Session 4: Flexibility (Duct Tape) Part of Toolbox of Faith In This Section Introduction From Toolbox of Faith The bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you refuse to take the turn. — Anonymous The duct tape symbolizes flexibility. This session... Session-at-a-Glance From Toolbox of Faith ACTIVITY MINUTES Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — Answer Mountain 10 Activity 2: Active Flexibility Games 10 Activity 3: Duct Tape... Spiritual Preparation From Toolbox of Faith Take a moment and let your body and mind settle. If you are comfortable doing so, spend a few moments in peaceful meditation. Welcoming and Entering From Toolbox of Faith Materials for Activity Rolls of duct tape A ruler, a pencil, and scissors (including left-handed scissors) Optional: Toolbox of Our Faith poster... Opening From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Newsprint, markers... Activity 1: Story - Answer Mountain From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Answer Mountain" Optional: Three signs that say "The Answer Is No," "The Answer I... Activity 2: Active Flexibility Games From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Outright Lie. A variety of small objects, such as jewelry, to be used to tell incredible stories... Activity 3: Duct Tape Lunch Bag From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the leader resource 1, Duct Tape Lunch Bag Brown paper lunch bags for all participants, plus ... Activity 4: Kore Chant From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of leader resource 2, Chant - Kore Chant Preparation for Activity Listen to a tune for the chant... Activity 5: Council Circle From Toolbox of Faith Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Tool of the Day - duct tape Chalice and candle Safety matches and long fireplace matches Small dish for... Leader Reflection and Planning From Toolbox of Faith Reflect on these questions and discuss them with your co-leaders: How do we feel about today's session? What parts of the session worked well?... Faith In Action: Ideas From Toolbox of Faith Description of Activity Change within Our Congregation Invite a guest from your congregational leadership to talk about how your congregation has change... Taking It Home: Flexibility (Duct Tape) From Toolbox of Faith The bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you refuse to take the turn. — Anonymous IN TODAY'S SESSION . . . Duct tape was explored as a... Answer Mountain From Toolbox of Faith By Sarah E. Skwire; used with permission. This story appears in What If Nobody Forgave? and Other Stories edited by Colleen M. Leader Resource 1: Duct Tape Lunch Bag From Toolbox of Faith Step 1: Lay your paper bag down on a flat surface with the bottom flap of the bag facing down. Step 2: Rip several strips of duct tape.... Leader Resource 1: Duct Tape Lunch Bag - Page 2 From Toolbox of Faith Step 6: To tape the sides, open your bag and stand it upright. Step 7: Cover the sides with duct tape. Laying the tape vertically will help make the bag... Leader Resource 2: Chant - Kore Chant From Toolbox of Faith Listen to a tune for the chant, Kore Chant online.... Find Out More From Toolbox of Faith The story, "Answer Mountain," comes from What If Nobody Forgave? and Other Stories, Second Edition, edited by Colleen M.... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Toolbox of Faith NEXT: Introduction Download all of Toolbox of Faith (Word) to edit or print.