The first Sunday of July is often the first Sunday worshiping with the new pastor for United Methodist churches with a new appointment. The goal of children’s time on the first Sunday is to introduce children to the new pastor and to model generously welcoming new people to the congregation. For the following children’s message, … Continue reading
There are three parts to welcoming guest with children to Easter services: Invite, Include, and Inspire. Here’s what I’m working on this week: Invite- Both personal and group invitations are an important part of Easter preparation. Personally invite families to services. This year we will be “Egging” families by hiding plastic eggs in their yards along with a … Continue reading
I went looking for an Ash Wednesday coloring page and couldn’t find one I liked, so I created my own. You are welcome to download and print this one. (It was drawn on 9×12 paper, so shrink it to 93% to print on 8.5 x 11). The abstract fire at the bottom isn’t quite what I … Continue reading
Here are three children’s messages I have used that tell the story and invite children to engage with worship on Easter Sunday. Continue reading
Play dough in the sanctuary! Continue reading
Using a leftover kite, inexpensive fabric and permanent markers, we combined our prayers into a beautiful symbol in honor of our 4th Anniversary as a Reconciling Congregation. Here are a few, brief instructions and ideas for this prayer station. Materials: The kite was left over from a scouting project several years ago. I love re-purposing … Continue reading
On Monday, we had a faith formation open house at church. This event was on Facebook. Post cards and a small gift were handed out to all families who attended Christmas Eve. Information was available in our bulletin, in our newsletter and on our website. Despite being well advertised, we had no visitors. And yet, … Continue reading
