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by Linda Ranson Jacobs In 1985, I became a single parent. I also began praying for direction in this new life as a single parent. As I searched the scriptures, the Lord took me to Isaiah 61:1-3. “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good […]
Ministry to the Single-Parent Family Read More »
by Patrick Vail (Part three of a five-part series) Working with student ministries? You have got to be crazy! They do not even watch the kids. They run crazy. How are we going to find anything in common? All they do is play paintball and tear up the church equipment! No way! Do not get
A Restructuring of Priorities: Elementary Read More »
by Yancy Preschool worship is full of wiggles, giggles and fun but it can be more than just jumping up and down and spinning in a circle. I thought we could dig in and discuss how to help the preschoolers in your church have a blast singing and praising God. Music is an amazing tool
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by Tina Houser This year I noticed that Christmas decorations were in the hobby stores by mid-July. People no longer wait until Thanksgiving to put up their tree or adorn their homes with twinkling lights. And the church begins its observance of Advent four weeks before Christmas Day, counting down the days with great anticipation.
Elevating Easter: Making it Easter-rific! Read More »
by Donna Lucas The following article is provided by our INCM/CPC Partner Gospel Light. “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6).” We adults have heard Jesus’ words, memorized them, taught them-but I wonder, What do our kids understand about truth? About Jesus? As
by Jackie Mills Fernald Meet my friend Jimmy. Jimmy is sixteen years old and has Autism. Jimmy paces at times, is socially awkward, becomes fixated with things and is incredibly inflexible when schedules or routines are changed; but Jimmy is on fire for the Lord. Jimmy is in a home small group with a leader
Tweens, Teens and Transitions for the Student with Disabilities Read More »
by Lisa Mitchell Hodo “Paying it forward” has become a common theme in the United States today. From Disney’s volunteer program to the movies, TV shows and even cartoons, we are being challenged to make a difference in the lives of others. In a congregational meeting in my church last Sunday, it was interesting to
Teaching Kids Generosity Read More »
by Amy Fenton Lee Many children with special needs have an Individualized Education Plan or “IEP” in their local school systems. The purpose of this tailored plan is to create agreed upon educational goals and outline their means of achievement for a child with any number of learning differences or special needs diagnoses. Together with
Church Based Special Needs “Individualized Education Plans” (IEPs) Read More »
by Bob Singleton, President of God’s Kids Worship® “I’m a teacher, not a worship leader. I have no talent. I’m too shy. I can’t sing. I don’t know the motions. I barely have time to get my curriculum ready. We don’t have enough volunteers for a worship team.” I hear a lot of excuses for
The Building Blocks of Kids Worship Read More »
by Karyn Henley “Sometimes we say, ‘I’m not playing with you ever again!’ But me and you say that all the time, but come back in about an hour and say, ‘Sorry.’ Besides, friends are friends and friends we’ll be forever.” – 8 year old I call children ages six through nine “Collectors” because children
Collectors: Kids Ages Six through Nine Read More »
