All NexGen Pro articles – Page 28
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Sit-down games
Not every child or young person is able to or enjoys running around, and not every context lends itself to a noisy and active game.
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Craft: Sensory
The story of Elijah fleeing from Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 19) contains so many elements that can be explored from a well-being perspective: of fear, anguish, journey, reflection, encountering God and finding purpose. The following craft ideas all have a sensory element and should provide plenty ...
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How to avoid introspection
This week I started carrying a thin leather bracelet with eight knots in it when I go out for a run. Each knot represent a person in my team at work.
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Jeremiah: Session 4
Meeting aim: To explore how Jeremiah struggled with his calling and what this may mean for us.
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Jeremiah: Session 4
Meeting aim: To consider how God is always with us, and is always at work.
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Job: Session 3
Meeting aim: To encourage the children to share their struggles with God in an honest way.
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Esther: Session 3
Meeting aim: To think about how God was with Esther and gave her courage when she was afraid.
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May 2019 : Music: Everything’s not awesome
ARTIST:The Lego Movie 2 castSUITABLE FOR: Under-10sINTRODUCTIONThe antidote to the hit earworm ‘Everything is awesome’ from The Lego Movie, this track explores the idea that although we may face challenges and difficulties there is still hope. Today’s session follows the same theme.You may like to set out some Lego before ...
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May 2019 : Movie: Isn’t it Romantic
CLIP: 00:14:14 – 00:21:38 / RATING: 12ACurrently available on NetflixSYNOPSISNatalie is a New York architect who works hard to get noticed at her job, but sadly she is more likely to deliver coffee and bagels than design the city’s next skyscraper. Things go from bad to weird when she is ...
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May 2019 : Reflective journal: Psalm 23
Scribble some answers to the questions relating to Psalm 23.
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May 2019 : Parable: Danny and the day-and-night detention
This story is based on Luke 16:19-32.
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Elijah: Session 2
Meeting aim: To explore how Elijah responded to the belief that he was all alone.
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Elijah: Session 2
Meeting aim: To explore the idea that even when we feel as though we have failed, God can set us on our feet to start again.
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Naomi: Session 1
Meeting aim: To explore issues around loneliness and grief, and to discuss how we can support those who struggle with being alone.
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David: Session 1
Meeting aim: To consider how we can chat to God about whatever is on our hearts.