All Editorial articles – Page 35
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Faith at homeFaith as trusting
Our family recently went on a two-month camping adventure. My husband had a contract that either meant a four-hour commute or staying away, so instead we all went and camped nearby. A few weeks in we visited my parents with clothes to wash, devices to charge and jobs to do using their Wi-Fi. It never occurred to me that they would say no. I knew they would welcome us with open arms (and a warm shower), and that they would let us use their clean towels and washing machine before sending us off to continue on our adventure.
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Faith at homeIt’s OK not to be OK
You’re late for the school run. Your teenage daughter is screaming upstairs because her blazer is dirty. You had washed, dried and ironed it ready for this morning, but she has spilled foundation all over it. She knows it’s not your fault but she’s stressed about the mock exams taking place later in the day, so she lashes out at whoever is listening.
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Faith at homeSaul and Jesus
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the day. You could also use it as part of a children’s session.
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IssuesStephen and friends: Session 2
Meeting aim: To explore how leadership and responsibility are not just about being upfront, but are also about servanthood.
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IssuesOctober 2018 : All-age service: Peter and John
Meeting aim: To think about what God gives us.
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IssuesPhilip and the Ethiopian Eunuch: Session 3
Meeting aim: To explore how God uses us to tell others about the good news of Jesus.
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BlogSaul and Jesus: Session 4
Meeting aim: To understand that nothing we have done is so bad that we can’t come to Jesus.
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IssuesCraft: Philip and the Ethiopian
Background: This story is full of imagery about evangelism and discipleship, and has so much potential for open-ended and exploratory crafts!
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IssuesGames: Races
Children and young people can become extremely competitive in team-based situations and, while in some circumstances this can be unhelpful, it can help to create great memories and result in an enjoyable session. Try out some of the races below in teams. You could even put on your own ‘Games’ and give out medals for each event!
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IssuesPeter and John: Session 1
Meeting aim: To explore what it means to follow Jesus’ example, just as Peter and John did.
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IssuesStephen and friends: Session 2
Meeting aim: To explore the roles children have (or might have) as they serve in church.
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IssuesStephen and friends: Session 2
Meeting aim: To discover how the disciples shared Jesus in both word and deed, and how we can do the same.
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IssuesPhilip and the Ethiopian: Session 3
Meeting aim: To explore how God uses us to tell others the good news about Jesus.
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IssuesPhilip and the Ethiopian: Session 3
Meeting aim: To explore the way that Philip revealed Jesus to the Ethiopian and how we can do likewise.
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IssuesSaul and Jesus: Session 4
Meeting aim: To understand how meeting Jesus changes lives and the world.
