WORSHIP - CHILDREN

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BK B09 019C1
101 CREATIVE WORSHIP IDEAS FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Roehlkepartain, Jolene L.
Enthusiastic...expressive...ready to shout from the mountaintops...that your children. Mix and match these easy-to-prepare devotions, objects lessons, Bible stories, puppet scripts, holiday ides to direct their river of nature energy into meaningful worship that helps them know-and praise-God. Also five ready-to-go bonus worship services. 

BK B09 022C1
5-MINUTE MESSAGES FOR CHILDREN'S SPECIAL DAYS
Hinchey, Donald
These 52 quick children's messages help your children grow in their faith as you share Bible lessons tied to Christian and national holidays, personal celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries...and even a few holidays that are celebrated only in greeting card shops. 

BK B09 004C1
BELONGING TO GOD: CATECHISM RESOURCES FOR WORSHIP
This new resource for Presbyterian pastors, worship leaders, and educators demonstrates how to incorporate the new "Belonging to God" catechism into worship services-allowing for the full inclusion of children. The book provides prayers, calls to worship, baptismal resources, confirmation resources, graduation rites, and more, all based on the new children's catechism. In addition, it includes suggestions for using the catechism in sermons-for children specifically and for the entire congregation-and offers bulletin suggestions, an annotated bibliography, and a comprehensive listing of other catechism resources.

BK B09 025C1 
BELONGING TO GOD: A FIRST CATCHISM
This version was written for children in the third and fourth grades.

BK B09 018C1
BOREDOM-BUSTING IDEAS TO INVOLVE CHILDREN IN ADULT WORSHIP
Younger, Barbara and Lisa Flinn
Creative, practical, doodle-busting ways to involve children in adult worship...while grown-ups get the meaning of common Bible passages too. A must for every church that includes children in worship and wants to make worship time meaningful for them. 

BK B09 027C1 
CHILDREN'S SERMONS FOR SPECIAL DAYS
Bland, Julia|
The biblically based stories are told in a manner children can understand, and the pictures and activity sheets help reinforce the learning experience. This book includes 12 lessons accompanied by two-sided activity pages - one side is a coloring page for younger children, while the other has a variety of puzzles and activities that emphasize the lesson's key points for older children.

BK B09 026C1
CHILDREN WORSHIP!
Norton, Mary Jane Pierce
In this manual, you will find material for 13 sessions, each lasting 45 minutes to 1 hours, reproducible bulletin inserts to help congregations know what participants are learning, worship suggestions for use during the time children are involved in the study, sample letters to parents, suggestions for church-wide study on children and worship. 

BK B09 020C1
CHILDREN'S GUIDE TO WORSHIP
Boling, Ruth
Children learn appropriate table manners by eating together with the family. Children learn to worship by worshiping! This will happen over time, through regular attendance and strong parental support. This guide is offered in order that you, as parents, may introduce children to the life-changing, wonderful discipline of Christian worship. 

BK B09 014C1
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP ACTIVITIES-YEAR 2
Kessen, Virginia
A lectionary-based reproducible activities sheets for children to use during the worship hour. Each sheet contains a Bible story, an activity for younger children (coloring pages, simple mazes, etc.) and one or more activities for elementary age children. In addition to their use in the worship service, the activity sheets can be given to children who are ill or who have missed church or Sunday school.  Key Features: Includes lectionary-based activities for 52 Sundays, Reproducible activities for preschool through grade 4, Indexed for easy use by non-lectionary churches.

BK B09 038C1 
CHILDREN'S WORSHIP ACTIVITIES - YEAR 3
This new annual resource offers lectionary-based reproducible activities sheets for children to use during the worship hour. Each sheet contains a Bible story, an activity for younger children (coloring pages, simple mazes, etc.) and one or more activities for elementary age children. In addition to their use in the worship service, the activity sheets can be given to children who are ill or who have missed church or Sunday school. Key Features: Includes lectionary-based activities for 52 Sundays, Reproducible activities for preschool through grade 4, Indexed for easy use by non-lectionary churches.

BK B09 037C1 
COME FOLLOW ME - VOLUME 1
Harpine, Elaine Clanton
This curriculum is a learn by doing resource for Sunday school teachers seeking a craft book to supplement their weekly curriculum, after-school program directors who want biblical work-at-your-own pace learning center activities, and especially churches wishing to establish a children's worship service. Appropriate for ages 4-12. Volume 1 includes How to Become a disciple of Jesus Christ, Symbols of Church, Programs for Thanksgiving, Advent, and Christmas.

BK B09 036C1 
COME FOLLOW ME - VOLUME 2
Harpine, Elaine Clanton
This curriculum is a learn by doing resource for Sunday school teachers seeking a craft book to supplement their weekly curriculum, after-school program directors who want biblical work-at-your-own pace learning center activities, and especially churches wishing to establish a children's worship service. Appropriate for ages 4-12. Volume 2 includes Journeying through Lent and Easter, the meaning of Pentecost, teaching clown ministry to children, a children's musical based on the life and teachings of Jesus, and ten sessions for summer programming.

BK B09 009C1
FOLLOWING JESUS-MORE ABOUT YOUNG CHILDREN AND WORSHIP
Stewart, Sonja M.
In this sequel to her best-seller "Young Children and Worship," Sonja Stewart develops another education resource for children ages 3 to 7, this one focusing on Jesus' life and teachings. She provides careful and clear instructions for teachers on creating and using the children's worship center, a unique worship environment in which children are introduced to the meaning of worship through biblical stories and parables. Includes thirty-four story presentations and patterns for the figures in the stories 

BK B09 007C1
FORBID THEM NOT-YEAR A
Brown, Carolyn C.
This resource shows how to create meaningful worship experiences for everyone who comes to your church: children, youth, and adults. Based on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary, with sermon illustrations, ideas, and resources. 

BK B09 006C1
FORBID THEM NOT-YEAR B
Brown, Carolyn C.
Includes more than 52 full-page, reproducible activity worksheets related to each Sunday's worship theme. Offers specific suggestions based on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary. 

BK B09 030C1 
FORBID THEM NOT - YEAR C
Brown, Carolyn C.
Includes more than 52 full-page, reproducible activity worksheets related to each Sunday's worship theme. Offers specific suggestions based on the texts of the Revised Common Lectionary.

BK B09 005C1
GATEWAYS TO WORSHIP
Brown, Carolyn C.
A year of worship experiences for young children. Fifty-two easy-to-follow "how to" session plans for introducing young children to worship. 

BK B09 028C1
GET READY! GET SET! WORSHIP!
Lou, Sue; Love, Jean Floyd; Meyers, Mickey
A complete teaching program to prepare children and their families for worship and meaningful participation in the sacraments. Within a structured program for actively involving children and parents, the authors suggest time-tested ideas and activities and provide illustrated work- sheets and games, as well as songs, crafts and recipes. 

BK B09 031C1
GUIDE MY FEET-PRAYERS AND MEDITATIONS FOR OUR
Edelman, Marian Wright
Here are prayers and meditations for parents and others who strive to instill values of faith, integrity, and service in our children at a time when these ideals are threatened by commercialism and violence. With warmth and conviction, Edelman shares her own prayers as well as inspirational readings from others. 

BK B09 034C1
HEY, GOD, LET'S TALK! - TEACHING CHILDREN ABOUT PRAYER
Designed to help middle and older elementary boys and girls build a meaningful prayer relationship with God. The six lessons are Scripture-based, with both active and meditative activities to engage the students in understanding and experiencing prayer. A CD is included and contains seven contemporary songs and prayers.

BK B09 003C1
INCLUDING CHILDREN IN WORSHIP
Sandell, Elizabeth J.
Provides worship committees, pastors, parents, and other adults with suggestions and questions to consider, and describes ideas and strategies geared to a variety of age levels. 

BK B09 011C1
LET THE CHILDREN COME
Baker, Brant D.
A new approach to children's sermons. Sections on : "Bible Stories, Church Year, Worship, The Body of Christ, Sacraments," etc. 

VT B09 001C1
LET THE CHILDREN COME
Barera, Joseph
This 22-minute video examines some of the reasons 18 million Americans, mostly baby-boomers, are returning to the church, by exploring some model children's ministries. Study guide included. 

BK B09 013C1
LOVE IN A LUNCHBOX
Ward, Elaine M.
Provides pastors, Sunday school teachers, and worship leaders with fresh, age-appropriate material to use during children's worship. Contains poems, stories, and parables to illustrate spiritual matters for children aged two to twelve. 

BK B09 002C1
MORE CHILDREN'S SERMONS
Dann, Bucky
This book provides a strong basis for covering a variety of topics with children, such as: physical nature, sexuality, death, self-esteem, anger, God's gifts, dealing with evil, and the environment. 

BK B09 035C1
MORE CHILDREN'S SERMONS TO GO
Offers pastors and children's worship leaders a year's worth of sermons that help young people learn about God, God's world, and the biblical story. The 52 messages provide insight about specific scripture texts and include easy-to-find props that help children better understand the message of God's loving care and grace.

BK B09 029C1
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!
Harpine, Elaine Clanton
A learn by doing guide for creating children's worship. Sample activities: building a children's church, making "stained glass" windows from tissue paper, writing and presenting a worship service for the congregation, street mime and clown ministry. Children learn what church is all about while working at their own pace. For 4- to 12-year olds. 

BK B09 032C1
PLAYING & PRAYING WITH GOD-GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR CHILDREN
Edelman, Marian Wright
These twenty-six guided meditations offer a leader of prayer a means of exploring with younger children (ages 5 to 9) the realities of a life with God. It offers a balance of creative prayer and quiet prayer coupled with its focus on imagination and children's natural curiosity. 

BK B09 039C1 
PROVIDING WHAT GOD REQUIRES AND CHILDREN NEED
This book on the National Observance of Children's Sabbath includes worship, educational, community outreach, and advocacy resources for all many faith traditions.

BK B09 017C1
QUICK CHILDREN'S SERMONS: WILL MY DOG BE IN HEAVEN?
Ciampa, Leanne Hensley
You'll get witty, wise, and biblically solid answers to 50 kid-sized questions...and each question and answer makes a wonderful children's sermon. You'll know what to say when you hear questions like: What color shoes does God like? Will God still love me if I don't eat my broccoli? 

BK B09 023C1
SEASONS OF CELEBRATION-PRAYERS, PLAYS, PROJECTS FOR THE CHURCH YEAR
Mathson, Patricia
Filled with crafts, prayers, plays, pantomimes, banners, service projects and much more to let the church year jump off the staid page of a calendar and into the daily lives of children from pre-school to middle-school age. Materials you need are close at hand and there are clear, concise directions. 

BK B09 010C1
SHARING FAITH WITH CHILDREN
Juengst, Sara Covin
This book provides insight into the stages of children's mental and spiritual development, in order to share faith with them in appropriate ways. It rethinks the children's sermon. 

BK B09 024C1
WORSHIP TIME WITH KIDS-BIBLE-BASED ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN'S CHURCH
Dingwall, Cindy
Over 200 ideas and activities that each children about worshipping God. The author supplies leaders and teachers of children aged 4 to 10 with innovative calls to worship, benedictions, prayers, litanies, affirmations, children's sermons, and worship services for use in designing worship experiences that speak directly to our youngest members. 

BK B09 040C1 
YOU CAN PREACH TO THE KIDS TOO!
Brown, Carolyn C.
This book offers preachers a variety of easy-to-implement ideas and helps for making any sermon one that is suitable for both children and adults.

BK B09 001C1
YOUNG CHILDREN AND WORSHIP
Stewart, Sonja M.
Exciting ways to introduce three- to seven-year-olds to the wonder of worship. Activities are developed around the order of worship commonly used in Reformed churches.

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