A brief break from Acts

It's advent today So Christmas stuff is back on the table What's new for Christmas? This Sunday School lesson on Matthew. We only have one lesson this year on Christmas, so it feels like there's a lot to cover. On the plus side Biblical literacy is at its highest on the events of Christmas so …

Christmas crafts

For Sunday Schools and for teens I've hunted out crafts that use what most Sunday schools have on hand or can get easily: Paper Plate Nativity Good for anyone who can fingerpaint - if you've got a team or the time to cut and outline them before hand. Great for those who can be trusted …

More Christmas Scripts

For Kids and Teens and pointing people in the direction of Jesus Scripts for Teens: Don't Miss Christmas  This comedy shows you all the nativity characters you never normally get to see; because they didn't show up! The shepherd who's just doing his job properly and the advisor worried about Herod's temper if he goes. …

The best in Christmas scripts

From the rest of the internet Not including the ones I've written (because obviously I'm biased) Here are the gems I've uncovered: Stories of the Saviour by Felicia Mollahan A couple of presenters take us through the Old Testament and show us all the ways in which history looks forward to the coming of Jesus. …

Advent’s completed…

We're nearly there and I'm nearly ready At last! Four advent scripts for four advent Sundays. Head on over and enjoy hearing from fictionalised (but I hope plausible) Biblical characters about some the events in the run up to Christmas. Joseph wonders how the start of his new family will play into the promise that …

More Advent Stuff

Just in the nick of time or was I aiming to post on the relevant day? (It's the first one.) The script for Second Sunday is up and on the second Sunday of Advent. This one was a little harder to write as I didn't get the inspiration I had with the others. It's also …

The holidays are coming!

Just in time Some stories for advent I'm writing four scripts for advent one linked to each Sunday of advent. These are probably my favourite things to write: first person accounts. Just for a little while I get to imagine what it would have been like to be there, to see this, be visited by …

BRAND NEW!

The Disorganised Sunday School Blog has a new thing Can you spot it in the menu above? Yes! We've added a brand new Youth Work section to the blog for all the Disorganised Youth Workers out there. If you're a follower let your DYW know what's coming and encourage them to subscribe so they don't …

Christmas things

It's that time of year again (At least if you're involved in planning) The shops may still be packed full of pumpkins and cobwebs but we know that Christmas will be here sooner than you think. There are scripts to find, cast and rehearse. Costumes to make. Copious amount of chocolate coins to buy. Songs …

Jesus meets humanity

New series! Discover Jesus in the gospel of John through the eyes of the people he meets. Explore the mystery of the Word becoming flesh through the eyes of the Shepherds and the Wise Men. This Christmassy session, based on John chapter 1, is a great kickstart to the gospel of John (although it borrows …