All Editorial articles – Page 31
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IssuesDecember 2018 : Reflective Journal: God with us
At Christmas time we remember God coming to earth as a human: Jesus, the word, becoming flesh. Imagine Jesus being physically present in the places where you find yourself. Draw, doodle or write in the pictures below.
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Faith at homeForming faith rituals: New year, new start
I’ve always felt that new year isn’t really a thing. Nothing actually happens at the point at which we count down and wish each other happy new year! However, it’s good to have moments in time when we take stock, look back and plan ahead.
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IssuesChristmas games
With all the parties, events and services taking place over the festive season you might just need a few extra games ideas. Here is a range of easy games you can play in between eating all that party food.
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IssuesCraft: Christmas
Background Christmas inspires a whole range of craft and construction ideas, but these activities should help you dig a little deeper into the story with children and help them meet with God through the tinsel and the tradition.
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BlogChristmas session
Meeting aim: To celebrate together God’s most special gift for all the people: his Son, Jesus.
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Faith at homeIt was the first Christmas
Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God time during the day. Read the whole story at once, or split it up into verses, depending on how much time you have. You could also use it as part of a children’s session.
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IssuesGoing it alone
I’ve done something really stupid. I entered myself into an Ironman triathlon next July: a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run.
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IssuesWise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To hear the story of the arrival of the wise men coming from afar, and to reflect on yet more surprises in the Christmas story.
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IssuesThe wise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the wise men, who travelled to honour the new king.
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IssuesThe wise men: Session 4
Meeting aim: To reflect on the importance of worshiping Jesus wholeheartedly.
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IssuesShepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim To hear the story of the shepherds (who were just ordinary people), who raced to find the newborn Jesus. We too can share the Christmas story with others.
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IssuesThe shepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim: To tell the story of the shepherds hearing about Jesus’ birth.
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IssuesThe shepherds: Session 3
Meeting aim: To challenge the young people to take a closer look at what God is doing.
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IssuesDecember 2018 : Parable: Stefan and the self-assembly scramble
This story is based on Matthew 7:24-27
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Faith at homeInterviews - December 2018
We regularly speak to a variety of people about faith at home. Each week we broadcast one of these interviews on Premier Christian Radio, and we are consistently blown away by their wisdom. So, as 2018 comes to a close, here are a few of our highlights.
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IssuesJesus’ birth: Session 2
Meeting aim: To hear the story of the birth of Jesus. To think about how Joseph and Mary might have been worried but knew they could trust God.
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IssuesJesus’ birth: Session 2
Meeting aim: To investigate how Jesus identifies with the poor and marginalised.
