All Issues articles – Page 12
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IssuesDecember 2018 : Reflective Journal: God with us
At Christmas time we remember God coming to earth as a human: Jesus, the word, becoming flesh. Imagine Jesus being physically present in the places where you find yourself. Draw, doodle or write in the pictures below.
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IssuesChristmas games
With all the parties, events and services taking place over the festive season you might just need a few extra games ideas. Here is a range of easy games you can play in between eating all that party food.
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IssuesCraft: Christmas
Background Christmas inspires a whole range of craft and construction ideas, but these activities should help you dig a little deeper into the story with children and help them meet with God through the tinsel and the tradition.
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IssuesGoing it alone
I’ve done something really stupid. I entered myself into an Ironman triathlon next July: a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run.
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IssuesFrom slum to youth advocate
I was raised in a slum called Kawangware in Nairobi, Kenya. My father abandoned us, so my mother brought us up as a single mum. My twin brother died of malnutrition as a baby, so it was my two sisters and me. I survived but I could ...
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IssuesWise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To hear the story of the arrival of the wise men coming from afar, and to reflect on yet more surprises in the Christmas story.
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IssuesThe wise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the wise men, who travelled to honour the new king.
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IssuesThe wise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To reflect on the importance of worshiping Jesus wholeheartedly.
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IssuesShepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim To hear the story of the shepherds (who were just ordinary people), who raced to find the newborn Jesus. We too can share the Christmas story with others.
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IssuesThe shepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the shepherds hearing about Jesus’ birth.
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IssuesThe shepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim: To challenge the young people to take a closer look at what God is doing.
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IssuesDecember 2018 : Parable: Stefan and the self-assembly scramble
This story is based on Matthew 7:24-27
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IssuesJesus’ birth: Session 2
Meeting aim: To hear the story of the birth of Jesus. To think about how Joseph and Mary might have been worried but knew they could trust God.
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IssuesJesus’ birth: Session 2
Meeting aim: To investigate how Jesus identifies with the poor and marginalised.
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IssuesAnnunciation: Session 1
Meeting aim: To hear the story of Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. To reflect on how God is with us on ordinary days, and on days with surprises
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IssuesAnnunciation: Session 1
Meeting aim: To communicate that God can do the impossible, even in messy situations.
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IssuesQ&A: Les Isaac
Rev Les Isaac OBE founded Ascension Trust 25 years ago, expanding from schools’ work into Street Pastors and numerous other initiatives. Deputy editor Emily Howarth, spoke to him about what he has learned over the years
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IssuesMaking time
I had a good friend growing up. We’d walk to school together each day and I’d be in and out of his house so much that I considered his family friends too.
