January 18, 2022
Lectionary Year C Spring begins with Lent, focusing on the Psalms in the Children's Church material and powerful moments from the life of Jesus in Sunday School. It then continues through the Easter season with a series on Resurrection from the Gospel of John in Children's Church, and an incredible study of Revelation in Sunday School.
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November 02, 2021
There is an old saying, “It takes a village to raise a child,” and although I can tire of hearing that adage, I must admit there is so much truth to it. Even the sweetest kids will challenge and exhaust their parents. I was so grateful then, and am so grateful now, that I had a strong “village” (community) to help me.
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September 08, 2021
It is so easy to miss God's truth in the middle of the battle or despair. We often miss the small moments when God makes himself known because we are so focused on our feelings of doubt or frustration. We overlook the basic goodness and faithfulness he pours out onto us each and every day.
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August 24, 2021
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Hearts Alive's goal is to introduce children to God through his Word with a strong overview of the story of salvation and how it ties to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This three-year course of study covers the entire Bible and mirrors the liturgical cycles of the Revised Common Lectionary.
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August 10, 2021
“How do we recruit and hold on to volunteers?” This is a loaded question, and there are all sorts of theories on why volunteers can be hard to come by and even harder to retain. I don’t believe there is a magic formula, as in my experience so much of volunteerism is based on the overall culture of the church.
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July 27, 2021
Nothing is tougher than when you feel you have lost all control over a group of children. You have some kids running around with excessive energy, others crying out that they’re bored or want to go home. It can make for a miserable experience for all. The good news is that 95% of the time the remedy is quite simple! And it is to make sure your lessons are hands-on and developmentally appropriate.
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June 15, 2021
Children are so resilient–much more resilient than we often give them credit for. But even with that understanding, there are some things you and your ministry staff and volunteers can do to help them ease back into activities.
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