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07-29-07 Education Ministry Tip

This is a day to discuss what people have to say about their favorite Bible passages.  Last week we challenged them to re-read their favorite stories.

Ask each who is willing to share, “My favorite Bible passage is…and it says to me…”
This sharing can be a powerful time of reflection.

 


07-22-07 Education Ministry Tip

Summer is often a lazy time.  It is a time of relaxation and often becomes a time of reflection. 

Challenge your church members, including young people, to re-read their favorite Bible stories.  During this week, ask them to read the stories that fascinate them most.  Challenge...


07-15-07 Education Ministry Tip

Summer is vacation time.  It should be a time of refreshment and renewal.  In all ages of your church, in all programs, ask what people are doing to renew their spiritual lives.

Perhaps you can share the importance of Bible study, prayer, worship, fellowship, and service as ways to “charg...


07-08-07 Education Ministry Tip

This is an excellent week to help children to know that we live in a blessed land.  Remind them of the way in which God wants all people and all nations to be blessed.  It is a time to thank God for America, while also pointing the need for those who “have” to reach out to those who “have ...


07-01-07 Education Ministry Tip

This is the first Sunday of a new conference year.  This is a time to remind the children of the role of their pastors. 

Your pastor is either new at your church, or he/she is returning to begin a new year.  Either way, why not welcome the pastor to the church by again introducing h...