To teach young children as well as help them stay occupied in church, a creative pastor created an “I Spy” bingo card to encourage them to identify items around the sanctuary. Learn how! Post from Building Faith includes a link to a template. From Building Faith. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Matthew’s story of the Magi’s visit to the Christ child in Bethlehem remains both beloved and mysterious to Christians. This lesson plan from Youth Catholic provides insight into how to bring out all its important teachings. (Photo: Frank Cone via Pexels)
Do a deep dive on Christmas themes with a free Bible-study bundle from Christianity Today. The five-part series includes leader and participant guides and includes sessions about Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Shepherds and angels. Usual cost $19.95, but CT offering at no cost. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Advent begins Dec. 1. This year help enrich your and your church’s experience of Advent with a free online devotional. Teach your congregants how to access and use devotionals to draw close to God and find the Holiness of the holidays. Here are links to some good ones.
Perfect for an Advent study or to compliment a stewardship emphasis, this free download from the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod features 24 bible-based devotions. Inspiring, thought-provoking. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What’s the best way to learn biblical gratitude? By reading the Bible, of course. Make November a month of Thanksgiving month by meditating on a Bible verse dealing with gratitude every day. From Prayerlit.com. (Photo: Creative Commons)
You don’t have to look very far in Scripture to discern how giving and loving serve as undercurrents of God’s relationship with us. The Bible is the ultimate stewardship and giving resource. This Luther Seminary blog post explores.
Here’s a comprehensive resource for you or your study group. The 81-page pdf guide from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a deep look at stewardship from faithful and practical standpoints. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Patience is key in stewarding healthy relationships and handling problems. But in a culture where patience is in short supply, this Bible study provides insight. From situations of our lives, From Life, Hope & Truth. (Photo: Creative Commons)
As Sunday school and youth groups resume for the fall, here is a dynamite Bible study on Malachi 3:10 that offers practical insight into generosity and tithing. From Youth Group Ministries. (Photo: Creative Commons)
