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Use this countdown to kick off your Student Ministry service. Use it in tandem with our Hot Mess series media, or as a stand alone glitch type video. None of us have everything together. Our lives are not as perfect as our social media would lead others to believe. Our friendships are falling apart. Our families have issues. Some of us are just a hot mess and Jesus knows that is the case. He wants to help. When we turn our lives over to Him, He can redeem it for our good and His glory.
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Genres: Powerful
Service Styles: Contemporary
This Summer Camp – Volume Two Pack is a fun-themed Service pack full of fun summer-themed backgrounds and graphics. Lean in the brightness of summer with orange and greens.
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Five minute countdown to open up a Christmas church service.
Scripture: Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 9:6-7, Luke 2:8-14, Matthew 2:10-12 (view more) (view less)
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Five Minute Countdown - Beach Waves Aerial
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A great five minute countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other event as well.
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A great animated background for a variety of uses. Could be used before church services, as well as other events.
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A great animated background for a variety of uses. Could be used before, during, and/or after church services, as well as other events.
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Use this countdown to enhance your series: When Life Gives You Lemons. When life gives you sour moments like disappointment, frustration, betrayal, or loss, remember you’re not alone; even people like Joseph, Job, Paul, and Ruth faced tough times. This series reminds students that the Bible shows us that trusting God can turn the bad and ugly into something good for His glory and our benefit.
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A great five minute Christmas countdown video to open up a church service, or to count down for any other event as well.
Scripture: Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35, Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38 (view more) (view less)
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Scripture: Matthew 2:10, Matthew 2:11, John 3:16, Luke 2:13, Matthew 1:23, Matthew 2:13, Luke 2:8, Matthew 1:25, Luke 2:15, Luke 2:17, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:38, Luke 2:11, Matthew 1:21, John 1:14, Isaiah 9:6, Luke 2:7, Matthew 2:1, Micah 5:2, Luke 2:14, Luke 2:10, Matthew 2:2, Luke 2:6, Matthew 2:6, Matthew 2:9, Luke 1:30, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:12, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 1:35 (view more) (view less)
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