Bible study is a great way to help God’s people understand the true meaning and joy of Christmas. To help you plan, LifeWay is offering something for everybody — a variety of studies for people of all ages. (Photo: Pascal Volk, Creative Commons)
Three teaching points for Advent education
The church season of Advent is steeped in mystery and holiness, yet many churchgoers see it only as the onramp to Christmas. To help people understand and, thus, appreciate the fullness of advent, Building Faith has these three teaching points, complete with links for further study. (Photo: Pavel Hadzinki, Creative Commons)
Thanksgiving ideas for Sunday school
Whether your Christian education program is via online Zoom sessions or in-person classes, Thanksgiving offers a wonderful opportunity to teach about important faith principles and values we all hold dear, such as abundance, providence, gratitude and sharing. Here are some great ideas from childrensministry.com. (Photo: Marco Verch, Creative Commons)
Discover the Bible’s ‘manna principle’
It’s hard to see God’s providence as sufficient when the consumer culture all around us is living in “accumulation mode.” This hands-on Bible study/exercise helps participants understand the power of generosity to unlock enough for all of God’s people. From the United Church of Canada. (Photo: OER Training, Creative Commons)
Study four Bible passages about generosity
Among the character traits that any good disciple should exhibit, generosity ranks pretty high. Not surprisingly, the Bible has a lot to say about the benefits of developing a heart that is inclined to share, to give and to love. Check out these four short devotionals on generosity, from biblelessonstuff.com. (Photo: Alvanman, Creative Commons)
The ‘Beginners Guide’ to living within your means
For many people, the answer to unpaid bills and maxed-out credit cards is more money. Funny, but more money generally means only more bills. Living within your means is a longer-term solution and one that can provide peace and satisfaction. Learn this for yourself and teach others! Frugality Magazine explains the principles. (Photo: Varkle69, Creative […]
It’s God’s world: Learning about climate change
Now more than ever it’s time to help God’s people understand the responsibility humans have to care for God’s wonderful, perfect creation. This five-session study guide for congregations can help. Prepared by the National Council of Churches, posted on Interfaith Power & Light’s website.
Mark Allan Powell’s ‘Faithful Living’ Bible meditation
Biblical stewardship involves both faithful living and faithful giving, writes author and theologian Mark Allan Powell, in this bible study that explores how we acquire, regard, manage, and spend our money, as well as give it away. From the United Church of Canada. (Photo: WellfordT, Bigstockphoto.com)
Craft ideas to teach about giving and stewardship
Whether it’s Sunday school for when we get back to church or activities to do with your children while they are sheltering with you at home, these crafts ideas will help them learn about giving and stewardship. Video and PDF instructions, from Ministry-to-children. (Photo: Stephen Depolo, Creatve Commons)
How about an Earth Day digital teach-in?
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and the first fully digital celebration thanks to COVID-19. As long as your faith community is gathering online, why not host an Earth Day teach-in about climate change? Visit the Earth Day website for this and many more helpful resources. (Photo: Kate Ter Haar, Creative Commons)
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