January 2018 Issue

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Q&A: Kenda Creasy Dean

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Editor Ruth Jackson chatted to Kenda Creasy Dean, an ordained United Methodist pastor and professor of youth, church and culture at Princeton Theological... More

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Guest column: The good Father myth

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I recently told a classroom of teen­agers a story about a good father, and used it as a springboard to talk about the perfect love of God. There was a... More

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January 2018 // Growing Together: Session 2 - Light of the world

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Meeting aim: To encourage the children to apply this verse to their own lives and to the world around them. More

Growing Together

Reflective Journal: Hopes for the future

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Music: Blinded by your grace

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Artist: StormzySession suitable for: 13+ More

January 2018 // Growing Together: Session 1 - Bread of life

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Meeting aim: To encourage children to explore the ways in which Jesus satisfies our deepest needs. More

Growing Together

Reviews - January 2018

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Reviews of the latest books, resources and albums. More

Reviews

Forming faith rituals: Even the very youngest

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I never wanted to work with the under-5s. I preferred children who were toilet-trained, and could walk and talk. As a person who loves reading and writing,... More

Children's Work

January 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 1 - Bread of life

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Meeting aim: To explore what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the bread of life.” More

First Steps Together

January 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 4 - True vine

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Meeting aim: To discover what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the true vine.” More

Journeying Together

Movie: Cars 3

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January 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 3 - Good Shepherd

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Meeting aim: To explore what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the good shepherd.” More

First Steps Together

January 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 2 - Light of the world

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Meeting aim: To discover what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the light of the world.” More

Journeying Together

Tightropes & safety nets

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Parenting can feel like something of a high-wire act, especially when it comes to discipline. Rachel Turner explores the balance between punishment, teaching... More

Children's Work

All inclusive: Getting started

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Every child and young person needs support to help them learn or engage with activities. Some need additional or different support from those of the same... More

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January 2018 // Growing Together: Session 3 - Good shepherd

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Meeting aim: To give the children the opportunity to explore what a shepherd does, why Jesus is a good shepherd, and how to apply this to their lives. More

Growing Together

Games: Reconnecting games

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After the Christmas break, it’s good to help children reconnect with each other in their groups. Here are some games to help! More

Mentoring: Fear, hope and love

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I was blessed by my 3-year-old daugh­ter’s bedtime story last night. Each page had a different scene and ended with the phrase: “God knows all about me.”... More

January 2018 // Growing Together: Session 4 - True vine

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Meeting aim: To allow the children to develop their understanding of being created for purpose and fulfilling that purpose when they stay ‘attached’ to... More

Growing Together

Story for home: The good shepherd

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Here is a story for you to tell at home, perhaps at bedtime or as part of a God-time during your day. Enjoy making the sound effects together! You could... More

January 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 2 - Light of the world

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Meeting aim: To discover what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the light of the world.” More

First Steps Together

All-age service: Bread of life

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Meeting aim: To discover that Jesus satisfies more than just our hunger. More

Parable: Chloe and the crazy paving

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A parable for your group. More

January 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 4 - True vine

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Meeting aim: To explore what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the vine and you are the branches.” More

First Steps Together

Helping children enjoy God with their whole being

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Do we focus on engaging children’s minds at the expense of their hearts? Their imagination to the detriment of their actions? Their fun-loving nature over... More

FAH News - January 2018

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A round up of the month's children's news. More

Children's Work

What does yellow taste like?

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There are many questions that stop children and young people wanting to know more about God. Rather than try and answer questions they’re not asking, we... More

January 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 3 - Good shepherd

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Meeting aim: To discover what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the good shepherd.” More

Journeying Together

Craft: I am the true vine

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Jesus’ speech in John 15:1-17 about being the true vine is full of imagery and has so many themes to explore creatively. Based on this passage, these crafts... More

Guest Column: Success is not a destination

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“What do you want to be when you grow up?” It was the question I was prepped and ready to answer as a child. The answer changed as I got older: first a... More

January 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 1 - Bread of life

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Meeting aim: To discover what Jesus meant when he said: “I am the bread of life.” More

Journeying Together