Saturday, January 5, 2019
Epiphany Blessing
Tomorrow is Epiphany, when the church celebrates the arrival of the Magi from the East. I put together a handout with a traditional blessing and the meaning behind the symbols that you chalk above your door. Feel free to print and use.
Thursday, November 29, 2018
Advent 2018 Visual Faith Devotion
I'm so excited to be able to quickly put together some simple pages for an Advent Devotional booklet for St. John's here in Dover. Of course, you don't have to been a member of our church to use it!
This year we are focusing on the Light, specifically the light God gives us in Jesus that lights up the darkness and gives us comfort. Kinda like a night light. That was our daughter's idea when we were planning Advent services and thinking about this year's theme verse Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see you good deeds and glorify your father in heaven." And what does Advent worship services on Wednesday nights offer us? Comfort in the darkness. Hope in a dark world. Jesus is our Night Light.
Each page prints on 8.5 x 14 paper. There is a front outside cover and an inside for the other side of it. Also, there is a candle page for each week of Advent and Christmas day. Each page has scripture to about light and the epistle, a place for notes and responses, a candle to color, a prayer, and actions to take to live out your faith. Click the link below each picture for its free download. Enjoy! Happy Advent!
This year we are focusing on the Light, specifically the light God gives us in Jesus that lights up the darkness and gives us comfort. Kinda like a night light. That was our daughter's idea when we were planning Advent services and thinking about this year's theme verse Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see you good deeds and glorify your father in heaven." And what does Advent worship services on Wednesday nights offer us? Comfort in the darkness. Hope in a dark world. Jesus is our Night Light.
Each page prints on 8.5 x 14 paper. There is a front outside cover and an inside for the other side of it. Also, there is a candle page for each week of Advent and Christmas day. Each page has scripture to about light and the epistle, a place for notes and responses, a candle to color, a prayer, and actions to take to live out your faith. Click the link below each picture for its free download. Enjoy! Happy Advent!
Monday, August 20, 2018
What I've been up to!
The best place to see what I've been doing in the Visual Faith world is on Instagram or Facebook. Links to the right > My main hashtag is #unconventionallysteadfast. I use #visualfaith a lot, too. You can also find me on Pinterest as Melinda Ransdell. I have boards for Visual Faith and Bible Journaling. Visual Faith Ministry is also a great resource I am a part of on Pinterest and Instagram. The website, with free resources is www.visualfaithmin.org
Sunday, April 22, 2018
Earth Day Sermon Notes
A last minute creation. Print some for yourself and your friends if you get a chance before church this morning. Enjoy! Happy Earth Day. Remember to care for God's creation.
Saturday, April 21, 2018
Some New Margins
I've been working on a bible journaling worksheet on forgiveness for our ladies retreat, Lutheran Women in Missionary League. I'm very thrilled to lead the Visual Faith portion of the retreat. Not only have I uploaded the worksheet for free, I have also put a file together with four margins and bible references on forgiveness. As an added bonus, I put together my holy week margins. Use them to reflect back, an easy place to start, or save them for next year.
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
Bible Margins
I recently started to teach a Visual Faith class to our church's middle school. So far, they are loving it! I use the explanation and worksheets for Praying in Color and Bible Journaling found under the Visual Faith Resource tab. I decided to put together some bible margins they can take home with them from the Sermon Notes I have done. You can download and print them to use from this post. I'll also add them to the Visual Faith Resource tab. There is a scripture reference for each margin. You can cut them out and paste them right into your bible, I'd suggest coloring them first. Or you can trace them in. Each file is regular 8.5x11 size printer paper.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Holy Week Sermon Notes
Lent is quickly coming to an end. I hope it has been a season of connection and reflection for you with our God. I have been documenting my journey on my Instagram account (along with a few other family adventures). Looking forward, Holy Week is fast approaching. Palm Sunday is already March 25th. This year I had the privilege of collaborating with graphic artist Sally Beck to compose some beautiful and eye catching sermon notes for Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday. You can download the pdf files below each photo sample. They are formatted to print on legal size paper to insert into church bulletins. If you would like to print at home, you can print on normal letter size paper and then trim off the extra paper you don't need. God's Blessings.
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday
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