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Continue the Thanksgiving celebration with our "Student Thanksgiving: Volume Two" theme pack, offering a new selection of vibrant graphics and engaging visual elements tailored for your youth group. This extensive collection builds upon the first volume, providing additional motion backgrounds, social media templates, and design assets to further amplify your student ministry's Thanksgiving festivities.
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Genres: Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary
A peaceful five-minute countdown motion background set in a serene forest with a still pond and swaying trees. Ideal for creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere as your congregation gathers for worship or an event.
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective
Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional, Progressive
"Back to School: Volume Two" is a dynamic countdown designed to energize and engage church students as they return to the classroom. This is a great resource to play at the beginning of your back to school bash or kick off event as school starts back up.
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Genres: Powerful
Countdowns are great to welcome your congregation into Worship. This Countdown is designed to be used during Christmas before your service and some fun trivia is included. Use this for both your in-person and Online worship experience.
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Five Minute Countdown - Mountain Beauty Drone Aerial Background
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Five Minute Countdown - Coastal Sunset
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Use this countdown for your next Kidmin or Student Ministry Event. This is a part of the space retro themed pack of media that was envisioned out of 1 John 1:9-10. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Use this creative media collection to create a fun and exciting kids’ worship experience. Everything you need visually is here for you.
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Use this countdown leading up to your 4th of July service. Ignite patriotic passion in your kids ministry with our “Celebrating Freedom: Happy Birthday, America!” theme pack, filled with vibrant media and engaging resources. This comprehensive collection includes eye-catching graphics, patriotic worship backgrounds, and fun activities that will help children understand and appreciate the blessings of freedom while celebrating America’s birthday.
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Enhance your church service or fellowship gathering with our captivating floral border animation, featuring vibrant spring flowers that bring a touch of nature indoors. This visually appealing animation includes a five-minute countdown, making it ideal for use before church or during communal moments. Create a serene and inviting atmosphere that encourages reflection and connection among attendees.
Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Traditional
En esta serie encontrarás a seis personas muy comunes que entraron en contacto con Jesús y cómo se alejaron radicalmente cambiadas. En cada caso, un encuentro con Jesús llevó a estas personas a la vida que tenían que llevar en el planeta. Se volvieron completamente vivos. ¿No es eso lo que sueñas para tu iglesia? Que Jesús guíe a tu iglesia a más de lo que podrías imaginar mientras descubren cómo fueron creados para la misión. Este medio está diseñado para admitir el paquete de preparación total Hecho para la Misión ofrecido por SermonCentral.com
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Genres: Powerful, Uplifting
Illuminate your Christmas Kids worship experiences with this radiant countdown that captures the wonder of Jesus as the Light of the World. Perfect for December services and holiday events, this countdown is a part of a larger Theme Pack that brings the story of Christ's birth to life. It accomplishes this with warm, engaging visuals that help kids understand how Jesus' light continues to shine through them during the Christmas season and beyond.
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Dive into Daniel's captivating stories with our Kids Countdown, featuring interactive quiz questions! This engaging resource will challenge young minds to recall key details from the life of this remarkable biblical hero, strengthening their knowledge of Scripture. This countdown is sure to delight and educate your church's children.
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Countdowns are a great way to welcome believers into worship. This countdown features a vibrant mix of layered imagery, textures, and contemporary design elements that speak to today's youth.
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Service Styles: Contemporary, Progressive
Five Minute Countdown - Mountains at Sunset
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Genres: Emotional, Powerful, Uplifting, Reflective, Bible History
Empower your children's ministry with our dynamic Warrior Countdown. This is a part of a theme pack with graphics and video package, designed to ignite young hearts for God's kingdom. This visually striking set brings biblical warriors to life, inspiring kids to stand strong in their faith while engaging them with captivating imagery and animations.
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