In the Church School curriculum used by our “tween” (4th & 5th grades) class, they are exploring the story in Matthew 16:13-20, the passage where Jesus asks his …
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Keeping Lent in Your Household
"Invite each person to speak a special name for Jesus, for example, Shepherd, Bread of Life, Friend, Light, etc. Then pray: Jesus, walk with us through Lent and bring us to the joy …
Digging Deeper: Lenten Disciplines
"These experiences were occasions of great spiritual cleansing and preparation to encounter God in a new way, and serve as excellent models for our Lenten disciplines and …
Digging Deeper: Martin Luther Model of Faith
"Christ is being preached in the gospel and is growing and increasing in the world. But his is a strange growing, one that looks to the world like something withering and …
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Effective Ministry with Children
We all know that a truly effective children’s ministry sets up the conditions to nurture young people into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ. However, defining effective …
Fostering Spiritual Growth in All Children
Developmental Disabilities in Church Communities The most rewarding experiences for any Christian parent, Sunday school teacher, or youth leader happen in the moments they catch …
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The Roles of Teachers and Learners
"Many people are reluctant to volunteer as teachers because they feel they 'don't know enough,' when actually the chief requirement is a willingness to …
10 Tips for Preventive Discipline with Children
Helping Teachers Help Children Most teachers in our churches are volunteers. We can help them provide positive experiences in our churches by equipping them with …
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Digging Deeper: The Agnus Dei
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take away the …
Blue Christmas: Descrption and Service Outline
God, let all of us find some peaceful forgettings and peaceful rememberings, a good friend to listen to our story again, and, at last, a still place within …
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