November 19, 2009 – 8:11 am
“Black Friday” is upon us. If you plan to wander the mall, looking for a gift you can give to your elementary-age students this year–one you can afford that’s also appropriate for both boys and girls–here’s hope for a more relaxing day. This year CTA offers a great alternative for Sunday school teachers, Awana leaders, CCD teachers, [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Children's ministry, Christmas, Sunday School, Teachers
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Tagged children's Christmas gifts, children's gifts, children's ministry, Christian, CID gifts, Sunday School, Sunday school teachers, teacher|
November 9, 2009 – 4:33 pm
It happens every year. You make a Christmas list and check it twice, then scratch your head over dilemmas like these:
Those volunteers at your church do so much. You want to remember them at Christmas with a meaningful gift. But what!?
You work with a great group of professionals on your church staff. You want to [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Church Volunteers, Encouraging Volunteers, Witnessing
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Tagged appreciation, children's ministry, Christmas, Christmas gifts, Pastoral Ministry, Sunday School, teacher, Volunteers|
October 27, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the fourth in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with brief daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who [...]
By Jane Fryar
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Posted in Author Jane Fryar, Christian Worker, Devotions, Encouragement, Ministry, Pastor, Pastor Appreciation, Teachers
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Tagged Encouragement, Pastoral Ministry, teacher, Volunteers|
October 21, 2009 – 5:00 pm
Fall is upon us in all its glory. Families have adjusted to the “back to school schedule,” the temperatures are dropping, and so are the leaves!
I find this to be a very special time of year, yet another beautiful season God sends us to enjoy. With these changes, we also begin to see pumpkins and [...]
October 20, 2009 – 12:01 am
Today’s devotion is the third in a series adapted slightly from Serving in His Steps: Focused Scriptures and Prayers for the Fast-Paced Life. It’s one of CTA’s newest products—an accordion-fold booklet with daily devotions and a pedometer to use while you walk. It makes a great thank-you gift for church professionals and volunteers who want [...]
September 4, 2009 – 7:17 am
As a preschool teacher at a Christian school, one of my favorite passages comes from 1 Peter 5:2-3.
Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, . . . not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be, . . . not lording it over those entrusted to [...]
September 1, 2009 – 7:57 am
All over our country, parents, children, and teachers are back in school, or getting ready to go. It is a busy time for me as a teacher. I am excited to meet a new group of five-year-old children that will be entering mykindergarten classroom! I have the honor and the privilege of getting to know [...]
August 20, 2009 – 6:28 am
As both a parent and a teacher, I am preparing for yet another time of transition. It seems that just yesterday the children were coming home, putting down schoolbooks and picking up beach balls and sunscreen. And so was I! (I teach in a Catholic school.)
Yet here we are, looking at the end of the [...]
Here’s a sample devotion from Serving in His Steps, CTA’s newest gift book designed to express appreciation to volunteers and staff in your church. Pastors, children’s ministers, youth workers, deacons boards, elders, women’s/men’s ministry leaders–whoever you want to encourage or thank for stepping up to serve–will, I hope, find these devotions encouraging! Visit the CTA [...]
