The children’s message provides a wonderful opportunity for talking about God with children within the context of the worshipping community. Here are some resources and tips to help you plan what to do and say to nurture these precious souls in ways that will guide them to a mature faith.

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Wondering With Children

Topics for Children's Messages
    to help children become fluent in the language of the Church

Prayer Styles for All Ages
 

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Resources​ from the Web
 

• Children’s book reviews @ Storypath, includes scriptural links/explanations

• Children’s Message Do’s and Don’ts

• Should there be a children’s message?
  
   

Video Recording

• Preaching to Children by Dr. Ann Garrido (click here for the transcript)

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Helpful Books

• Teaching Godly Play: How to Mentor the Spiritual Development of Children by Jerome Berryman.

• I Wonder: Engaging a Child's Curiosity About the Bible by Elizabeth Caldwell.

• Little Steps Big Faith: How the Science of Eaarly Childhood Development Can Help You Grow Your Child's Faith by Dawn Rundman -- click here for Discussion Guide
   

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