In an effort to coordinate what the pastor teaches in worship each Sunday with what the children/youth are learning in Sunday school, I have written a basic outline from the topic and scripture used by the pastor. It follows an inductive study method. (I have been involved in leadership with Bible Study Fellowship International and adapted their method for their school program for students.) Continue Reading »
Posts tagged ‘youth’
Hope Covenant Discipleship
The download below is a tool we developed, using the Children’s Ministry Planning Tool, by Steve Burger (Department of Christian Formation, ECC) as a guide. Each age level is considered within the G.R.O.W. (God’s Word, Relationships, Obedient Living, Worship) framework and the context of discipleship. We hope it will be helpful for others, as you plan. Continue Reading »
Stations of the Cross – Winnetka Covenant Church
The Stations of the Cross experience at Winnetka Covenant Church was two years in the making. The idea was brought to the church’s Clergy and Worship Resource Committee, all of whom gave their enthusiastic support. Our team was excited about this idea but wanted to make sure we gave enough thought about how best to implement this project to encompass all its aspects and allow artists enough time to create their work. Continue Reading »
Lesson Plan: Ash Wednesday Service
Dan Booker developed this Ash Wednesday service while serving as Youth Minister at First Covenant Church in Rockford, Illinois. While geared primarily for youth, adults found it to be a meaningful experience as well. Continue Reading »
Don’t Waste Your School Year
This is part of a sermon I preached to the youth at my church the Sunday before School started in August, 2011. Continue Reading »
Activities from Around the World
Below are activities from around the world which you can use if you are emphasizing various cultures in your program. This material is taken from CAPS: Mission Possible, a manual prepared by the Department of Christian Formation which is now out of print. Continue Reading »
Small Churches Doing Big Things
Small Churches Doing Big Things is a video highlighting Covenant churches in California’s Calavares County with thriving food ministries to their communities from Spring of 2011. Continue Reading »
Games from Around the World
Below are games from around the world which you can play if you are emphasizing various cultures in your program or activity. This material is taken from CAPS: Mission Possible, a manual prepared by the Department of Christian Formation which is now out of print. Continue Reading »
Christmas Around the World
This information highlights Advent/Christmas customs in various countries around the world. Use it to prepare a Christmas program or as a reminder to pray for our missionaries and global work. Continue Reading »
Youth Auction
Our annual Youth Auction is a highlight. Baked goods, used items, new toys, times for specific service, homemade furniture are auctioned. The auction usually generates around $2-3,000 annually for our youth projects. It is great fun and the money goes for a worthy cause. Continue Reading »
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