Make a Bookmark Day
This week I saw a library sign. Summer reading is good, but I might add that fall reading, winter reading, and summer reading are also good. In fact, I think that they are great. I think you agree with me. … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Youth and Children’s Ministry
Too Old for Jr. Church
Our church resumes its Jr. Church program this week after taking about a month off. Kids ages four through third grade are invited to attend. But what about the older kids? Should they have to miss out? Isn’t the adult … Continue reading →
Three Ways to Give Books to Needy Children
This week I saw a promotion for free books for needy children. The organization placed a vending-style machine in several locations. The machine (which delivered its wares for free) was filled with books. It made me think of other ways … Continue reading →
Blessing of the Backpacks
It’s almost time for another school year to begin. As the Sunday school superintendent at my church, I wanted to do something special to get the kids off on solid footing. I saw on Facebook the idea of having a … Continue reading →
The Creativity of God and the Curiosity of Children
I always loved animals as a child (especially dogs!). Now as an adult I am fascinated by the incredible intricacies that God fashioned each one with-whether tools to survive in the Arctic ice or the Arabian desert. Why not use … Continue reading →
How can small churches do VBS?
I am a member of a small church that has two high school students and three younger children. Occasionally grandchildren and other children visit. Most of our church members are grandparents several times over by now, and many of their children have … Continue reading →