The Feast of the Transfiguration is August 6th. First celebrated in the East in the late fourth century, it was not celebrated in the West until the ninth century, and …
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Making Videos for Christian Education: 19 Topic Ideas
With the advent of using technology in curriculum, one of the media that can be tapped into successfully is the use of video - not just popping in a DVD, but creating and …
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Digging Deeper: Hospitality in the Bible
Hospitality to travelers was both a necessity and a sacred obligation in the regions mentioned in the Bible. There were no inns until late biblical times, and …
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15 Way to Make Your Sunday School More Green
Sharon Harding was born in England and immigrated to Canada almost 30 years ago. A graduate of Gloucestershire University (B.Ed.), she has been involved in children’s ministry …
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Digging Deeper: The Doctrine of the Trinity
The doctrine of the Trinity is considered a mystery because its meaning is made known to us only through God's revelation. We could never have reasoned it out …
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9 Children’s Easter Books To Tell The Story of Jesus
"Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay." -Matthew …
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But we ALWAYS had Sunday School!
"The purpose was to teach working children the rudiments of learning (reading and math) on Sunday, their free day. And of course, the Bible was a primary tool for …
Digging Deeper: Creative Writing in Faith Formation
"Our aim is a community of Christians drawing more deeply on their experiences and imagination as they engage with scripture and one another. " When we draw on the arts …
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An Alternative VBS: Arts Camp
"Arts Camp week fills our usually quiet old building with joy, song, laughter, and energy; as well as discovery and exploration. The Holy Spirit never fails to turn up in the most …
Conflict Management with Tweens
Jesus calls us to be peacemakers, not peacekeepers who bury angry, lonely, or sad feelings. With tweens, you can begin in small ways to share the responsibility for …