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  • Empowering Parents & Teachers to Nurture Children’s Faith

    Empowering Parents & Teachers to Nurture Children’s Faith

    The Wonder of Worship Workshop: Empowering Parents & Teachers to Nurture Children’s Faith

    Date: Sunday, March 30, 2025
    Time: 7:00pmCEST, UTC+2
    Platform: Zoom (link will be sent to registered participants.)
    Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/webinarwow
    Certificate of Participation will be issued

    As parents, teachers, and church leaders, we all desire to see children grow in faith, develop a love for worship, and build a strong spiritual foundation. But how can we effectively engage them in meaningful worship at home and in church?

    That’s where The Wonder of Worship Workshop comes in—a transformative, free, and open-to-the-public event designed to equip you with practical tools and insights to nurture children’s faith.

    Why Should You Attend?

    🔹 Gain Practical Strategies – Learn how to make worship engaging for children using storytelling, music, and interactive activities.
    🔹 Bridge the Gap Between Home & Church – Discover ways to reinforce faith beyond Sunday services.
    🔹 Learn from Experts – Be inspired by experienced speakers with a passion for children’s spiritual development.
    🔹 Engage with Like-Minded Individuals – Connect with parents, teachers, and faith leaders who share your vision.
    🔹 Receive a Certificate of Participation – A great addition for volunteers, teachers, and ministry workers.

    Event Highlights

    🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kathy Dawson, Columbia Theological Seminary, USA
    📚 Session 1: Creating Meaningful Worship Experiences for Children
    🔹 Speaker: Jackie C. Sims, M.A. Theology, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine, USA
    🔹 Focus: Engaging children in corporate worship through storytelling, music, and interactive activities.

    📚 Session 2: Building a Bridge Between Home and Church
    🔹 Speaker: Amazing Grace Ayegbayo, Master of Divinity (MDiv), Columbia Theological Seminary
    🔹 Focus: Helping parents and teachers nurture children’s faith beyond Sunday services.

    👤 Moderator: Dr. Ayodele John Alonge
    Benton Family Associate Professor of Christian Education at Columbia Theological Seminary.
    🙌 Welcome Address: Pastor Nelson Adeola

    Who Should Attend?

    ✅ Parents
    ✅ Teachers
    ✅ Church Leaders
    ✅ Youth Workers
    ✅ Children’s Ministry Volunteers
    ✅ Anyone passionate about guiding children’s faith journey

    How to Join

    Simply register now at https://tinyurl.com/webinarwow and mark your calendar for Sunday, March 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM (CET).

    Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a movement shaping the next generation’s faith. Share this with fellow parents, teachers, and ministry leaders!

    📢 See you at the Wonder of Worship Workshop!

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  • Netherlands Church Wins Prestigious Worship Grant for Children’s Faith Development

    Netherlands Church Wins Prestigious Worship Grant for Children’s Faith Development

    Redeemed Christian Church of God, Amazing Grace Sanctuary, Enschede, in the Netherlands, Receives Wonder of Worship Grant from Columbia Theological Seminary

    January 2025 –  The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Amazing Grace Sanctuary, Enschede, Netherlands, has been awarded a Quick Wins grant from the Wonder of Worship program at Columbia Theological Seminary. The grant, secured by Dr. Ayodele John Alonge, will support the church’s efforts to nurture children’s engagement in worship through innovative initiatives.

    Funded by the Lilly Endowment’s Nurturing Children Through Worship and Prayer Initiative, the $1,000 grants are available to congregations of all denominations. The program aims to enhance children’s worship and prayer experiences, encouraging creative approaches to spiritual development.

    Dr. John Alonge (second from the back row) at the Fall 2024 Godly Play Training, another significant initiative of Wonder of Worship.

    “Churches in the first round of these grants have proposed many creative ways of using this money, from building worship training resources to hiring consultants to aid in writing more child-friendly liturgy,” said Dr. Kathy L. Dawson, project director for the Wonder of Worship grant program. “Some are renovating cry rooms to enhance family participation in the service, and others are developing programs for child leadership of worship. I’ve been amazed by the creativity in our partner churches so far and look forward to what this second round of Quick Wins grants will bring.”

    The Amazing Grace Sanctuary is among 80 congregations selected in this round and plans to utilize the funds to implement a range of child-centered worship enhancements, including:

    • Integrating age-appropriate technology, such as interactive screens and multimedia presentations, to captivate children’s attention and enhance worship activities.
    • Introducing interactive worship elements, including participatory music activities and storytelling, to actively engage children in meaningful worship experiences.
    • Providing dedicated children’s musical instruments, such as keyboards, tambourines, and hand drums, to foster musical skills and encourage active participation in worship services.

    With this grant, the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Amazing Grace Sanctuary, Enschede, reaffirms its commitment to fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually enriching worship environment for children. The initiative aligns with the church’s broader mission to nurture young believers and deepen their connection to faith through engaging and meaningful worship experiences.