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Burlap and Butterflies: 101 Religious Education Activities for Christian Holidays

Type: BOOK
Author: Mathson, Patricia
( Advent , Christmas , Crafts , Easter , General , Holidays , Lenten Teaching Ideas , Lower Elementary , Pentecost , Preschool Programs , Teaching Aids , Thanksgiving )

For preschool to 3rd grade.Simple, faith-provoking activities follow the school year, focusing on holiday times: Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter and Pentecost. Prayer, poems, plays, arts, crafts, games, pantomimes, pageants, scripture stories, posters, newsletters, banners, murals and outreach projects.

Celebrating Special Days in the Church School Year

Type: BOOK
Author: Smith, Judy Gattis
( Children , Children's Ministry , Church Holidays , General , Holidays , Teaching Aids )

Presents some of the special days of the church in ways that children will find meaningful. Programs involve active participation by the children so that they are not only being taught the faith but become part of the faith story.

Davey & Goliath: Halloween: Who Did It?

Type: VHS
Author: Lutheran Church of America
( Children , Children's Literature , Forgiveness , General , Holidays , Reconciling )

This enchanting seasonal special opens with decorations in full swing for a Halloween party. To prepare for their Halloween guests, Davey & Goliath visit the baker. Davey tries to make donuts and makes a mess instead. The baker, Mr. Kloss, forgives him. Then they go on to visit Mr. Green, the bee keeper. Later that night, the kids all go to the Halloween party together, where Davey's space allien costume wins first prize. Davey and Sally, realizing no one can recognize them inside their...

Dramatic Readings for All Occasions

Type: BOOK
Author: Crisci, Elizabeth Whitney
( Children , Christmas , Church Holidays , Drama , Easter , General , Holidays , Programming , Thanksgiving )

Programs for Christmas, New Year's Day, July4th/President's Day, Easter, and Thanksgiving. Requires only 1 rehearsal, parts are to be read, and cast may be good readers of any age, children through adult.

Family Rituals

Type: BOOK
Author: Honea, Charla
( Family , Family Activities , General , Holidays )

A lovely book with many different families' rituals. Divided into rituals for special occasions, rituals for seasons of the year and rituals for mealtimes. A great way to get ideas and create your own family rituals.

Ray Of Hope, A: Facing the Holidays Following a Loss

Type: VHS
Author: Alexander, Paul
( Death/Dying , Family , General , Grief/Death , Holidays )

This video offers help for those grieving the loss of a loved one especially during the holidays or any day you might think of as a special day of remembrance.

Snap Sessions: Holiday Specials and Boredom Busters

Type: BOOK
Author: Dockrey and Hall
( General , Holidays , Programming , Youth )

30 great youth meetings for busy leaders. Easy to prepare youth meetings - 20 for specific holidays, and 10 designed to break you out of a rut.

Unplug the Christmas Machine (book and leader's guide)

Type: BOOK
Author: Robinson and Staeheli
( Adult , Advent , Christmas , General , Group Study , Holidays , Inspiration , Spiritual Growth )

A complete guide to putting love and joy back into the season. Answers questions like: How can I reduce the stress of preparing for Christmas, How can I make our celebration more spiritual and less material, How can I get my husband to be more enthusiastic about Christmas, How can I get my wife to relax and enjoy the celebration, How can I help my children see that Christmas is more than just presents?

Wonder of the Boy Jesus, The

Type: VHS
Author:
( Children , Christmas , Christmas Eve , Family , General , History , Holidays , Jesus , Storytelling )

A Grandfather tells his grandson the story of Christmas. Family entertainment filmed on location in the Holy Land. Helps children understand what life was like when Jesus walked the earth.