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Resources for Children and Youth

Aliyah (ah-LEE-ah) is a Hebrew word meaning "a journey toward God." The challenge of equipping children and youth for this journey is reflected in the new Community of Christ resource called Aliyah.

Aliyah lessons are based on scripture, including Doctrine and Covenants 163. One lesson each month will be posted on this web site to be downloaded and used for church school, youth group meetings, junior church, or any time you want to connect children or youth to the vision of the church.
 

The Best of Power & Light for Kids/Youth
—Lectionary Years A and B

Lessons have been edited and reformatted to provide continuity for children’s and youth classes. The lessons are referenced by date and by how they coincide with the lectionary week, e.g., fifth Sunday following Easter. All are available for purchase through Herald House or as free downloadable PDF files.

Year A: For use from Advent 2007 up to Advent 2008.
Year B: For use from Advent 2008 up to Advent 2009.

 Power & Light for Young Kids: Years A, B, and C

Power & Light for Young Kids was produced for three years. Lessons for three years: A, B, and C are available. They are undated so that you can use them to best suit the needs and schedule of your Young Kids class and the current calendar year.

The following Power & Light resources are in development:

• Advent 2008 up to Advent 2009: The Best of Power and Light for Kids for Lectionary Year B

• Advent 2008 up to Advent 2009: The Best of Power and Light for Youth for Lectionary Year B

• Advent 2009 up to Advent 2010: The Best of Power and Light for Kids for Lectionary Year C

• Advent 2009 up to Advent 2010: The Best of Power and Light for Youth for Lectionary Year C

Generation Change,

Generation Change is an entertaining, informative, media-driven youth Bible study that shows today's students how money really works, how God views money, and how to grow into responsible young adults. Topics include: The Value of You, Materialism Mayhem, Money Minds, and the Gift of Giving. There are many ways to use this resource, including weekly youth groups, Sunday school, weekend retreats, or summer youth camp. Each lesson is designed to be taught in 60-90 minutes depending on the length of your discussion. The material is divided into 4 sessions with the possibility of dividing each session into 2 segments, having a total of up to 8 lessons depending on your class needs. This resource is designed for youth ages 12-18. The GC Student Journal consists of video notes, questions, and handouts for each session. It also has a 30-day devotional for students to explore scripture passages on giving, saving and spending.

Growing a Grateful,
Generous Heart

Stewardship Resources for Children and Their Families
Includes materials for leaders, teachers, parents, and children.

The principle of generosity foundational to Christian discipleship is an important concept to discover and learn at an early age. This allows for those engaged in such a ministry of discipleship formation to develop patterns of generosity and sharing that will bless them for the rest of their lives. One of the core beliefs of the Community of Christ is the worth of all persons, including children and youth. Another core belief is the concept of stewardship, finding expression in the six principles of A Disciples’ Generous Response. These two core beliefs come together in this series of stewardship resources.

Developed by Living the Good News in collaboration with the Office of Stewardship at the Episcopal Church Center, this series of resources provides excellent lessons for study. The Community of Christ Supplemental Study Guide provides information on how to adapt this resource series to the specifics of the Community of Christ (such as references to Web sites, hymnals, or books) when needed.

Of Water and Spirit (Children)
TEACHER'S COURSEBOOK

An eight-lesson resource that provides adults the materials they need to prepare children (around age eight) for baptism and confirmation. Topics covered in activity-based lessons include: our relationship to God Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit; baptism confirmation and other church sacraments; basic beliefs and church history; the nature study and use of scripture; commitment as a disciple (generous response); responsibility for sharing our witness; and relationship to others and responsibility for promoting peace and justice in community (Zion).

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Of Water and Spirit — Deepening the Journey (Youth)

A youth discipleship journal designed for teenagers interested in baptism and living out their discipleship in the Community of Christ. Topics covered include: God Jesus and the Holy Spirit; church scriptures; church history; the sacraments; serving God; discipleship in the community; and sharing our witness and resources in the Community of Christ.

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World Community

World Community is designed for three different age levels: Light of the World, for eight years of age and above; Path of the Disciple, for youth eleven years of age and above; and Exploring Community Together, for those fifteen years of age and above. Young people—disciples or friends of the Community of Christ—have the opportunity to deepen their discipleship through completing and documenting creative projects and service activities. Students accomplish this through the creation of a portfolio/scrapbook demonstrating their involvement in the life of the church and the community with the assistance of an adult mentor. (Levels for children and youth.)

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Peace 24-7

Empowering Youth to be Ministers of Peace and Justice
The goal of Peace 24/7 is to empower youth to be ministers of peace and justice─wherever they live, in whatever they do. Peace 24/7 takes the business of creating peace out of the hands of someone else and helps youth acknowledge their personal responsibility as a disciple of Christ in this continuous process. Each issue covers specific peace and/or justice topics that directly affect youth and their communities.

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Resources for Adults

Claimed by Christ's Vision

The adult study text, Claimed by Christ's Vision, is ideal for the 2008 reunion season, as well as Sunday school classes and small group study.

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Doctrine and Covenants 163 Commentary Series

Series of twenty-four commentaries with accompanying discussion questions, discernment exercises and reflections that may be used as the starting point to engage in widespread conversation about important issues before the church. These commentaries can be found monthly in the Herald as well as online.

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Financial Peace University (Adults and Young Adults)

Financial Peace University consists of a 13-week video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. Topics include cash flow planning, dumping debt, saving, and giving much more. The course is easy to facilitate and there is no certification required to become a volunteer coordinator. The Leadership kit includes all the materials from the Membership kit, and the Teaching DVDs. The Membership kit includes the workbook, audio CDs, and resources to accompany the class. In the last week of this series, Dave Ramsey does an excellent job of discussing generosity. This would be a good bridge to then start teaching TE231 Stewardship: An Old Path Made New in your congregation.
 

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Share Christ's Peace: Going Deeper

This is an important study resource to help the whole church in every nation go deeper in discipleship and expressing Christ's peace in personal and congregational ministries. It will be available in the major languages of the church. With lots of activities and discussion questions, it is ideal for adult church school classes, retreats, and reunions. Teaching notes are provided in the text.

Chapters are written by members of the First Presidency: Steve Veazey, Ken Robinson, and David Schaal, with Paul Davis from the Presiding Bishopric, and Jim Slauter, president of the Council of Twelve Apostles.

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Vulnerable to Grace

Danny Belrose immerses us in Section 163 through poems, prose, probing questions, and worship elements. Perfect for adult Christian education classes, priesthood study or retreats, and personal reflection.

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