Help kids catch the Spirit! New for VBS 2009

Catch the Spirit! Join God’s Work in the World! invites children ages 4 to grade 8 to join the movement of the Holy Spirit in their lives, in the church and with God’s people around the world. Kids will learn how to get involved, speak up and join God’s work through fun worship, interactive dramas, lively songs and an emphasis on active Bible learning. Ten easy-to-plan activity centers provide a great way to plug in parents or volunteers. Check www.mpn.net/vbs
for more information and to order online.

Want to get youth and adults into the Bible? Try Being There!

Designed for youth, but also useful for adult groups, these three volumes of Bible-based simulations can be used in Christian education classes, retreats or special events. Each book contains simulations to guide groups on an exciting exploration of Bible themes and times: one from the Old Testament, one from the Gospels and one from the early church. This is a great activity idea for mentors and youth or intergenerational settings. Find a sample excerpt and more information at www.mpn.net/beingthere.

Discipleship and membership resources:

• Via: Exploring the Way of Christ: Available in June 2009, this new resource is recommended for new believers. Eight sessions introduce people to the basics of Christian faith from an Anabaptist perspective. Materials are adaptable to youth or adult individuals or groups, as a pre-catechism or newcomer’s course, and are presented in both English and Spanish. Find more information at www.mpn.net/via.
• God’s Story, Our Story is for those considering baptism or church membership and addresses essential issues of Christian faith through a survey of the biblical story and real conversations from believers of all ages. Suitable for group and individual study. For use with the leader’s guide Making Disciples.
• Faith for the Journey includes a session on each of the 24 articles of Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective, for youth and leaders.
• Being God’s People, recommended for younger youth, is arranged in six sections and includes Scripture texts from Confession of Faith in a Mennonite Perspective.