"Go tell it on the mountain, over the hills and everywhere! Go tell it on the mountain that Jesus Christ is born!" Preparing for the Pageant Does your church offer a …
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17 Christmas Pageant Survival Tips
"Think ahead about how you will handle prop collection... Offering a candy cane or small gift as people turn in props may help." Christmas Pageant Checklist Building Faith is a …
Books for Lent: Church Publishing
"Lent is the perfect time to focus on one’s health – spiritually as well as physically." Resources for Lent The following are Sharon's top picks (a mix of perennial favorites …
Celebrating Epiphany at Church: 5 Fresh Ideas
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. -Isaiah 60:1 Why We Love Epiphany Come January, winter in Pittsburgh is dreary. Barren …
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Tips for a “Medium” Christmas Pageant
"The keys are flexibility and fellowship; this is not about the production, but about the children being invited to step forward and bear witness to their favorite bible …
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The ‘Big’ Christmas Pageant
"Children and adults get the power of committed, shared work. Sharing in committed work, working together, and taking specific responsibility in work are crucial to Christian …
Reflection: Christmas after Sandy Hook
The true surprise of Christmas is that, like all of us, God was born to eventually die. Unexpectedly, by taking our nature, by taking our joys and our sorrows, God redeems …
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The Season of Creation: A Special Worship Series
Sundays For Creation Autumn is around the corner. Most of us are ready for a nip in the air, apple cider, dazzling foliage, pumpkins—and an end to hurricanes and …
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Christmas in July: Early Pageant Planning
Summer Church School is well on its way. The Youth Mission Trip is over and all our young people and their mentors are home. It must be time for this CE …
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On-the-Spot Christmas Pageant
"Whether you only have a few children or you’ve got a small group to present a Christmas play, it is not difficult to hold an impromptu Christmas …