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Author: Ruth L. Boling
Publisher: Geneva Press
Published: 1997-09-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780664500153
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis delightful book is a guide to worship for young children. Illustrated by mice that help explain Sunday worship services and encourage participation in worship by children and their parents, this book was designed for use by children age three through nine with the help of parents or teachers.
Author: Kathleen Chapman
Publisher: Baker Books
Published: 2003-07-01
Total Pages: 193
ISBN-13: 1585581941
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany children, as adoring fans, can rattle off all the stats and facts and details about their favorite singer or sports star. Wouldn't it be great if they knew that much about God and were as excited about him? In Teaching Kids Authentic Worship, Kathleen Chapman gives an eye-opening lesson on how worship can spark that kind of enthusiasm. She begins with what it means to truly worship-to focus on God alone. At its core, she says, worship is our recognition of the greatness of God. It is a kind of glue that will effectively lead children into a greater, more permanent love relationship with Jesus. With a contagious enthusiasm of her own, Chapman moves from the "what" of worship to the "how." She includes fifty-two worship moments that help children-and adults-focus exclusively on God and learn about him. These creative moments take the form of singing, hand movements, dance, crafts, games, writing, drama, and more. Teaching Kids Authentic Worship is a necessary resource for every Sunday school teacher, children's church leader, and parent who wants to guide children in making God their greatest hero and lifelong friend.
Author: Robbie F. Castleman
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2012-11-14
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 0830866477
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this upbeat book Robbie Castleman shows parents how to guide their toddlers and teenagers to participate more fully in the worship of the church. This significantly revised and updated edition includes a new preface and new appendices with ideas for children's sermons and intergenerational community.
Author: Sonja M. Stewart
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 1989-01-01
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 9780664250409
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe authors have devised an exciting way to introduce three- to - seven year olds to the wonder of worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship commonly used in Reformed churches: assemble in God's name; proclaim, give thanks to and go in God's name.
Author: Ruth L. Boling
Publisher: Geneva Press
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 43
ISBN-13: 0664500455
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFollows the events of the Christian year, from Advent and Christmas through Easter and All Saints' Day back to Advent, and explains the meaning and symbolism of each holy day.
Author: Jared Kennedy
Publisher: New Growth Press
Published: 2020-10-12
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1645071715
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGod Made Me for Worship (a part of the God Made Me series) by Jared Kennedy helps children understand the complexity of a Christian worship gathering by using the vision of Isaiah 6. This beautifully illustrated children's book celebrates how God reveals himself to his people in the movements of worship. Sitting in a worship service for any young child can be a difficult experience. One minute everyone is singing loudly, the next everyone is sitting and listening quietly (without talking!). Sometimes the adults know something that should be said out loud, like, "Thanks be to God!" How did they know what to say? How do people know when to talk to one another and shake hands? God Made Me for Worship focuses on teaching kids about the key liturgical movements in a worship gathering, including the call to worship, praise and adoration, confession, assurance and passing the peace, ministry of the Word and sacraments, and benediction and sending. Kennedy guides parents to help their kids understand why we're intentional about worship, encouraging them to engage—not just to manage behavior during a worship gathering, but to invite kids to respond to God along with the whole church body.
Author: Jean Floyd Love
Publisher: Geneva Press
Published: 1998-01-01
Total Pages: 162
ISBN-13: 9780664500061
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThrough an array of study exercises, learning centers, and games, this resource enables congregations to teach children about worship, baptism, and communion.
Author: Franklin M. Segler
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Published: 2006-10-01
Total Pages: 348
ISBN-13: 1433669099
DOWNLOAD EBOOKChristian Worship (revised and expanded in this third edition) is the complete reference handbook on the meaning, expression, and conducting of worship, from its foundational elements to the very latest contemporary issues. Taking into account cultural and denominational differences, this broad resource clearly directs all church members in the number one priority of worshipping God. Among the subjects addressed are: Banners and Symbolism (Do they have a place in worship?); Children in Worship; Copyright Laws (Does your church comply?); Drama; and Elements of Worship (What are the specific roles of music, prayer, Scripture reading, baptism, preaching, and the Lord’s Supper?).
Author: William H. Willimon
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 1984
Total Pages: 122
ISBN-13: 0664236669
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Howard A. Vanderwell
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2007-12-17
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1566996503
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMany congregations today experience collisions between parents who ant to spend time with their children and age-segregated church programming, as well as between the children worshiping in their pews and the increasing number of seniors in the same pew. Among the questions these congregations struggle to address are these: Should we try to hold the generations together when we worship/ Is it even possible? Led by pastor and resource developer Howard Vanderwell, nine writers--pastors, teachers, worship planners, and others serving in specialized ministries--offer their reflections on issues congregational leaders need to address as they design their worship ministry. In addition, numerous sidebars illustrate the diversity of practices in the church today. Contributors do not propose easy answers or instant solutions. Rather, they guide readers as they craft ministries and practices that fit their own community, heritage, and history. Each chapter includes questions for reflection and group discussion, and an appendix provides guidelines for small group use. The thread that connects these varied contributions is the belief that there is no greater privilege for Christians than worshiping God, and there is no better way to do that than as an intergenerational community in which all are important and all encourage and nurture the faith of the others.
