Author and Christian Education Director Heather High-Kennedy ponders the importance of teaching children and youth to be generous without the fanfare and hashtags of social media. “Children and youth today are growing up without a way to envision the concept of Matthew 6:1,” she said. (Photo: Carolyn Clement, Social Media Sunday)
This is Lectionary Year C, which features Luke’s gospel, so take a deep dive into that Gospel’s understanding of economics. This curriculum explores 12 key passages in Luke’s gospel that highlight stories from Jesus about wealth, poverty and generosity. From Everence.
Composting at home is good stewardship of the environment, and it’s easy, too! Don’t worry about a smelly mess or complicated formulas. There are many options and possibilities. Check out this article and get started reducing your trash and improving your soil. (Photo: de-olwen-dee, Creative Commons)
Just in time for Lent, here is a wonderful four-week Bible study on stewardship by Methodist author and bishop Robert Schnase. Each day there’s a new Bible verse to pray over. This link gets to to the first week; links to later weeks in the left menu. Posted by Franklin United Methodist Church, Churchton, Md.
Educators in Georgia, working with the Atlanta Food Bank, put together this wonderful 76-page curriculum to teach about hunger in America. Insightful, creative exercises help explain the causes and possible solutions to poverty and hunger. Adapt it for your adult and children’s Christian education. (Photo: FMSC Distribution Partner – Phillippines, Creative Commons)
Losing weight and exercising more are wonderful New Year’s resolutions, but this year teach your congregation about making resolutions that deal with the connections between money, faith, spirituality and stewardship. This article form Luther Seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders can get you started.
Throw a Christmas party that teaches about generosity! Here’s a lesson plan for “A Giving Christmas Party” for children 10 to 14 years. They will participate in a mission project, craft, and game to learn that God’s gift of Jesus is why Christmas should be about giving. From Ministry-to-Children. (Photo: LadyDragonFlyCC, Creative Commons)
Who says learning about stewardship has to be dull? Teach generosity to the children in your family or your church and have some fun in the process with these activities prepared by Food for the Hungry. The activities also help bring an understanding of poverty and daily life in other countries. (Photo: Stephen Depolo, Creative […]
Folks can learn a lot about stewardship through this simple lesson dealing with the “french fry tax” that many youth and children have to endure. This funny, well-done Youtube video explains it all in about two minutes. Perfect for Sunday school, youth group or a temple talk. (Photo: Keith McDuffee, Creative Commons)
This six-week series of sermons, bible study and children’s messages will help teach folks not only the spiritual side of money, but also how to manage their household income more effectively. Prepared by the United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, this 87-page guide provides everything you need. (Photo: Filip Pticek, Creative Commons)
