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A Year That Counts
Make this year count! “If we are not intentionally turning hearts toward God, then we are just nice people pointing in the wrong direction.” – Paul A. Lewis Do you want to have a bountiful year? You can have a year that is overflowing with God’s love and blessings. Seek God Make time for prayer and Bible... »
Make a Christmas Prayer Chain
Make Christmas meaningful! Instead of making a paper chain to count down the days until Christmas, make your chain meaningful. Make a simple Christmas prayer chain craft. Christmas is about Christ. Philippians 1:18-19 – Yes, and I will continue to rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit... »
Count Your Blessings Craft and Activity
Making a blessing tree gives you the opportunity to share blessings. Make an impression on children and influence them to be a blessing to others. Count Your Blessings Craft and Activity Supplies: Construction paper, a marker, and finger paints. Directions: Draw a simple tree outline on construction paper. Let children paint leaves on the tree with finger paints. As the paint... »
Be Prepared For The Holiday Season!
Life goes by quickly! There always seems to be something that needs to be done or somewhere to go. We must rush from one thing to another. During the holidays life gets even busier. Prepare now for the the Thanksgiving and Christmas season ahead. How and what do you need to prepare? Prepare your heart In busy... »
Fall Boredom Busters
Have you heard “I’m bored” or want something fun for your children to do? Fall can be a time of learning while you “bust the boredoms”. Start by sending your children outside or go to a park and gather leaves. Look for leaves of all shapes, colors, and sizes. See who can find the biggest,... »
Painting With Nature Objects Is Easy
Use fall nature objects to paint a masterpiece. This multi- sensory activity helps people of all ages to use their imagination and creativity. Younger children have fun and learn through the painting experience. Older children and adults can put thoughtfulness and detail into their designs. Fall nature items can include: Gourds, Potatoes, leaves, pine cones, gumballs,... »
Outdoor Fall Activities
The fall of the year is here. This is the time of year that the leaves change beautiful colors and cooler, crisp weather begins to creep in. Fall is a wonderful time of year to enjoy the outdoors. You can look around at the magnificent creation God has made. Watching the change in seasons... »
Last Minute Grandparents Day Ideas
Every day we should show grandparents our love and appreciation. This Sunday, September 13′th 2009 is a day set aside as Grandparents Day. Are you running behind and need a last minute idea for your children to do for their grandparents? Try one or more of these quick and inexpensive ways to show love and... »
Love Your Parents and Grandparents
The Bible tells us to love one another. It is easy to say we love others but are we truly showing God’s love for others in all our words and deeds. In John 13:34-35 God gives us a command “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so... »
Teach “God Made Me” to Preschoolers
God Made Me Preschoolers love to play and learn about themselves. Let them use their wiggles to learn that God made them special. There are many activities you can use to engage children in learning. Incorporate all of the senses into play to keep the child’s interest and help them to learn. Confucius said “I hear... »