'Outreach Through Sports' in latest version of Witness

'SINCE July 2011, Ali Young, an associate mission partner with CMS Britain, has lived and work in Recife, Brazil working mainly with children ranging from 4-16 years. She lives and worships based in one of the favela, co-leading the pre-teens small group, where the kids are growing and changing not just physically but spiritually too. Through her church she is also involved with work with street kids ranging from newborn to 18 years old. Their stories are harrowing, challenging and difficult to understand, but they help the best they can and show the love of God!'

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Discipleship resources for children!!!!!!!!!!!

'Canon James Almasi and Revd Carlos Marcus, Diocese of Masasi, Tanzania write: “Rooted in Jesus has transformed our work with children; it is changing our church; teachers and children are enthusiastic for Jesus. It has taught us how to support and help our children grow in the Christian faith. Children do not miss Sunday School now. We are helping children really grow in their faith. This is a new experience for us and it is good for us. Rooted in Jesus has given us a curriculum.” '


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Read this issue of Witness to learn more about how to be a more child friendly church

'LIVERPOOL is the only Cathedral in England to have been given a Child Friendly Church award, in recognition of its work in welcoming children and families (more details about the award and its criteria can be found at http:// www.liverpool.anglican.org/ cfca). The award is only given after a place of worship shows it is able to meet a strict set of criteria that encompasses both practical and missional elements.'


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Read about Messy Church in messy Christchurch and see how the Spirit is moving!

'Although it’s been tough to be a broken and messy church in Christchurch, it’s also been a time of partnering with God as we reach out to others with bread, relationships and Jesus!'
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Formative years are of vital importance in spiritual formation of our children - read more about how to enhance spiritual formation in children during their formative years in this edition of Witness

'THE future of individuals and nations are shaped in a crucial 10-year period between the ages of 4 and 14. Dr. Luis Bush who coined the term “10/40 Window,” and others are calling this the 4/14 Window – Window of Opportunity. Healthy physical, cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual growth is either established or stunted during that crucial decade.' 
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Latest issue of Witness journal focuses on children's ministry.

'How does God make himself known to children and young people, turning them into Christian disciples? In this issue of Witness 6.7 you will read about how Anglicans are still drawing young people to God; bringing hope and light, creating loving community and making a practical difference. A church in New Zealand is forced to reconsider it’s ministry after a massive natural disaster and Messy Church blossoms. Discipleship resources are developed for African children. The churches respond to physical and emotional needs of young people in Brazil and Pakistan.'


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Witness Magazine

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Making the Christ Connection strategy goes to St. Cuthbert's Leaside tomorrow!

At St. Cuthbert's Leaside tomorrow at 10:00, while the children are planting, interested adults are invited to join with The Rev. Dr. Catherine Keating, to discuss how to talk about the Spirit Among Us with children. Catherine served for 13 years with the Ontario Ministry of Education, including in the Literacy Numeracy Secretariat and will be speaking about how to make the connection between what is being taught at church on Sunday mornings and what kids are learning in school Monday to Friday. Join us!