Sharon from Kalgoorlie sent this web site through ... check it out for yourself! Music and discipleship materials.
http://www.alanroot.com/kidzblitz.php
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
Monday, 2 June 2008
Intergenerational Worship
"The Church of All Ages:Generations Worshipping Together" by Howard Vanderwell (Ed).
At our network gathering last Thursday (which was terrific!) a few of us had a discussion about the challenges and merits of intergenerational worship.
This discussion prompted me to read this book which is a recent release from the Alban Institute. The book is not available in Australian Christian bookstores, but can be accessed from the Vose Library (when I return it later this week) or you can purchase online.
The book summarises the challenges facing churches who desire to pursue intergenerational worship. Written by a group of contributors, the book offers a number of differnent perspectives and insights.
It's important to be aware that the Contributors write from a "Reformed" theological background. When it comes to discussing the practical implications for effective intergenerational worship, there is a strong underlying assumption that parents need to be vitally involved in helping children and teens to engage in worship gatherings. And herein lies the major weakness of the book: it's not written from a missional viewpoint. Most of us who warm to the ideal of multigenerational worship are grappling with issues of parents who come with no church experience. We grapple with increasingly fragmented and hurting parents and children for whom, the challenge to sit for an hour or so in a worship service (however we seek to make it enaging) is just plain difficult.
In the introduction, Howard Vanderwell points out that this is a contemporary issue that the church needs to continue to grapple with. I agree that this is a very important conversation that we need to keep talking about as we meet, as we grapple with Scripture and as we seek to live and worship in community both with believers and non-believers alike.
At our network gathering last Thursday (which was terrific!) a few of us had a discussion about the challenges and merits of intergenerational worship.
This discussion prompted me to read this book which is a recent release from the Alban Institute. The book is not available in Australian Christian bookstores, but can be accessed from the Vose Library (when I return it later this week) or you can purchase online.
The book summarises the challenges facing churches who desire to pursue intergenerational worship. Written by a group of contributors, the book offers a number of differnent perspectives and insights.
It's important to be aware that the Contributors write from a "Reformed" theological background. When it comes to discussing the practical implications for effective intergenerational worship, there is a strong underlying assumption that parents need to be vitally involved in helping children and teens to engage in worship gatherings. And herein lies the major weakness of the book: it's not written from a missional viewpoint. Most of us who warm to the ideal of multigenerational worship are grappling with issues of parents who come with no church experience. We grapple with increasingly fragmented and hurting parents and children for whom, the challenge to sit for an hour or so in a worship service (however we seek to make it enaging) is just plain difficult.
In the introduction, Howard Vanderwell points out that this is a contemporary issue that the church needs to continue to grapple with. I agree that this is a very important conversation that we need to keep talking about as we meet, as we grapple with Scripture and as we seek to live and worship in community both with believers and non-believers alike.
Friday, 23 May 2008
Childsafe Training
A reminder that Childsafe Training is being conducted at South Perth Church of Christ on SUNDAY JUNE 8TH 2-4pm. Please RSVP by June 6th to admin@spcc.org.au if you are planning to attend.
Training venue is the Seminar Room (which is a part of the new multi-purpose hall) - entrance of Murray Street, Como. Just look for the large bright colourful wall!
Every church has been strongly encouraged to nominate a trainer for their local church. June 8th is a great opportunity for Designated Trainers to be equipped with everything needed to take Childsafe into your own context.
Questions? Contact Tania.
Training venue is the Seminar Room (which is a part of the new multi-purpose hall) - entrance of Murray Street, Como. Just look for the large bright colourful wall!
Every church has been strongly encouraged to nominate a trainer for their local church. June 8th is a great opportunity for Designated Trainers to be equipped with everything needed to take Childsafe into your own context.
Questions? Contact Tania.
Monday, 19 May 2008
Thursday, 8 May 2008
Coffee & Cake time!
Kids Vision Network meeting.
It's been a long time, but we are meeting together at 10am on Thursday May 29th. For details and RSVP, please contact Tania
It's been a long time, but we are meeting together at 10am on Thursday May 29th. For details and RSVP, please contact Tania
Childsafe Training
Next Childsafe training for any Churches of Christ churches is scheduled for Sunday June 8th at 2pm at South Perth Church of Christ in the office area. Please RSVP to 08 9313 1600 or (admin@spcc.org.au) by Friday 12pm, June 6th.
This particular training session is for those people who have been asked to be the designated Childsafe trainers for their church. However, anyone is welcome to take this opportunity to complete the recommended Childsafe training component for volunteers in COCWA churches.
Any questions? Contact Tania
This particular training session is for those people who have been asked to be the designated Childsafe trainers for their church. However, anyone is welcome to take this opportunity to complete the recommended Childsafe training component for volunteers in COCWA churches.
Any questions? Contact Tania
Sunday, 4 May 2008
Building a Playgroup Ministry
"Connecting Families with Jesus - Building a Playgroup ministry On Purpose" , by Yvette Wynne who ran a playgroup at Kingsway Community Church.
To order go to http://www.crsonline.com.au/
This book is a journal that is to be used with a resource DVD and a Guide that can be purchased separately.
Quote from the introduction:
" I see a future of Christian plygroups that will awaken a nation. I see mothers, children and fathers falling in love with Jesus for the very first time. A successful playgroup is not about how many women attend, how creative the craft, or tasty the morning tea. Its about how many women ar meeting Christ through you? Do you shine out his love and acceptance of them? Do you see women as God sees them? do you really get to know them, their hurts and pains? "
It requires you to take the people working with you through a 5 part small group process using the journal - with 6 daily readings each week individually. The leader being the guide and facilitator watching a small part of a DVD and discussion.
To order go to http://www.crsonline.com.au/
This book is a journal that is to be used with a resource DVD and a Guide that can be purchased separately.
Quote from the introduction:
" I see a future of Christian plygroups that will awaken a nation. I see mothers, children and fathers falling in love with Jesus for the very first time. A successful playgroup is not about how many women attend, how creative the craft, or tasty the morning tea. Its about how many women ar meeting Christ through you? Do you shine out his love and acceptance of them? Do you see women as God sees them? do you really get to know them, their hurts and pains? "
It requires you to take the people working with you through a 5 part small group process using the journal - with 6 daily readings each week individually. The leader being the guide and facilitator watching a small part of a DVD and discussion.
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