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COVID-19 and Kids?
What are churches doing to support kids and families during school and church closures? Any ideas for helping the kids stay connected?
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March 16, 2020
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COVID 19 and Children's Ministry?
How is your church continuing it's children's ministry over the next few weeks?
March 10, 2020
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Welcoming Children of All Abilities
With universal design as our model, what preparation steps and options can we plant within our children’s ministries, recognizing that God creates children with great variation? Here are some ideas.
March 5, 2020
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I Love This Holy Week Resource for Families (and It's Free!)
Bible stories that feature anger, betrayal, pain, and grief aren’t easy to tell. Encourage and equip the families in your church by sharing God’s Big Easter Story with them this year.
February 27, 2020
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What You Do at VBS and How You Do It Matters
What we plant and how we plant it matters. Here are 3 things to consider as you plan the "what" and "how" of your summer ministry with children.
February 26, 2020
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Learning Materials Available
I have some extra learning materials and stories I'd like to donate to a good home.
February 26, 2020
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3 Simple Actions for Engaging Children in Lent
Robin Turner, a children’s ministry director and blogger, shares simple actions to engage children in the season of Lent.
February 26, 2020
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5 Dwell Features That Had APCE Attendees Excited
What do APCE (Association of Presbyterian Church Educators) folks love about Dwell? Read on to find just 5 things people were excited about.
February 26, 2020
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Do Sermon Note Pages and Clipboards Help Students?
Does your church use clipboards, sermon note pages, or handouts that encourage students to listen and respond to the worship service and message?
February 18, 2020
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DWELL Story Reflections: Pentecost
Pentecost isn’t just a celebration of the gift of God’s Spirit, but the celebration of God’s Spirit being poured out on a diverse group of people.
February 13, 2020
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28 Free Children's Choir Robes
28 free children's choir robes, various sizes, red with white collars.
February 9, 2020
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How Do You Share Ministry Resources With Families?
Do you share ministry resources with families in your church? If so, how do you do it?
February 6, 2020
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Lift Up Your Hands - Signing for Children
Free video resource to show signing for children with well-known children's songs.
February 5, 2020
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Songs for Life CD of Volume 2 Needed
I have the Volume One CD of Songs For Life, but I would like Volume Two for our church school and worship centers. Any idea where I can get a copy?
February 5, 2020
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How Do You Manage Craft Resources for Preschool Ministry?
How do growing churches keep inventory of craft supplies? A designated person? Planning ahead? Please share!
January 22, 2020
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How a Mid-Year Check-In Can Encourage and Equip Your DWELL Leaders
A mid-year check-in is a great way to touch base with your Dwell leaders. It reminds them that you’re available to help and support them as needed.
January 20, 2020
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Dear Children's Ministry Workers
This open letter to children’s ministry workers is a reminder that even the smallest tasks can make a difference in eternity.
January 14, 2020
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DWELL’s Children’s Resources: How to Move From Missed Opportunities to Meaningful Conversations
Here are a few simple suggestions to encourage parents to make use of the wonderful Dwell resources.
January 7, 2020
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DWELL Story Reflections: Simeon and Anna
When Advent, the twelve days of Christmas, and Epiphany have all passed, but I’m not yet ready to let go of the season, I turn to the story of Simeon and Anna.
December 11, 2019
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How Mid-Year Training Can Strengthen Your DWELL Leaders
Leaders who are well equipped, resourced, and supported are a key part of every Dwell program. A great way to equip and support leaders is by planning a simple Dwell training.
December 11, 2019
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Coffee Break Grandpas
Don DeWaard, newly elected mayor of Pella, started as a helper and now leads the story time for the three-year-olds.
December 9, 2019
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Wondering About Wondering
Wondering questions give kids opportunities to express themselves without worrying about whether their answer is right or wrong.
December 4, 2019
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5 Simple Gifts to Celebrate Children’s Ministry Volunteers
Volunteer gifts aren’t required or expected, but they’re a great way to show your appreciation. Here are five of my favorite gifts for volunteers.
November 26, 2019
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Small Gift Ideas for Church Volunteers?
I'd like to thank the volunteers at my church who have joyfully poured into my kids. Any small gift ideas?
November 21, 2019
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3 Simple Ways to Engage a Child’s Faith During Advent
Advent is a wonderful time to encourage a child’s faith and understanding of God. Here are three simple ways to slow down and reengage your family with the true purpose of Advent.