to not lose heart, to live in hopeful patience. We rehearse during Advent the way to wait during the rest of the …
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Advent & Christmas Resources from Church Publishing
"In Advent... Christians learn how to remain intimate with God, how to approach the light, and how to get ready for new birth in Christ." Advent & Christmas: From …
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Spread Christian Joy… With Dry Erase Markers! 2 Fresh Ideas
"On an average day, I’ll come in and find verses, pictures of crosses, stories of faith, prayers, and even questions they have for God." Creativity and Faith I have …
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Introducing ‘Sparkhouse Family’: Books, Videos, & More
"Parents and children can learn Bible stories and the Christian faith in fun and engaging ways." Trusted Spark Resources Come Home Sparkhouse has …
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Formation Websites Connect Church to Families
"And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!" -Romans 10:15 Stepping …
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Household Bible Reading with Lectio Divina
"The pattern is very simple. Read a Bible passage… Be silent… Read it again… Be silent… Read it again… Be silent… Say a prayer." Reading the Bible at Home In our often …
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