Our church announced our reopening plan last week, and we have decided that for the foreseeable future, we’ll be focusing on family worship services.
I truly believe that family worship is important. I’ve written about that numerous times – for example, here and here.
Being important though, doesn’t mean it’s easy. Having all ages worshipping together – in one room – presents a number of challenges. To successfully host a family worship service, it requires time, effort and intentionality.
Over the past few days, I’ve put together a list of some of my favourite resources for family worship. I’d like to share them with you!
Sermon Notes & Listening Pages
- Sermon Notes for Kids List from Deeper Kidmin
- Listening Pages for Non-Readers by Mama’s Learning Corner
- Church Bag Ideas from The How-To Mom
- Worship Activity Bag Ideas from Deeper Kidmin
- Sermon Notes Printable from The Reformed Mama
Family Worship Service Planning
- Parent Note for Family Worship from Deeper Kidmin
- Kids in Worship: A Free Guide from The Confident Kidmin
- COVID-19 Family Ministry Roadmap from Ministry Boost
- A List of Family Worship Ideas from Ministry-to-Children
- Practical Tips & Tools for Intergenerational Worship from Refocus Ministry
- “No, You Are Not Having Intergenrational Worship on Sunday!” from Refocus Ministry
Family Worship Ideas
- Uncreated Creator Family Worship Experience from Danielle Bell
- Frozen Family Worship Experience from Danielle Bell
- Ten Ways for Families to Engage Kids in Worship from CRCNA
- No Clowns Needed: 5 Tips for Preaching Intergenerational Sermons from Seedbed
- Pew Projects from Breaking New Bread
- Learning Styles for Worship from Karen Ware Jackson
- Getting Through the Sermon from Worshipping With Children
- All Age Services from All Age Worship Services
Books
- Parenting in the Pew by Robbie Castleman
- 7 Family Ministry Essentials by Michelle Anthony
- Sticky Faith by Kara Powell & Chap Clark
- Family Ministry Field Guide by Timothy Paul Jones
- A Theology for Family Ministries by Michael & Michelle Anthony
- The Orange Leaders Handbook by Reggie Joiner
I hope this list of resources can be helpful to you!
In my pursuit of helpful resources, I’ve created one of my own:
A Guide to Family Worship
This guide includes discussion questions for parents, sermon notes for elementary-aged kids & preschoolers, a “Why do We Do It?” conversation guide, and social media images!
It’s on sale this week only (until September 7) for half price!
If you have a helpful resource to share, please send it my way! I’d love to add it to my list!
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