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Early Childhood

Make All of November a Month of Thanksgiving

Oct 31, 2023 | Early Childhood, Education, Pedagogy, Teaching, Worship

Now that another Reformation celebration has passed, it’s time to gear up for Thanksgiving on Thursday, November ...

Jesus Loves You, This We Know!

Oct 3, 2023 | Early Childhood, Education, Pedagogy, Teaching

Image by starline on Freepik Go ahead and sing! It’s okay to burst out in song, especially when ...

Real Play That Invites Real Learning

Apr 11, 2023 | Early Childhood, Education, Pedagogy, Teaching

It’s spring. The school year is winding down, and you still have a long list of things you ...

I Like You – God Loves You!

Jan 31, 2023 | Early Childhood, Education, Family Ministry, Mission and Ministry, Pedagogy, Teaching, Vocation, Worker Wellness

Have you ever heard the phrase by beloved children’s television host, Mr. Fred Rogers, where he shares, “I ...

Struggling Readers

May 17, 2022 | Early Childhood, Education, Learning Differences, Pedagogy, Teaching

If you teach young children to read, you are a hero. Learning to read is a complex process. ...

“I Want to Tell the Story”

Apr 26, 2022 | Early Childhood, Education, Pedagogy, Teaching

One of the first things I was told not to do as a student teacher was to bring ...

Gift, Bless, Equip

Mar 29, 2022 | Early Childhood, Education, Family Ministry, Mission and Ministry, Teaching

Gifting children Bibles, catechisms, or hymnals and instructing on how to use them is a fantastic ministry that ...

Using Children’s Artwork and Photography in Worship Services

Oct 12, 2021 | Early Childhood, Family Ministry, Ministry, Mission and Ministry, Technology, Worship

Illustrating the Scripture Lessons with Children’s Artwork Many congregations use digital projections to show hymn texts, Bible readings, ...

How Will I Ever Make It?

Mar 23, 2021 | Early Childhood, Ministry

These are interesting times; perhaps times that you have never thought you would be a part of. Whether ...

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