"What had begun as a way to fit church in at home became a beautiful and meaningful family gathering. I can only hope that one day …
How To Start a Parenting Group at Church: 5 Tips For Success
"We started with just three families for several months. I always call this time 'the growing pains of starting something new.' …
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Ages and Stages: Teaching Children at Each Level
"They learn best through discovery; love asking questions and trying out new games and ideas... They need security and structure; …
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This Summer We Took VBS “On Location”
"Families spent time doing the crafts and talking about the Bible story at home. While the length of camp time was shortened, the …
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10 Tips for Sunday School Teacher Training
"Teachers who feel connected – to each other, and to church leaders/staff – will be more committed to the faith formation program. …
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Do You Pray for Your Children? How to Start
"What matters most is that your prayer is authentic, spoken from the hopes and fears of your heart. God knows you and delights in …
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Church Visitor Welcome Bags for Children
"The response has been positive from the children, the parents, and my current leaders who had wanted a way to make a first time …
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In the Bustle of Easter… Don’t Forget to Teach Easter!
"We should regularly invite children into the paschal mystery as often as we can, creating new opportunities to share the Good …
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Palms, Supper, Tomb: A Children’s Service for Holy Week
"We talk about Jesus’ arrest, crucifixion, and death and how the sky turned dark and the earth stopped breathing. But the children …
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Making Pretzels: A Traditional Activity for Lent
"Pretzels provide a welcome activity during Lent, while teaching a bit of Christian history, baking, and scripture!" An …
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