What can I give him, poor as I am, If I were a shepherd, I would bring a lamb; If I were a wise man, I would do my part; Yet what I can, I give him – give my …
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10 Ways to Practice Gratitude with Children
"Put popcorn in the microwave and have children shout out something for which each child is grateful when you hear the sound of the kernels popping!" Teaching Gratitude - …
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We Sing a Song of the Saints of God: Teaching All Saints and All Souls
"Lesbia Scott's hymn, I Sing a Song of the Saints of God, becomes the basis for a church school lesson for All Saints' or All Souls' Days." All Saints & All Souls Lay …
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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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Kids and Compline
Jeff Jackson is the Rector of St. Nicholas Episcopal Church in Hamilton, Georgia. This article first appeared on his blog, The Hiking Priest, and is used with …
Welcoming College Students
The following suggestions were compiled by Laurie Day, an alum from Willamette University, and Janet Cromwell, Wesley Foundation Director at the University of …
Growing Together: Intergenerational Education for Churches
The following description is from Growing Together, an intergenerational program for churches. Growing Together will soon be re-released by Church Publishing. Stay …
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Memorial Day: A Prayer by William Sloane Coffin
"Grant, O God, that they may not have died in vain. May we draw new vigor from past tragedy. Buttress our instincts for peace, sorely beleaguered...give us the vision to see that …
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An Experiential Group Meditation on Baptism
"Slowly pour the water from the pitcher into the bowl. Do this in silence so that the only sound is that of the water splashing..." Focusing on Baptism In the early …
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Digging Deeper: The Influence of Jewish Worship
"Thus it is not surprising to find the influence of the synagogue liturgy on the forms of worship of the early Church. This influence is clear in the Liturgy of the Word, the form …
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