And as such, have rights like adults. But this under-voiced population often has their rights ignored, stifled or superseded by the rights of their parents. Don't forget to advocate for the rights of the children in your watch.
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Advent
Since the summer, my 10 year old nephew has been living with me. He comes to church every Sunday and mid-week bible study every week. He loves church and he loves God. He knows some of the basics, so much so that I didn't realized how much he DOESN'T know.
I was teaching a lesson on Adam and Eve, which I consider to be fairly basic. But since my nephew has never really gone to church before now, he had never heard the story. He didn't know anything about the snake, sin or God walking with the first man and woman in the garden of Eden.
This Christmas, I am excited to introduce a new tradition into our Christmas routine. He and I will be doing The Advent Event every night. It will take us from the beginning thru the bible to Jesus' birth on Christmas.
I can't wait to begin tonight!
www.theadventevent.com
Collaborate!!!!
Family + Church
This book truly speaks to the benefit of great thinkers working together. Experts from all over the spectrum of ministry address – from their personal perspective – their tested theories on best practices for discipling the next generation. From parental involvement in student ministries or church-wide celebrations, to programs that seek to bring generations together thru meals or social activities, this book has gems of advice for anyone who works with youth and their families.
For me, the significant take-aways were:
VISION: What our desired end-result? Who do we want children to grow up to be?
MISSION: The Shema! Love the Lord your God with all your heart with all your soul and with all your strength. Impress them upon your children. (Somehow I had never realized that Deut. 6 follows directly after, and is therefore truly a part of the Shema – Hear O Israel: The Lord your God is one.) Can’t have one without the other. This is the mission of the people of God (whether it be Israel of the Old Testament, to the modern day church family) – to pass along the faith of their fathers to the next generation.
PATHWAYS: Collaborate: with Pastors and Church Leadership, with Student Ministry leaders, with parents, with the entire church family.
Special thanks to Minister's Label for the complementary copy of the book. It is a honor to be a part of the book blog tour.
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Dreams & Peace Poems
I took my KWLS kids to the local bookstore to host a Celebration of Peace for MLK, Jr. Day. Here are the writings that came out of the event. The children at the event came from church and off the street. I cannot believe how profound kids can be.
Our Dreams for the World
There won’t be any violence.
To have love around the world.
Everyone will be good.
War will stop.
There will be no war and countries have peace.
Playing.
Live in peace.
(The world ) will have the will to stand up for themselves and to love anyone they want.
Everyone will be free to live with peace, and love will be everywhere.
Just to be healthy.
Everyone will have a family.
Wars will stop forever and people will have freedom and can go home to see their families.
I will have a sister that I can play with on weekends and holidays.
That I can save animals someday.
I will be a famous singer and be on stage like Miley.
Peace is like FAIRNESS.
Peace looks like A PEACE SIGN.
It sounds QUIET.
And it can be GRACEFUL,
But peace is always LOVE.
Peace is like LOVE.
Peace looks like A PEACE SIGN.
It sounds LOVING.
And it can be COOL,
But peace is always WITH YOU.
Peace is like A BIG CIRCLE OF LOVE.
Peace looks like A PEACE SIGN.
It sounds LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE.
And it can be A GARDEN,
But peace is always A GOOD JOY.
Peace is like LOVE.
Peace looks like A PRETTY DOVE.
It sounds LIKE A QUIET POND.
And it can be A LARGE BOND,
But peace is always SAFE AND SOUND.
Peace is like GIVING AND SHARING
Peace looks like HAPPY.
It sounds HAPPY.
Peace is like CALM WATER.
Peace looks like KISSES.
It sounds LIKE RABBITS SINGING.
And it can be FOR EVERYONE,
But peace is always FOR GLENN.
Peace is like FREEDOM.
Peace looks like THERE’S NO WAR.
It sounds like LOVE.
And it can be EVERYONE,
But peace is always LOVING.
Peace is like LOVE.
Peace looks like NOT WAR.
It sounds PEACEFUL.
And it can be AWESOME,
But peace is always NICE.
Peace is like FRIENDSHIP.
Peace looks like CHILDREN PLAYING.
It sounds CHILDREN LAUGHING.
And it can be ANYWHERE,
But peace is always FRIENDSHIP.
Peace sounds PEACEFUL.
And it can be A WONDERFUL FEELING,
But peace is always SILENT.
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