SPIRITUAL

This page is designed to collate relevant links to other webpages that have useful resources / information for the SPIRITUAL section of GB Badgework.

(Disclaimer:These web links have been monitored before being incorporated into the Girls' Brigade Scotland website, however websites are always changing and Girls' Brigade Scotland cannot be held responsible for the content of any other web page. If however you find anything on the sites listed that contravenes the aims or principles of GB, please advise us and we will remove the link.)

From the AGM Workshop 2007

SETTING THE SCENE FOR WORSHIP

Website recommendations from the workshop Tutor:

www.kidssundayschool.com www.kidology.org
www.childrensministry.co.uk www.yourchristianhome.com - songs with guitar accompaniment
www.teacherhelp.org Try a search on Children's ministry - remember that not all websites are free

From the AGM Workshop 2006

www.madinscotland.com

Here is a list of websites that may be of help to GB leaders. The contents include: Bible lessons, youth issues, resources, video clips, downaloadable stuff and a few others that will be of general use.
Recommended websites:

www.assembliesonline.com www.puppetsbypost.com
www.answersingenesis.com www.sundayschoolresources.com
www.tricksfortruth.com www.youthministry.com
www.kidssundayschool.com www.edgetv.com
www.jesterpuppets.co.uk www.bluefishtv.com
www.calvarychapel.org/children  
 

Graces from Carronvale - (Thanks to BB Scotland for permission to publish these here)

Two pages of fun graces, ideal for camp.

 
RESOURCE IDEAS FOR COMPANY NIGHTS
www.sermons4kids.com - A really good site for GB Leaders. Many of the sermons are short enough to be used for opening or closing worship and there are a wide selection of spiritual puzzles, mazes, crosswords, wordsearches and colouring sheets
www.rejesus.co.uk - a challenging and diverse website looking at all aspects of Jesus' life, ministry and history's and the modern world's perception of Him. Look under the "Expressions" link for text versions of Bible stories and prayers which may be good to help the girls relate to the stories. Or, "The Story" link, questions and answers can help sort out some of those tricky questions the girls always ask that floor you! Interesting website for older Brigaders.

www.egadideas.com - "Welcome to EGAD! Ideas ... the Internet's largest collection of FREE youth group games online. We also have tons of other fundraisers, sermons, illustrations, activities, resources and ideas for those who work with today's youth."

www.primaryresources.co.uk - an overall website for primary teachers, click on the R.E.link for Spiritual resources. There are also good ideas in the Art and P.E. sections.
www.christianeducation.org.uk - a selection of resources and publications to buy on-line, also see link for REtoday for school resources that may be useful.

www.timetosow.com - "Supplying Christian products for Churches and Home, helping to make teaching the Gospel fun" - From puppets and balloons to facepaints and kites, well worth a look who knows what ideas it could spark off!

www.mssscrafts.com - "Here you will find free crafts and ideas for over one hundred Bible stories as well as other activities for devotions and Bible classes."

www.maynardsgroovytunes.co.uk - "New children's songs for Christian kids of all ages - for you to use in Sunday School, Bible Clubs, Church meetings, VBS, School Assemblies and so on - for free!" - You can listen to snippets of the songs and tunes and download words, backing tracks and/or sheet music.

www.GodlyPlaces.com - A relatively new American website so a lot of the resources and all the event information is US based, however there are still useful resources and info. Their aim is ... "To give the Christian community a single portal of access into a world of Christian information, ministries, sharing of the gospels in fellowship, merchandise and other useful resources."

www.lc–words.com - a website dedicated to sending Christian messages by e-mail, printed cards and posters.
SOME BOOK RESOURCES TOO ...
  • One hundred and 1 ideas for creative prayers - Judith Mewell
  • ISBN 0.86201-954-0
  • Quick group devotions for children’s ministry
    ISBN 1-55945-004-5
  • 2004 Activities for children’s ministry - Susan Ling
    ISBN 0-784-70939-4
  • Help! It’s Sunday – David Blakburn
    ISBN 1 – 84417-181-7
  • Taking Flight - Tony de Mello
  • Games To Relate To Bible Stories - Lesley Pinchbeck
  • Devotions on the Run - Jim Burns
  • ISBN 0-8307-3330-2
    Devotions on the run was designed to fill those small spaces of time with a powerful message - enough to impact the entire day! They are more appropriate for adults than children but could be adapted for the Brigaders.
 

Document link buttonCHRISTIAN BOOKSHOPS

www.christianbookshops.org.uk/town.htm - An alphabetical index listing UK Christian bookshops by city or town, a quick and easy way to find retailers of Christian literature and resource material. The site also links to on-line book retailers.

www.glo-europe.org/bookshop/ - The GLO Bookshop, Motherwell
www.wesleyowen.com - Stores nationwide
 

Document link buttonSCRIPTURE UNION

www.suscotland.org.uk - The website of Scripture Union Scotland with a range of resources, including details of SU holidays and activity centres and an, "online Bible", just punch in keywords to bring up the appropriate verse or passage in the Bible (look under Resources, online Bible), great for worship, when you know the verse you're looking for but can't seem to find it, (or is it just me that does that?!)

 

Document link buttonSCOTTISH BIBLE SOCIETY

www.scottishbiblesociety.org/ - Detailing the work of the Bible Society in Scotland, with details of their overseas projects including resources for children and adults to get involved.

Bibleworld Experience- Embark on an interactive journey revolving around the life and adventures of St. Paul.

Based in the new centre attached to the Bible Society's Edinburgh Headquarters, this is a structured interactive experience designed for groups. The components within Bibleworld Experience are related to the Religious & Moral Education 5 - 14 Curriculum, and they also cater for older secondary pupils and adults. Open to schools, adult Church groups, holiday clubs, Sunday schools, Scripture Union groups and youth groups.

Document link buttonCHRISTIAN DENOMINATIONS

www.scottishchristian.com - A website incorporating information and links for the various Christian denominations throughout Scotland. A one stop shop of news, views and contacts.

 

Document link buttonCHRISTIAN RESOURCES EXHIBITION

www.creonline.co.uk - With details of the exhibitions across the UK and other useful links.

 

CHRISTIAN CHARITIES
Document link button www.blythswood.org
Document link button www.maf-uk.org

Document link button www.tearfund.org

 

(Page checked & updated 14/08/08)

 

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