Session 4: It’s All in the Timing Part of Miracles In This Section Introduction From Miracles It may be said with a degree of assurance that not everything that meets the eye is as it appears. — Rod Serling I have always been delighted at the... Session-at-a-Glance From Miracles Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Sharing Miracle Moments 5 Activity 2: Serendipity 7 Activity 3: Story – Joseph Priestley 10 Activity 4: It's in... Spiritual Preparation From Miracles Set aside five minutes to prepare spiritually for leading the session. Center and focus on miracles, in particular the miracle of serendipity—when one... 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 Sheets of newsprint with definition(s) of a miracle generated by the group. Activity 2: Serendipity From Miracles Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint. Description of Activity... Activity 3: Story – Joseph Priestley From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, “Joseph Priestley” Preparation for Activity Read the story and plan how you will... Activity 4: It’s in the Air! Preparing to See Priestley’s Experiments From Miracles Activity time: 3 minutes Materials for Activity Large note cards and markers (for Station Model) Trays for experiment materials Preparation for Activity... Activity 5: Inflated Balloon Experiment From Miracles Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Tray to hold experiment materials One- or two-liter bottles, one bottle for each group Balloons that wil... Activity 6: Heavier-than-Air Experiment From Miracles Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Tray to hold experiment materials Wide-top glass jar or large clear plastic cups, one per participant or... Activity 7: Extinguished Flame Experiment From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Tray to hold materials A tall, transparent glass Candles, a flat (not walled) candleholder such as a pla... Activity 8: Reflection on Experiments From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Description of Activity At the conclusion of the rotation, bring the group... 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 We have continued this week with our exploration of miracles, and the scientific progress that they drive.... Faith In Action: Plant a Tree From Miracles Materials for Activity Computer with Internet access Description of Activity Trees are the longest living organisms on earth and supply us with the oxyg... Alternate Activity 1: Raisin Lava Lamp From Miracles Activity time: 7 minutes Materials for Activity Clear carbonated water or soda Tall clear glass Small raisins Description of Activity Gather participant... Taking It Home: It’s All in the Timing From Miracles It may be said with a degree of assurance that not everything that meets the eye is as it appears. — Rod Serling I have always been delighted at the... Joseph Priestley From Miracles As a child, Joseph Priestley noticed something that would influence the rest of his life: If you keep a bug in a jar for too long, it will die.... Find Out More From Miracles Ahttp://www.chemheritage.org/discover/online-resources/chemistry-in-hist…; biography on the website of the Chemical Heritage Foundation gives background... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Miracles NEXT: Introduction Download all of Miracles (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.