"At its best, a church coffee hour is a venue for the Holy Spirit to work." Coffee Hour: A Path to Higher Grounds I attend a church that …
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Take Out Church: A Summer Tool for Home and Traveling
"Inside this box you will find opportunities for laughter and fellowship, to praise God, pray, learn God’s word, give thanks, and serve..." Take Out Church Last summer, …
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Taking Faith Formation Outdoors: 5 Ideas
"We know that engaging the Bible requires tangible experiences. That means water, soil, plants, rocks, and seeds!" Taking Christian Education Outdoors Sunday school attendance …
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Blessing Children in the Home
"God give you good rest, and keep you growing stronger, wiser, kinder, and ready to serve – and always knowing how much you are loved. Amen." Blessing Our Children When …
Staffing your VBS: How to Find Volunteers
"VBS can be an opportunity to expand the number of adults connected to children’s ministry." Building a Staff for VBS VBS staffing is a chicken and egg question. Do you build a …
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Holy Week Art Project: Making Easter Flags
"Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut out of the rock." -Matthew 27:59-60 Holy Week Flag Art Project This …
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30 Hour Famine: A Youth Event with Staying Power
"Don't be afraid. Don't short-change your youth – they can do this. 30 Hour Famine is a convicting and moving experience." 30 Hour Famine at St. …
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Ash Wednesday Bonfire at Home
"Once the papers are no longer visible, say to each other: Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return.” Fire and Ashes In many liturgical traditions Ash …
What is Curriculum?
What is Curriculum? To run the course –Latin Curriculum for the Church Fashion Me a People by Maria Harris has helped us understand that the church itself is an educator, teaching …
Advent in a Box
"Advent in a Box was designed to provide faith at home resources to support, love, and connect families where and when they need it most." Why Advent in a Box? In the …