All Editorial articles – Page 64
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BlogCraft: Abraham
Use these craft ideas alongside session three of our new curriculum, or any time you’d like to explore the story of Abraham. We have used Abraham here, rather than Abram, to avoid confusion in children’s minds about who it is we’re discussing.
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IssuesThe Axis of Good and Evil: Sermon illustrations
This month, we look at sermon illustrations. So, analogies in the top right will be worth stealing those in the bottom left, less so.
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BlogParable: Back of the bus
It was the end of term and for all the students’ hard work, the school had decided to run a trip to the local theme park. Everyone was going; well, almost everyone.
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IssuesCreation is the story of God’s love
Meeting aim: To begin to understand that God made us and loves us
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IssuesGames: Inclusive Games
We all work with a range of children and young people with different abilities and needs. It is therefore hugely important to get to know your group to tailor sessions to their needs - this means playing games where all can feel included and valued. The following guidelines should apply to games for children and young people across a spectrum of abilities:
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IssuesJustice: Immigration
What are children and young people talking about? This young generation will change the world. They’re savvy creators, globally connected with the tools they need. We need a generation with a passion for Jesus and a heart for their global neighbours. Our job as children’s and youth leaders is more important than ever
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IssuesMentoring: Patience
Seb sat grinning at the table while Liam poked him in the face. We were at our annual residential. Seb was one of the leaders and the kind of guy who never stopped smiling; he was full of patience and kindness. On this occasion Seb was being severely tested. For a full 20 minutes, Liam, 16, amicably poked Seb in the face to see what it would take to break him. Seb kept laughing - I think in the end he did crack but only as far as brushing his hand away with another laugh. It was amazing!
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BlogPatience
Seb sat grinning at the table while Liam poked him in the face. We were at our annual residential. Seb was one of the leaders and the kind of guy who never stopped smiling; he was full of patience and kindness. On this occasion Seb was being severely tested. For a full 20 minutes, Liam, 16, amicably poked Seb in the face to see what it would take to break him. Seb kept laughing - I think in the end he did crack but only as far as brushing his hand away with another laugh. It was amazing!
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IssuesLearner Turner: Childish conversations
The mum smiled with tears sparkling in her eyes as she told me the story. We were on the fifth night of our parenting for faith course, and the stories of children’s lives changing were beginning to roll in.
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Faith at homeA story for home: Play-along creation
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God-time during your day. Enjoy pulling the different faces and making the sound effects together. You could also use this story during a children’s session, using the actions as they are written here, with everyone sitting down, or making the actions bigger, standing and / or walking around the room as you do them.
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