You're Ready to Play... Never be caught without a game again! From front-line youth workers comes this tried-and-true collection. 300 Games in 3 Most-Requested Categories! –Team-building games, –-Bible-learning games, and –Energy-burning games. Games take from 2 minutes to one hour. Variations allow games to last longer, or add new twists for more fun.

The Gigantic Book of Games for Youth Ministry

Religion & Spirituality

Publishing, Group

Christian Books & Bibles

Group Publishing

Twenty humorous puppet skits that are so easy to do, you can focus on the fun--not the work! That's right! There's almost no preparation and all the spoken dialogue, sound effects and music are pre-recorded and included on the 2 CDs! These skits are "kid-friendly" so you can involve children in sharing important Bible truths as they learn. Plus, you can put on a great performance with minimal training and practice! Perfect for all children's ministry programming, but great also for family events! Can be used in coordination with FaithWeaver® Bible Resources, but great for any curriculum. Each of these 20 skits includes:<ul>
<li>Scripture reading suggestions,</li> <li>List of easy-to-find or make props,</li> <li>Setup directions,</li> <li>Ways to involve the audience,</li> <li>Teacher Tips, and</li> <li>CD sound track.</li>
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Also:<ul>
<li>Puppet stage construction tips,</li> <li>CDs include music or sound effects for before and after each skit, plus</li> <li>30-second music interlude for scene changes,</li> <li>Spotlight ideas,</li> <li>Drawings of scenes,</li> <li>And reproducible prop plans.</li>
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Just Add Puppets: 20 Instant Puppet Skits for Children's Ministry

Learn it , Live it series for bible studies

Spiritual Disciplines Student Book (Learn It, Live It Bible Studies)

Westminster/John Knox Press

Easy, fresh devotions that deepen faith! Grab the hearts and minds of women with a great get-together starter. End your session with a challenging wrap-up that leaves a lasting impression. Discover a meaningful prayer idea that takes women into deeper conversation with God. This book provides them all! With 30 warm-ups, 30 wrap-ups, and 30 prayers, you’re sure to find exactly what you need for a Bible study, retreat, party, or any time women are gathered! Indexed by topic and Scripture. Packed with a variety of devotion topics like: Balance, Beauty, Contentment, Forgiveness, Friendship, Gentleness, God’s Will, Goodness, Grace, Patience, Purpose, Service, Temptation, Wisdom, Worry and More! Includes: 90 devotions in all: 30 warm-ups, 30 wrap-ups, and 30 prayer ideas. Topical and scriptural index of all 90 devotions. No prep devotion options. Many of the devotions require no preparation at all others require only a brief preparation. Great for: meetings, Bible studies, parties, retreats, and anytime women are gathered.

Devotions Galore!: Warm-Ups, Wrap-Ups, and Prayers for Women's Groups

Teenagers are some of the most optimistic people in the world: They maintain their capacity to dream, they deeply desire to see the best in others, they want to make a difference. Yet most teenagers have experienced or witnessed the pain caused by divorce, abuse, betrayal, global conflict, and poor choices. The older they get, the more they may struggle to truly believe that God can provide hope in a hopeless world. This 12-lesson volume of Grapple Jr. High features three series that turn students' attention toward God's unwavering ability to offer hope:
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<li>Recognizing the realities of heaven and hell</li> <li>Responding to God's desire to forgive and provide do-overs</li> <li>Reacting to global conflict and challenges</li>
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 Students will encounter lessons about why God allows each of us to choose between heaven and hell, why God offers second chances through Jesus, and how we can celebrate diversity in ways that honor God. Each lesson features interactive, hands-on elements that will get your junior highers talking, moving around, and seeking answers. Help your teenagers discover and experience God's powerful hope!

Grapple Jr. High: Hope in a Hopeless World

Children's Books

Group, Publishing

Religions

Simply Youth Ministry

It was a cross-country drive...but the journey of a lifetime.Donald Miller's father left when Miller was 2-and tore a hole in Miller's life that he tried to fill for decades. Join Miller as he describes his decision to connect with his father. Hear Miller describe the long drive, the surprising meeting, and the impact growing up with an absent father had on his life. And find the hope Miller found in living as an overcomer rather than a victim.Use these compelling Donald Miller interview clips to open up insight and conversation regarding fatherhood, forgiveness, divorce, victim mentality,acceptance, listening, suffering, moving on, and parenting.This is for dads who, for some reason, live away from their children. And for all of us who have been the children of divorce, abandonment, or imperfect parents.Lifetree Films Clips feature real stories-from real people. Each DVD provides high-quality, customizable video clips that enhance your message in a variety of ministry settings.Use true stories to enhance:Sermons/Talks, Small Groups, or Bible Studies.[As seen in Lifetree Café]BONUS: Includes Scripture references and discussion questions

Fatherless: Moving Past the Pain of and Absent or Imperfect Parent (Lifetree Film Clips)

LifeTree

Tragedy. If God loves us, why does he let it invade our lives? Tom Vander Woude was a dedicated dad enjoying a morning of yard work with his son Joseph. Then - in a heartbeat - what started as just another day became a day the entire family would never forget. Experience this compelling true story of tragedy and hope through a powerful reenactment-and hear an exclusive interview with Joseph's brother. Use these compelling interview clips to open up insight and conversation regarding: Tragedy. The Gospel. Friendship. Sacrifice. Suffering. God's love. Serving others. Why bad things happen to good peopleAnyone who wonders why God allows tragedy in this world will be riveted by this true story-and the life-changing truths it illustrates. Lifetree Films Clips feature real stories-from real people. Each DVD provides high-quality, customizable video clips that enhance your message in a variety of ministry settings. Use true stories to enhance: Sermons/Talks.Small Groups. Bible Studies. As seen in Lifetree Cafe. BONUS: Includes Scripture references and discussion questions.

Why, God?: When Personal Tragedy Doesn't Make Sense (Lifetree Film Clips)

Confession: Shedding Shame Through the Power of Confession. When the façade of his life crumbled, Paul Young was left with The Shack. Paul Young was a religious kid. A missionary kid. A kid raised for a bright future in ministry and life. And he was living a lie.Join Young as he describes what prompted him to write the best seller, The Shack. A marriage shattered by adultery, a desperate attempt to maintain a façade, and his eventual confrontation with a hidden past of abuse and pain. Use these compelling Paul Young interview clips to open up insight and conversation regarding: Sin. Redemption. God's love. Integrity.Shame. Hypocrisy. Repentance. Confession. Marriage. Abuse. Religion.Emotional healing. Young says that religion couldn't heal him-but Jesus could. A compelling story for all who find themselves in need of healing and wholeness. Lifetree Films Clips feature real stories-from real people. Each DVD provides high-quality, customizable video clips that enhance your message in a variety of ministry settings. Use true stories to enhance: Sermons/Talks.Small Groups. Bible Studies. As seen in Lifetree Cafe. BONUS: Includes Scripture references and discussion questions

Confessions: Shedding Shame Through the Power of Confession (Lifetree Film Clips)

You're about to have 13 surprising visitors come to your Sunday school class...and change the way kids look at the Bible! Imagine what it would be like to have Abram himself drop in and share about the night God showed him a sky full of stars, and made a life-changing promise. Or picture the power of Moses delving into his adventures, bringing kids along to Egypt, the Red Sea...and freedom! And, if Naomi visited your classroom, how powerful would her story be, drawing kids into an epic journey with Ruth? Well, that's just how real, surprising, and memorable your ministry is about to become! Each of these 13 hour-long lessons includes an interactive script in which a Bible character drops in on your classroom to share his or her incredible, true adventures--and bring kids (grades 1-5) along for the ride. Each of these Biblical accounts is told in the first person, inspired by the delightful Friends With God Story Bible (a great companion resource for your students). As kids explore the Bible story along with "the source," they'll discover that these action-packed, emotion-filled stories actually happened to real people.&nbsp;&nbsp; All you need is a hammy volunteer who can look the script over and be familiar with it--and willing to have fun with their role. You'll be on-hand to pass out props and lead kids in joining the Bible adventure with all of their senses. Oh, and of course each lesson includes friend-making icebreakers, giggle-inducing games, creative crafts, and powerful prayer times to reach every kind of learner. This book includes reproducible pages.

Friends With God Bible Lessons (Old Testament): 13 Surprising Vistors Bring the Bible to Life

13 surprising visitors are heading to your Sunday school class--and they'll change how your kids look at the Bible...forever! &nbsp; See your kids' faces light up as an angel appears, describing the fun of surprising shepherds on a hillside outside Bethlehem with the best news ever.&nbsp; Imagine the impact when Mary whispers how she's trusting God to protect her little family as they flee to Egypt to keep Jesus safe.&nbsp; Or when Peter shares how Jesus' power let him heal a man who'd never walked--a man who then leapt, danced, and praised God!&nbsp; Your kids (grades 1-5) will explore 13 Bible stories along with people who were actually there. Your kids will discover these action-packed, emotion-filled stories happened to real people--people just like them!&nbsp; Each one-hour Sunday school lesson includes an interactive script, friend-making icebreaker, giggle-worthy game, creative craft, and powerful prayer time...plus you'll get a 12-song sing-along CD.&nbsp; You'll reach every type of learner with first-person accounts that cement learning for a lifetime! This book includes reproducible pages. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Friends With God Bible Lessons (New Testament): 13 Surprising Vistors Bring the Bible to Life

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