I have just been immersed in ‘Into the Promised Land Theme 4′. This story of Ruth and Naomi has always been a favourite and now the song ‘Where You Go’ (Ruth 1v 16) is one of my favourite Bible Song songs.
Together we talked, quizzed, reflected, sang, signed, skitted, arted, prayed, and blessed as we studied [...]
Each year, National Families Week celebrates and highlights the critical role of families in Australian society. The central aim of National Families Week is to celebrate the vital role that families play and particularly to highlight the importance of giving every child a happy and healthy childhood. This year’s theme was: ‘The best start: supporting [...]
‘Calling shot gun’ is a teenage tradition, dating back to the 1950s. The term ‘Shotgun’ refers to the front passenger seat of an automobile. ‘Calling Shotgun’ is the act of claiming the position of Shotgun for one’s self.
You probably wouldn’t be aware there is an official website. The website suggests that since, “this position (shotgun) [...]
Perhaps you are struggling or have struggled with Faith Inkubators media (PowerPoint theme and worship resources, music, flash movies). Be encouraged to persevere - this is a significant work! The importance of this digital endeavour is captured in this YouTube video clip-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_A-ZVCjfWf8&feature=fvw
A ‘Vision of K-12 Students Today’ was created to inspire teachers to [...]
Adapted from an original article by Debbie Streicher, Faith Inkubators
Churches using Bible Song with their primary age children are also finding creative ways to involve preschoolers. Here are some tips and ideas from our Bible Song churches and from Faith Inkubators.
Why involve preschoolers and parents in the first place?
So the church can place tools [...]
Faith Inkubator Songs now collated
Pastor Tim Klein of Berri and chair of the Lutheran Church of Australia Department of Music and Song has collated all the songs included in the four integrated Faith Inkubators systems.
“I did this exercise of collating all the songs so that when I am looking through the lectionary texts I can [...]
What a year it has been! We have blitzed our first year estimates for congregations taking up one or more of the Faith Inkubators systems. You join a group of 130 users who have taken up the challenge of partnering with parents in forming faith in the lives of young people. Thank you for caring [...]
Given that Jesus used food and eating in his interactions with people it’s not surprising how effectively we can use food and eating in our ministry with children and family. Recognising that any ‘foodie’ idea was always on our ‘what worked well list’ we now aim to offer a food / ‘Masterchef’ station as part [...]
by Monty Lysne, Faith Inkubators USA
I’ve collected all of our main PowerPoint tips in one place. If you’re working with any Faith Inkubators PowerPoint, and are having issues with the music in the files working correctly, chances are good the following information will help. Just peruse these steps:
1. There are two kinds of music connected [...]
Since my involvement with Faith Inkubators, I have been joyfully overwhelmed by the impact that this system has had, not only on the students, but also on the leaders and even me. No longer do I stress over how I am going to lead a confirmation class or how am I going to get disinterested [...]