How Do You Observe Lent?
February 22, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
Today, Wednesday, February 22nd marks the beginning of Lent. The season of the church year where we take some time to reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross. We remember Jesus’ sacrifice for us to save us from our sins. Without that journey, we would have no hope. It is because of the cross that [...]
READ MORE >>The Lord’s Prayer – Final Edition
February 15, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
So this week we will be finishing up The Lord’s Prayer. I hope that you have found at least some of this information helpful as you continue to teach your children to pray. The Sixth Petition And lead us not into temptation. What does this mean? God tempts no one. We pray in this petition [...]
READ MORE >>The Lord’s Prayer
February 8, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
This week we will look at our next two petitions, the Fourth Petition and the Fifth Petition. The Fourth Petition Give us this day our daily bread. What does this mean? God certainly gives daily bread to everyone without our prayers, even to all evil people, but we pray in this petition that God would [...]
READ MORE >>The Lord’s Prayer Take 2
February 1, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
I cannot encourage you enough to continue to pray with your children. I seem to go in spurts, great for a few days and then not so good for a few days! Don’t get discouraged, we can do it! This week we will look at The Lord’s Prayer again. This time focusing on the Second [...]
READ MORE >>The Lord’s Prayer
January 25, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
Over the next few weeks we will be breaking apart The Lord’s Prayer, looking at what each petition means. This information is taken from Luther’s Small Catechism, a handbook of Christian Doctrine. A catechism, by definition, is a book of instruction in the form of questions and answers. This week we will look at the [...]
READ MORE >>Prayers for Kids
January 18, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
So this week I decided to write a few prayers that you can say with your children. These prayers can help you teach your children how to pray and what to pray for. You can use them as a pattern so that you and your children will become more comfortable praying aloud. (Actually, it is [...]
READ MORE >>ACTS Prayer for Kids
January 11, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
I don’t know about you, but what a crazy week this has been. But, then again, I could say that about every week! I pray that you are beginning to become more comfortable praying with your children. I know that I am really trying to have my kids hear my prayers so that they become [...]
READ MORE >>HELP! How Do I Pray With My Children?
January 4, 2012 by Tara Hartjen
You may have been in this situation before, the end of the Bible Study has come, the leader looks around and asks the dreaded question, who would like to close us in prayer? All of the sudden, everyone seems to have something in their lap that they can’t take their eyes off of! Never mind [...]
READ MORE >>Christmas Day Family Worship Time
December 24, 2011 by admin
Merry Christmas! Since we will not be gathering together this Christmas Sunday to worship, we wanted to provide you with a devotional for worshipping at home with family and friends. We look forward to worshipping together on New Year’s Day. Christmas Day Family Worship Time download printable devotional sheet Family Questions What are your favorite [...]
READ MORE >>Christmas Program Lyrics & Song
December 3, 2011 by Jennifer Zschau
As we prepare for our Christmas program on December 18, the children will be learning the song “Love Came Down at Christmas” during KidConnect each Sunday. This beautiful song tells the Christmas story. Taking some time to learn this song as a family would be a great family devotion. Vocal Audio Files (Right Click & [...]
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