"Through it all we are building relationships. Most importantly, we are planting Bible stories in children's hearts where they will bear fruit for years to come." Teaching Young …
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Adult Study for Lent 2018: “Meeting Jesus in the Gospel of John”
Planning for Lent 2018 While Lent may seem a long way off, many churches are already selecting resources for study and devotion. Ash Wednesday is February 14th, so it is …
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Children’s Chapel: 8 Ways to Make it Great
"Give each child one pipe cleaner. Have them form a prayer. For example, a child might form an airplane to pray for family traveling. Prayers may be left on the Children's Chapel …
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Ministry With Stressed Out Youth: 4 Approaches
"In other words, the church is called to help youth to embrace their identity as valuable, and beloved children of God. Youth group is a place to share hope and walk alongside …
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Children’s Behavior in Worship: Does Your Congregation Have Reasonable Expectations?
"Elementary school children bring new abilities to worship. They have a greater capacity for attentive listening, increased ability to read, and the ability to organize and …
This Summer We Took VBS “On Location”
"Families spent time doing the crafts and talking about the Bible story at home. While the length of camp time was shortened, the faith formation time lengthened - a win all …
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Youth Group, Teens, Smartphones… What’s the Answer?
"Nowadays, you’ll specifically notice a universal ‘third thing’ into which teenagers channel this anxiety: their phones... these actions help calm their social anxieties enough to …
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Sharing Faith: Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah
"The ritual of lighting is an invitation to bring more light into our lives. And to emanate a nice, warm glow during the darkest time of the year." Growing Up With Both I …
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Mix it Up at Lunch Day
"How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!" -Psalm 133:1 Mix It Up at Lunch Day Students of all ages know that …
Teaching Tip: 7 Ways to Quiet a Crowd
"The way that we invite children (or teens/adults) to listen goes a long way in setting the tone for what happens next." Inviting a Group to Listen How do you call a …
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