Church Resources

Safe Church Ministry Bulletin Inserts
 

Sunday, September 25, 2011 is Abuse Awareness.

This is one time during the church year when we draw attention to the reality that abuse, in various forms and in various ways, is a part of our faith community.  To order from Faith Alive click on the links below.
 

 

Is it Abuse? (preview or order from Faith Alive)
We hear stories about it in the news, it's a hot topic in the media, it's everywhere.  It involves celebrities, athletes, students, politicians, or maybe the family sitting next to you at church.  When is it an affair?  When can it be defined as abuse?  The answers may not always seem clear.


 

 

Boundaries Bulletin Insert

Church leaders have to practice healthy boundaries with youth and adults; see what both church leaders and parishioners should know about boundaries.
(Preview)

 

 

  
 

Bullying Bulletin Insert

Bullying has gone from schoolyard to churchyard, from glares and fists to the click of a mouse; prevent bullying so a child can enjoy childhood. 
(Preview)

Elder Abuse Bulletin Insert

 
Elder Abuse Bulletin Insert

includes a description of elder abuse, the consequences to the elderly, and internet addresses for more information. (Preview)

Healing Path Bulletin Insert

 
Healing Path Bulletin Insert

includes a description of how abuse victims and offenders can experience justice and mercy which can lead to healing. (Preview)

Child Abuse Bulletin Insert
Child Abuse Bulletin Insert

Includes a general definition of child abuse and the common signs of child abuse. (Note: Quantity of braille copies is limited.)

   
Domestic Violence Bulletin Insert
Domestic Violence Bulletin Insert

Includes a general description of the dynamics of domestic violence and the common signs of domestic violence. (Note: Quantity of braille copies is limited.)

Domestic Violence Bulletin Insert
Words: Building Up or Breaking Down (2005) Includes litany.
Bless The Children
Bless The Children (2003) Includes litany.
Hands Shouldn't Hurt
Hands Shouldn't Hurt (2001) Includes litany.
   
Drama - No Fee
 
Pulling Punches Drama

A drama about domestic violence, written for two characters. (Note: Limit one copy per church.)

 
Freedom Drama

A monologue that describes the devastating impact that control has on a marriage or on other relationships. (Note: Limit one copy per church.)

   
Prayers
 
A Survivor's Prayer  (or order from Faith Alive)

A prayer for survivors of abuse to give words to their anguish and their lament to God.

 
Abuse Prevention Prayers and Confessions (or order from Faith Alive)

Prayers and confessions appropriate for the church's liturgy.

   
Sermons
 
Sin in the Community

By Rev. Andrew Beunk, based on Ezra 9 and 10 (selected verses) Abuse in its various forms—emotional, physical, and sexual—is a secret sin, so secret that sometimes we think "this never happens in my family or in my church or in my community."

 
God Will Not Forget the Helpless Sermon

By Rev. Robert Huisman, based on Psalm 10:12-14, focuses on the role of power in abusive relationships.

 
Hands Shouldn't Hurt Sermon

By Rev. Jack Vos, contrasts the hand that physically abuses with the hand of God, an instrument of love.

 
Living in the Light

By Rev. Jim Poelman, based on Ephesians 5:8–6:9.

 
Christian Headship (WMA)

By Rev. Ken Benjamins, is based on Ephesians 5:22-33.

 

 

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