December 9, 2009 – 4:04 pm
As we focus on preparing ourselves for the coming of our Savior, I feel it is also important to remember to teach our children to focus on the true meaning of the season. Since I am fortunate enough to teach in a Catholic school, I have ample opportunity to help my students stay grounded in the [...]
September 18, 2009 – 9:40 am
As a preschool teacher in a Christian school, I get to create art projects for my students. I look especially for projects that are fun and faith-filled. Parents love to see what their children have created, so art projects can provide the perfect opportunity to share Jesus in a non-threatening way. Connecting an art project [...]
By Debra Kreienkamp
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Posted in Children's ministry, Fall Festival, Halloween alternative, Outreach/Evangelism, Sunday School, Teachers
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Tagged children's ministry, children's pastor, Christian school, Fall Festival, family, Pumpkin Prayer|
September 8, 2009 – 9:52 am
Wise parents and teachers realize children need both wings and roots. Young people who grow up with only roots never soar to their true potential. But those who grow up with only wings can easily crash and burn.
Grandparents help provide the roots we all need–when we’re young and later on in life, too. Unconditional love. A [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Encouragement, Grandparents Day, Ministry, Teachers, Youth Ministry
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Tagged apostle Paul, bible, children, church, Encouragement, family, God, Grandparents Day, history, parents, September 13, Teachers, Timothy|
August 25, 2009 – 6:35 am
My passion in life is making people feel special and especially kids. Some of those people are kids who think they are no longer kids—college kids. In this age of text messaging, Facebook, and e-mail, it sometimes seems everyone knows everything about everyone. But keeping the lines of communication open with what college kids are really [...]
By Debra Kreienkamp
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Posted in Ministry
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Tagged children, college, communication, email, Encouragement, facebook, Fall Festival, family, food, God, kids, outreach|
Summer goes all too quickly! July 4 has arrived, set off its last fire crackers, and departed already! I hope you’ve been making the most of opportunities to visit with your children and grandchildren these past weeks. And I hope you plan to exploit the next few weeks for that purpose, too, enjoying some family [...]
By Anne Conway
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Posted in Customer Comments, Prayers, Teachers, Time Management
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Tagged bible, children, Christian retreat centers, family, grandchildren, local church, meditation, prayer, Scripture, spiritual growth, study|
March 24, 2009 – 11:55 am
I was just looking at a new picture of my 14-year old daughter. It seems that just yesterday my wife and I brought her home to our two-bedroom apartment. In reality, it was 1994. As I consider how quickly she is growing and as I watch her develop into a young adult, the reality that [...]
Rest, Relax, Recharge
Summer goes all too quickly! July 4 has arrived, set off its last fire crackers, and departed already! I hope you’ve been making the most of opportunities to visit with your children and grandchildren these past weeks. And I hope you plan to exploit the next few weeks for that purpose, too, enjoying some family [...]