Activity 2: Story and Discussion – How Much Does a Snowflake Weigh? (7 minutes), Session 15: Saving The World

In "Amazing Grace," a Tapestry of Faith program

Read the story.
Photocopy Story 1, "How Much Does a Snowflake Weigh?," one for each participant.

Participants hear and discuss a story about small actions making a big difference.

Read or tell Story 1, "How Much Does a Snowflake Weigh?" Alternately, you might ask for one or more volunteers to read it.

Ask for reactions. Then lead a discussion by posing a few questions:

What is the meaning of the story for us? (What we do counts. We can make a difference.)
What are some other small things that can have a large impact when great numbers of them get together?
Has anybody heard the saying about "the straw that broke the camel's back"? Is that the same idea?

If your youth did the Faith in Action from Session 3 called "Group Strength Applied," remind the group of that now.

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