Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why is this story preserved? What were they trying to teach with this story? What is it that we can learn?...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Explain options for small processing groups and point out breakout spaces....

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Say, "At the time this story was told and written down, one of the most important elements was the idea that after six days of creating things, God rested. Jewish people still honor a tradition of keeping a Sabbath, or day of rest, every week. For...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Selection of child-friendly musical instruments, such as harmonicas, drums, tambourines, castanets, harmonicas, bells and kazoos Preparation for Activity Be sure that there are at least two adults or youth to meet with this breakout group. Set out...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity 12 X 18-inch drawing paper, one for each participant Packing tape Scissors One-inch dowels, two 15-inch lengths for each person Calligraphy pens or fine point markers Preparation for Activity Set out materials. Make a sample scroll. Description of...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why is this story preserved? What were they trying to teach with this story? What is it that we can learn? Write these definitions of "redeem" on...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Explain options for small processing groups and point out breakout spaces....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Bulky red yarn, 3 yards per person12 X 18-inch drawing paper Paper and pen/pencil Craft foam squares or pieces large enough to write "No" Small craft foam shapes Assorted fine-point permanent markers Craft scissors Craft glue Preparation for Activi...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pens or pencils Simple costumes Description of Activity Invite participants to talk together about how the story should or could be changed. How might Abraham have behaved differently? What if he had thought differently about God?...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why is this story preserved? What were they trying to teach with this story? What is it that we can learn?...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Explain options for small processing groups and point out breakout spaces....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Modeling clay or play dough Description of Activity Give each participant a lump of modeling clay and invite them to create something about the story from their clay while the group talks about the story....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham" Dishpan or other shallow container of similar shape and size Sand, enough to fill the dishpan half full Pitcher of water and water source, or three pitchers of water Self-sealing plastic sandwich bags Large spoons...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Simple costumes Newsprint, markers, and tape Three pieces of 11 X 14-inch drawing paper Assorted color pencils or markers Several sheets of self-adhesive alphabet letters, such as those used for scrapbooking....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why is this story preserved? What were they trying to teach with this story? What is it that we can learn?...

Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations on newsprint and post. Description of Activity Explain options for small processing groups and point out breakout spaces....

Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to discuss the story: What is the hardest or saddest part of this story? What is the best part of the story? What did each of the people in the story think about God? Is God the same to each person? Is God the same each time God...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham" Optional: Simple costumes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story so you can guide a dramatized retelling. Description of Activity Invite participants to take on the various roles, asking...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham" Leader Resource 1, Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham Background Information Leader Resource 2, Judean Desert Well Photograph Preparation for Activity Print the story and practice reading it aloud....

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Bulky red yarn, three yards per person Hay, cornstalks, torn fabric, or torn paper to represent flax stalks Pictures of flax growth and processing Length of rope or jump rope Optional: Flax seed Optional: Piece of linen fabric or clothing made from...