Whose child is this?

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Whatever is First is G/god…

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The Rain

rainpoem          by Daniela Daugherty  She walked in the pouring rain.…

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Intergenerational Worship – how we made the change

Saturday, May 9th, 2009
familyworship I was driving home from a course I was taking in fulfillment of my first master's degree. I turned on the radio and was shocked by what I heard. Robbie Castleman, a guest of Dr. Dobson on Focus on the Family radio, was speaking of things that were "ancient history." She spoke from the content of her great book, "Parenting in the Pew," which advocates including children in the "adult"…  Read More

Family Ministry Ideas

Thursday, May 7th, 2009
webfamilyminFamilies in Worship: Involve all ages, once a month, in a combined Sunday a.m. service. Such an effort involves addressing the kids, using visuals during the sermon, giving all ages opportunities to serve, and developing creative ways to help the children pay attention. Develop activity sheets that directly apply to the sermon and encourage parents and children to do them together. Do not give in to the practice of having parts of the service as a token for…  Read More