Visit to a local Church KS1. RE resources
1. Teacher’s background information. The most important point is that a local church is much more than just a building. The children need to understand that the local church they are visiting is part of the Church worldwide – it is a community of Christians from all races and nationalities. To see where the local…
What is the Church? RE resources
1. Teacher’s background information. A church is more than just a building.The people are important – the Church should be a community of Christians from all races and nationalities.Why do Christians go to church? To worship, pray, listen to Bible teachings and make friends.Who or what influences the children’s behaviour? 2. Lesson plans and resources…
What is in a church service lesson plan
Many people have a fixed idea of what a church service is like, possibly originating from a funeral service. But is that correct? Church services are so varied, for example the music ranges from an old organ right up to some musicians resembling a rock group. The atmosphere of a church service also varies greatly…
Church items worksheet
Print page 2 only to get the worksheet. See what this worksheet relates to: What is in a Christian service at church lesson planAlso see: What is the Church? RE resources
What is Church lesson plan
How do you relate the true meaning of ‘what is church according to the Bible’ to your class of children – without spending hours researching it? The answer is to follow this lesson plan with two worksheets. What the church is, can be taught easily by following this ready-made lesson plan. It gives a clear…
What is Church worksheet 1
Print page 2 only, to get just the worksheet.This What is Church worksheet 1 contains: This worksheet relates to the: What is Church lesson planSee the other worksheet: What is Church Worksheet 2Also see: What is the Church RE resources
What is Church Worksheet 2
Print page 2 only, to get just the worksheet.This What is Church Worksheet 2 contains: This worksheet relates to: What is Church lesson planSee the other worksheet: What is Church Worksheet 1Also see the What is the Church RE resources
Are manifestations in revivals a recent phenomenon?
Does history confirm emotionalism, shaking, falling down and manifestations at revivals? Is being slain in the Spirit something from the 17th century?
[1] Church leadership problems – choosing authentic leaders
Church leadership problems, a ministry without conversions should stop. No sense of responsibility, not sent by God who bring no-one to God.
[1] A return to early Church worship? Part 1
Are you dissatisfied with set Christian worship services? Is it a performance? Are many involved in our worship? What was the early church like?
[3] Issues with the Holy Spirit – potentially
Potential issues with the Holy Spirit. Don’t get impressed by ‘phenomena’. Fear of showing unbelief. Spiritual gifts ‘on tap’? Do not ‘claim’ gifts.
[3] Christians behaving badly – selfish ambitions
I felt very battered because of Christians behaving badly. God’s work in which we were involved in has been snuffed out! When you cut through the facade it boiled down to being trampled on by a Christian’s selfish ambitions. Why should the work of God be stopped by selfish ambition?
[1] What is Christian unity? So many denominations!
What is Christian unity and denominations in the Kingdom of God? It’s people that are important. Christians are now in fellowship with Almighty God.
[2] Satan knows the importance of unity
Satan can raise the importance of unity, why when he wants it destroyed. But Satan hates the Bible – God’s Word, even more than he hates unity.
[6] Should a Minister of Religion wear a uniform?
Some laugh at clergy vestments ‘Nice frock!’ Is it out of date? Should a Minister of Religion wear a uniform? What is the history of clergy vestments?
[7] Is the church relevant today?
Should the church change? Is church relying on technology? Is church relevant today? We need to look at the message and the method.
