Session 3: The Miracle of Transformation Part of Miracles In This Section Introduction From Miracles Everything in nature contains all the power of nature. Everything is made of one hidden stuff. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Participants do simple science... Session-at-a-Glance From Miracles Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Sharing Miracle Moments 5 Activity 2: Story – The Snake Husband 10 Activity 3: Three “Aha!” Transformations 35... Spiritual Preparation From Miracles Set aside five minutes before the session. Sit comfortably and take three deep breaths to center yourself.... Opening From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write the... Activity 1: Sharing Miracle Moments From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Newsprint with definition(s) of a miracle generated by the group in Session... Activity 2: Story – The Snake Husband From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, “The Snake Husband” Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Simple dramatic props... Activity 3: Three “Aha!” Transformations From Miracles Activity time: 35 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Transformation Station Instructions Timepieces (minutes); one for each Transformatio... Closing From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home Optional: Session 1, Handout 1, Say “Yes” to a Miracle Optional: Session 1, Handout 2,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Miracles Co-leaders should reflect together after each session. You may wish to use these questions: How was our mix of discussion and action? How well did the... Faith In Action: Transformation Stations for the Congregation From Miracles Materials for Activity Materials to replicate experiments in Activity 3 Poster board, markers, and tape to make signs Preparation for Activity Arrange a... Alternate Activity 1: Picture Book Story – Seasonal Transformations From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity The picture book The Fall of Freddie the Leaf by Leo Buscaglia (Slack Incorporated, 1982) Optional: A... Taking It Home From Miracles Everything in nature contains all the power of nature. Everything is made of one hidden stuff. — Ralph Waldo Emerson IN TODAY’S SESSION… we conducted... The Snake Husband From Miracles This Korean folk tale, translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl, is similar to the European folk tale “The Frog Prince.” Used with the translator’s permission. Leader Resource 1: Transformation Station Instructions From Miracles Melting Ice Experiment ... Find Out More From Miracles Seasonal Transformations around the United States In northern States, especially in New England, the mid-Atlantic and the Midwest, autumn landscapes... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Miracles NEXT: Introduction Download all of Miracles (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.