Here they come! McKenna just finished her breakfast, with a milk mustache to prove it. Jaxon is already sleepy after a full morning of getting ready and attending the early service. Dillon is wanting to show off his new hat to his buddies, but Ellowyn isn’t sure she wants to leave her mama’s side. Ah, … Continue Reading
School-supply aisles are packed, heads are sporting new coifs, and pools are advertising their last few weeks of the swimming season. It’s that time of year! A new class in school often means a new class in Sunday School as well—or at least a time to regroup and get ready for a new season of … Continue Reading
Middle school and youth teachers, this one’s for you! Let’s go back to cph.org/sundayschool and click on “Tools” again. Or just click right here. As someone with a background teaching teens, I just love this option: w5online devotions! Start out your Bible class time with an opening devotion that was written just days ago. Talk … Continue Reading
It’s time for Pentecost! Pente-what? Spend family time this week to learn about this special day in the Church Year. Remember Ascension Day? When Jesus left, He told everyone (including us) that He would be present always. Before He left earth, Jesus also said that He would send a Helper. And what a Helper! Pentecost … Continue Reading
Every year about this time, there is a very special Thursday that comes up. What is it? Why is it important? Ascension Day is the day that Jesus ascended into heaven. He told His disciples—including us—that He is preparing a place for us. He is always with us. And He is sending a Helper to … Continue Reading
So if you’re reading this, you’re probably online. Great! Because some of our greatest Sunday School features can be found online. If you can click a button, you’re all set. At the bottom of this post, I’ll share with you a link that we like to call “Sunday School Tools.” Which tools will I show … Continue Reading
Okay, Growing in Christ teachers, look at your Sunday School material. Is the cover purple or green? You’re probably teaching the Upper Elementary or Middle School level. Take a look! Grab a Student Pack—you know, the package that holds the leaflets. What else do you see? One of my favorite components of Growing in Christ … Continue Reading
I’ve said it. My friends have said it. Maybe you’ve said it too. There are so many different tools for Growing in Christ and Cross Explorations Sunday School, it’s sometimes hard to keep track! From time to time, our team will post on our Sunday School Matters blog to feature a fun tool that may … Continue Reading
Who Sinned? John 9 It happens often enough: You have your lesson guide highlighted, your crafts prepared, and your song CD cued and ready. But somewhere between the singing and the gluing, it happens. A student in your class asks a question. A really tough question. What do you do when these come up? While it’s … Continue Reading
