Nurturing an Orthodox Faith-Filled Summer: Building the Church This is the fifth week of our nine week summer blog series. Last week, we explored the significance of light and darkness in the Bible and what it means to us as Orthodox Christians, and shared a handful of fun activities to go along with what we learned. This week’s theme is about building the […]
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Experiencing a Coastal Summer Summer offers spiritual provisions that may not be available in other seasons – it’s a time to stock up. And every time we have church or meet with our life groups or do devotions – either alone or with family, we are gathering supplies and acquiring something valuable. We’re refreshing, refuelling and being revived also.
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Even There Even There Before the song, before the light,  in hush of dawn or darkest night,  when words fall short, or none appear—  -God listens. Even there. In broken hallelujahs rung,  by weary hands or trembling tongue,  through shadows deep or plaintive prayer—  -God listens. Even there. When gladness dances, sorrow sighs,beneath bright stars or stormy skies,when fear and faith bring one to prayer-God listens. Even there. In grateful p [...]
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Digger Digs Deep for Kindness Digger Digs Deep (for Kindness!) This puppet script has the theme of kindness and was used in a Family Worship Service where the Bible Reading was2 Samuel chapter 9   David&MephiboshethDon & Dog Puppet (Digger)[Don enters with Digger the puppet. Children are seated in front.] Don: Good morning, friends! I’ve got someone here who’s been very busy lately...Digger: (pops up, tail wagging): Busy? Busy?! Don, I’ve been digging like a dog on double snacks!Don: [...]
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Rabbit, Fox, Monkey- The Animal Game Rabbit, Fox, Monkey — The Animal Game( If you've ever played Paper, Scissors, Rock - You'll love this adaption!)How to play:Rabbit beats MonkeyMonkey beats FoxFox beats Rabbit What to do:1.    Players count to three and show one of the three animals using hand gestures:   AnimalHow to Show It with Your HandRabbitMake two fingers up like rabbit ears FoxMake a hand shape like a fox’s snout (thumb and index finger [...]
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