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Choice circus - a dramatic activity
A drama game useful for exploring the two sides of an argument or dilemma
View ideaBeatitudes
A way-in to talking about how things are in God's amazing Kingdom With links to the Beatitudes in Matthew 5: 1-12
View ideaPrayer activity on talking to God
An introduction to prayer and into understanding the different ways in which we can approach God with links to Jesus' teaching on prayer in Matthew chapter 6
View ideaRemembrance Sunday - making peace
Ideas for a children's group on Remembrance Sunday including material suitable for use in an all-age/parade service.
View ideaThe Pearl of Great Price
An outline for an activity with a children's group or for all-age worship that explores Jesus' teaching on gifts and giving
View ideaThe Lord's Prayer Worldwide
Different translations of the first two words of the Lord's Prayer to accompany a focus on Christianity as a World Faith
View ideaBeatitudes with attitude
A simple drama game to introduce the teaching of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount
View ideaThe Story of the other Wise Man
A first-person story leading to a presentation about the meaning of Christmas to be used in an all-age service
View ideaI am with you always
View this session outline on one of the I Am sayings of Jesus. From The Barnabas Team. Visit www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk
View ideaWeeds among the wheat
This is an outline for reflective storytelling using one of the seed parables of Jesus from Matthew's Gospel. It makes use of a PowerPoint presentation as well as wondering questions designed to get a group thinking more about what God is like and who they are meant to be. It is suitable for a session with 8 - 11 year olds or could be used as part of a Harvest Thanksgiving service.
View ideaActivities for the big surprise
Are you looking for a new angle on the Christmas story? This idea suggests several fun group activities to explore the birth of Jesus as God's amazing and unexpected gift to the world.
View ideaThe story of the big surprise
Will you be telling the Christmas story at an all-age service this December? This idea offers a simple way to involve everyone in the story as you tell it.
View ideaWorship for the big surprise
Are you looking for a simple act of worship to use with a group at a special Christmas event? This idea offers an outline for a short time of reflection that focuses on the wonder of the Christmas miracle.
View ideaThe great feast
In sporting terms, 'the first coming last and the last first' doesn't make much sense! What is this important saying of Jesus all about? This idea explores its meaning through the parable of the Great Feast and offers an active way to tell the story.
View ideaWalk through Holy Week
The following idea focuses on one event for each day, starting with Palm Sunday, and follows Jesus through the drama of Holy Week right up to and including the surprise of Easter morning. It offers an active, kinaesthetic way to walk the story.
View ideaCelebrate Ascension
This is an idea for a short act of worship for all ages that focuses on the story of Jesus returning to heaven after 40 days of resurrection appearances. Jesus leaves, giving his followers a promise and a command.
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