Dads of children with special needs; I’ve met loads of them in the work that I do, nowhere near as many as the Mums that I’ve met, but whenever I’ve met special needs Dads, whether in a group or on their own, if I talk with them for long enough at least one of these … Continue reading Three Things Special Needs Dads Need To Know
The headlines are full of the news that schools, particularly primary schools in England, are being prepared to open for children in years Reception, 1 and 6 (ages 4-5, 5-6 and 10-11) from Monday 1st June, if possible. That’s two weeks away. Pupils in secondary education who are taking exams next year, current years 10 … Continue reading Why It’s Not Time To Go Back To School
There are a range of things that have suddenly appeared and taken over our lives in the past few months, 'Coronavirus', 'COVID-19', 'Social-Distancing', 'Lockdown', 'PPE' and more, and there is so much uncertainty as to if, when and how it's all going to end. But in these strange times that we live in, especially as … Continue reading It’s Time To Start Planning For A Return To Children’s, Youth & Families Work
For a recent talk at my home church I was asked to look at John 20:19-31, the story of Thomas, his doubts, and ultimately his great declaration of faith of 'My Lord and my God!' But as I looked at this passage, I saw another story as well... One that spoke about the body of … Continue reading Heavenly Bodies And ‘The Repair Shop’
Message: The ‘Unleashed Church’ is not a building but the people of God empowered by God’s Spirit to serve him all over the world. Key point: We are all empowered to glow on and on all through history! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of what the video … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Church Unleashed
Message: Focus on the Church waking up, being set free and believing for more, in the power of God. Key point: We are all empowered to glow in the dark, whatever we face! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of what the video says... A version of … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Participators
Message: Philip leaves the fruitful space for the desert – calling can be uncomfortable. The Gospel spreads worldwide. Saul is totally transformed to fulfil his calling, as is Ananias (delivered from fear). Key point: We are all empowered to get up and glow and follow God’s call! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Potential
Message: The disciples preach the Good News and cannot be stopped. They are active in demonstrating God’s power. Their words are followed and backed up by signs and wonders. Key point: We are all empowered to pass the glow on! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Presence
Message: God’s power transforms things. Togetherness is a direct result of the powerful love of God. Peter and the church are completely transformed by this power. Key point: We are all empowered by God’s Holy Spirit with power to glow! Session plan: Video: Watch the video and use the notes below to remind you of … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed People
Message: God’s Holy Spirit gives us all a super-power, the power to ‘Glow’, to spread the Good News of Jesus’ love to everyone, and that’s been true all through history and is true now and is true tomorrow! Are you ready to glow? Key point: God’s Holy Spirit empowers us all to ‘glow’! Session plan: Video: … Continue reading Accessible Teaching: Holy Spirit – Unleashed Power
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