This month the theme for our Oasis service is Sadness. The journal ‘Jesus and Emotions’ is a really good resource that families can work through together. If you would like a copy please let me know. Let’s meet SADNESS! Some questions to think about together I wonder what does sadness feel like in your body […]
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Epic Explorers Jesus died in our place: Sunday 16th Jan
Today we pick up the next adventure as Epic Explorers. We’re finding out all about Jesus’ death. How he died in our place. We found out last time that we don’t treat God the way we should and we all have sin in our hearts. Only Jesus has the power to forgive sin and rescue […]
Epiphany: Sunday 9th Jan
Happy New Year! The Christmas story isn’t quite finished yet… we still have to welcome the wisemen. This time of year is called Epiphany. You can read the story of the wisemen in Matthew 2: 1-12 Some questions for you to think about together: In this story, the Wise men discover the new king is […]
Advent 4: Mary
The fourth sunday in Advent is focused on Mary and her very important role in the Christmas Story. I wonder what you know about Mary How old was she when the angel visited her? I wonder how she felt when the angel told her she was going to have a baby. I wonder how she […]
Advent 3: John the Baptist
It is the 3rd sunday of Advent and our focus today is John the Baptist and his role in the Christmas story. I wonder what you know already about John the baptist. Did you know Jesus and John were related? John’s role was to prepare the way for Jesus. Lets find out a bit more […]
Advent 2: Joseph Dec 5th
It’s the second sunday of Advent and our service today is focusing on Joseph and his role in the Christmas story. I wonder what you know about Joseph….
Oasis: Joy.
This month the theme for our Oasis service is Joy. It is also the first sunday in Advent and one of the themes of the candles is Joy. Advent is a time of waiting and getting ready for the birth of Jesus…. a really joyful celebration! The journal ‘Jesus and Emotions’ is a really good […]
Remembering: Nov 14th
Many of our children will have been involved in Remembering this past week. As our kids take part in Remembrance Day events, we can also help them get a glimpse of God’s heart. How do you talk to your kids about Remembrance. Rachel Turner has a podcast that helps us explore this topic with our […]
Differences: Sunday 7th November
This week we are thinking about differences and broken relationships. Sometimes we think about things differently to others. Rather than thinking we are right and they are wrong try asking questions, be curious about what the other person thinks. Try and see things through their eyes. Jesus told a parable about The lost son. You […]
Compassion: Sunday 31st October
Today we have a guest speaker at St James from the charity Compassion. Compassion helps children living in poverty in countries all over the world by encouraging people like you and me to sponsor a child. Children were important to Jesus. He said: And whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me. Matt […]