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Secret Sister Programs at Church

Secret Sister gift box with pink wrapping, gold ribbon, and handwritten note, symbolizing Christian women's ministry encouragement.

What is a Church’s Secret Sister Program? Our church recently had a February Secret Sister event and called it “Anonymisses,” which I thought was a really cool name! It was a lot of fun coming up with ideas of small gifts and cards to make and send to the Anonymiss I was assigned. I hope … Read more

A Christian Women’s Retreat-Experience the Power of God

by Karen S Musselman

Refresh, Reconnect, and Renew Our church has a Christian Women’s Retreat every October. This weekend was my sixth retreat! Every year I meet new people, get closer to the other women in our church, learn something new about myself, and feel closer to the Lord. This weekend, I felt a closer connection to God through … Read more

Youth Ministry or Youth Program?

by Karen S Musselman

youth ministry kids wearing christian t-shirts

Does Your Church Have a Youth Ministry or just a Youth Program? When it comes to reaching young people in our churches, there’s a clear distinction between cultivating a vibrant youth ministry and simply having a youth program. While we commend any efforts to connect with the younger generation, churches with a youth ministry are … Read more

Why Going to Church is Important

by Karen S Musselman

When I was growing up, going to church on Sundays with my mom was mandatory unless you were deathly ill. No getting out of it. Sunday was church day. Now I understand why the church is important, but I didn’t know it as a child. There are countless benefits to attending church regularly, especially if … Read more

What Are Church Clothes?

by Karen S Musselman

It’s coming near the end of 2024 and some of our young people may be asking, ‘What are church clothes?’ I would venture to say that they’ve never been to church, at least not a traditional, “old school” church. Kids Used to Have Play Clothes and Church Clothes You didn’t play outside in your church … Read more

Building a Family in Your Church

by Karen S Musselman

I’ve been building a family at our church over the last several years. It’s such a great feeling, too! Until I started getting involved in our church, I really did feel like an orphan. Why, you may ask? Well, I’ll tell ya! Why Building a Family in Your Church is Important Does your church family … Read more