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Handwritten Letters to Children & Youth

Writing letters to our youngest disciples has really helped me to remain connected during these uncertain …

Children's faces light up as I crouch down a bit to give them a communion wafer. They spread their fingers as wide as they …

"Children crave someone to guide them so that everyone can feel safe, secure, loved and wanted. When you take the time to work on …

"If you positively engage in activities or provide positive encouragement to youth, the group will have a better experience." The …

"We started with just three families for several months. I always call this time 'the growing pains of starting something new.' …

"Families spent time doing the crafts and talking about the Bible story at home. While the length of camp time was shortened, the …

"You may even want to say what specifically you are praying for, for example, 'I am keeping everyone in my prayers for a …

"Whether or not there are any children in your congregation, there are a few simple things you can do to welcome children who may …

"I can’t think of a better way for God's family to enter the church building on a Sunday morning than by shaking your hand and …

There were so many things I didn’t know when I became a mother. I didn’t know how to change a diaper; the hospital nurse showed …

"I recall asking a wise lady who homeschooled, what Bible curriculum she used. She answered, 'I don’t use curriculum. I …

In the process of baptismal preparation I always try to develop a relationship with both parents. I was …