By Ruth Geisler on December 20, 2011
This children’s devotion is the third of three this month. We have published a new one each Tuesday during the weeks before Christmas. They are designed to accompany CTA’s Countdown to Christmas items. Kids will love putting the stickers on the Christmas tree. Each set comes with four free classroom devotions and four free devotions to send [...]
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By Jane Fryar on December 19, 2011
Editor’s note: This brief poem is taken from CTA’s Christmas gift book, The Hidden Gift of Christmas. You can buy this beautiful, 4-color book by itself or in a gift set. If you’re looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer or a thank-you for your faithful volunteers, this may be just what you’ve wanted. Check it [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on December 13, 2011
This children’s devotion is the second of three this month. We will publish a new one each Tuesday during the weeks before Christmas. They are designed to accompany CTA’s Countdown to Christmas items. Kids will love putting the stickers on the Christmas trees they assemble. Each set comes with four free classroom devotions and four free devotions [...]
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By Kristin Schultz on December 12, 2011
Editor’s note: This devotion is based on one of CTA’s new Ornaments of Faith for Christmas, 2011, The Nativity Star. These ornaments are a meaningful, yet in expensive way to remind volunteers and church staff of Jesus’ love this Christmas. Check them out! Introduction Imagine this. You have just received an invitation to attend a [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on December 6, 2011
This children’s devotion is the first of three this month. We will publish a new one each Tuesday during the weeks before Christmas. They are designed to accompany CTA’s Countdown to Christmas items. Kids will love putting the stickers on the Christmas tree. Each set comes with four free classroom devotions and four free devotions to [...]
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By Jane Fryar on December 5, 2011
Editor’s note: This devotion is based on CTA’s new materials for Christmas, Follow the Star. Using it in your church, you can coordinate all your efforts—kids and grownups—under one theme. Check it out! Introduction Do you watch quiz shows on TV? They’re usually more upbeat than the evening news. It’s fun to play along and [...]
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By admin on December 1, 2011
Are you looking for a unique way to share the true story of Christmas with your kiddos, ages 4-8? Is your budget tight? Then CTA has an unbeatable offer for you! With the “Follow the Star” Show-N-Tell Bargain Bundle you can send each child home with a 16-page, full-color book that tells the Christmas story, [...]
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By jengarthe on November 30, 2011
Editor’s note: Looking for an attractive, exclusive, and affordable gift for your volunteers, co-workers, or friends this Christmas? Check out CTA’s Ornaments of Faith®. Order by December 5 and you can have the gift tags imprinted! The holidays are upon us—the joyous season of giving thanks and of celebrating the birth of our Savior. Yet, [...]
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By Tim Wesemann on November 29, 2011
Editor’s note: As you plan to celebrate Jesus’ birthday with the children in your church, check out the many resources CTA has available to help you–many are free! Introduction Share some things you do almost every night before you go to bed. (Let children respond.) Do you ever do anything special at bedtime—like have a [...]
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By Jane Fryar on November 28, 2011
Editor’s note: The Advent season began this past Sunday, November 27. Christians worldwide have begun to prepare their hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child on Christmas. CTA offers many products to enhance that preparation. Check them out! Introduction Years ago, retailers began to sell pre-decorated Christmas trees. You set them [...]
Posted in Advent, Christian Worker, Christmas, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Free Resources, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged Advent devotion, Christmas devotion, free devotion, Light of the World
Christmas Gifts to Encourage Faith
By jengarthe on November 30, 2011
Editor’s note: Looking for an attractive, exclusive, and affordable gift for your volunteers, co-workers, or friends this Christmas? Check out CTA’s Ornaments of Faith®. Order by December 5 and you can have the gift tags imprinted! The holidays are upon us—the joyous season of giving thanks and of celebrating the birth of our Savior. Yet, [...]
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