Session 16: The Power to Make Change Part of Sing to the Power In This Section Introduction From Sing to the Power How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.... Session-at-a-Glance From Sing to the Power Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — The Four Creations, Part One and Honoring Earth Power 10 Activity 2: Story — The Four Creations, Part... Spiritual Preparation From Sing to the Power Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Opening From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Cloth for altar or centering space Opening Words for Basket (Sess... Activity 1: Story - The Four Creations, Part One and Honoring Earth Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" An item to serve as a "talking stick" Preparation for Activity Read the sto... Activity 2: Story - The Four Creations, Part Two and Honoring Fire Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" Metal bowl with sand in the bottom Slips of paper Pencils or pens Long matc... Activity 3: Story - The Four Creations, Part Three and Honoring Air Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" Leader Resource 1, Breath Meditation Preparation for Activity Print Leader... Activity 4: Story - The Four Creations, Part Four and Honoring Water Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" A large, clear bowl, half-filled with water Smooth stones, one per particip... Activity 5: Story - The Four Creations, Part Five and Commissioning Ritual From Sing to the Power Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" Bead bracelets created in Closing rituals of previous sessions, one per... Closing From Sing to the Power Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, "Power to Make Change" Circle, and tape Sessi... Leader Reflection and Planning From Sing to the Power Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did this program as a whole work for you? What met your expectations? What did not?... Faith In Action: Reflecting on Our Water Power From Sing to the Power Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint.... Alternate Activity 1: Sharing Joys and Sorrows From Sing to the Power Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Attractive bowl, half-filled with water Smooth stones Preparation for Activity Put water in bowl and se... Alternate Activity 2: Closing Celebration From Sing to the Power Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Snacks and paper goods Any materials required for the games you choose Preparation for Activity Review... Taking It Home From Sing to the Power How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. — Anne Frank IN TODAY'S SESSION... we celebrated the... The Four Creations From Sing to the Power This story comes from the Hopi people of northern Arizona. "Hopi" means "People of Peace." This story was recorded in the 1950s by Oswald White Bear... Leader Resource 1: Breath Meditation From Sing to the Power Read at a measured pace, pausing between sentences. With your eyes closed, relax your body, starting at your head.... Leader Resource 2: Power to Make Change Circle From Sing to the Power Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Sing to the Power The original text of the Hopi story "The Four Creations" is located here.http://www.amazon.com/Circle-Round-Raising-Children-Traditions/dp/05533… Round... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Sing to the Power NEXT: Introduction Download all of Sing to the Power (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.