Old favourites are struggling to survive- our soil has clay deposits that go rock-solid in the sun, but quickly slide into soggy suet-pudding-textured-goo in winter. … More Rethinking- Look, See, Pray
Last week we had our inclusion Sunday, where we focussed on making God’s house a welcoming place for all people. For example, we had additional signs on the doors of the toilets to help those using Makaton widgets. (You can find Makaton resources here.) The overwhelming reaction was, “Why didn’t we have those before? We’re … More Mustard Seed All-Age
What a very bucolic theme we have to this week’s Reflectionary. I feel I should don a smock and prance around with a pitchfork. Or perhaps just watch THAT Yeo Valley advert a couple of times. (Love the chicken!) Click here for my freshly-preached sermon on John 10:11-18, the Good Shepherd. My apologies for posting … More Shepherds and Farmers and Sunshine(?)
Hello, this week I have some lovely stuff for you. Of course, you have your lectionary-linked liturgy (try saying that without your teeth in!) at the end, plus other linked resources. And there’s the text of the latest ‘Thought for the Day’ (see below). In addition, I’d lake to share a little with you about … More Mt 13, Ps 139 and Out of the Box!
A bit of a mixture today – links below for lectionary-based resources, and your liturgy at the bottom, of course, but the major part of this week’s post is an all-age illustration of Jesus’ transfiguration. It comes with a fab demo which can be used for all sorts of occasions and Bible texts. There’s a … More Matt 13 and Paper Magic!
First Things In response to feedback, I’ve moved these posts to Fridays so that you have time to distribute it to your congregation if that’s what you do. Also, I’m thinking of putting these resources in a book (with the Coronavirus references removed). Would you be interested in buying such? What would you like to … More Together Apart – Matt 13 – The Sower and The Seeds
This fun activity can be used for stories about celebrations where it makes a party popper. It can also represent David’s sling or the stuff that the residents of Jericho no doubt flung at the Israelites as they marched around or even the seeds in the parable of the sower.. You will need sturdy plastic, … More Activity – Marshmallow Popper
The Reflectionary 