All NexGen Pro articles – Page 37
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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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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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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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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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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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BlogYoung people in national gambling addiction scandal
The Gambling Commission latest figures have been dubbed a “generational scandal”, as the number of problem gamblers age 11 to 16 rose to 55,000 over two years. An equivalent of one in seven of the same age bracket is considered at risk of betting regularly. CARE’s James Mildred asks what is fuelling this rise, and how should we respond?
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Faith at homeBlack Friday and Christmas
Nori Chesney looks at the implications of black Friday on our families and how to build Christmas traditions as grandparents.
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Faith at homeDad to three at 31
Reverend David Nwogbe is the youngest black vicar in the church of England. And at just 31 he is also father of three children. He talks faith at home, and being daddy and the vicar.
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BlogThree ways to encourage friendships in our youth groups
On Friendship Friday, Kidscape shares ways to make healthy spaces where good relationships can flourish.
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Faith at homeRemembrance Sunday
Tomorrow is Remembrance Sunday, and to Jo Northey that day is particularly poignant. She shares why and how she will be marking the centenary of the end of the First World War in her family.
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BlogDispatches Born on the Breadline missed the good in baby banks
Katie Lillystone runs Growkids in Norwich. She gives her feedback on Channel 4’s Dispatches, Born on the Breadline.
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Faith at homeVirtual reality gospel
Ben Jones from Missional Generation shows how we can use virtual and augmented reality to get children and young people engaged with the gospel.
