May 2018 Issue

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Walking with children through grief

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At 10.31pm on Monday 22nd May 2017, suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated a homemade explosive device in the foyer of the Manchester Arena. A few hours... More

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May 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 3 - In the cave

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Meeting aim: To see how David did the right thing by sparing the life of King Saul. More

First Steps Together

May 2018 // Growing Together: Session 4 - The Ark of the Covenant

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Meeting aim: To learn how David praised God. More

Growing Together

All-age service: Pentecost

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Meeting aim: To reflect on the holiness of God. More

All-Age Service Plans | Children's Work

Movie: Jumanji - Welcome to the jungle

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Clip: 00:43:56 – 00:47:14Rating: 12A More

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Forming faith rituals: Do ministry together

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I spoke at our church’s Easter Sunday service. It was an ‘all together’ service, so all the children were present from babies upwards, including my own.... More

May 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 1 - Chosen to be king

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Meeting aim: To discover that God knows us inside out. More

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May 2018 // Growing Together: Session 2 - David and Jonathan

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Meeting aim: To learn about best friends through the story of David and Jonathan. More

May 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 3 - In the cave

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Meeting aim: To reflect on the importance of integrity. More

Journeying Together

Reflective Journal: God's World

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A photocopiable resource. More

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Losing their religion

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There is silence as the new Christian takes to the platform. Their story begins with a search for meaning, purpose and love. There are twists and turns.... More

An apologist’s response

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I want to commend Phoebe and her team for their research on this topic. Their findings are informative, but not completely surprising in light of my experience... More

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Killings in the capital

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Enough. More

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May 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 4 - The Ark of the Covenant

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Meeting aim: To remember how great God is, and that we should always praise and respect him More

First Steps Together

May 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 1 - Chosen to be king

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Meeting aim: To discuss God’s tendency to call unlikely people. More

Journeying Together

Craft: Chosen to be king

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Background: David and his whole family are taken by surprise when he is chosen by God, through Samuel, to be Israel’s king. These crafts will help children... More

Children's Work | Craft

Music: Lullaby

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Artist: Sigala and Paloma FaithSuitable for: 10–13s More

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King Saul’s caught short

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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. Introduce the story by telling everyone that it... More

May 2018 // First Steps Together: Session 2 - David and Jonathan

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Meeting aim: To reflect on friendships by hearing how Jonathan helped David escape from King Saul. More

May 2018 // Growing Together: Session 3 - In the cave

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Meeting aim: To learn how David trusted in God and how we can do the same. More

Growing Together

May 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 4 - The Ark of the Covenant

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Meeting aim: To reflect on the holiness of God. More

Journeying Together

Mentoring: #identity

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How often have you heard someone described as a wolf in sheep’s clothing? The phrase actually originates from Jesus himself in Matthew 7:15 and refers... More

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FAH News - May 2018

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

What does yellow taste like? - May 2018

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Why is Jesus always white?Well, in the West, yes.I’m Pakistani and I still see him as white.But what would he have looked like? More

Safeguarding: The importance of training

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The reality of safeguarding is that it is not a matter of whether a worker will be confronted by an issue, but when. Therefore, it is essential to ensure... More

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May 2018 // Growing Together: Session 1 - Chosen to be king

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Meeting aim: To learn how God chose David, and how God looks at our insides, not our outsides.Bible passage: 1 Samuel 15:35b–16:13Background: God’s people... More

Growing Together

May 2018 // Journeying Together: Session 2 - David and Jonathan

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Meeting aim: To highlight instances of injustice and the importance of speaking out against it. More

Youth group games

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Here is a selection of games you can play (or adapt) for a youth group evening. There is a mix of active and settled games to suit your group and situ... More

Games

Parable: Ethan and the vinyl revival

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This story is based on Luke 12:13-21. More

Parable

Dunno

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Back in my secondary school days, I was responsible for leading the Christian Union. Each week we would gather – a random collection of ten or so young... More

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