Yes! So many fun things you can do with families during Advent. But I like to mimic what is happening at church and help families create new traditions at home. Lighting advent candles is done at church each Sunday in Advent. So if we can do that in church, we can do that at home! … Continue reading Advent Kits for Families

Can you believe that it is almost Advent 2021? If you are still looking for an Advent devotional for your church check out "Coming Home!" It's a free download (see below) written by pastors, deacons, youth directors, children's ministers, and CYF specialists, and it is written for all ages! Design by Kenna Chase, Design Coordinator … Continue reading Coming Home – Advent Devotional

Who's on Deck? is free confirmation curriculum for anyone to use. There are two others that a team of people have put together: Cafeteria Confirmation and Tell Me a Story! Check it out: Who's on Deck Background: People love sports. Just go to any YMCA, and you will find swimmers, weight lifters, basket ball players, … Continue reading Who’s on Deck?

I can't say I have been bored in ministry this past year. Covid has changed how I have done everything. And now, with kids still not vaccinated and the Delta variant, we will not be going back to how things were before. So what's new for Kid Ministry 2021 at my congregation? Rally Day: Make it … Continue reading Kid Ministry 2021

This pandemic thing has been wild. With Covid on the rise, the new Delta variant and kids not vaccinated yet, I have been talking to more and more of my families - many of whom have entered the church building for worship (online, yes!). One mom told me, "I will do outdoor or online anything!" … Continue reading Outdoor Family Worship

Kids@Home is a DIY Sunday School is a class (think subscription service) to help families cultivate a love of faith at home. it's geared for grandparents who want to gift a faith box to grandkids, for that baptismal sponsor who wants to remember the baptized, or for families who can't get to church and want … Continue reading Kids@Home

Worship Arts Camp? What's that? Great question! Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Burnsville, MN hosts a full day camp learning about all aspects worship from digital drawing to reader's theater, from music to worship itself. Emily Hagen, Children's Choir Director, oversees the camp, and my role along with Pastor Paul Gauche was as the … Continue reading Worship Arts Camp

With this blog, did you know you can sign up to receive an email from me each week? This kiddo gives 5 Things Friday a "thumb's up!" A little background: I changed calls in December 2020 to Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities to be the Family Pastor. I love the Bethlehem's vision statement of "Becoming Together: Sharing in the … Continue reading 5 Things Friday

Hop, Skip, and Jump into God's love is a free downloadable Vacation Bible School (VBS). It's not a typical VBS with all the lights, bells, and whistles (well, we do use some whistles!) but a VBS whose goal is to be totally outside, safe for kids and families, and learn about Jesus. All material will … Continue reading Hop, Skip, and Jump! VBS

Yes! It's been over one year since we have worshiped in the sanctuary at Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Twin Cities. This Sunday, it's happening! The sanctuaries at both campuses will be reopening - slowly and methodically to keep parishioners safe. Check out here the safety protocols in place. One thing we will do is limit … Continue reading Pew Altar Play Kits