Barnabas in Churches 26/02/2012 Barnabas in Churches http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/site/images/logo.png BRF Barnabas in Churches What people think of our website... http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6778/ 17/02/2012 17/02/2012 09:23:00 It's always great to hear from people who find our ideas and resources helpful. The below was in an email from Truro Diocese - from the Children, Young People Schools E-Newsletter:

'Many of you will know and love the Barnabas in Churches website, full to bursting with ideas for storytelling, worship, prayer, Bible reflection with children and "all-ages"... all for free. The Barnabas Children's Ministry Team do a great job in making this one of the best resource sites for anyone involved in children's work in the church. It has recently been redesigned and updated to make it really easy to find the perfect idea for your session. Take a look and pass it on.'

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]]> Martin Gee New Barnabas in Schools website http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6774/ 14/02/2012 14/02/2012 16:19:00 Visit the Barnabas in Schools website

We have been working hard during the past few months on redesigning and reorganising the Barnabas in Schools website. It has now had a thorough makeover, which should make it quicker and easier to find the ideas and resources you need.

Do visit the website to have a look around, and feel free to pass on the address to others you know who might be able to use it.

You can read more about what's new under the Latest from Barnabas in Schools section of the homepage.

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]]> Martin Gee Ideas for February http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6758/ 01/02/2012 01/02/2012 09:57:00 It is perhaps no accident that the Olympics almost always fall in a leap year - at the very least, this means an extra day's training to achieve another 'giant leap for mankind'. So, if you are planning an Olympic theme for your programme or services, don't forget our running the race material, to which this month we have added:

  • The great feast - This idea explores Jesus' words about the first coming last and the last first through the parable of the Great Feast, and offers a creative way to tell the story.

And here is a new idea this month to use at the start of your Mothering Sunday service:

A call to worship on Mothering Sunday - This idea offers a selection of Bible verses and visuals with which to call everyone to worship at a Mothering Sunday service.

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]]> Martin Gee Starting Your Messy Church http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6759/ 01/02/2012 01/02/2012 09:58:00 If you are wondering about starting a Messy Church, this book is for you. It's short, punchy and easily passed round a team to help get everyone on board. If you want to get the basics across quickly, this will give you a good idea of whether or not Messy Church is for you. It sets out all that you will need to consider, with questions you should be asking and how to avoid pitfalls that may crop up along the way. If you have a question the answer will be here!

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]]> Martin Gee Looking forward to Easter? http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6760/ 01/02/2012 01/02/2012 10:05:00 Do check out our books and resources for Lent and Easter, perhaps especially Family Fun for Easter by Jane Butcher.

In addition to printed books, a number of our Lent and Easter resources are available as downloads.

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]]> Martin Gee On your marks - new ideas for January http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6723/ 16/01/2012 16/01/2012 14:06:00 In the same way that we aimed last year to keep you regularly stocked up with useful ideas for celebrating the Bible, in 2012 we plan to build up a resource bank of Bible stories with a sporting theme. So to kick you off, under the keyword 'running the race', we have:

  • Words for a Christian sporting year - This idea brings together 12 verses from the Bible with a sporting link - one for each month of 2012 along with questions to get everyone talking.
  • Bible record breakers - This is a collection of some crazy, sporty Bible 'facts' - useful for displays and as ice-breakers.
]]> Martin Gee Ideas to celebrate festivals and special days http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6724/ 15/01/2012 16/01/2012 14:08:00 But, of course, 2012 is not just all about sport (thankfully!). There are plenty of ideas on the website to resource you for the various special days and festivals ahead:

  • And, looking ahead, a bunch of ideas for a Valentine's Day special: Lovely jubbly

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]]> Martin Gee Holiday Club resources http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6725/ 14/01/2012 16/01/2012 14:13:00 Now's a great time to start planning for your holiday club.

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]]> Martin Gee Save 50% off a range of great BRF & Barnabas titles http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6705/ 03/01/2012 03/01/2012 16:36:00 Half price sale!

Do check out the BRF January Sale on the BRF Online Shop. 24 titles are available at half price while stocks last, including a brilliant range of Barnabas resources.

Look out for All-Age Worship, The Gospels Unplugged, A-cross the World, The Growth of Love, Footsteps to the Feast, the Barnabas Children's Bible and Barnabas Make & Do Bible Crafts - to name but a few!

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]]> Martin Gee Introducing REinspired http://www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk/6702/ 22/12/2011 22/12/2011 10:57:00 REinspired have recently produced a video that introduces their work. To find out more, visit their website or read about the book - The Story of REinspired.

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