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Calling the disciples
A way-in to the story of Jesus choosing his followers (Mark 3:13-19). Possible links could be a series about the 12 disciples, building teams ready for activities in groups or working together as a supportive community.
View ideaJesus calms the storm
A way-in to the story of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee with possible links to stories that made people think Jesus was special, stories where Jesus showed his power over nature or discussion about fear, disasters and prayer
View ideaEducation Sunday - Jesus in the midst
The following idea is a possible Bible story to use an Education Sunday service and centres on the only incident from the Gospels where we see Jesus as the child among teachers. It comes from Luke 2:41-52
View ideaAn Alphabet Gospel (3) - People Jesus met
An alphabet collection of some of the people Jesus met, providing a family focus for weekdays and Saturdays over a month
View ideaAn Alphabet Gospel (2) - Places Jesus went
An alphabet collection of some of the places Jesus went, providing a family focus for weekdays and Saturdays over a month
View ideaAn Alphabet Gospel (1) - Things Jesus said
An alphabet collection of some of the things Jesus said, providing a family focus for weekdays and Saturdays over a month
View ideaThe Last Supper
An activity to accompany the story of Jesus washing the disciples' feet, for a children's group on a Sunday or midweek
View ideaFast Forward - Footsteps to the Feast for Lent
A Footsteps to the Feast reflective story for Lent
View ideaI am the First and the Last
Find out more about this session outline looking at the I am sayings of Jesus. Written by the Barnabas Team - visit www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk
View ideaI am with you always
View this session outline on one of the I Am sayings of Jesus. From The Barnabas Team. Visit www.barnabasinchurches.org.uk
View ideaThe Big Picnic
Creative ideas for a session exploring the story of the feeding of the 5000
View ideaWeeds among the wheat
This is an outline for reflective storytelling using one of the seed parables of Jesus from Matthew's Gospel. It makes use of a PowerPoint presentation as well as wondering questions designed to get a group thinking more about what God is like and who they are meant to be. It is suitable for a session with 8 - 11 year olds or could be used as part of a Harvest Thanksgiving service.
View ideaWalk through Holy Week
The following idea focuses on one event for each day, starting with Palm Sunday, and follows Jesus through the drama of Holy Week right up to and including the surprise of Easter morning. It offers an active, kinaesthetic way to walk the story.
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