Do church bulletin boards have to be dull and boring? Not if you have Creative Church Bulletin Boards in hand! The uplifting, thought-provoking theme messages presented in this practical how-to guide will both educate and entertain your entire congregation. Capturing the attention of media-jaded children - and adults - is much easier when the message of our faith is displayed in eye-catching splashes of color and design, rather than in faded construction paper or dry memos. Packed with unique design ideas that will spark your creativity, Creative Church Bulletin Boards offers plenty of specific advice on shopping for supplies and keeping expenses within a limited budget, as well as detailed directions for using a wide variety of non-conventional tools to mount interesting items. You'll learn how to put together attractive displays that reinforce Christian teachings on subjects such as trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring. Material appropriate for both general use and specific seasons throughout the year is provided, with plenty of possible slogans or phrases for you to choose from. And to help you get started, each grouping includes a thorough discussion of one example along with a picture and explicit step-by-step instructions for assembling the board. Creative Church Bulletin Boards gives you everything you need to put a powerful but often overlooked evangelism tool to work in your church! This book is the launching point for rediscovering the importance of the time-honored, non-electron-based truth that bulletin boards can help us relate God's message in new ways. What hope and joy to enter the church building and find there a bulletin board catching the eye with beauty, humor, and creativity, warming the heart with a sign of God's love and connection. A creative bulletin board may not get people in the building, but it can help keep them coming once they are there. June Stitzinger-Clark Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church Lakewood, New Jersey Disaster Response Coordinator, Greater New Jersey Annual Conference Rosalind M. Townley lives in Wenonah, New Jersey, where she is an active member of Wenonah United Methodist Church. She is a former schoolteacher and a graduate of Lycoming College. About the Author June Stitzinger-Clark Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church Lakewood, New Jersey Disaster Response Coordinator, Greater New Jersey Annual Conference Rosalind M. Townley lives in Wenonah, New Jersey, where she is an active member of Wenonah United Methodist Church. She is a former schoolteacher and a graduate of Lycoming College.

Social media has ushered in a dramatic global shift in the nature of faith, social consciousness, and relationships. How do churches navigate the Digital Reformation? Tweet If You Heart Jesus brings the wisdom of ancient and medieval Christianity into conversation with contemporary theories of cultural change and the realities of social media, all to help churches navigate a landscape where faith, leadership, and community have taken on new meanings.

This 26 Unit preschool curriculum, designed for your 2-4 year old child, helps you develop a rhythm and creates a gentle opportunity to include learning opportunities without creating additional work for Mom. This program was created to help you seize fruitful opportunities in these young years without making learning a chore for mom or child. The Gentle + Classical Preschool includes memory statements for each unit that covers the subjects of: Science (animals and plants), Social Studies (our family, community and American history), Character Traits or Catechism (Patience, Attention, Obedience, and more), Scripture (Christian Bible), Health + Safety (also including chores and self-care), Math (including shapes, colors, counting to 30, skip-counting, etc), Gross + Fine Motor Skill Activities, Language Arts (including many nursery rhymes). Plus a letter to focus on each unit. As the Parent/Teacher, you receive guided instruction for each unit, tips and tricks, help with scheduling, information about beginning reading skills, narration... and so much more. Join the other 10,000+ families who have received this program!

Biblical scholar Robert Wall and pastoral leader Anthony Robinson here join forces to bring the Acts of the Apostles forward to our time as a resource for congregational renewal and transformation.Featuring both careful exegetical study and exciting contemporary exposition, the fifteen chapters of Called to Be Church each first interpret the text of Acts as Scripture and then engage Acts for today's church. The book dives into many of the most vexing issues faced by the church then and now -- such issues as conflict resolution, pluralism and multiculturalism, sexuality, money, church and state, the role of the Holy Spirit, and more.Enhanced by study questions at the end of each chapter, Called to Be Church will lend itself especially well to small-group study within congregations. Pastors, lay readers, students, and ordinary believers alike will find the book helpful and inspiring.

Fully-Reproducible Kids'' Bible Lessons for Preschoolers (Ages: 2-5). Feature 8 all-inclusive lessons with over 60 flexible Bible activity options. Perfect for Kids Sunday School, Christian Home School Curriculum, Kids Church, and more! Length: 96 pgs. Packed with puzzles, games, crafts, and awesome Bible stories, these reproducible kids'' Bible lessons will keep your preschoolers actively involved in creative learning as they find out about serving God!This reproducible book offers everything you need to teach preschoolers in eight extended sessions. Each reproducible lesson includes a short Bible story, step-by-step instructions, and over 8 themed-Bible activities you can use. The variety of activity options allows you to shape and customize your lesson for your class. Can your preschooler serve God?The Bible is full of examples of those who were servants of God. In God''s Servants Teach Me, your preschoolers will learn about eight of God''s servants. They will learn how they too can become servants of God. Here''s just some of the kids'' Bible lessons included: Joshua Teaches Me to Be Brave Nehemiah Teaches Me to Be Fair Stephen Teaches Me to be Forgiving Ruth Teaches me to be Thankful David Teaches me to be Caring (AND MORE!) Each Kids Bible Lesson for Preschoolers Includes: Bible story plus visual Discussion questions Memory verse Take-home sheets (and coloring pages) Step-by-step instruction and tips for Kids Sunday School Teachers Several related Bible activities, such as: Bible Puzzles Bible Crafts Bible Songs and Rhyming Songs Games Snack Ideas (AND MORE!) Bonus Resources for Kids Sunday School Teachers: Bulletin Board Decorations and Kids Ministry Ideas! What is the format of this Bible lesson for Preschoolers? Each of the first eight chapters includes a Bible story, memory verse, and a variety of Bible activities, Bible crafts, and Bible puzzles. An additional chapter contains miscellaneous projects that can be used anytime throughout the study or at the end to review the lessons. Ideal for short attention spans and wiggly little ones. "I am in charge of our preschool and was trying to find some lessons for the teachers to use. I ordered this book and was pleased with its organization and approach to teaching! I am so thrilled with it that I am ordering the other books in this series." --Sunday school teacher, review on Amazon 5 Key Features of Rainbow''s Bible Lessons for Preschoolers: 1. Age-appropriate Bible Stories and Activities for Preschoolers Enjoy having solid, Bible-based material that explains key information in a way that is easy-to-understand for preschoolers. Features age-appropriate rhyming songs, coloring sheets, Bible activities, and craft ideas. 2. Packed with Fun Bible Activities, Bible Crafts, and Bible Songs for Preschoolers! Loaded with original Bible activities, fun crafts, skit ideas, music options, snack suggestions, easy puzzles, and more! Easily keep kids'' attention and unleash their creativity with these fun activities! Perfect for all attention spans and learning styles! 3. Flexible Options Available Bible verses and stories kick off each lesson followed by activities that help kids remember key information. Each lesson includes 8 different activity options, making it easy to tailor your lesson to the needs, learning, styles, and preferences of your class. 4. Ready-to-Use, Fully-Reproducible Bible Lessons Each lesson is all-inclusive and includes step-by-step instructions for Kids Sunday School teachers. Plus, this reproducible book uses perforated pages making it easy to make copies for your Sunday School class, home school curriculum, kids church, etc. 5. Low-Prep Time and Budget-Friendly Includes ready-made hand-outs and includes templates for art and crafts. Most lessons use materials you can find around your house--helping you stick to your budget!

Are you ready to go on a food truck adventure with God? The Bible Food Truck takes you for a ride through the entire Word of God as you learn different stories about food, drinks, and fasting. You will weave your way through the Old Testament and the New Testament, making stops in different books of the Bible to learn about how food played a role in the story. These short devotions can be done with your family at dinner or first thing in the morning as you head off to school. Each devotion contains Scripture verses, prayer, and a "Faith To-Go" section that helps you live out your faith in God every day. You will also have the fun opportunity to create your own food truck ministry! Designing a food truck that you can use to serve God will be a way to connect the stories with serving the Lord. Climb aboard and buckle up! It's time to encounter God on the Bible Food Truck!