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A-Cross the World
Designed to enable children and adults to see the cross through the eyes of other cultures and traditions Promotes discussion and debate on why this single, historical event continues to exercise such an influence worldwide Explores how Christians in a wide variety of places, different times in history and in different circumstances, have lived purposeful lives because of their faith in a Christ, who died and who is risen - all symbolized by the cross Covers crosses from a wide diversity of cultures and faith traditions Includes an 'A-cross the Year' section suggesting ways the material can be used for activity days, holiday clubs, seasonal events and all-age worship.
All God's People
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What Am I Doing Here?
Have you ever wondered what church is all about? Ever found yourself in a service wondering what on earth is going on? And what the point of it all is? Whether you're completely new to church or have been coming to church for a while, this little book is here to help you! With a down-to-earth style and subtle humour, What Am I Doing Here? takes you through an Anglican Holy Communion service, demystifying what happens - and why. Subjects covered include: What are you doing here?: The need to meet your maker Worship: The need to celebrate and count our blessings Confession: The need for accounting procedures and a clean slate Sermons: The need for wise words and challenging questions The Creed: The need for a basic belief system Prayer: The need to engage with the wider world and ask for help The Peace: The need to live in right relationship with others Holy Communion: The need for strength, comfort and delight Being sent out and the after-church chat: The need to share the journey
English Dance and Song
Includes a few dances with music.
Special Children, Special Needs
This handy guide provides information on how to integrate children with special needs into your church and its children's programmes and activities. It offers advice on: the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, special needs etiquette and appropriate language, child protection and safe recruitment, specific advice on disabilities and medical conditions, supporting families of special needs children, practical issues, and helpful organizations and resources.
Rural Children, Rural Church
Children make up nearly 20 per cent of the rural population. This short, accessible book offers practical resources and ideas to help churches build an effective children's ministry in a rural setting. The ideas are drawn from churches and communities in rural areas where children's work is starting to grow. Rona Orme offers realistic and creative ways of engaging with children in the community by encouraging churches to make the most of opportunities to: share the Church's year with the community and the community's year with the Church; reach children and their families at significant rites of passage; enable the Church to be a gathering point and contributing partner in the community. Each chapter contains inspiring case studies and thought-provoking questions for discussion.
Together Through the Bible
This anthology groups together some of the resource ideas from the "Together with Children" magazine. It includes drama sketches, all-age services, stories, craft ideas and group activities which should help leaders present and teach familiar Bible passages and stories. The stories covered include: the creation; Noah and the flood; Jonah and the whale; Daniel and the lion's den; the nativity; Easter; and Pentecost.
Baptism Matters
The publication of the new Common Worship baptism services for the Church of England provides a unique opportunity for churches to re-evaluate the whole area of initiation into the Church. Baptism Matters is an invaluable resource for all clergy, Readers, churchwardens, PCC members and all who wish to take seriously thier baptismal vocation to serve God by enabling others to grow in faith. Using scripture, tradition, reason and experience, the authors examine the theory and practice relating to all baptismal matters and provide a wealth of practical advice and suggestions for those involved in conducting baptisms, preparation and follow-up. -- Publisher.
Where Two Or Three...
A resource to help churches find a way of having a ministry among the local children, even if they have no children or very few at present.
Alderson Sisters
Mary Ann (1813-1878), Jane (1821-1900), Elizabeth (1826-1897) and Ann Alderson (1830-1901), daughters of Thomas Alderson (1788-1851) and Mary Ann Close (1791-1851), were all born in Yorkshire, England. Mary Ann married James Raw in 1840. Jane married Cuthbert Craig in 1858 in New Diggings, Wisconsin. Ann married Martin Calvert (1807-1859) in 1849. Elizabeth married John Alderson, son of Jonathon Alderson and Mary Hunt, in 1848. Ancestors, descendants and relatives lived mainly in Yorkshire, Wisconsin and Nebraska.
