"For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, …
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Church Announcements: 7 Do’s and Dont’s
"We are the hands and feet of Jesus; the bearers of Good News; and vessels filled with the Holy Spirit. With all that in mind, it's pretty much impossible to make a drab or needy …
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Faith Words Matter: Helping Teens Articulate Faith
"We adults can help youth reshape their thinking by putting a name to their experience that will help them see how God is at work." Thought, Word, …
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Angels and Saints: Children’s Books for All Saints’ Day
"Not every gift comes wrapped in ribbons... You may have to go searching for your gift, or it may come and find you..." Teaching about the …
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Resource for Children’s Sermons: Feasting on the Word
"In a day and age when all ages could probably use help hearing and better relating to our sacred stories, this children’s sermon book delivers." A …
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Feral Church Children: Kids Need Time to “Just Be” at Church
"I love that young people are in church, not for a specified purpose, but just to “be.” Just to hang out. Just to be bored. Just to poke around... They form relationships, they …
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Church Art Projects for Faith Formation
"Encourage participants to enjoy the mess, relationship-building, and joy of the process rather than emphasizing the final product – a great metaphor for our faith journey, …
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The Children’s Sermon: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
"Too many congregations have become accustomed to being entertained when children are included in the main service of worship. This truly is a shame, as Jesus reminds us: It is to …
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Whirl by Sparkhouse: Curriculum Review
"Using a curriculum like Whirl can bring worship and Sunday school together for families... Learner leaflets, which children take home, have seven different ways families can put …
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5 Questions to Ask When Evaluating Christian Education Curriculum
"As you evaluate the curriculum materials your congregation is using, I hope that you will view this process as one of the ways that you bless your children, youth, and adults …
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