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… safety screening, video cameras, and more to keep them safe. Is there more that we can do? Bonnie Nicholas, Director of Safe Church Ministry is encouraging churches to try the Circle of Grace program. It equips …
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… times to avoid aggravating allergies. Community Reformed Church in Zeeland, MI compiled two handy lists of snacks that are safe for their children's programs. Download them here and if …
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… and children are left behind, frightened. One Reformed church in Highland Park is serving as a safe sanctuary for some who fear persecution. Like ancient … for making cards to send to the men who are staying at the church, to their families, and to those who are helping to …
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… Generous Spaciousness: A Response to Gay Christians in the Church , you'll be glad to know that her new book, Generous … of Canada , a organization whose mission is to nurture safe and spacious places for sexual minority persons to …
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… beyond the professional teachers and parents in your church and inviting singles, couples, young adults, older … out some of the unique passions of the people at your church. And don’t hesitate to ask someone to serve—it’s an … and policies highlighted on the child safety page of the Safe Church Network . …
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… in Junior’s neighborhood. Older siblings or mentors from church or school can post messages and stay connected with … videos. Sites like Togetherville.com aim to provide a safe (parent/caregiver monitored) place for kids to play …
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… Set the Schedule Think about holidays, vacations, and the church calendar for other ministries. Connect with the pastor … them for the year ahead. ___Select Curriculum If your church is already using a solid, biblical curriculum that’s … Take the time to make sure it’s up to date by visiting the Safe Church Network page and reading the articles posted …
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… logical lines. learn through their experiences at home, church, preschool, caregivers. learn with their whole bodies; … Do your best to make the learning fun; make your room a “safe” and friendly place where kids will want to be every … out of fear of punishment or to win approval. sense that “church” is a good place to be.. recite simple prayers ; in …
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… district director of children’s ministry for the Wesleyan church in West Michigan put it this way, “Moses wasn’t just … for an hour each week.” That hour once a week provides a safe place for kids who have grown up in the church and also …
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… to provide a warm and comfortable environment in our church school programs for children with disabilities. It's … to understand specific needs. You can start by providing a safe physical environment and lots of encouragement for the …
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… laughs at or makes fun of anyone else—kids need to feel safe to question assumptions); be fair but flexible, … but do so in the context of peers, school, media, and church; belonging to the church and participating in its … With Me curriculum); encourage kids to participate in your church’s worship services and outreach ministries. Gently …
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… As churches become more intentional about connecting with their … to such as these” (Matt. 19:14). Q. Is it my job as a church school teacher to lead a child to Jesus? A. Yes! … other church function. If you do, make sure you do so in a safe, public place where you will not frighten the child or …