A resource for Advent, Christmas, And Epiphany, this ebook offers a thematic approach for communicating the story of Jesus' birth. To make the theme visible and to reinforce the message, each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for a first-person narrative.

 

This e-book provides a wealth of ideas and activities for all seasons. An Ash Wednesday service, lessons on foods for all the major days in Lent, Stations of the Cross and the Seven Last Words are just a few examples. These lessons are great for Sunday School teachers or those doing a Children's program during the adult Lent program time.

 

This resource offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter. Centered around the life cycle of a Monarch butterfly, a different stage of its development serves as a symbol each week for the process of spiritual growth during Lent.

 

This eBook offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the message of Pentecost, as well as the period of the Church Year known as Ordinary Time. The symbolism of an apple is used to focus on the theme of the nine Fruit of the Spirit listed in Galatians 5:22-23.

 

This ebook offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter. God's Family Tree uses the varied trees found in the Old Testament and the New Testament as a focal point for telling the stories of God's people as they struggle to find faith and hope for life.

 

This book provides a way for adults to help children through major losses such as the death of a grandparent, separation or divorce of parents, death or loss of a friend or pet, etc. It also provides ways to help children deal with life's "lesser" losses such as a broken promise, theft and change. It develops sixteen themes to help young people acknowledge a loss, express feelings associated with the change, and recognize the experience as an opportunity for growth, all within the context of a prayer experience.

 

This new e-book offers congregations a thematic approach for communicating the stories of Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany. To make the worship theme visible and to reinforce the message, each candle of an Advent wreath is assigned a phrase that also serves as the focus for the Words of Preparation and for a Children’s Message.

 

This e-book is filled with activities designed to develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the contributions of the peoples of all lands and races to the celebration of Christmas. Covering twelve countries, this resource can be used in homes, school or church for the twelve days of Christmas or to have a grand Christmas festival with multiple country stations.

 

Know Chocolate for Lent offers a thematic approach for communicating the message of Lent and Easter to children, youth and adults. Know Chocolate for Lent uses the growing and manufacturing process of chocolate as a metaphor for the growth of faith and discipleship in the Christian life.

 

An introduction to the life of Ireland's patron saint which is explored through engaging first person stories set within a devotional framework. In the first segment, MEET, the story and activities invite you to discover "Who was this saint?" In the LEARN section, the emphasis is on the call St. Patrick received from God to begin his ministry. Next, the EXPLORE portion tells what he did in response to God's call. Finally, in the SHARE section, you are challenged to continue the legacy of the Saint.

 

This book of activities is designed to involve present-day disciples in Christ's call to missions. Nine themes are explored: Purpose, Passages, Places, Population, Professions, People, Present, Possibilities, Projects. Varied learning styles are addressed through methods including art, banners, creative writing, drama, music, puppetry, storytelling, clowning, dance, foods, games and photography.

 

This e-book offers to teachers, parents and youth leaders sixty learning activities to help fourth to eighth graders see Jesus by meeting the needs of those around them. The learning activities are introduced by scripture passages and organized into three parts.