Find resources to include the smallest members of your congregation, and get excited about One Great Hour of Sharing!
Youth Sunday 2016. Did you know that the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) calendar lifts up a special Sunday that celebrates the gifts of young Presbyterians by having them lead what is always a creative, interactive, and engaging service? Our “Youth in the Church and the World” emphasis is traditionally the second or third Sunday of August—a time of transition for most teens and their families. Summer mission trips have happened. Camp has come and gone. Youth conferences have been attended, but continue their impact. Back to school and new school adventures await. Youth in the Church and the World Sunday is …
Following the tsunami that devastated much of southern Asia in December 2004, Pak Yadi received a $400 seed grant from One Great Hour of Sharing partners. Documentary filmmaker David Barnhart followed him as he rebuilt his life and community. Your gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing make a real difference in the lives of their recipients. Please give generously. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1IBCzsLZJA
“Can God spread a table in the wilderness?”—Psalm 78:19 This Leader’s Guide contains resources to help you and your congregation in supporting the Peace & Global Witness Offering this World Communion Sunday. This year’s theme is inspired by the cry from a people feeling abandoned to a cruel existence: The psalmist quotes the people as they ask; “Can God spread a table in the wilderness?” In response, the author reminds the people that the God who delivered them from bondage in Egypt could not only spread a table in the wilderness, but had already done so over and over …
"We were glad to share not only God's Good News with you but also our lives because we cared for you so much." --1 Thessalonians 2:8 The Pentecost Offering is devoted to ministries that support our young people during their "first third of life," the time from childhood through young adulthood. Supporting congregational ministries with children, youth and young adults, as well as Presbyterian Mission Agency ministries with youth, the Young Adult Volunteer Program, and the national Educate a Child Initiative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2K3BGaUDM
This lesson plan (2 of 2) reminds children that age should not be a barrier in church involvement. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas
This lesson plan (1 of 2) teaches kids how they can make a difference through the Young Adult Volunteer Program. Written by the Rev. Karen Wagner, Southminster Presbyterian, Prairie Village, Kansas
What do your kids want to be when they grow up? This Children's Sermon by Rev. Karen Wagner shows how the Pentecost Offering can expand those dreams!
Children and youth are the heart of the annual Pentecost offering, and we encourage congregations to include their gifts as much as possible. We have included a few suggestions below:
Click on the links below for resources to include the smallest members of your congregation as you prepare for the Pentecost Offering!