The Origin of Friendship Sunday Church Friendship Sunday is a special event celebrated by many Christian congregations to foster community and strengthen bonds among church members and visitors. While the origins of Church Friendship Sunday vary by denomination and congregation, the general idea is to dedicate a Sunday service to welcoming friends, family, and newcomers […]
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Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog
Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog
Originally Published on https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/blog
Historically, churches have been pillars of strength and support in times of crisis. Churches need to be prepared during disasters if they are going to be able to serve those in need effectively. Preparing for catastrophe involves ensuring the safety and well-being of congregants and the wider community and safeguarding physical structures. To assist churches in preparing […]
Sunday schools aim to fulfill a multifaceted purpose, including reaching out to people of all ages, teaching biblical lessons, winning souls for Christ, and providing spiritual care. They are integral to the church's mission to educate and nurture faith among its members, particularly children and new believers. Sunday schools often precede church services and focus on […]
What is the one thing the church can never have too much of? Answer. Young families are the cornerstone of our future! How do you go about making this wish a reality? Well, probably not by using the approach below: It started with Rent-A-Wife, a small Petaluma, California, company created by Karen Donovan to […]
One of the most pressing questions the church is asking today is, “Can Sunday school programs live again?” What is driving this inquiry is churches are finding fewer and fewer young families attending. In their heyday, thriving and growing churches had large Sunday school ministries. My first parish in Detroit showed me images of hundreds of children attending; so many that it led to massive building expansion programs and the birth of a […]
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