By Jane Fryar on May 16, 2012
The apostle Paul was single. He had no children. But have you ever considered how powerfully God used him as a father-figure? Consider: Paul “adopted” Timothy. The apostle became a mentor, an encourager, a father in the faith for Timothy—and later on for Titus, too. Paul invited Timothy (whom he called his “beloved and faithful [...]
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By Tim Wesemann on May 14, 2012
Editor’s note: This devotion is adapted from CTA’s new book for men’s ministry, God’s Direction Is Always Best. As you plan retreats for this summer and fall, check out the entire product line! For troubles without number surround me; my sins have overtaken me, and I cannot see. Psalm 40:12 NIV® Where do you [...]
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By Alison Zeller on May 9, 2012
Springs Road Baptist Church in Hickory, North Carolina, held a special Sunday service to honor veterans and fallen soldiers on Memorial Day 2010. During the service, a bugler played Taps and the local chapter of the Marine Corps League presented the meaning of the flag-folding ceremony at funerals. “The ceremony itself is very evangelistic,” said [...]
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By Gail Marsh on May 7, 2012
Editor’s note: This devotion is adapted from CTA’s new book for women’s ministry, Reflecting the Beauty of the Lord. As you plan retreats for this summer and fall, check out the entire product line and the free retreat planner CTA has made available. God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine [...]
Posted in Devotions, Encouragement, Ministry, Mother's Day, Pastor, Women's Ministry Tagged free devotion, Mother's Day, Women's Ministry, women's retreats
By Pat Mitchell on April 30, 2012
Editor’s note: What plans have you made to honor and encourage the moms and other women of your congregation on Mother’s Day—women who volunteer, who teach, who work hard at home and in your community? CTA provides a number of value-priced gifts designed especially for this purpose. This week’s devotion is drawn from one of our [...]
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By Gail Marsh on April 23, 2012
Editor’s note: What plans have you made to honor and encourage the moms and other women of your congregation on Mother’s Day—women who volunteer, who teach, who work hard at home and in your community? CTA provides a number of value-priced giftsdesigned especially for this purpose. This week’s devotion is drawn from one of our [...]
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By Jane Fryar on April 17, 2012
This time of year, activities in Christian schools, Sunday schools, CCD classes, choirs, Awana, and Bible clubs begin winding to a close. In a few weeks, the children and youth you have worked with for multiple weeks, months, or perhaps even years will move on—to a different class, school, or community. Perhaps one of the [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Christian Worker, Church staff, Church Volunteers, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Graduation, Grandparents Day, Youth Ministry Tagged affirming kids, children's pastor, DCE, DRE, encouraging children, encouraging kids, youth pastor
By admin on April 11, 2012
Looking for ways to honor moms and dads, women and men in your church this spring? Your Spanish-speaking moms and dads, women and men? Wish you could find a way to reach out to the Spanish-speaking families in your community? CTA has more and more options all the time! For women and moms, check out [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on April 10, 2012
Getting Started Display the poem you will use in the devotion on a chart or bulletin board—“Caterpillar” by Christina G. Rossetti. (See below.) Fold a brightly colored piece of construction paper in half lengthwise. Trace your right footprint on the paper, being sure the top and bottom of your arch touch the fold; this is [...]
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By Jane Fryar on April 9, 2012
Read 1 Corinthians 15:51-58. Focus: Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory in our Lord Jesus Christ! In 1 Corinthians 15, the apostle Paul details the blessings Jesus’ resurrection has secured for all believers. He describes what happens to us when life here on earth ends. The picture he paints floods our hearts [...]
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Memorial Day Outreach Event — One church brought in more than 50 guests
By Alison Zeller on May 9, 2012
Springs Road Baptist Church in Hickory, North Carolina, held a special Sunday service to honor veterans and fallen soldiers on Memorial Day 2010. During the service, a bugler played Taps and the local chapter of the Marine Corps League presented the meaning of the flag-folding ceremony at funerals. “The ceremony itself is very evangelistic,” said [...]
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