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Hi Arnie. Good questions to consider. I have seen many churches keep their main Facebook page public and then create "groups" that are closed, and thus a more safe place to share pictures, personal info, etc.
An example, if your church is called Grace CRC, your Facebook PAGE could be called Grace CRC, and you could then create closed groups that church members would join, i.e. Grace Family, Grace Youth Ministries, etc.
Just some thoughts. Would welcome others thoughts as well.
Thank you for this, Sandra. I love the idea coffee gift cards (which can also be used for my guilty pleasure: hot chocolate). Thanks also for mentioning words of encouragement. I know they mean the world, truly, and can help people keep going on those days it's hard, or the days they wonder about the impact. It's huge.
I remember being a college freshmen getting a care package from my church. Hand-written notes, cookies, and other little things. It made me feel remembered and loved. So simple but meant a lot.
Also, Well-Watered Women is a great ministry and community that encourages women to get in the Word (they do a great job of being relevant to the challenges women today face). I just got an email from them mentioning a devotional called Dear College Girl.
Per the description, "you’ll find letters written by women who have walked through college and want to encourage you with wisdom and truth from Scripture as you head into these exciting years." This would make a beautiful gift!
Really good thoughts and questions, Rick. Want me to add this as a new post to hopefully generate some fresh discussion? Let me know if that might be helpful!
Thanks Joel! I wasn't sure if my son was too young but even if he is, he will get older :) I LOVE the format of how this is organized. Added to Amazon cart :)
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Sobering article.
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Hi Arnie. Good questions to consider. I have seen many churches keep their main Facebook page public and then create "groups" that are closed, and thus a more safe place to share pictures, personal info, etc.
An example, if your church is called Grace CRC, your Facebook PAGE could be called Grace CRC, and you could then create closed groups that church members would join, i.e. Grace Family, Grace Youth Ministries, etc.
Just some thoughts. Would welcome others thoughts as well.
Staci
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Thank you for this, Sandra. I love the idea coffee gift cards (which can also be used for my guilty pleasure: hot chocolate). Thanks also for mentioning words of encouragement. I know they mean the world, truly, and can help people keep going on those days it's hard, or the days they wonder about the impact. It's huge.
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Yes to this! Thanks Bryan.
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In case this link did not work earlier (because it was in edit mode), I wanted to share that the link works now. Thanks!
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I remember being a college freshmen getting a care package from my church. Hand-written notes, cookies, and other little things. It made me feel remembered and loved. So simple but meant a lot.
Also, Well-Watered Women is a great ministry and community that encourages women to get in the Word (they do a great job of being relevant to the challenges women today face). I just got an email from them mentioning a devotional called Dear College Girl.
Per the description, "you’ll find letters written by women who have walked through college and want to encourage you with wisdom and truth from Scripture as you head into these exciting years." This would make a beautiful gift!
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Thanks, Laura! I was going to make the same suggestion.
It looks like the folks over at Friendship Ministries have shared free sample sessions of the Together curriculum. I'm sure they would also welcome specific questions at [email protected].
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Really good thoughts and questions, Rick. Want me to add this as a new post to hopefully generate some fresh discussion? Let me know if that might be helpful!
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Excellent question, Bob. Mind if I post this as a new Q&A to give it more visibility? I think that will help get you some quick and helpful responses.
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Zach, thank you for this! Really great suggestion. Might go with this single column Bible.
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Thanks Joel! I wasn't sure if my son was too young but even if he is, he will get older :) I LOVE the format of how this is organized. Added to Amazon cart :)
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Thanks Shannon! Love hearing what people have actually used and recommend. Adding to cart!