The Big Bible Storybook Resource for Mission with Young Families

Mustard Seed has been working with Carolyn Edwards, Diocesan Advisor for Children and Young People, to support and develop mission with young families. Many people have asked about stories, songs, crafts, resources to enable them to share faith with toddlers and parents/carers.

The Good News is that the Big Bible Storybook Resource has now been launched, with a whole year of ready-made sessions based on the bible stories. Each session gives some background about how to introduce the bible story and has wondering questions, songs, prayers, activities, crafts and games. You can use the resource for a short 10 minute story and prayer section as part of a Toddler Group or a longer Toddler or Family Service with crafts and games.

We recognise that many grown-ups know little about the Christian faith and are unfamiliar with the Bible so here is an opportunity for mission with the whole family. If you work with slightly older children e.g. after- school worship or all-age worship there are also ideas for activities with school age children.

You can find the resources here York Diocese Children’s and Youth Resource Centre – Resources for Toddlers. All the sessions for Spring Term are available now, other sessions are being added in the coming weeks.

Carolyn has hosted some webinars to introduce the resources, and how to use them. If you were not able to attend, you can catch up here.

Any queries please contact Carolyn Edwards Carolyn.Edwards@yorkdiocese.org