Church Resources

Safe Church Ministry Bulletin Inserts
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 (Braille 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 (Braille 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
 
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.