God is with me: Family Devotion
Family Devotion: God is with me Think about it— What do we mean when we say God is with us? How do we know He is with us if we can’t see Him? Over and…
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The Gospel Truth about Children’s Ministry from AWANA
Sunday mornings. Sunday School. Awana. Mid-week services. Outreach. Family game night. Child care for adult events. VBS. Summer camp. Curriculum. Volunteers. Crafts. And the kids ministry task list goes on and on. As the world grows…
Free Awana Advent Devotional
AWANA Advent Devotional Not many things will put you in the Christmas spirit the way an Advent Calendar will. The anticipation builds each day wondering what surprise awaits behind each door. In our house, we…
How to talk to kids about tragedy
How to talk to kids about tragedy Mass shootings in public places. A high school shooting in Florida. The largest massacre in US history in Las Vegas. The shooting at Columbine. The devastation of Hurricane…
Teaching kids about baptism
Baptism is one of those huge milestones in the christian life, one that is full of meaning, and a representation of our relationship with Jesus. But how do you know when you are ready to…
What is Family Ministry?
“Dad, will Gilligan be in heaven?” my daughter recently asked as Gilligan was laying on his back and she was scratching his belly. Gilligan is the family dachshund. She loves him, and he tolerates her,…
Quotes from #OrangeTour
I had the awesome opportunity to attend the Orange Tour this week. Jon Acuff was hilarious. Reggie Joiner was spot on. The content was amazing. In addition to taking notes, I also used social media to…
God’s will is NOT #kidmin
God’s will is not kidmin Yes, I said it. No matter what you believe God’s will is for your life, it is not kid’s ministry, nor any ministry for that matter. Take a minute and answer…
Kids ministry sample service schedule
Kids Ministry Sample Service Schedule So you have anywhere from 60-90 minutes to fill. Not so easy when you aren’t prepared, but not so tough when you take a little time to plan. I…
Family Devotion: God looks at the heart
1 Sam 16:7 The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” Here is a great little lesson that you…