Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Youth]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Youth]

Author: Lori Keller Schroeder

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1846944910

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. The one who invites and the one invited are each in turn host and guest. Youth (ages 11-15) connect to the faith community through their family or peers. Youth sometimes think and behave as older children and sometimes as older youth. They need to experience being grounded in a nurturing congregation that allows room for questioning and doubts. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings.

Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Older Youth]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Older Youth]

Author: Karen Wagner

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 1846944872

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. The one who invites and the one invited are each in turn host and guest. Older youth (ages 15-19) have growing experiences of faith and practice, but often have entered a time of exploration: sexuality and life commitments, discovered talents, and a faith vocabulary. They eagerly explore and become more practiced in the disciplines of faith practices. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings.

Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Young Children]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Young Children]

Author: Donna Hanby

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1846944902

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. Young children (ages 3-7) lead us into new experiences of faith. These children are often most ready to practice the faith with us, and engage us in loving and caring ways. This book assumes that an adult will work with one child (or more) who probably has not yet developed reading skills. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings. This series can be used at any time or stage in your life.

Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Young Adults]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Young Adults]

Author: R. M. Keelan Downton

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 73

ISBN-13: 1846944899

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. The one who invites and the one invited are each in turn host and guest. While sharing back and forth, we uncover connections, empathy, and surprising growth. This book is for persons about 18 to 35, who have grown up in the digital era but can function off-line. They are the most self-confident generation, but face the crumbling of many institutions. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings.

Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Older Children]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Older Children]

Author: Sandi Hannigan Marr

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 1846944864

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. Older children (ages 7-11) express a need to belong to the faith community and to participate fully in its life. As they grow physically and intellectually, they want to contribute to the life of the church. Activities in this component assume that the children have at least beginning reading level capabilities. Their experiences of the practices of faith may be mostly through their participation in the life of a congregation. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings.

Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Worship, Music, and Arts]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [Worship, Music, and Arts]

Author: Art Clyde

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 1846944880

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. The one who invites and the one invited are each in turn host and guest. While sharing back and forth, we uncover connections, empathy, and surprising growth. This book focuses is for worship planners who want to explore worship that is more hospitable as well as worship that includes the musical and visual arts. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings. These seek a deeper, stronger relationship with God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit and with one another. This series can be used at any time or stage in your life.

Giving and Receiving Hospitality [New Church Participants]
Giving and Receiving Hospitality [New Church Participants]

Author: Barbara Mason Rathbun

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010-10-16

Total Pages: 105

ISBN-13: 1846944856

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The New Testament word for stranger is also translated as host and guest. Hospitality is never a one way street, but a circle or roundabout that gives and receives. This book applies to all adults and youth who have not had much experience in a faith community or who are moving to a new faith tradition. Activities in this book help readers explore congregational practices (whether a new participant or not) and make connections to others in the congregation. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings. This series can be used at any time or stage in your life.

Keeping Sabbath [Youth]
Keeping Sabbath [Youth]

Author: Rebecca Johnston

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2011-02-16

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1846944813

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Sabbath is intentional time taken by individuals and faith communities to integrate the Divine with humanity and creation. Practicing Sabbath leads us to a fuller understanding of who we are as children of God. Youth (ages 11-15) connect to the faith community through their family or peers. Youth sometimes think and behave as older children and sometimes as older youth. They need to experience being grounded in a nurturing congregation that allows room for questioning and doubts. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings. This series can be used at any time or stage in your life.

Living Stewardship [Youth]
Living Stewardship [Youth]

Author: Christopher I. Xenakis

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 1846945798

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Being a steward is about how you live your life and express your values to others. Faithful followers of Jesus live shalom by living in harmony with others and the world. We are called to live as generous creatures created by a generous God who shares responsibility with us for all creation ? to live stewardship. Youth (ages 11-15) connect to the faith community through their family or peers. Youth sometimes think and behave as older children and sometimes as older youth. They need to experience being grounded in a nurturing congregation that allows room for questioning and doubts. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings.

Keeping Sabbath [Multiage]
Keeping Sabbath [Multiage]

Author: Ana Gobledale

Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1846944740

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Sabbath is intentional time taken by individuals and faith communities to integrate the Divine with humanity and creation. Practicing Sabbath leads us to a fuller understanding of who we are as children of God. Activities in this book are designed for an adult who is working with two or more children, ages 5-14, so that these children can experience practices of faith together. These activities take into consideration the needs and abilities of all the children involved and recommend steps for leading and learning across the age span. An additional chapter suggests how older persons can also be incorporated into the group. Practicing our faith is a lifelong process. When completed, this series will offer 24 practices in 10 different life settings. This series can be used at any time or stage in your life.