September 24, 2009 – 5:12 pm
I recently pulled a coat I hadn’t worn for months out of the closet. As I put my hand in the pocket, I discovered three dollars which hadn’t seen the light of day since the last time I wore the coat! I love when that happens!
Recently I cruised the CTA website and decided [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Christian Worker, Encouragement, Free Resources, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation
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Tagged Encouragement, Ministry, ministry ideas, Pastor Appreciation, Pastoral Ministry, Servant Heart, Volunteers|
September 16, 2009 – 10:26 pm
After church on Sunday I was part of the giveaway team. A group of us handed out a special remembrance to everyone as they passed by. People loved them! Many will hold on to their meaningful gifts for years to come. (Then again, some will sell them on eBay to make a [...]
August 20, 2009 – 1:50 pm
Servant volunteers. I like that respectful title for people in our churches, schools, and communities. Volunteers give willingly and freely of their time without pay. They use their giftedness (or time) to help, assist, and encourage. They work with or for others. In love, they do what Jesus calls all of us to [...]
Grandparents Day falls on September 13th this year. It’s been said that some not so well-known special days or holidays were created by greeting card companies or florists as a business opportunity. Referring to several Internet sites, I found out the real story behind Grandparents Day.
arian McQuade founded Grandparents Day in 1973 [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Grandparents Day, Sermon Ideas
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Tagged celebrate grandparents, devotion, free bulletin in sert, Grandparents Day, History of Grandparents Day, living a legacy, Marian McQuade, ministry message, Sunday message|
As you plan your celebration for Mother’s Day, here are some ideas to consider …
Children might enjoy handing out your congregational gifts on Mother’s Day (and there’s no doubt the women will enjoy receiving it from a child).
If you’re associated with a pre-school or Mother’s Day Out ministry, order additional gifts for moms who [...]
Personally, I feel strange when I simply refer to CTA as a company. Officially, that’s what it is. But being a part of this team feels like being part of a ministry. (I think many associate ministry with a non-profit organization, but that’s not the case here.) So, often I refer to it [...]
One of the things I have to remind myself of regularly regarding CTA’s great teaching resources and products is that teaching goes well beyond the Christian school. Sunday School teachers, small group teachers, VBS teachers, Bible Class teachers – please forgive me! You’re all included (and appreciated)! I come from a long [...]
February 28, 2009 – 11:32 am
In a recent blog entry I shared about the vision CTA and I share for ministry using Grieving with Hope and Facing Illness with Hope within congregations. Expand that vision beyond the local congregation. Let’s start with Facing Illness with Hope . Do you know or yourself serve as a hospital chaplain? [...]
By Tim Wesemann
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Posted in Author Tim Wesemann, Encouragement, Grieving, Pastor, Resources
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Tagged Comfort and Care, Encouragement, Facing Illness with Hope, Grief, Grieving with Hope, Ministry to the Sick, Pastoral Ministry|
February 26, 2009 – 4:30 pm
I hope people catch the vision and the endless possibilities for ministry when they purchase and read CTA’s two books, Grieving with Hope and Facing Illness with Hope. I’m continually astonished that they’ve been priced lower than most sympathy cards and even come with an envelope for mailing. Today people often send [...]
We Want Your Feedback
While speaking to a large group, I always get a bit nervous about walking near the sound speakers on stage. I don’t like feedback. That squeal. Fingernails on a chalkboard x 7! Everyone shudders. It’s unproductive.
But when presenting a new product to a large group, I welcome feedback–not the screechy kind, [...]