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Thomas’ lesson already has a little paper craft focusing in on the two hands, this is an extension of that for those groups familiar with the hero series.There are 2 ways of making up this craft and both the template pages are provided with and without colour. In the background of this little diorama we can spot the hero images for Peter, Nathaniel, and Andrew, plus the reoccurring but not yet featured Philip and brothers of Thunder, James and John. |
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Thomas (John 20) | Craft 2
Thomas (John 20) | Story
To call Thomas the doubter is only half of the story, rather Thomas is a man of declaration. This story is not one encounter, but a look at Thomas from the perspective given by the statements he makes throughout the Gospel of John. Doubt is both a normal and, at times, a healthy reaction. Doubt is a form of questioning and leads both adult and child, alike, into a journey of discovering the truth. As leaders, we can easily mishandle doubt and make it a massive negative in young minds, often painting doubt as the opposite of faith. While there is some truth in that approach, it is important to note that Jesus does not dismiss Thomas because of his doubts but helps him find a way through them.
This retold version of the Bible passage is supplied for inspiration, feel free to omit or embellish to give it your personal voice.
Main Passage : John 20
Additional Passages : John 11 + 14
Hagar & Ishmael (Genesis 21) | Games
Ishmael and Hagar are two rather bit characters that seem to show a deviation from God’s plan, but God is a god of second chances, a God who provides and a God who will guide even the most lost of characters onto a life of great meaning. These games look at these 3 ideas and try and illustrate one or more of them
Specific hunt– This is a basic treasure hunt game with a slight twist. Hide lots and lots of coloured papers around the room and get the children to hunt for them. Hide one last piece of paper, with the word ‘water’ written on it, in a very difficult place. When the game has finished tell the children that the winner of the game is the one with the paper that says water. It’s probable that no child has this piece, if so give them detailed instructions to find it. Link it into the idea that Ishmael and Hagar wandered a long time but needed God’s Angel to help them find water.
Blind man’s buff– little children love this game, as do some older ones too! It links well to the idea of Ishmael and Hagar wandering in the wilderness.
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Hagar & Ishmael (Genesis 21) | Craft
| The pivitol point in the story of Ishmael is the choice Abram makes. This simple folding craft, inspired by Aunt Annie’s Tetraflexagons, is a simple display of how God’s plan and Abram’s plan did not align, turn to the back to see Hagar and Ishmael having to leave. |  |
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Hagar & Ishmael (Genesis 21) | Worksheet
This Hagar and Ishmael worksheet looks at the idea of God’s plan and how when we choose another way God usually gives us a second chance. It first examines the idea of mistakes, and then looks at Gods promises made to Hagar and Ishmael. The sheet ends by examining the emotions the main characters my have been feeling and a reminder that God also forgives and blesses his children today. The worksheet is best completed in small groups but could be done individually.
To complete the worksheet you will need something to write with and a bible. You may also choose to have some scissors and glue to reassemble the puzzle.
The PDF’s can can be downloaded by clicking on the relevant image.