https://network.crcna.org/ The Network en Fri, 19 Apr 2024 10:44:04 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:06:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/jesus-cooks-breakfast-ideas-sharing-sensory-bible-stories It just might be my favorite Bible story of all.  Sandy Swartzentruber https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/jesus-cooks-breakfast-ideas-sharing-sensory-bible-stories Tue, 23 Jun 2020 19:06:21 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/building-faith-picture-books As a child, I learned so many important things from picture books. From Thy Friend, Obadiah I learned about compassion and friendship. Sandy Swartzentruber https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/building-faith-picture-books Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:13:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/forming-faith-through-art-kids Because Sherman Street CRC in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is full to the rafters with kids, we look for opportunities to involve them in worship in significant ways. They light the Christ candle each week, use rhythm instruments to help lead worship, serve as Scripture readers, and more. Sandy Swartzentruber https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/forming-faith-through-art-kids Thu, 12 Jul 2018 14:10:26 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/must-have-books-your-childrens-ministry Nothing reaches kids like a well-told story with eyeball-grabbing art. Ask Maurice Sendak. Or Oliver Jeffers. Or Jan Brett. Picture books change kids’ lives. So telling God’s Story to kids deserves the best combination of words and images we can cook up. Sandy Swartzentruber https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/sunday-school/must-have-books-your-childrens-ministry Tue, 10 Oct 2017 13:27:51 +0000 https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/children-worship/sharing-gods-big-story-kids Every night without fail, three generations of the Waltons sat down at a long farmhouse table and tucked into Olivia’s homemade spread of meat, potatoes, and pie. They prayed together, laughed together, and talked together. Sandy Swartzentruber https://network.crcna.org/topic/children-youth/childrens-ministry/children-worship/sharing-gods-big-story-kids Tue, 24 May 2016 16:46:43 +0000