All Younger children articles – Page 6
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IssuesCraft: Love is…
Background: 1 Corinthians 13 is an incredibly popular Bible passage that explores the characteristics of love. It is often used at weddings but has much to say about love in all its different forms. These craft ideas will help children explore more of what Paul has to say and what it means to them.
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IssuesGod is love
Meeting aim: To begin to consider that our friendship with God is all about love.
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IssuesThe greatest commandment
Meeting aim: To think about how we can love God and those around us.
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IssuesNew Year games
Whether you’re holding a New Year party or trying to get your group to think about fresh starts, you’ll need some games to get things going. Here are some suggestions to help your group think creatively or just to have a good time!
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IssuesJesus feeds a crowd
Meeting aim: To learn that we can ask Jesus for what we need because he cares for us.
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IssuesJesus calms the water
Meeting aim: To explore how Jesus brought peace and showed God’s power wherever he went.
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IssuesJesus meets Levi
Meeting aim: To explore how Jesus came for the ‘sick’, how he came for everyone.
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BlogJesus starts it all
Meeting aim: To think about how God’s powerful, rescue plan had begun with Jesus.
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IssuesNobody puts baby in the corner
Margaret Pritchard Houston challenges us to make the most of our crèche spaces
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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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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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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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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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IssuesThe lions’ den: Session 4
Meeting aim: To think about how God is faithful, and we can trust and rely on him.
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IssuesThe writing on the wall: Session 3
Meeting aim: To discover that God sees injustice and works to right it.
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BlogSaul and Jesus: Session 4
Meeting aim: To explore the dramatic conversion of Saul, and how our lives can be turned around by Jesus
