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Author: Ruth L. Boling
Publisher: Geneva Press
Published: 1997-09-01
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9780664500153
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This 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 EBOOK →Many 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: Sonja M. Stewart
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 1989-01-01
Total Pages: 334
ISBN-13: 9780664250409
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The 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: Robbie F. Castleman
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Published: 2012-11-14
Total Pages: 161
ISBN-13: 0830866477
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"Daddy, I'd like you to meet my children." That's Robbie Castleman's attitude about taking her children to church. She believes that Sunday morning isn't a success if she has only managed to keep the kids quiet. And she knows there's more to church for kids than trying out their new coloring books. Children are at church for the same reason as their parents: for the privilege of worshiping God. Worship, Castleman writes, is "the most important thing you can ever train your child to do." So with infectious passion, nitty-gritty advice and a touch of humor, she shows you how to help your children (from toddlers to teenagers) enter into worship. In this significantly revised and updated edition Castleman includes a new preface and two new appendices that provide new perspectives on children's sermon and intergenerational community. She also provides a study guide for personal reflection or group discussion. More than ever, Parenting in the Pew is essential reading for parents and worship leaders who want to help children make joyful noises unto the Lord.
Author: Ancient Faith Publishing
Publisher:
Published: 2020-01-25
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13: 9781944967741
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A Child's Guide to Prayer is a beautifully illustrated prayer book for Orthodox Christian children aged 5-10 who are just developing a habit of prayer. The selection includes morning and evening prayers, prayers during the day, at mealtimes, for family and friends, and prayers of and to the saints-along with psalms to pray and prayers that have to do with communion and confession. All the prayers were carefully selected by priests and youth workers to ensure their age-appropriateness. The 120-page guide also includes brief instructions on how to pray, why we pray, and a list of different ways to pray. The book concludes with several blank pages for personal prayer requests.
Author: Michelle A. Clifton-Soderstrom
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Published: 2014-06-18
Total Pages: 167
ISBN-13: 1620326213
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Incorporating children in worship is a powerful and overlooked mark of God's kingdom. This book argues that children's full participation in worship signifies not only a vibrant, faithful communion but also offers a critical window into the Spirit's work of linking the church to Christ. Children have a vocation in worship. They embody the theological virtues in distinct ways that enrich the worship of the whole church. Moreover, incorporating children reflects the difference in unity that is God's triune life. Receiving children in their difference moves the worshipping body toward the telos of worship--glorification of God and sanctification of humanity--and habituates the worshipping body to incorporate other, often more threatening, kinds of difference.
Author: Jared Kennedy
Publisher: New Growth Press
Published: 2020-10-12
Total Pages: 33
ISBN-13: 1645071715
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →God 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: MaryJane Pierce Norton
Publisher: Upper Room Books
Published: 2015-07-01
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 0881777498
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Children Worship! offers planned experiences that help children understand what is expected in worship, how to participate, and what our words and actions mean. This thirteen-session worship education resource helps congregations incorporate young children into the worshiping community. Sessions focus on the six actions of worship and cover the following topics: Gathering, Giving, Praise and Thanks, Praying, Proclaiming, Responding, and Sending.
Author: Ruth L. Boling
Publisher: Geneva Press
Published: 2001-01-01
Total Pages: 43
ISBN-13: 0664500455
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Follows 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: Ancient Faith Publishing
Publisher:
Published: 2014
Total Pages: 111
ISBN-13: 9781936270170
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →A wonderful new tool for Orthodox children! A Child's Guide to the Divine Liturgy is designed as an aid to help children negotiate their way through the Divine Liturgy and learn more about the Church and our faith. Small and easy to hold, with engaging illustrations, the guide is divided into six color-coded sections:* Preparing for the Divine Liturgy * Salt and Light * Words to Know* The Divine Liturgy* The 12 Feasts* GlossaryThis guide is written to appeal to children ages two to ten. The very young child will learn basic vocabulary and come to recognize the various milestones in the Divine Liturgy. For the older child, several longer psalms, quotes, and prayers are included; plus the 12 feast icons and kontakia; and an extensive glossary filled with terms and vocabulary often heard throughout the liturgical year.
