Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pens/pencils Microphone or similar object to be used as a prop for news casting Optional: Video camera for capturing the newscasts Description of Activity Invite participants to pretend that there was television news coverage in Joshua an...

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 Invite participants to discuss the story: Did the Hebrews think the battle ended the way it was supposed to? What made them think that? Was the result fair and right? What do we learn about the way the story teller understood God?...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Battle of Jericho" Optional: Simple costumes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story so that 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, "The Battle of Jericho" Leader Resource 1, Joshua, Rahab, and the Battle of Jericho Background Information Leader Resource 2, Ark of the Covenant Picture Preparation for Activity Print the story and practice reading it aloud.

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Wheat berries or wheat germ Whole wheat flour Wheat stalk or picture of wheat growing Yeast Mortar and pestle (or round stone of a size appropriate for a child's hand and wooden or ceramic bowl) Several loaves commercial pita bread, and an alternat...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 2, Pita Bread Recipe Recipe ingredients for pre-made dough: 1 1/4 cup warm water 1 tbsp yeast 1 tbsp sugar 3 cups flour 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil Identical recipe ingredients for participants to mix Small mixing bowl Large...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Simple costumes for "writers" - robes, hats, or other items to spark imagination Poster board Preparation for Activity Write on poster board and display: There will be enough food for everyone Do not take more than your share Description of Activit...

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 Invite participants to discuss some of these questions: What do we learn about God in the story? What were the writers trying to tell us about God? Why did God only give them enough manna to make bread for one day at a time most days? Why did the...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Manna in the Wilderness" Coriander seeds Towel Several baskets Preparation for Activity Familiarize yourself with the story so that you can guide a dramatized retelling....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Manna in the Wilderness" Leader Resource 1, Exodus Background Information Coriander seeds Preparation for Activity Print the story and practice reading it aloud. Prepare to briefly present the information in Leader Resource 1.

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Slingshot-making supplies for each participant: Y-shaped sticks, about six inches long. Collect them outdoors or ask a woodworker to create them Two large, thick elastic bands, cut to create a straight piece or two 8-inch pieces of 1/4 inch wide...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Small flat stones, such as those found in a craft store, at least five for each participant Acrylic paints, brushes, and cups of water for rinsing or fine-point permanent markers in a variety of colors Smocks to protect clothing Preparation for...

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Simple costumes Preparation for Activity Set out simple costumes. Description of Activity Invite the small group to create a modern version of David and Goliath. Invite them to begin by sharing some of their own experiences with bullies like Goliath.

Activity time: 20 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 activities and their locations on newsprint and post. For this first session only, arrange in advance for at least one adult or youth participant to take part in each small...

Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Ask: "What gave David courage? Why was he able to be brave, meeting Goliath with no armor and only a slingshot with five smooth stones?" Lead a whole group discussion....