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Home for Christmas (1/1/2005) Leon Jameson
	There are many simple things youth leaders and other church workers can do to extend a sense of belonging to the young adults who come home for the holidays. This article provides encouragement to refocus your efforts and prepare for the young hearts that were once in your charge but who now hail from the wide, wide world.
December @ thESource (1/11/2010) thESource
	Resources for Lent and Easter
Summer Must Dos (11/1/2005) thESource
	thESource petitioned you, our community members, for your favorite Summer MustDo activities. Here's what y'all had to say.
Advent Resources (9/7/2011) thESource
	It's never too early to start planning for Advent. Take advantage of these resources as you plan events and Bible studies for the Advent season.
Lent Resources (1/6/2012) thESource
	Resources for Lent and Easter
Devotion: The Candle of Preparation (12/10/2012) Hannah Miller
	We can be thankful that Jesus has conquered all of the distractions in our lives.
Devotion: The Candles of Joy and Love (12/18/2012) Hannah Miller
	The Christmas message of joy and love is one we especially need these days.
Advent: A Time Worth Waiting For (10/16/2009) Jonathan Ruehs
	Why we celebrate Advent, and a few things to do with youth during this season of waiting.
Lent: Spring Cleaning for the Soul (12/4/2009) Jonathan Ruehs
	Why we celebrate Lent, and things to do with your group during this time.
What-But It Isn't Lent (2/1/2004) Mary Halberg
	This Parenting Point by Mary Halberg discusses many ways families can draw closer together during the penitential seasons of Advent and Lent.
The Joy of the Resurrection (3/6/2012) Chad Huber
	In this Easter drama, two friends share the joy of a favorite team's success. This modern day story then becomes interwoven with the account of Jesus' resurrection.
Bible Study: He is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia! (1/11/2013) Candice Hill
	Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus with this Easter Bible study.
Six Shades of Purple: Chancel Dramas for Lent (1/6/2012) Dean Nadasdy
	If these dramas in any way prod repentance, ask for Easter or make purple a color approaching hope, they will have reached their mark.
Gospel Drama: Hark the Glad Sound! (9/21/2011) Dean Nadasdy
	"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us." The Word that says we are gifted people. The Word that reconciles. The Word that comes as a baby boy, "full of grace and truth."
Gospel Drama: Star Struck (9/28/2011) Dean Nadasdy
	The Epiphany star just may rest over our church...of all places.
Gospel Drama: Too Bad About Simeon (9/28/2011) Dean Nadasdy
	Some quiet, old folks in nursing homes may have a secret, inner joy we cannot always see. The Church is in nursing homes, too.
Gospel Drama: Sleeper, Awake (9/7/2011) Dean Nadasdy
	These little dramas are intended for use in the worship service either prior to or following the reading of the Sunday Gospel. Either way, through parable, fantasy or direct reference, they are a way to capture the obvious and the subtle themes in the Gospels for Advent through Epiphany.
Your Name in Lights (9/14/2011) Dean Nadasdy
Gospel Drama: Are You Sure You Can Be Sure? (9/21/2011) Dean Nadasdy
	Being caught up in the plan of God means trusting even in the face of dancing doubts. It calls for sensing Gods power despite my weakness.
Skit: Passion (3/30/2011) Tom Rogers
	A young man and woman wonder what has happened to passion and to caring about other people.
Skit: Confidence (4/6/2011) Tom Rogers
	A student tells her classmates where her confidence comes from.
A Pentecost Choral Reading (4/25/2012) Youth Ministry Classics
	This Pentecost Choral Reading of Matthe 25:31-46 looks at what God's glory is all about.
Worship Service: Celebrating Advent (9/7/2011) Youth Ministry Classics
	In Advent we prepare in humility for the holy joy of welcoming Gods Son. The season brings a note of repentance and rejoicing. This worship service helps us to prepare and rejoice.
On Our Way to Easter (1/25/2012) Youth Ministry Classics
	In this resource, you will find many ideas for celebrating this most joyous of occasions. First, you will discover a basic worship experience. Then follow several ideas and suggestions--to be used with this service or separately.
Devotoin: Immanuel, God With Us...Providing Others To Walk With Us As Well (12/19/2011) Rebekah Freed
	As comforting and encouraging it can be to know that Immanuel, God With Us, never leaves me, sometimes I just need a hug.
Devotion: Immanuel, God with Us...When Life is Tough (11/29/2011) Rebekah Freed
	Right from the moment the angel showed up on the scene, he was sure to remind her that she was not alone. In that exciting, yet likely scary and confusing moment, God was with her.
Devotion: Immanuel, God With Us...When It Seems Like There's No Place For Us (12/12/2011) Rebekah Freed
	Do you ever feel like there's "no room in the inn" for you?
Devotion: Immanuel, God with Us...When We're Afraid of What's Next (12/5/2011) Rebekah Freed
	In Matthew's account of the birth of Christ, we get to peek into Joseph's mind and heart as fear and confusion began to fill his soul.
Devotion: A Word of Promise (3/6/2012) Jacob Heine
	It is against the stark background of our sin that the promises of God shine.
Devotion: A Word of Love (3/12/2012) Jacob Heine
	It was love that brought Jesus to become incarnate.
Pentecost Worship Outline (1/21/2013) Beth Niggemeyer
	A worship outline for Pentecost