Teach Us To Pray- Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when He finished, one of His disciples said to Him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” Luke 11:1 This verse introduces the Lord’s Prayer. We learn it. We teach it to our children. But do [...]
His Invitation— The advertisement for mentors had been taped to the front of my planner for three weeks. I was a junior at the University of Alabama when I pulled into the group home parking lot. If I am honest, I left twice before ever climbing out of my car. Literally, I [...]
Ages and Stages: The Tween Years— I was really proud of the Kids Ministry our congregation poured into when I was on staff as the Children’s Ministry Director. We had a robust volunteer list and always found help when we needed it. (Shocking, I know!) However, there was one hole that I [...]
The Elementary Years: Energetic and Enthusiastic!— You just can’t beat the hand-waving pride and enthusiasm of a 2nd grader who knows the answer and wants to be called on! Or the wide-eyed wonder of a 3rd grader when a new idea dawns on her for the first time. One morning we were [...]
Ages and Stages: Pre-School Sponges— “. . . but Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven’” (Matt. 19:14). To a seasoned teacher or a new volunteer joining your team, preschoolers can be terrifying because of their energy [...]
Nursery: Where It All Begins! — When you hear the word nursery, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Some of us think, “Oh, I love holding babies!” Some of us think, “I need more help!” And some think, “I want to teach them, but I’m not sure what to [...]
Editor’s Note: This is the final post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. [...]
Editor’s Note: This is the sixth post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. [...]
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. [...]
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth post in a series of articles by author, Susan Hunt. Her book, Heirs of the Covenant is a favorite of many. We hope this series helps you see God’s covenant in new and richer ways. This article was originally posted on the CDM Women's Ministry Encourage Blog. [...]