Mission:Possible: craft

We continue to learn about Joshua's and Caleb's obedience to God. Today we made paper mache grapes, great big giant grapes! (remembering one of the incredible things Joshua and Caleb saw when they explored the promised land)

(Each student made a paper mache grape out of a balloon. We used newsprint and flour paste for the first two layers. For the last layer we used torn, purple paper napkin (without paste). Any purple that is sticking up can be smoothed down with liquid starch. When dry, the individual grapes were wired into one big bunch. This can be messy...proceed with caution! )

Mission:Possible: story

Today we heard from C and J, super spies extraordinaire! They told us how Caleb and Joshua trusted God while they scouted the promised land! Next we read the account from the Old Testament book Numbers. We finished off the morning with a snack of grape juice, yogurt and honey. Our new memory verse is Numbers 14:9 Do not rebel against the LORD...the LORD is with us!

(Two adults told the story as Joshua and Caleb spying on the promised land. C and J "snuck" from bush to bush until they arrived at the bush in front of the class. While looking through binoculars C and J exclaimed over all they were seeing. The bushes were chairs covered with sheets and labeled "This is a bush" This set lent itself to humor...clumsily sneaking from bush to bush, asking repeatedly "Do you see anything yet?" etc. But in the end proclaiming the greatness of God who gave such an awesome land. )

LOST: review

This Sunday we reviewed the "lost" parables from Luke 15. We also played some games (see LOST: games).

(During review week I normally like to have the kids do something in church or for the congregation. It wasn't possible this week. What I would have done is have the kids lead the congregation in reciting our memory verse...Luke 15:10...There is joy in the presence of God's angels when even one sinner repents... complete with a rousing cheer of joy at the end!)