Three Special Days – and One Big Surprise!
March 19, 2018
Three Special Days – and One Big Surprise!
Sensory Easter story with felt-board pictures. … More Three Special Days – and One Big Surprise!
Author: Fay Rowland (Mother Clanger)
I'm not really made from pink wool, and I don't live in outer space, but I DO like knitting! I'm a Bible-reading, maths-teaching, theology-studying, resource-writing, terribly untidy mum-of-three currently located in the middle of England. Occasionally, God gives me a thwack round the head with a rolled-up newspaper, and I try to listen. Sometimes.
We Have Marred Your Image in Us
March 12, 2018
Take the piece of cloth (dampened with solvent if using permanent markers) and wipe your picture clean. The cloth now has the stain of sin, just as Jesus took our sins upon himself on the first Good Friday. He became sin for us, to make us clean and restore us in the image of God. … More We Have Marred Your Image in Us
Maundy Thursday – What really needs cleaning?
March 5, 2018
Some ideas for a Maundy Thursday with more of the punch that it had the first time round. … More Maundy Thursday – What really needs cleaning?
How to Interpret the Bible: Four Essential Questions
February 26, 2018
Interpretation – isn’t that just a posh word for ‘twisting the Bible to make it say what you want’?
Review of
‘How to Interpret the Bible: Four Essential Questions’
by Ian Paul … More How to Interpret the Bible: Four Essential Questions
Mothering Sunday – Crocus Prayers
February 19, 2018
Mothering Sunday – Crocus Prayers
A thoughtful all-age activity, making simple crocus-shaped flowers in a prayer bouquet as tokens of remembrance or thanks, of sorrow or hope, of joy or loss. … More Mothering Sunday – Crocus Prayers
Isaiah 58:4-11 – ‘Fast’ Food
February 12, 2018
Isaiah 58:4-11 – ‘Fast’ Food
Giving up chocolate for Lent? It’s all a bit easy.
Here are some ideas for a more spiritually satisfying Lent, some ‘food’ for your fast, if you’ll pardon the pun. … More Isaiah 58:4-11 – ‘Fast’ Food
Resources for Easter – Ash Wednesday
February 5, 2018
Resources for Easter – Ash Wednesday.
A simple guide to making your own ashes – suitable for adults, youth, schools and children right down to toddlers.
Give it a go! It’s probably easier than you think (but just as messy). … More Resources for Easter – Ash Wednesday
2 Kings 5:1-14 – The Nobody who was Somebody
January 29, 2018
He was SO ME, ME, ME that he thought he was really SO+ME+BODY special. … More 2 Kings 5:1-14 – The Nobody who was Somebody
‘Shove’ Tuesday – All-Age Script WITH AUDIO!!!
January 28, 2018
Ever wondered what a ‘Shrove’ actually is?
Is it a relative of the Haggis or something to eat on pancakes with sardines and custard? … More ‘Shove’ Tuesday – All-Age Script WITH AUDIO!!!
Isaiah 40:21-31 – Just. Listen.
January 22, 2018
Sometimes, it’s best for me to just shut up and let God’s word speak without my mumbling all over it. This is one of those times.
Get comfortable. Put down whatever you are doing. Just. Listen. … More Isaiah 40:21-31 – Just. Listen.
The Reflectionary 