A series of children's messages with object lessons. 30 sessions. 96 pages. By Diane Grebing.

This set of 30 object lessons was created for use as children’s messages in worship services for children ages 4–8.

Our Lord Jesus often illustrated His teachings with objects, such as sheep, coins, pearls, and seeds. These everyday objects help people grasp and relate to the important truths of the Bible.

The object lessons that follow take one object and apply it to a Bible verse or Bible account to help children understand the Bible. A coloring page with the theme verse for each lesson is included.

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A series of short Bible studies with object lessons for use with adults who have intellectual and developmental challenges. 30 sessions. 110 pages. By Diane Grebing.

This set of 30 object lessons are designed to be used with adults with intellectual and developmental challenges. This resource includes the entire lesson plan for a group Bible study, but the individual pieces can be used as time and your program permits. Your group might consider using these object lessons as part of an outing to a group home or as part of the LWML group activities to which you invite these special children of God.

Our Lord Jesus often illustrated His teachings with objects, such as sheep, coins, pearls, and seeds. These everyday objects help people grasp and relate to the important truths of the Bible.

Adults with intellectual and developmental challenges learn in many different ways. Objects that can be seen, heard, touched, and even smelled help stimulate their learning styles and help them better understand the teachings of the Bible. As with all people, these individuals may need different methods to help them understand a truth from the Bible. The object lessons that follow take one object and apply it to a Bible verse or Bible account to help those with intellectual and developmental challenges understand the Bible.

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Note that in your group you may have people who learn and understand on many levels. While some may understand on a very basic level, others will be able to tackle more challenging questions and activities. As you teach your group, you will discover which types of questions your participants can best handle. If a question seems too difficult, take time to answer it, then move on. Remember that the Holy Spirit is working in your heart and mind and in the hearts and minds of your participants as you share the Gospel.

Attention spans in adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities can differ greatly.

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Bible Study on Joy. 3 sessions. 28 pages. By Miriam Maassel Neumann. Leader Guide available.

Experience the Joy — Then Share It is a three part retreat or Bible study focusing on the joy we find through Christ’s forgiveness and also the comfort and protection we receive from God our Father. Our joy can then be intentionally shared as we serve God through witnessing to others about His goodness.

Joy is an important concept in the Bible. The words joy, joyful, and rejoice appear many times. No synonym for joy expresses the joy we have as Christians! Words like happy and glad do not express quite the same feeling as joy. The word joy is important, because joy plays a major role in our lives as Christians. Our theme verse says, Rejoice always (1 Thessalonians 5:16). But is that possible? We will explore this as we study Experience the Joy – Then Share It.

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Bible Study/Retreat Package on Witnessing, 6 sessions. 34 pages. By Diane Grebing.

What use do you make of the photographs you’ve taken or received? Have you used them as a way to witness Jesus’ saving love and God’s power and provision in our lives? Photographs can provide a gateway to share the Gospel. The images you’ve captured through the lens of your camera can tell God’s story in a unique, creative, and compelling way.

The six sessions of this study are designed to open your eyes to new ways in which you can be a winsome witness of Jesus using your own personal photographs and experiences. You’ll see how the photographed images of a child’s smiling face, sunlight filtering through clouds after a storm, snow-capped mountain peaks, a rugged hiking path, friends celebrating a birthday, community workers serving others after a natural disaster, a young hand embracing another hand worn with age, family portraits, a peaceful fishing pond, and the other images captured in the past can help you tell God’s story of salvation with meaning and conviction.

Since the object of this study is to create a Witness Album, it lends itself to utilizing several different mediums. You may choose to make a traditional scrapbook or small photo album, but if you have access to the internet, Canva, Shutterfly, or Snapfish could be options.

Since there is a very convenient type of media in the palm of your hand, your cell phone, you may opt to create a gallery of photos. What is unique about this study is that naturally leads to intergenerational connections by utilizing the technological skills of the younger women.

The Leader Edition includes the Bible study, possible service projects, suggested schedules and ideas for a one-day or two-day retreat, list of materials needed, suggested songs and hymns, and leader helps and answers.

Lesson 1: Exposing The Light
Lesson 2: Opening our Lenses
Lesson 3: Setting Our Focus 
Lesson 4: Composing Our Witness
Lesson 5: Processing Our Images
Lesson 6: Exhibiting Our Albums 

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Bible Study on God's Timing. 3 sessions. 20 pages. By Miriam Maassel Neumann. Leader Guide available with optional retreat plan and coloring page.

Esther went from an orphan to a queen. Joseph went from a slave to being second only to the King in all the land of Egypt. They both had ups and downs in their lives. This is typical of most of our lives as well.  God has a plan for each of us, which eventually unfolds in His time and manner.  His plans and purposes surface at exactly the right time.

Esther and Joseph were just two of many Biblical characters who had things happen in their earlier lives that prepared them for the special purpose God had planned for them. This Bible study looks at Esther’s story, Joseph’s story, and then offers the opportunity to reflect our own personal stories and consider how events in our lives have prepared us for the plan and purpose God has for our lives. 

This three part Bible study with an optional retreat planning guide was written by Miriam Neumann. It looks at Esther’s Story, Joseph’s Story and then at our story.  A leader’s guide is included as well as a bonus coloring page.

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Bible Study on Leadership, Spiritual Gifts. 1 session. 5 pages. By Sue von Fange.

This spiritual gifts Bible study, including links to online spiritual gifts inventories, works for any size group.

Part One: Why Study Spiritual Gifts? 
Part Two: What is a Spiritual Gift?
Part Three: How Many People Have Spiritual Gifts? 
Part Four: How Do Spiritual Gifts Relate to the Church? 
Part Five: What Does the Bible Say?
Part Six: The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Part Seven: Seven Steps Toward Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
Part Eight: What Will Happen If Everyone in Our Church Decides to Discover, Develop, and Use Their Spiritual Gifts? 

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Bible Study on Leadership. 3 sessions. 13 pages. By Rev. John Heckmann. Leader Guide available.

This three-part Bible study and leader’s guide with insights into developing leadership attitudes and skills is ideal for a leadership workshop or Board of Directors’ study.

Heavenly Father, Thank You for calling each of us to be leaders, whether it is in the corporate office or to our children, or to those You place in our lives at various times and in various situations, and everywhere in between. As I study the qualifications of a Christian leader, lead me to rejoice in those areas in which I excel by Your grace and strengthen me in those areas where work still needs to be done. Equip me to be the Christian leader You would have me to be. In the precious name of Jesus I pray. Amen!

Part One: Qualifications of Christian Leaders 
Part Two: Priorities and Motives of Christian Leaders 
Part Three: Characteristics of Christian Leaders

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