By Debra Kreienkamp on July 25, 2012
Editor’s note: This blog first appeared on this site in September of 2009. We thought the ideas were worth repeating. As you think about rebooting the ministries in your church next month, how will you intentionally care for the individuals whom you serve in Jesus’ name? CTA offers a number of tools to help you [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Church staff, Church Volunteers, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Outreach/Evangelism, Pastor, Time Management, Visitors, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged children's ministry, Christian preschool, community, community outreach, Dad's Day Out, Encouragement, evangelism, Moms Day Out, outreach, Parent's Day Out, teacher
By Jane Fryar on May 3, 2011
On July 4, 1776, the colonists living in this land declared their independence, their freedom from Great Britain. But just writing the Declaration of Independence and signing it was not enough. Only after a long, bloody war were the colonists truly free. One of the people who fought in that war was Mary McCauly. Women [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Devotions, Encouragement, Free Resources, God and Country, National Day of Prayer, Patriotism, Prayers, Sunday School, Teachers Tagged bible, children's ministry, Christian, community, free devotion, Sunday School, teacher
By admin on March 29, 2011
Editor’s Note: Holy Week (April 17-24, 2011) is arguably the most significant week of the year for Christians. Deeply meaningful for adults, the events we observe can sometimes confuse or trouble young children. If you’re a children’s pastor, a Sunday school teacher, or a parent looking for a way to clarify Holy Week events and help [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Devotions, Easter, Events, Free Resources, Lent/Preparing for Easter, Ministry, Sunday School, Teachers Tagged children's ministry, children's pastor, DCE, DRE, Easter, Easter preparation, free devotion, Gospel Easter Eggs, Holy Week devotion, Holy Week for kids, Resurrection Day, school ministry, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, teacher
By admin on February 22, 2011
Editor’s note: This week’s free devotion was written many decades ago by a faithful pastor, Walter E. Schuette, who has since gone to be with the Lord. As he basks in the Savior’s presence, Pastor Schuette realizes more fully the truth of the words he wrote while he lived here on earth. His witness speaks [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Devotions, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Free Resources, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Women's Ministry Tagged bible, board of directors meeting, Christian, deacon's meeting, elder's meeting, Encouragement, free devotion, men's ministry, prayer, sermon idea, teacher, Women's Ministry
By admin on February 8, 2011
Beforehand, cut a large heart and a large cross from construction paper. For each child, prepare a small “kit” containing a red construction paper heart and several Valentine candy conversation hearts. Hold up the large construction paper heart and say: What celebration comes to mind when you see this? Valentine’s Day is a fun day [...]
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By Jane Fryar on February 1, 2011
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love; for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul. (Psalm 143:8) Try as we might, we can’t ignore Valentine’s Day. From the mall to the restaurant to the florist to the [...]
Posted in Christian Worker, Church staff, Church Volunteers, Devotions, Encouragement, Encouraging Volunteers, Men's Ministry, Ministry, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Teachers, Valentine's Day, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged bible, Christian, devotion, Encouragement, men's ministry, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, Sermon Ideas, teacher, Volunteers, Women's Ministry
By admin on January 26, 2011
Valentine’s Day falls on Monday in 2011. How will you use it to make a Gospel impact on every heart? CTA wants to partner with you as you plan ways to do that: If you work with kids, consider the God’s Amazing Love theme and the many amazing products you can use with youngsters—all value-priced, because [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Church Volunteers, Encouragement, Free Resources, Men's Ministry, Outreach/Evangelism, Sunday School, Teachers, Valentine's Day, Women's Ministry, Youth Ministry Tagged children's ministry, Christian, Encouragement, men's ministry, school ministry, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, teacher, Women's Ministry
By Alison Zeller on January 19, 2011
Every summer, from age 5 to 14, I attended a week of Vacation Bible School (VBS) at my church. Each morning, my friend’s mom would load us up in her van and carry us off for a day filled with Bible stories, games, singing, and crafts, all focused on a kid-friendly theme. At the end [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Christian Worker, Church Volunteers, Ministry, Outreach/Evangelism, Teachers, Witnessing, Youth Ministry Tagged children's ministry, evangelism, mission trip, Pastoral Ministry, teacher, Women's Ministry
By Ruth Geisler on December 28, 2010
In a shoebox, place a small cross and the baby Jesus figure from a Christmas crèche set. Tape cellophane (plastic wrap) over the top of the box, then close the lid. Use a marker to draw a large question mark on the lid. You will also need a white board or poster paper and markers. [...]
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By Ruth Geisler on December 21, 2010
Let me tell you a story about a boy named Garrett. For months and months and months, Garrett had been asking his mom and dad if he could have a dog. “Pleeeeeeeze!” Garrett said again and again. “I’ll take care of him. I’ll love him. I’ll feed him and play with him and bring him [...]
Posted in Children's ministry, Christmas, Devotions, Encouragement, Pastor, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, Teachers Tagged children's ministry, Christmas, devotion, Pastor, Pastoral Ministry, school ministry, Sermon Ideas, Sunday School, teacher