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Sprouts: Covenant Discipleship with Children (REVISED AND UPDATED)
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by Edie Genung Harris and Shirley L. Ramsey
Sprouts is a Covenant Discipleship ministry for children grades 3-6. Sprouts children meet weekly to support one another in their efforts to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. In Sprouts groups, children work together to do acts that show love for God and for neighbor. (Discipleship Resources, 2002)
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Children and Prayer
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by Betty Shannon Cloyd
More than a theoretical exploration of children's spirituality, this is a very practical resource for parents and others who want specific help in developing a life of prayer and spiritual awareness in their children. (Upper Room Books.)
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Children Worship!
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by MaryJane Pierce Norton
This 13-session worship education resource helps congregations incorporate young children into the worshiping community. (Discipleship Resources, 1997)
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A Country Far Away
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by Nigel Gray (Orchard Books, 1989).
Children’s book with one text and parallel illustrations of a child’s life in Africa and a child’s life in the United States. Great for looking at differences and similarities between cultures and at the universality of humanity.
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Fifty Simple Things Kids Can Do to Save the Earth
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by The Earthworks Group (Andrews and McMeel, 1990).
This book shows children how specific elements of their environment — such as a light switch or a toilet — are connected to the rest of the world.
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Gifts That Make a Difference: How to Buy Hundreds of Great Gifts Sold Through Nonprofits
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by Ellen Berry (Foxglove Publishing, 1992).
Cross-referenced by group, interest, and kind of gift, this book includes ideas for alternative giving (such as buying an acre of rainforest).
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Growing Compassionate Kids: Helping Kids See Beyond Their Backyard
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by Jan Johnson
Growing Compassionate Kids features practical everyday ways for parents, Sunday school teachers, and others to help children care about people in need. (Upper Room Books.)
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| Mission Resources for Children from the General Board of Global Ministries |
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Educational resources for children from the General Board of Global Ministries.
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Peacemaking Creatively Through the Arts: A Handbook of Educational Activities and Experiences for Children
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by Phyllis Vos Wezeman (Educational Ministries, 1990).
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Pockets Magazine
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A magazine for ages 6–12 from The Upper Room. Includes puzzles, games, stories, poems, Scripture, and prayers to help children grow closer to God.
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Safe Sanctuaries: Reducing the Risk of Child Abuse in the Church
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by Joy Thornburg Melton
Tragically, churches have not always been safe places for children. With this in mind, Joy Thornburg Melton outlines a process for developing policies and procedures to recongnize and reduce the risk of child abuse in the church. Safe Sanctuaries contains suggestions, sample forms, and more to help your congregation develop and implement a substantive plan of child abuse prevention. (Discipleship Resources, 1998)
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Teaching Tolerance Magazine
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A magazine, free to educators, published twice a year by the Southern Poverty Law Center (400 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, AL 36104.
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