Big changes can start with one small thing…and then another…and another. This video was recorded for the June 21, 2020 online worship service at my church. To view this message in context, visit http://www.chumc.org. I have a patio with a deck behind my house, but it hasn’t always looked very nice. Over time little spiders…
Back to School Zoom
Technology connects us, but it’s not always easy. Ms. Marcia hosts a Zoom meeting with two students and a teacher to talk about hopes and worries for the new school year. This video was recorded on Zoom with two sixth graders and an adult volunteer from my church serving as puppeteers. It was broadcast on…
Giving gold for wood
Sacrifice means giving up something you value to help others. Sacrifice demonstrates love. Its’ been over five months since I recorded this video on my 6-year-old phone, with a bad camera angle, and no editing skills. A lot has changed since then, but a lot hasn’t. We’re still making sacrifices. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed…
A different kind of Easter in the middle of a pandemic
This is not how any of us imagined Easter would look. Because I am the Director of Family Ministry at my church, Easter is usually one of the busiest times of the year for me. There’s the Sunday morning Easter egg hunt. Invitations are prepared and delivered. Over a thousand eggs are assembled and counted….
Holy week in pictures
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The week leading up to Easter is a special time in the Christian church called Holy Week. We remember the events preceding and surrounding Jesus’ death. It is a week filled with excitement, danger, and sadness, but it is mostly about love. In order to experience the joy…
The king is in charge
It was a very hard time for Jewish people. The Roman government ruled the land, and Romans were cruel to the Jews. Romans forced them to work unreasonably hard, took their money, and dishonored their God. The festival called Passover was beginning, and Jews from all over the area gathered in Jerusalem. On that day…
Jump for joy: Have a leap year party!
When a date only comes around every four years, you’ve just got to celebrate it! February 29 is a great time for a Leap Day party! Prepare your own “leaping” board game. Using a foam stamper and green poster paint, we placed 29 lily pads on a large sheet of paper. If you can’t find…
Please don’t say, “Happy Wife, Happy Life.”
Twice in the past couple of weeks the phrase “happy wife, happy life” has been spoken to my husband in my presence. I’m not sure if I was more annoyed, offended, or sad. “Happy wife, happy life,” said with a wink by one man to another, insinuates that if a man gives a woman whatever…
A different kind of weary
After leading a big program or event, there is physical and mental weariness. Ask anyone who works in Children’s Ministry, and they’ll tell you “There’s no tired like VBS (Vacation Bible school) tired.” After extensive preparation, managing volunteers, and maintaining safety and integrity of the ministry, juggling all aspects of a big program is exhausting….
Cookies for Santa
Making cut-out cookies with children is an event that involves flour on the floor, frosting on faces, and sprinkles… well, pretty much everywhere. It’s been a cherished family tradition for as long as I can remember. Cut, bake, and decorate. Be sure to allow lots of time. It’s okay to teach that you get more…
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