Sprouts is a Covenant Discipleship ministry for children in grades 3-6. Sprouts children meet weekly to support one another in their efforts to live as disciples of Jesus Christ. Children work together in acts that show love for God and for neighbors. Thorugh participation in a Sprouts group, children can develop habits of discipleship that will sustain them in their spiritual formations and growth for the rest of their lives. This book is an essential resource for leaders of children's Covenant Discipleship groups. In this new 2003 version you will find new suggestions for Covenant Time and Justice Time activities, specific lesson outlines, an updated resource list, a new section on worship actitivities for children's groups, and new resource materials for leaders. Sprouts provides everything you need to start a group that encourages children to take the journey toward spiritual formation and growth, including background information about the program and detailed instructions and explanations to help start a group and keep it going.