A review of “Faithful Celebrations: Making Time for God in Autumn” by Sharon Ely Pearson. Continue reading
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Bible Bread Stories – Breaking my own rule
I have a hard rule in children’s ministry – no worksheets. But this week, I’ve decided to bend the rules a little with this graphic organizer. Following up last week’s lectionary reading from John 6 on the feeding of the 5000, in this Sunday’s reading, Jesus says, “I am the bread of life.” We’ll be on … Continue reading
Summer Lesson Options that Work
Summer Faith Formation is both an opportunity and a challenge in a church of our size (weekly worship attendance between 60-80 and Sunday school attendance from 5-20). Earlier this week I asked our leadership team for feedback on four curriculum options for summer. I named what we wanted to be intentional about our annual reprieve … Continue reading
Helping Children Make Meaning: Tips for Holy Week
We need to find the meaning-filled place between a cute (but spiritually meaningless) Easter bunny and retellings of the cross that with potential for spiritual harm. Continue reading
What I learned this Sunday…
Sunday evening we had a multi-generational event about the realities of teen life today. The plans have been in the works for months, stemming from an idea one of our youth, who is also a community leader, developed. Adults, youth and the Holy Spirit showed up in the most beautiful ways. We started with a … Continue reading
Not Just for Children: Children’s Time Series for Lent
Click to Download 2018 Lent Children’s Time- Final, the complete, not-just-for-children’s time series. “Wait!” we were about to say, “Not THAT candle. Surely there is a mistake, that light cannot be extinguished.” This is not how the story ends! Before we could protest, the candle was re-lit with words of mystery and comfort. “The light … Continue reading
Lent and Easter Inspiration: 2018
From bookmarks to praygrounds to prayer stations, a list of resources for your planning. Continue reading
