Christian Education
Mysteries, Riddles, Puzzles AND MORE
More than just busy work, these puzzles are a great way to introduce the session and spark discussion.
Now your congregation can combine time, space, adults, and children to create new energy. Based on the semi-continuous stream of the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL), these adaptable resources will fit your congregation, no matter how you are “doing church.”
SeasonsFUSION is perfect for:
• Large and small congregations looking to integrate worship, learning, and service, and that support the many ways they practice Christianity.
Behold Together: The Practice of Listening to God in Community
Art can stir our emotions and help us view the world in a new way. Behold Together is a unique resource for groups seeking a way to deepen their experience of scripture through the practices of reflection and meditation.
Click here to view a sample of the Leader's Guide for Lent 1.
Our Bible Beginner Activity Bulletins (ages 4-6) provide an enjoyable learning activity that encourages the active participation of children in worship. During the sermon time, the children's bulletins help young worshipers connect with the Scripture passage for the day through interesting exercises, puzzles, and pictures to discover some of the meaning of the passage.
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Our Children's Worship Bulletins (ages 7-12) provide an enjoyable learning activity that encourages the active participation of children in worship. During the sermon time, the children's bulletins help young worshipers connect with the Scripture passage for the day through interesting exercises, puzzles, and pictures to discover some of the meaning of the passage.
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Stories from the Lectionary Story Bible come alive when they are read by the author, Ralph Milton! Also includes a data CD with all of the art, in a format suitable for projection.
60 Bible Stories and Crafts with the Earth in Mind
Provides creative, ready-to-use craft projects that highlight the importance of recycling and environmental stewardship for children ages 6-8. Using many artistic mediums, clear instructions, hands-on learning, and reproducible pages for creative learning in a variety of settings.
Ages 2–6 will love coloring in these 8-page books while they learn some
of Icky’s favorite Bible stories.
Icky’s Bible Coloring Books are part of a family of Icky Ichthys puppet ministry products that create an interactive learning experience - making Bible stories come alive in the imagination of children.
They center around Icky Ichthys The Storytelling Puppet (You can order this separately)
”Why start a puppet ministry?”
Icky brings the story to life!
FaithTalk with Children (ages 3–10) by Dick Hardel and Deb Stehlin
This set of cards was designed for faith conversations between parents or other adults and children (ages 3 – 10). Cards focus on four areas – Memories, Wonder, Actions, and Growing Together – and call for more active responses by the children and adults.
Share cards (2½ x 4) plus canvas carrying case • FTCHI $19.75
Also available:
Faith Talk (ages 11 and up) by Merton P. Strommen and Charles Bruning
Turn a piece of paper and a drinking straw into a butterfly that really flies! Or, make a tiny manger for the Advent Season. 52 Crafts for the Christian Year is full of simple craft ideas organized by seasons of the Church Year. Great for Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, or at home. crafts for all major celebrations, from Christmas & Epiphany to Lent & Easter suggestions for adapting crafts to suit other special days and seasons key scripture verses accompany each craft step-by-step instructions and illustrations seasonal recipes