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Christmas is right around the corner. And with the Christmas season comes the giving season!…
For this Easter snack, kids create edible bouquets as they discover how Jesus gives new life!
Scripture: Romans 6:7-10
You’ll need:
Bible
clear plastic cups
Chex Mix
marshmallows
kabob skewers…
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Treat Bags
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You’ve got lessons to prep. Your…
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Reaching Families of Divorce
The church can serve as a…
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Sometimes we get to the point where we just want a way out of our “ministry lives.” Burnout is real and impacts almost everyone at some point. What then?
There…
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5 weeks to celebrate Jesus’ gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love with children at Christmas.
Department store Santas, holiday toy ads, and school musicals depicting snowmen and wintry weather—the…
