"Whether or not there are any children in your congregation, there are a few simple things you can do to welcome children who may come to your church." Erin's Story Erin knew she …
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Christian Birthday Prayers and Blessings
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope." -Romans 15:13 Birthdays Are Gifts From God For …
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7 Keys for a Transformational Mission Trip
"No matter the length or location, preparation is the key that will make a life-long difference in the lives of the participants. Use these strategies as a guide to help your youth …
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Flat Jesus Summer Project: St. Ann Style
"Flat Ann helped overcome the sense of lost community that can occur over the summer... Our Facebook activity increased during the project as people tagged the church, other …
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How to Write your Pastor a Thank You Note
"Investing our time and spirit in giving love and gratitude to others - simply to give and expect nothing in return - is a gift that will be cherished for many years." Saying …
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Zac the Chaplain Dog
"He was both a source and a recipient of affection for personnel who were expected to maintain military bearing at all times and otherwise had no outlet for emotional expression …
Three Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation
"The programming is not the end-goal. The goal is mutual learning, growing closer to Christ, and deepening faith. In intergenerational formation, people of all ages make this …
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How to Host a *Structured* Hymn Sing
"With laughter, our gathered group agreed we would break with our tradition of always singing every verse..." "The evening worked, and I’ve had requests for a reprise. Give it a …
12 Questions to Get Intergenerational Groups Talking
"If you could have dinner with one person, past or present, whom would you choose?" "What is one of your favorite hymns or worship songs? Why?" Planning …
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Hosting a Bible Group for Moms
"Moms of different ages heard about what we were doing and soon we were joined my moms of elementary, high school, and college-aged children... Two grandmothers and one …