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Staycation Bible School: Energizers

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Presbyterians LOVE energizers! Here are few theme-related energizers. Dance to this fun song, “The Goldfish (Let’s Go Swimming)” by The Laurie Berkner Band (great for younger children)   “Poppin’ Bubbles” from GoNoodle   Have fun with this camp favorite: “Boom Chicka Boom” from GoNoodle   A song/energizer about following Jesus — “I’ll Follow Jesus”   “SurferDude” was removed from YouTube after the publication of Staycation Bible School. Instead, imagine you are on a beach vacation relaxing on the sand while you hold your balloon with "Bring it Down." Is it a popsicle or “Pop See Ko 2.0”? from GoNoodle   Try this energizer about serving Jesus: “Gonna Serve”  from Yancy & Little Praise Party   "Praise the Lord Every Day" from Yancy & Little Praise Party   Another fun one from Yancy & Little Praise Party: "I Like To" D Dance along with "Every Move I … [Read more...]

Former General Assembly Moderator Freda Gardner dies at 91

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Freda Gardner, who was elected Moderator of the 211th General Assembly in 1999 and was the first female full-time faculty member at Princeton Theological Seminary, died Saturday, May 9, at age 91. “Freda Gardner provided a calm and focused sense of leadership as Moderator of the General Assembly,” said the Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). “Her Christian education background and knowledge of the Church gave rise to her tenure in representing the denomination as a scholar.” Nelson described her as “a beloved friend to many both nationally and internationally. Moreover, she was a friend to her colleagues while teaching and living a gospel to love everyone.” “Freda was a life-long learner, possessing a masterful use of language,” said one of her pastors, the Rev. Dr. Glenn D. Leupold, co-pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Albany, New York. “She could explain just about any theological concept with … [Read more...]

Car tunes: Songs for the Staycation Bible School journey

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Each day find some time to sing and make music together! There are many places you can find these songs. Check out Apple Music, Amazon Music and Spotify. There are also some YouTube links suggested of great video versions of some of these songs. Play the Staycation Bible School Spotify playlist here. Suggested songs related to our theme: I Have Decided to Follow Jesus Every Move I Make The Summons (Will You Come and Follow Me?) Don’t Be Afraid Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying We Are Marching in the Light of God (Siyahamba)   “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus” from Group Publishing   "As for Me" by Yancy & Little Praise Party \   Children’s Music Albums with great worship and praise songs "Glory to God — Hymns and Songs for Children and Families" — Available at the PC(USA) Store "Sing with the World: Global Songs for Children" directed by William Chin "Taste and See" by Yancy & Little Praise Party "Happy Day … [Read more...]

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