"I think when people lead by passion, something true to who they are, that’s so exciting. You see God’s Spirit and love through that person." Talking …
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ChurchNext: A Powerful Tool for Adult Formation
"Ten years ago, we would've had to purchase or borrow a video from each speaker, if such resources even existed. ChurchNext puts it all in one place for streaming when and where we …
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Tactile Prayer: Using Body and Senses to Connect with God
"Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord" (Psalm 19:14). "Insha’Allah" (Arabic for “God willing"). "Fun dayn moyl in gots oyern" …
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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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Why We Need Christmas Pageants
"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." -Isaiah …
Why Kids Need Halloween: A Christian Perspective
"God made us in His image, each of us special and unique. Yet we struggle to live into that image, adopting unsustainable masks that, if we wear them too long, make it hard to …
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Managing Behavior in Sunday School
"Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected." Church School Behavior Whether you call it Sunday school or …
Prayer for Commissioning & Blessing Vacation Bible School
"May they serve you in nurturing the spiritual growth off all who are entrusted in their care. Bless each one gathered here, enabling them to be channels of your …
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8 Ways to Live the Great Fifty Days of Easter
"Let’s celebrate this glorious time in our liturgical year. Soon enough we will be back to Ordinary Time. Don’t forebode joy! Happy Easter. Alleluia. He is Risen!" "But Easter is …
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Rogation Days: Celebrating God’s Creation
"O merciful Creator, your hand is open wide to satisfy the needs of every living creature: Make us always thankful for your loving providence; and grant that we, remembering the …
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