Julia Bland comes to the aid of busy pastors and teachers with more practical, easy-to-prepare children's messages and activity pages. Based on the Psalms, the lessons call youngsters' attention to the many blessings we enjoy every day and teach them to praise God for all he does for us. Puzzles and coloring pages keep their interest while reinforcing the message.During nearly 50 years as a pastor's wife, Julia Bland has taught church groups of all ages from children through senior adults. Her award-winning oil, watercolor, and pen and ink artwork has appeared in private and public...

This book brings busy pastors and teachers more children's sermons and activity pages from the popular pen of Julia Bland. They're intended to help children learn that Jesus is their Lord and develop Christian character through attention-getting pictures and rhyming words. Like all of her other CSS works, these lessons come with 2-sided activity pages that are appropriate both for younger and older children.

One of the most striking representations of Jesus in the scriptures is that of a shepherd. Based on John 10's statement that He is the Good Shepherd, this series of eight lessons teaches youngsters of Jesus' unfailing love and care (even to the point of death on the cross). Like all of her previous collections, each children's message is accompanied by a two-sided activity page -- one side that's a coloring page for younger children, and the other with numerous puzzles and activities to reinforce the lesson's theme for older children. Bland has a well-earned reputation for biblical...

If you're looking for children's material specifically tailored for holidays and other special, out-of-the-ordinary days, Julia Bland's latest collection is a practical resource that you'll draw on for fresh ideas throughout the year. Each message in Children's Sermons For Special Days is accompanied by a two-sided activity page -- one side is a coloring page for younger children, while the other has a variety of puzzles and activities that emphasize the lesson's key points for older children.

This collection of ready-to-use children's sermons compares God's Word to a variety of concrete objects, teaching youngsters that although the scriptures were written a long time ago, they remain a powerful and unequaled guide for good and holy living. Each message comes with a two-sided activity sheet including a coloring page for young children along with puzzles and word games for older children that reinforce the lesson's theme and key concepts. An excellent resource for "children's time," Sunday school, or Vacation Bible School.

Sunflowers, Sparrows, And Salt provides a year's worth of simple, Bible-based lessons perfect for use in the classroom or the sanctuary, coupled with easily reproducible, ready-to-use activities that keep young people interested while helping them grasp the main concepts. There are coloring pages for younger children, plus puzzles and word games for older children -- all working together to reinforce scriptural wisdom and Christian values. The lessons follow the seasons of the year, with material for both general and special occasions. This all-new collection of children's sermons and...