Tag: church ministry
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Kingdomtide-Second Sunday- Sept 13-Values-C
Christian values are learned as members follow the example of those in positions of leadership. The principles can not be simply taught in classes, they must be demonstrated in everything the church does. As the leadership practices these principles, those in the congregation will see the benefit of them and want to follow their example.…
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Kingdomtide-Second Sunday- Sept 13-Values-B
In America, Christian values so penetrated the American culture that many in the church had begun to view the community’s values as Christian. Since the 1960’s, liberal teachers have been very vocal about what they believe, while the church has been silent and done little to counter the liberal teachings. In fact, many preachers have…
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Kingdomtide-Second Sunday- Sept 13-Values-A
Christ came to teach us a better way to live. Christ taught the disciples and they in turn taught the churches. In the early church, members lived out the life and those around them saw the love they had for each other and wanted that. Eventually, Christian values took over the Roman Empire, but as…
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Fourteenth Sunday of Pentecost-Aug 23
Host neighborhood get togethers- Mothers with small children or wives that don’t work often spend large amounts of time alone. Have teas or lunches wives and include play dates for preschool kids or backyard BBQ, potlucks, or picnics to enable neighbors to get to know each other and socialize. Provide games for older children during…
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Thirteenth Sunday of Pentecost-Aug 16
Assisting Neighbors-Assist with yard work. As people get older, they often cannot do many things they used to do, such as shoveling snow, raking leaves, or mowing the lawn and it is getting very hard to get people to do the work. In addition, we face a growing number of single women and families headed…
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Twelfth Sunday of Pentecost Aug 9
Adult Tutoring- Many students today, especially boys, drop out of school before graduating and many who graduated from high school before the implementation of “No Child Left Behind”, can not read and write because they had trouble in school and were just passed from grade to grade. Many classes today teach by memorizing words rather…
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Eleventh Sunday of Pentecost Aug 2
Curbside attractions-People are attracted by activity. People are attracted by a fight or other disturbance simply because life is dull and it is a diversion. They are also attracted by someone telling a story or painting a picture. The Salvation Army used to wander through the slums playing instruments to attract a crowd. Then they…
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Tenth Sunday of Pentecost-July 26
Special Events in the park like Church picnics or special activities in the church parking lot gives the church an enjoyable time of fellowship but can also serve as a valuable way to reach those who don’t attend church. Large community events like fireworks displays that draw crowds also provide excellent opportunities when the church…
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Ninth Sunday of Pentecost July 19
Movie Night-Few small towns these days have anything to draw them together. Some churches have started having movie night in the church parking lot during the summer. People may be drawn to visit the church by showing family friendly films and films demonstrating the faith, and allowing visitors to blend with members and get to…
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Seventh Sunday of Pentecost-July 1
Rural Churches Can-A small town United Methodist Church I once served was complaining they could not compete with churches in nearby cities and felt they had no future. It was started in 1816 but its first history wasn’t written until 1911 so much of its early history was lost. I began contacting churches around the…