Rules for Happy Living: Children's Sermons with Activity Pages

During 44 years as a pastor's wife, Julia Bland was often given the task of presenting the children's sermon. Her presentations were always well-received.

Busy pastors and worship leaders who are searching for Bible-based lessons can use these with a minimum of preparation. Each sermon has suggested visual aids and activity sheets to reinforce the lesson taught. The activity sheets are for all ages, with a coloring page for younger children on one side and puzzles and word games for older children on the opposite side. The messages are based on the love laws of Jesus found in Matthew 22:34-40. Julia E. Bland has during her 44 years as a pastor's wife taught all ages of church groups from children through senior adults. She has been active in United Methodist Women and served as district chairperson of Global Concerns as well as publicity and public relations for the district. Her artwork in oils, watercolors and pen and ink have appeared in private and public collections.