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A showcase highlighting the importance of including children in meaningful ways in worship, both in the main worship space and in other age-appropriate, unique worship spaces.
Wise is the congregation that:
En la escuela de los Salmos/At Psalms School (GIA Publications, 2019)
by María Eugenia Cornou, Joel Schoon-Tanis, and John D. Witvliet
The psalms teach us how to listen to and talk with God in worship, at church, and every day.
En la mesa de Dios/하나님의 식탁 /At God's Table (Calvin Press, 2017 and 2018)
by María Eugenia Cornou, Joel Schoon-Tanis, Carrie Steenwyk, and John D. Witvliet
A Spanish-English and a Korean-English children's book that explores the richly symbolic practice of the Lord's Supper in Christian worshiping communities.
Teach Us to Pray (Calvin Press, 2016)
by Lora A. Copley and Elizabeth Vander Haagen
A daily prayer book guiding families in both listening to and speaking to God through each season of the Christian calendar.
At Your Baptism (Eerdmans, 2011)
by Carrie Steenwyk and John D. Witvliet
Using simple, clear text adapted from the French Reformed Church liturgy and paired with vibrant illustrations on every page.
(Faith Alive, 2010)
by Robert Keeley
Twelve experts share their perspectives on faith formation at home, in worship, in education, in intergenerational contexts, in people with developmental disabilities, and more.
(Baker Publishing, 2008)
by Robert Keeley
A book designed for children's ministry and worship leaders, Sunday school teachers, and pastors—as well as parents—who want to nurture the spiritual development of the children in their lives.
(Christian Schools International, 2008)
by Laura Keeley and Robert Keeley
This book identifies four main elements of worship and provides activities, worksheets, and audio resources for teaching them in a classroom setting.
(Choristers Guild, 1999)
by John D. Witvliet
This book covers strategies for teaching children about worship and how to plan worship services that involve children more fully.
(Jossey-Bass, 2003)
by Sonja Stewart and Jerome Berryman
By integrating religious education and worship, this book presents an approach for introducing children to the wonder of worship.
Children's Books about 91
There are a number of excellent children’s books that help educators, church school leaders, and parents teach children about worship. These books focus on the sacraments, Christian year, the psalms, and prayer.
Lora Copley and Elizabeth Vander Haagen on Family Prayer and 91
Brandon Helder on The Gift of the Cross Holy Week Devotional for Children
Mimi L. Larson on Keys to Involving Children in 91
