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IssuesJuly 2019 : Music: Me!
ARTIST: Taylor Swift (featuring Brendon Urie) / SUITABLE FOR: 10s to 13sINTRODUCTIONThis track carries an earworm warning! It is a catchy, defiant track that gives us the opportunity to explore what it means for us to be created unique, and what this means for our relationships with one another under ...
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IssuesJuly 2019 : Parable: Mr Matthews and the moment of mercy
Mr Matthews looked down at the report sheet that had landed on his desk. There were only two names on it: one he was all too familiar with and one he had never come across before.He began to read silently: “Tonya Taylor punched a fellow student in the stomach and ...
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IssuesJuly 2019 : Movie: Evan Almighty
CLIPS: 00:15:45 – 00:20:36 / 00:30:30 – 00:33:58 / 01:00:17 – 01:02:14 / RATING: PGSYNOPSISBuffalo newsman Evan Baxter is elected to Congress with the slogan ‘Change the world’. He lucks out with a huge house and a fantastic Capitol office, but there’s a catch. He is tapped up byCongressman Long to co-sponsor ...
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IssuesGiving: Session 3
Meeting aim: To think about how we can do something kind for others and share God’s love.
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IssuesWorry: Session 4
Meeting aim: To explore worry, and to think about how following Jesus might help us not to worry.
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IssuesWorry: Session 4
Meeting aim: To know that God loves and cares for each of us, and that we are special to him.
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IssuesWorry: Session 4
Meeting aim: To explore Jesus’ teaching on worry and what that means for us.
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IssuesCraft: Do not worry
Whatever our age, worry can be a massive issue. Matthew 6:25- 34 is a passage that helps put our worry into perspective by encouraging us to trust God with our lives because he cares for us. The following crafts will help children engage with themes of provision, ...
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IssuesWater games
If you’re hosting summer parties or barbecues, what could be better than to play some water games? Just make sure the children or young people bring a change of clothes and a towel with them, as no parent or carer will appreciate a damp car seat when ...
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IssuesResilience
What is your first reaction when a child or young person tells you about a hardship they are facing? Do you feel as though you want to sort it out and save them from those negative feelings or experiences? When they are ...
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BlogJune 2019 : Movie: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here.CLIP: 00:17:32 – 00:24:42 / RATING: 15 SYNOPSISIt’s a bit of a slow month for new Netflix content, so we’re delving back into its vast database to talk about one of its biggest surprise hits from 2018: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (based ...
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IssuesJune 2019 : Movie: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here.CLIP: 00:17:32 – 00:24:42 / RATING: 15 SYNOPSISIt’s a bit of a slow month for new Netflix content, so we’re delving back into its vast database to talk about one of its biggest surprise hits from 2018: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (based ...
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IssuesJune 2019 : Reflective journal: Get Outside
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here.Go outside into a garden, park or whatever outdoor space is available to you.Read the verses of Psalm 19 and ask yourself: how do “the heavens” proclaim the glory of God? Psalm 19:1-4a (NLT) says:“The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his ...
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IssuesJune 2019 : Music: Giant
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here.ARTIST: Calvin Harris and Rag’n’Bone Man SUITABLE FOR: Over-13s INTRODUCTIONYoung people often face deeply challenging situations, which can weigh heavily on them. This session explores how God lifts us up above our struggles so that we can experience true freedom in him.Begin the session by ...
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IssuesGames with cards
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here. Despite the vast range of consoles and online games available, simple games are still surprisingly popular. No youth or children’s group is complete without someone playing Uno or Dobble, so here are some suggestions for games you can play ...
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IssuesCraft: Meeting Together
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here. Acts 2:42-47 and 4:32-37 give a clear picture of what life was like for the early Church. The following craft ideas will help children explore themes of sharing, generosity, passing on the message and meeting together in community. ...
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IssuesMental errors versus good decisions
Registered users only: Download as a PDF here.MENTAL ERRORS VERSUS GOOD DECISIONS Have you ever made a decision you knew was unwise but went with it anyway? Sometimes we make irrational and inconsistent decisions. Even Paul said: “For I do not do the good I want ...
