children Archives

One Great Hour of Sharing Lesson Plan – Fruits of the Spirit

Posted June 14th, 2016

This Lesson Plan (1 of 2) uses fruit to teach the Fruits of the Spirit. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Lesson Plan – Body of Christ

Posted June 14th, 2016

This lesson plan (2 of 2) uses the example of the Body of Christ. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas

One Great Hour of Sharing Resources for Children

Posted June 14th, 2016

Find resources to include the smallest members of your congregation, and get excited about One Great Hour of Sharing!

Ways to Involve Children and Youth in the Pentecost Offering

Posted June 8th, 2016

Children and youth are the heart of the annual Pentecost offering, and we encourage congregations to include their gifts as much as possible. We have included a few suggestions.

The Little Ones: What Children Show Us (Sermon)

Posted May 20th, 2016

Sermon delivered by The Rev. Kirby Lawrence Hill, Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection, Conyers, Georgia, and former moderator, Year of the Child Planning Team.

Educate a Child Toolkit Section 6: Vignette Guidelines

Posted March 28th, 2016

Ideally, we’re looking for an article between 500 and 800 words, written in a news-reporting style featuring highlights and quotes, including who and how many children are served through this… Read more »

Ways to Involve Children and Youth in the Pentecost Offering

Posted April 7th, 2015

Children and youth are the heart of the annual Pentecost offering, and we encourage congregations to include their gifts as much as possible. We have included a few suggestions below:… Read more »

Gracie and the Food Desert (2015)

Posted December 1st, 2014

Download Gracie’s other adventures: Gracie and the Food Desert (2015) Gracie Becomes a Neighbor (2014) Gracie and the Big Storm (2013) Gracie and the Great Pearl (2012) Gracie Finds Joy (2011)… Read more »

Mothers Day Cards Information Sheet

Posted March 11th, 2014

Healthy Women Healthy Families supports a range of programs of Presbyterian partner churches globally that promote health, education, and development of women and children. These programs are aimed at alleviating… Read more »

Strategies for Pastors Concerning Children’s Messages For the Sunday after a Shooting

Posted December 17th, 2012

Use this document as a guide for responding to children on the Sunday after a shooting.