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School Curriculum Idea! This contribution offers a unique Sunday School curriculum idea that has taken off at our church. It is a practical and exciting way to stimulate the teaching/learning process at church which we feel is crucial to long term spiritual growth. Martha Stewart, Pumpkins, and Kid's Talks A Martha Stewart pumpkin carving activity turns into a clever kid's talk this holiday season. Habitat For Humanity Immanuel's youth group had a wonderful experience in Taos, NM working for Habitat for Humanity. Here's a plug for this wonderful service organization. Hospitality Counts! Never underestimate the value of a kindly act. Hospitality counts!! Video Scavenger Hunt Try out this technological twist of the classic scavenger hunt. Video fun for all. Telegraph Bible Trivia Here's another trivia game that only requires running at the mouth! It's a wild one!! Easter Story Cookies Make some cookies with your children and revisit the Easter story at the same time!!!! For Men Only on Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is is an optional holiday unless you love someone! Here's an idea for a special evening with your special someone. Scroll Down Animation So often one gets bombarded with junk email, but once in a while you get something you kind of like, so we decided to pass it on! Here's a unique way to experience a Bible verse, internet style. Fun, Fellowship, and Salvation -- All on the Golf Course! Here's how we combined a little golf with our Sunday School assignment. Play Ball! The first annual "Young Whippersnappers vs. Old Fogeys" church softball game was a big hit! Here's why. Let's Go Fly A Kite The Holy Spirit is like the wind. Are you ready to fly your kite? Work Auction Here's a novel idea for your next fundraiser, and let your kids learn the value of a hard day's work!!! A Very Special Last Supper A Maundy Thursday performance of a "Last Supper" drama brings home new and special meaning this Easter season. Holy Week Happenings We share a Holy Week activity that we hope will provide an in-depth look at the events leading up to the Resurrection. Happy Easter! The Grace Factor Sometime this year, get together with friends and take a risk for the good of others. You just might be surprised how much God cares about your efforts! Discover the grace factor! A Fish Story Sometimes a story is the best gift of all! Pumpkin Party -- B.Y.O.P. Here's an idea for a fun get-together for any age group during the autumn season! Scavenger Hunt Scavenger hunts have been favorite activities for youth groups and young adult groups at our church during the autumn months. We pass on some things we've learned from our past experiences. Happy hunting! R and R Sabbath from a coach's point of view. Check it out, then go take a nap! Living Beyond Life's Speed Limit Tired of the rat race, the seemingly never-ending daily grind? Always tired but too busy to slow down? Here's a quick reminder of what God says about living the fast life! Being a Good Daddy Thoughts on being a Dad. Happy Father's Day! And A Child Shall Lead Them.......... Student-led evangelism. Young people preaching the gospel to their peers! Thrilling! Easter Catacomb Service Putting on a catacomb service is an exciting and meaningful way to bring home the plight of early Christians who were persecuted because of their faith. A great activity for a wide variety of ages. Just Do It We all know of things that would improve our lives (spiritually, physically and emotionally) and our relationships with others. But will we follow through? Maybe it is time to "just do it!" Long-term Christianity This brief essay reminds us of the importance of "planting seeds" as we walk our Christian walk. A Personal Story of Honor and Internet Here´s a cute story about honoring those you care about. Honoring others--together with family, friends and a little help from the ´Net! Intergenerational Poem for Two Voices Uniting kids with the elderly is a win-win situation we need to take advantage of in our churches. Here is an simple idea to do just that. It´s hard to tell who receives the most benefit, but it is most often true that both groups are enriched and that is what counts. Creating a Bubble Society This is an exercise designed to point out the foolishness of judging other kids unfairly. It also could serve as a way of discussing the differences between people in the Body of Christ. |