Hang it up!

Adding Another Layer We love to hang things in our environment. We hang things on our set each week, but we also hang decor that enhances our theme throughout our environment (ceilings, walls, entrance, etc.) We do this for several reasons: Decor beyond your stage adds another layer...

Let’s Collaborate-February’s Environment – Faith!

Life App: Faith - believing in what you can’t see because of what you can see. Theme: Now I See It: Seeing Is Believing Date: February, 2014 Inspiration! I love this month's theme and the idea of creating a "mad scientist's lab." As I read the description for the Host, all I...

Creating Molecules for February – Ideas/Suggestions Needed!

I received a message on Twitter today from Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis. They were asking about suggestions for creating over-sized molecules for February's set. The suggestions in the Get Ready section of 252 Basics suggest styrofoam balls and dowels, but the concern about this...

Let’s Collaborate – January’s Environment – Knowledge!

Life App: Knowledge - Learning something new so you can be better at whatever you do. Theme: Know How - Get Your Head in the Game! Date: January, 2014 Happy New Year-ALREADY? It seems crazy to type the numbers 2014. Time is flying by and I can't believe we are turning the...

#Throwback Thursday – Life App of Honesty – March, 2010

Life App: Honesty - choosing to be truthful in whatever you say and do. Theme: The Web - Be Careful What You Weave! Date: March, 2010 Cycling through Life Apps! Our church is almost eight years old, so we've cycled through the 36 Life Apps twice already. We taught the Life App...

SHOWCASE – Environments that SHINE!

Life App: Joy - finding a way to be happy, even when things don't go your way. Theme: Let It Shine! Date: December, 2013 Here are some super-fun environments that are shining brightly and reflecting JOY! Brownsville Community Fellowship Church - Brownsville, TX Amanda Morales shared her process with us for this month's...

Joy – Let It Shine! – December 2013 – Part 1: Our Plan

Life App: Joy - finding a way to be happy, even when things don't go your way. Theme: Let It Shine! Date: December, 2013 With Thanksgiving falling later in the month this year, the first Sunday of December is upon us faster than usual. In addition, we have a yummy holiday...