Jan 12
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This post is based on a youth worker Q & A from Youth Workers of Section 8 of the Illinois District. These questions were collected by sectional director Rev. Andrew Garvin. Youth workers of the section submitted questions ahead of time in order to receive feedback on issues that were personal to them. Below I have listed […]
May 1
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Rev. John Kuzma is a General Licensed Minister of the UPCI. He has been a member of The Potter’s House Church, where he is currently the assistant pastor to Rev. Mark Hopper, for 19 years. John along with his wife, Kim and family, hosts a […]
Nov 4
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This post is the E.X.C.E.L. teaching agenda for Rev. Bobbi Morehead, Ph.D., for the PARENT SESSION Entitled, “THE POWER OF A PRAYER LIST.” This lesson is being taught in Saint John, NB as part of the Atlantic District Sunday School Workshop on 11.4.16. ENGAGE I will greet each person, shake their hand and help them feel welcome and […]
Jan 19
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Galatians 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. Have students gather for prayer and then give each student a clothespin and a sharpie marker. Have them write their #1 prayer request on one side of the clothespin, and their name on the other side. Then have them bring their […]
Jan 6
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Do you enjoy playing scrabble? I love it! Your students will love this new version as well. As a prayer activity lay out a scrabble board and start the activity with the word PRAYER. Then allow students to take turns creating prayer requests using the scrabble board and pieces. Once everyone has had a turn, lead […]
Oct 8
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Do you operate on empty or from a full tank? Have you ever been in a “drought” season of your life or ministry? How do you prepare yourself in the lean times? I recently went through a stretch where nothing was happening in my ministry. I was not on a church staff, had a very thin […]
Aug 19
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STATION: NAILED TO THE CROSS A great prayer station is to have a large cross at the front of your teaching area. Explain to your participants that every need and petition has been provided for through the Cross of Jesus Christ. Pass out slips of paper and pens and have students write their needs. Have nails […]
Jul 9
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Need a spiritual boost during the blahs of summer? Try this tried and true city-wide prayer journey. Several years ago on a Wednesday night we blanketed our entire city with prayer. Below is the prayer plan that I laid out for our leaders. Each car had: A) An adult leader B) An assigned group of […]
Jun 25
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I love Prayer Journeys! I think that prayer should be the most exciting thing that we do! I love making prayer fun. However, anytime that you make something exciting, it will take extra time and resources. Below are some tips on how to conduct a successful prayer journey. 1) PACE YOURSELF It may not be possible to […]
Jun 17
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I love making prayer fun for people. One thing I enjoyed while being youth pastor was having a “Pray and Tell” night. Have students bring pictures, school pride items or any physical prop that represents a prayer request they have. Have students explain what they have brought and then have students pray for these needs. (I […]
