"Gracious God, Bless the visitors that come to find our cache. We pray that all who find it know your presence in our church, our …
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"Gracious God, Bless the visitors that come to find our cache. We pray that all who find it know your presence in our church, our …
Continue Reading about Could Your Church Geocache? …And What Is That?
"Yes, a potluck is about gathering at table to eat, but mostly to participate with a community by sharing our individualized …
"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 …
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"The key is to develop a team of adult sponsors who work together in the best interest of the youth." Youth Ministers …
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"With my photos, I was able to saturate our church communications channels with the story of our mission trip, but I am only one …
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It's a lot easier to strike up a conversation with someone while pouring them a cup of coffee, than just "out of the blue." …
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There are plenty reasons why pizza is an ideal food for youth groups. It arrives ready-to-eat; most people like it (vegetarians …
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This past Saturday, October 4th, was the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi. It is a tradition to bless animals on this date, as …
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“I want us to laugh, talk and study together, but do it in a public setting so that people who might not otherwise be comfortable …
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If you were to ask me in the middle of April what I would be doing during the summer I would have told you that I was excited to …
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