Sarah Cristiano
Respect, Kindness, Listen…
Respect, Kindness, Listen… I noticed Sunday during Kids Church that there were a couple of squirmy kids that were demonstrating a measure of disrespect to the teacher. Oh wait, I was the teacher….My helper who is a very experienced teacher decided it was time to give the kids an impromptu lesson on respect, kindness and…
Learning Styles
Learning Styles Even when you think the kids are not listening, or you watch them fidgeting or wanting to get up and move around…..they still can be learning. More than once parents have said to me “ I am amazed that my child is learning at such a young age”, or “he can answer my…
Happy Birthday Jesus!
Just another reason I love working with children at church. How many adults would respond to attending a Happy Birthday Jesus party? Well I never did until I started working with the kids. Through their eyes it is only natural to have a birthday party for Jesus….brilliant and yet so simple, I love it. There…
It’ hard to remember to be thankful when I’m struggling :(
It’s hard to remember to be thankful when I’m struggling…. I was studying this verse about thankfulness, these 2 versions help me to get my heart right about it. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. New Living Translation 1 Thessalonians 5:18 in…
Deciding To Vote
How am I going to research the issues so that I can make decisions that make my vote really count to me and hopefully to the country? It seems that the election is coming and I am not any more educated on the candidates now than a few months ago. Yes, there are people that…
It’s Time To Celebrate!
It’s Time To Celebrate So what are we celebrating with Fall Festival again? “Is it a Christian version of Halloween?” – No, not really. “Is it a Christian version of celebrating Our God who makes Fall?” – That’s closer. “Is it to enjoy family and friends, have fun, eat yummy food, and make new friends…