All Issues articles – Page 19
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IssuesCraft: Chosen to be king
Background: David and his whole family are taken by surprise when he is chosen by God, through Samuel, to be Israel’s king. These crafts will help children explore some of the key themes of the story in a creative, open-ended and even scientific way!
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IssuesIn the cave: Session 3
Meeting aim: To learn how David trusted in God and how we can do the same.
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IssuesDavid and Jonathan: Session 2
Meeting aim: To highlight instances of injustice and the importance of speaking out against it.
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IssuesSafeguarding: The importance of training
The reality of safeguarding is that it is not a matter of whether a worker will be confronted by an issue, but when. Therefore, it is essential to ensure we have the necessary skills and knowledge and feel confident about how to effectively respond when issues arise.
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IssuesWalking with children through grief
The concert finished and, as people were leaving, the bomb, which contained nails, screws and bolts, detonated. The devastation killed 22 people, many of whom were children. Around 120 more were injured and countless more suffered the consequences of experiencing the trauma first hand. The horror that ...
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IssuesThe Ark of the Covenant: Session 4
Meeting aim: To remember how great God is, and that we should always praise and respect him
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IssuesIn the cave: Session 3
Meeting aim: To see how David did the right thing by sparing the life of King Saul.
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IssuesDavid and Jonathan: Session 2
Meeting aim: To reflect on friendships by hearing how Jonathan helped David escape from King Saul.
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IssuesMentoring: Hide and seek with God
I regularly enjoy playing a completely terrible version of hide and seek with my 3-year-old. Those of you with kids will no doubt recognise this game.
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IssuesDrama games
The word ‘drama’ may make some people shudder with fear, but these group games and exercises will be sure to warm up your children and young people, even on a sleepy Sunday morning!
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IssuesReflective Journal: Crushed
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit”
