Category: Lent

  • 10 Ways to Observe Lent at Home

    10 Ways to Observe Lent at Home

    Collaborators and Creators Rev. Dr. Tanya CampenRio Texas Conference UMC Rev. Melissa Collier GepfordGreat Plains Conference UMC Rev. Kathy PittengerMichigan Conference UMC Rev. Christy Miller WhiteMichigan Conference UMCLent at Home Lent is a season in the Christian year for repentance, fasting, and preparing for Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues for 40 days,…

  • Lent Playlist Week Five

    Lent Playlist Week Five

    Lent in a Box  The Lent in a Box resource is a collaborative project between Rev. Melissa Gepford (Great Plains Conference) and Rev. Kathy Pittenger (Michigan Conference). If you are looking for more ideas, check out the other Lent Playlists! We also recommend the following: Books: Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci…

  • Lent Playlist Week Four

    Lent Playlist Week Four

    Lent in a Box  The Lent in a Box resource is a collaborative project between Rev. Melissa Gepford (Great Plains Conference) and Rev. Kathy Pittenger (Michigan Conference). If you are looking for more ideas, check out the other Lent Playlists! We also recommend the following: Books: Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci…

  • Lent Playlist Week Three

    Lent Playlist Week Three

    Lent in a Box  The Lent in a Box resource is a collaborative project between Rev. Melissa Gepford (Great Plains Conference) and Rev. Kathy Pittenger (Michigan Conference). If you are looking for more ideas, check out the other Lent Playlists! We also recommend the following: Books: Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci…

  • Lent Playlist Week Two

    Lent Playlist Week Two

    Lent in a Box  The Lent in a Box resource is a collaborative project between Rev. Melissa Gepford (Great Plains Conference) and Rev. Kathy Pittenger (Michigan Conference). If you are looking for more ideas, check out the other Lent Playlists! We also recommend the following: Books: Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci…

  • Lent Playlist Week One

    Lent Playlist Week One

    Lent in a Box  The Lent in a Box resource is a collaborative project between Rev. Melissa Gepford (Great Plains Conference) and Rev. Kathy Pittenger (Michigan Conference). If you are looking for more ideas, check out the other Lent Playlists! We also recommend the following: Books: Faithful Families: Creating Sacred Moments at Home by Traci…

  • Lent at Home Playlist Collection

    Lent at Home Playlist Collection

    Need something else? Need another resource?  Looking for advice? Please contact Kathy Pittenger.Looking for a Children’s Bible? Check with your church to see if they have a preferred Bible or one that they frequently use with children. Here are favorites: Story Bibles: Celebrate Wonder Bible Storybook Growing in God’s Love: A Story Bible Spark Story…

  • Holy Week Playlist

    Holy Week Playlist

    Need something else? Need another resource?  Looking for advice? Please contact Kathy Pittenger.Holy Week Holy Week will look, feel, and be different this year. We won’t be able to have the traditional palm processional or other traditions of this week. We can lead our children in tender ways through the events of Holy Week. Several…

  • Ministry with Children Lent Resources

    Ministry with Children Lent Resources

    Need something else? Need another resource?  Looking for advice? Please contact Kathy Pittenger.Resources from 2021 2021 Lent in a Box & Holy Week in a Box Resources – includes Ash Wednesday and 5 weeks of prayer practices for families to use at home.  Resources from 2020 Click here to download a flyer to give to families…

  • Seasonal Resources

    Seasonal Resources

    Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Summer… Need fresh ideas for seasonal events? Find seasonal resources here for Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, VBS, and more!  Still have questions? If you have questions, need assistance finding materials, or have a suggestion for a great resource to share please contact Kathy Pittenger. Fall Resources Thanksgiving Advent & Christmas Resources…