Youth
Mysteries, Riddles, Puzzles AND MORE
More than just busy work, these puzzles are a great way to introduce the session and spark discussion.
A Little Book about the Big Book
Written by Richard J. Foster, Rebecca Gaudino, Glandion Carney, Bill Long, Bruce Demarest, Evan Howard, James Earl Massey, and Catherine Taylor
Many people are looking for a fresh way to read the Bible, not as a text to be mastered, but as a story to enter into and a lifestyle to pursue. In this unique Bible, the foremost names in Christian spirituality and biblical scholarship come together to provide a Bible that rediscovers Scripture as living text, rich with insights into how to live our lives more intimately with God.
We North Americans live in a remarkably diverse society, and it's increasingly common to be invited to a wedding, funeral or other religious service of a friend, relative or coworker whose faith is different from our own. These can be awkward situations...
This game offers additional Bible learning in a fun format. Each of the over 250 cards asks a question and provides multiple choice answers, plus a Bible reference for futher exploration. Use the game as an ice-breaker, a review, or a change-of-pace activity.
Crossings Youth Journal summarizes key points of each of the 30 sessions in this course. It offers individual and group activities and provides space for youth to record their experiences with the Bible. Each confirmand needs a copy, as well as a Bible. This course relies on the NRSV translation, but any version of the Bible can be used.
Crossings Leader Guide includes biblical background for eight units and three retreats, plus step-by-step suggestoins for each session. Each leader needs one copy, plus a copy of the Youth Journal. The session outline includes these features:
The nine full-color posters in this set will accompany your journey through the Crossings confirmation program. Each unit's core story is presented in a photo that can serve as a focal point for class discussion and worship reflection. One additional poster summarizes the core stories as a whole, offering a picture of the relationship between the eight biblical core stories and the confirmand's own journeys together.