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Creating a Prayer Net - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Creating a Prayer Net. Posted by Gail Jackins. On May 20th, 2015. 8220;A piece of yarn tied to this net expresses the prayer of your heart without speaking a word. By rituals like this, we come closer to the Holy Spirit who prays within us ‘with sighs too deep for words.'”. An Idea from Across the Pond. Marsha came back to San Antonio, shared her photo and her experience with the prayer net. I immediately loved the idea, too! Teaching the Prayer Net. The teachers and I promise our young people that we ad...
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How to Write your Pastor a Thank You Note - Building Faith | Building Faith
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How to Write your Pastor a Thank You Note. Posted by Carolyn Moomaw Chilton. On May 18th, 2015. 8220;Christian community is built on love and love is the foundation of relationships. Investing our time and spirit in giving love and gratitude to others – simply to give and expect nothing in return – is a gift that will be cherished for many years.”. So have you thanked your pastor lately? The Christian education director? 1 Focus on gratitude. 2 Add something specific and personal. And how you see these t...
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Holy Cross Episcopal Church. You've got questions…We've got questions! Let's go on a journey together. Zootopia will launch in:. July 31- August 4. 9 am - 12 noon. VBS Sunday: August 6th. More soon. Stand by for Zootopia! Cost: only $60 per participant. Includes: a VBS tee-shirt, 17 craft projects, M-Th snacks (edible works of art! Lunch on Friday, 15-hours of program, games, music, learning, and fun! Registration Deadline July 16th. The meter above shows the number of campers currently registered!
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Finding Good Pictures for Church Publications - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Finding Good Pictures for Church Publications. Posted by Matthew Kozlowski. On September 8th, 2014. 8220;How many are your works, O LORD! In wisdom you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures.” -Psalm 104:24. Whether you have a church blog, website, newsletter, facebook page, or you are just looking to make a flyer or brochure, good pictures are a necessity. We have listed some resources below for finding quality pictures for church. Eight Sources for Images. This site is a bit “random&#...
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Celtic Prayers for Traveling - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Celtic Prayers for Traveling. On May 6th, 2015. 8220;God be with you at each stop. And each sea;. At each lying down and each rising up;. In the trough of the waves,. On the crest of the billows. Each step of the journey you take.”. Why is this Faith Practice Important? Hail to the house and household, said I, greeting the inmates in the salutation of our fathers. You left early and have traveled far, and must be hungry. How to do Travel Blessings. The hardest part is remembering to do it. Consider u...
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Three Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Three Models for Intergenerational Faith Formation. Posted by Matthew Kozlowski. On May 4th, 2015. 8220;The programming is not the end-goal. The goal is mutual learning, growing closer to Christ, and deepening faith. In intergenerational formation, people of all ages make this journey together.”. Back in October 2014, I attended the Lifelong Faith Associates. Symposium on intergenerational faith formation. The Sunday School Question. Intergenerational Model 1: Large Gatherings. The churches publicize the...
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Gifts for Graduating Seniors - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Gifts for Graduating Seniors. On May 13th, 2015. 8220;You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.”. Sending off our Seniors. Common English Bible Study Bible. A classic since 1952. As a whole, there may be no book that so clearly and winsomely outlines belief in Jesus Christ and the Christian faith. (Recent edition by Harper Collins, 2001). Daily Prayer for all Seasons. This book was written for an...
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Hosting a Bible Group for Moms - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Hosting a Bible Group for Moms. Posted by Elizabeth Windsor. On April 15th, 2015. 8220;Moms of different ages heard about what we were doing and soon we were joined my moms of elementary, high school, and college-aged children… Two grandmothers and one great-grandmother began attending. Soon, we were sharing our experiences across generations.”. Moms of different ages heard about what we were doing and soon we were joined my moms of elementary, high school, and college-aged children. One of us had a ...
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Resource Room - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Building Faith Resource Room. Advice for choosing a Christian formation curriculum,. Charts listing curricula for children/youth/adults – from a variety of denominations and publishers. Resources and ideas for practicing faith formation with all ages. Bible Briefs summaries, tools, maps, links, and more. Resources for Baptism and Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, and more. Ideas and practical advice for inviting children into the life of worship. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Joining the ...
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Last Call for 60 Second Survey - Building Faith | Building Faith
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Last Call for 60 Second Survey. On May 14th, 2015. 8220;It is a capital mistake to theorize before one has data. Insensibly one begins to twist facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.”. Thank you for responding! Last Monday we ran a brief survey to learn more about the Building Faith audience. Over 230 readers responded. Thank you! The survey really does take 60 seconds, with five questions, such as “what is your denomination? The initial results are exciting. For example:. Click here ...
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