Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020
This week’s great ideas are all about camping and nature. Bonus: You don’t even have to worry about mosquitoes biting you! This article is filled with some good ideas: “Camping at Home: 12 Fun Ideas for Camping in Your Backyard.” From the American Camp Association comes a green pledge to get you thinking about the […]
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It’s June, and the warm weather in many parts of the country is getting us in a camping mood. We’ve got a fun fill-in puzzle for you that’s all about camping. Pass along this shareable PDF to the children, youth and adults in your congregation!
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Many churches are made up of a diverse fabric of people of all ages, interests, colors, and cultures. But how does that diversity translate to the group of people who make up the church workplace: the volunteers, staff, and clergy that help the church function on a daily basis? This week’s timely topic that may […]
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If you are looking for something to put a smile on your face, look no further than the Disney Parks YouTube channel. This family-friendly video channel has something for everyone! Learn to draw Mickey Mouse, reinvent the PB&J sandwich, take a virtual ride on a roller coaster, and settle in for the night with a […]
Read More >>Tuesday, May 19th, 2020
Each child has different learning needs, but those with special needs have additional challenges, especially during this time. Common Sense Media has put together a list of recommended special education applications and websites based on the recommendations of special educators. Share this list with anyone who might benefit from it. Young people are making a […]
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We miss sports, don’t you? Whether you like to participate in sports or are a self-professed professional spectator, we’ve got a word search for you that will get you in a sporting mood. Pass along this shareable PDF to the sports-loving children, youth and adults in your congregation!
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The situation happening in the world today is bound to make anyone anxious. But people with depression, anxiety and other mood disorders are even more affected and at risk during these times when many things in the world are uncertain. This week’s timely topic that may be helpful in your role at a church or […]
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Art is something that people of all skills can do, and during this time, the Getty Museum has issued a challenge. Re-create a piece of famous artwork using household items. The results range from amazing to hilarious and inspiring, and you can get in on the action, too. Click above to see what others have […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
We’re not recommending this for everyone, but what a great conversation starter and fund raiser started by the Rev. Mary Bohall, senior pastor at First United Methodist Church in Mendota, Ill.! She’s helped raise hundreds of dollars for her community (and her husband got an interesting haircut out of the deal). You’ll enjoy this story! […]
Read More >>Tuesday, April 28th, 2020
Who doesn’t love a good word search? You won’t find any coronavirus or COVID-19 references; we decided to create a word search that focuses on the positive … looking forward to those things we will be able to do again soon. Enjoy this word search! Click here for a printable PDF to view and share.
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Calls to abuse hotlines all around the country have lessened over the past couple of months, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. Many children are at home with those who abuse or neglect them instead of going to their weekly activities. This means that mandated reporters such as teachers, childcare workers and church volunteers […]
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Back in the old days, many goods like butter and bread were made, not bought at a store. It’s important to pass along the skills of the past, and with modern technology (like video), it’s even easier. Why not teach a young person a new skill when they are looking for something to do? It’s […]
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