Connecting With Children Through Stories In VBS

On June 22, 2017June 22, 2017 By shellilittletonIn adoption, Encouragement, Uncategorized, Vacation Bible School, WMU, WMU Adults on Mission BlogLeave a comment

“‘How is our church using stories in VBS [Vacation Bible School] to connect with children?’ I asked our children’s minister, Ms. Alexia, through email. ‘Do you have a story to share?’

Reading her response, I sensed her excitement …”

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I’m so enjoying our roses this year. One is so amazing. But when you gather more together … even more amazing. And that’s how God’s people are. When we come together for a common purpose, we make an impact.

Please join me over at WMU’s website to learn more about when a precious child, adopted from Africa, realizes in Vacation Bible School that his family was touched by his new family through the Bucket Project …

Do you have a sweet VBS story to share?

Saving Your Children Through Life Stories

On June 15, 2017June 15, 2017 By shellilittletonIn Raising Children, Raising Teens, WMU, WMU Adults on Mission Blog2 Comments

“My daughter sat across the table from me, her forehead crinkling with confusion. ‘What do I do, Mom?’

Quiet hovered throughout the house this Sunday afternoon, with everyone else napping. I propped my elbows on the table. My thoughts twisted in every direction. How do I answer her?”

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How does someone who seemed to make so many wrong choices guide their daughter to make so many right ones? I’m sharing at WMU today about navigating my oldest daughter through the dating scene. I hope you’ll join me by clicking on this link.

Have life stories–your testimony–helped you to “save” others? Have you been given a chance to caution others through your own mistakes?

And if you like this, you might like this other post on modesty–Homecoming

Making Bible Stories Come Alive

On June 8, 2017 By shellilittletonIn Encouragement, Forgiveness, Grace, Kindness, WMU, WMU Adults on Mission Blog5 Comments

“The girls and I walked into the small, empty chapel. ‘Let’s sit up front,’ I said. I led the way, and we took our seats. I smiled, taking in my surroundings—my teenage daughters were with me at a women’s retreat. I’d just signed them up, without their permission, and they hadn’t given me any flack over it.”

I hope you’ll join me at WMU’s website for more of the story …

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