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Vibrant Faith @ Home. Leif Kehrwald. Guiding Principles. Ordinary family and household living is inherently holy and sacramental. Family relationships can be strengthened and/or healed when families engage in faith practices . . . a nd v ice versa .
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Vibrant Faith @ Home Leif Kehrwald
Guiding Principles • Ordinary family and household living is inherently holy and sacramental. • Family relationships can be strengthened and/or healed when families engage in faith practices . . . and vice versa. • Knowing God and Jesus carries more weight than know about God and Jesus, though each feeds the other. • Digital media and web technologies have tremendous potential to engage people in lifelong faith growth 24/7/365.
Look for . . . • Solid content for all ages • “Hand-holding” for the timid and reluctant • Connections to real life needs • Personal & Customizable • Interactive
4 Keys . . . *Plus 2 Caring Conversation Ritual & Tradition Prayer *Bible Story Serving Others *Learning About Faith
Bible StoryEquation for Faith Growth Read the story together + Tell the story together + Engage in activity = Faith Growth & Learning
Wee Ones Mark 10.13-16 “Blessing of the Children” • Read together • Tell the story • Activity: give one another a blessing
School Age Luke 2.41-52 “Boy Jesus in the Temple” • Read together • Tell the story • Tell a family story about: • Being lost • Being obedient • Something you treasure in your heart
Adolescent Family Matthew 16.13-20 “Peter’s Profession of Faith” • Read together • Tell the story • Activity: who is your Jesus Role Model?
Adults John 12.1-8 “Anointing at Bethany” • Read together • Tell the story • Discuss: • What do you need to say or do for someone you love . . . before you lose the opportunity?
Leif Kehrwald lkehrwald@vibrantfaith.org 503-351-9889