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  • Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing...
    Leader Resource | October 20, 2014 | For Children | 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 Fredericks and his wife Naomi from the storytelling of older Hopi at the village of Oraibi. Part One The world at first was endless space in which...
    Story | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
  • Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post blank newsprint. Description of Activity This activity is designed to help the group process a Faith in Action activity begun in Session 13....
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | 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 participant Preparation for Activity Place bracelets on the altar/centering space. If you can, identify the owner of each bracelet as you will place...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Bridging, Leadership
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" A large, clear bowl, half-filled with water Smooth stones, one per participant Preparation for Activity Set out the bowl of water with the stones arranged around it....
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Change, Stewardship
  • Activity time: 8 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" Leader Resource 1, Breath Meditation Preparation for Activity Print Leader Resource 1. Practice reading the meditation aloud so you can lead it smoothly, pausing between sentences....
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Mindfulness
  • 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 matches or a long lighter Optional: Flash paper Preparation for Activity Plan where you will conduct this ritual....
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Transformation
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Four Creations" An item to serve as a "talking stick" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Prepare to be the first to share an "I am from... ." statement. Obtain an item to use as a "talking...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Connections
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 2, "Power to Make Change" Circle, and tape Session 1, Leader Resource 3, Circle of Elements Mural Instructions Closing Words for Basket (Session 1, Leader Resource 5) and basket Bracelets from...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | 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 (Session 1, Leader Resource 1), and basket Symbols of earth, air, fire, and water Newsprint with "Now Let Us Sing" lyrics (Session 1, Activity 2)...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
  • Who, in your congregation… Knows how to run the sound system? Knows how run the irrigation system, or where all hoses are located? Knows the date of your congregation’s annual meeting? Knows where the art supplies are kept? Knows how to check messages on the congregation’s answering machine?
    Handout | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
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    Leader Resource | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
  • Can you imagine not having running water in your home? How would you and your family drink, cook, bathe, or go to the bathroom? Sadly, more than a billion people in the world do not have access to clean drinking water....
    Story | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
  • Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Congregational Scavenger Hunt Pencils Preparation for Activity If possible, plan this activity for a time when participants will be likely to find the people who are the "answers" of the scavenger hunt. You might use this activity during...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Community
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Water Conservation Brainstorm Poster board, color markers, and tape or push-pins for display Optional: Sticky notes and pens Preparation for Activity Post the newsprint where all can see it. Arrange for posters to be...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Education, Leadership
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint from Activity 3, Water Conservation Brainstorm Plain plastic bottles of water with sports tops Permanent markers in a variety of colors Poster board and color markers Optional: Smocks for children to use, and newspaper to cover work surfa...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Education, Leadership
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Optional: Computer with internet access Preparation for Activity Set up newsprint in a location where the group can gather around it. Description of Activity The first step of inviting others to join you in a cause that...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Education, Leadership
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Water Justice Tour" Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions. Choose those that will best help the children share their interpretations of the story and relate it to their...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Education, Multiculturalism, Nature, Teamwork, Transformation, Multiculturalism
  • Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Circle of Elements mural from Session 1 Leader Resource 1, "Gathering" Circle, and tape Circle of Elements Mural Instructions (Session 1, Leader Resource 3) Closing Words for Basket (Session 1, Leader Resource 5), and basket Opening Words for Basket...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | 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 (Session 1, Leader Resource 1), and basket Symbol of water, such as a shell, a bowl of water, a picture of an ocean or river, or any material that is...
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power