We have already done this AY program idea many years ago, and my sister posted it on her blog as well. We did it once again two Sabbath afternoons ago, and I would like to share this to all of you.
Objective: To refresh the congregation’s minds about Bible stories and to help them see objects around them as reminders of our God’s power and our Biblical heritage.
Mechanics: Have each group choose an object of nature (e.g. soil, rock, flowers, tree/branch, leaf, water, etc) obtain a sample of such object. Each member of the group must now recall one or two (depending on the number of members and the time available) Bible story/ies that involved that object. Give the groups 7-10 minutes to list down the stories. At the end of time given, have one group come to the front with their sample. The first member holds up the sample and recalls a Bible story involving the object, beginning with “This is the rock/flower/soil/water/etc….”. The sample is now passed on to the next member who also shares another story and so on. Have the other groups do the same.
Example: Water
The group can bring a glass of water.
Member 1: This is the water that Jesus turned into wine at a wedding in Cana. (passes the glass to Member 2)
Member 2: This is the water that Elijah poured over the altar he made for God in Mount Carmel. (passes the glass to Member 3)
Member 3: This is the water that Jacob drew from a well to feed Rachel’s animals. (passes the glass to Member 4)
Suggestions:
- Salt
- Stone
- Land
- Flowers
- Leaves
- Grains
- Bark
I hope these ideas help somehow. If you have more ideas, please do share.
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