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The Bible Library
A starter activity to give an overview of God's special book, with possible links to Bible Sunday, or introducing the idea of regular Bible Reading, or the beginning of a series of sessions on the world's bestseller.
View ideaHow God speaks through the Bible stories - a presentation
An introduction to the idea of the Bible as the place to find story answers (and more questions!) to life's big questions. With possible links to Bible Sunday, or looking at some special stories in the Bible or a series of what the Bible means to people today.
View ideaBible Headlines
This icebreaker puzzle of 'Bible Bites' is a guessing game based on characters and stories from the Old Testament and could be used to kick off a Bible-based event with the children and adults at your church.
View ideaThe Bible Workout
Warm-up exercise workout based on the books of the Bible. It would be an ideal way to lead in to a piece of drama or mime linked to one particular Bible story or character.
View ideaBig story of the Bible in mime
This is an activity which can become a presentation by a group. The aim is to have a series of 13 simple mimes for the Old Testament story and 9 for the New Testament. The hope is that as one continuous presentation, the whole can give some idea of the overall connectedness of the Bible story and show the way in which God has spoken to the world to reveal His love.
View ideaBible record breakers
Are you looking for a way to link a sporting focus with the Bible? This idea explores some record-breaking Bible characters and their stories.
View ideaPentecost - Seven Signs of the Spirit - a reflective story
A story about the Spirit in a reflective style
View ideaPray through the Bible
Two prayer activities for children's groups and for all-age worship that link listening to God in prayer with the big story of the Bible
View ideaPromises, Promises
First of four dramas for two people introducing the Bible within an all-age service or at a special children's event
View ideaPromises Kept
An idea by Martyn Payne on the Bible - the second of four dramas for two people introducing the Bible within an all-age service or at a special children's event.
View ideaPromises Shared
An idea by Martyn Payne on the Bible - the third of four dramas for two people introducing the Bible within an all-age service or at a special children's event.
View ideaPromises Received
An idea by Martyn Payne on the Bible - the fourth of four dramas for two people introducing the Bible within an all-age service or at a special children's event.
View ideaFlames of Fire - Footsteps to the Feast for St Michael and All Angels'
A Footsteps to the Feast children and families event to celebrate St Michael and All Angels' Day.
View ideaPromises sketches
Dramas for two people introducing the Bible within an all-age service or at a special children's event
View ideaThe Bible in Stones
Find out more about this reflective story that looks at the story of the Bible as a whole, using stories linked to stones.
View ideaEven More Bible Riddles
View this idea by Martyn Payne of the Barnabas Team on Bible Riddles
View ideaMake your own Box Bible
A craft idea for a special event focusing on the big story of the Bible
View ideaThe S-factor Bible
An outline for exploring the story of the Bible in 52 words beginning with 'S'.
View ideaOur special book
2011 is the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible (Authorised Version). Many churches have used this as a springboard to focus on why Christians think their book is special, to look afresh at its stories and to highlight the amazing impact that its availability in the language of ordinary people has had on our nation's life and indeed the world. Bible Sunday is traditionally celebrated by many churches in October - and this will be another opportunity to talk about our special book and give thanks for those who have laboured to make sure we could read its stories for ourselves. This idea gives an outline for an all-age Bible Sunday service based on our special book.
View ideaA dramatic advent reading
A performance piece based on key passgaes from the Bible for Advent for a group to prepare and use in a church service.
View ideaWords for a Christian sporting year
Following Jesus and running a race have a lot in common. This idea links some key sports-related Bible verses with each month of the year and with some discussion starters.
View ideaA call to worship on Mothering Sunday
The following idea offers a selection of Bible verses and visuals with which to call everyone to worship at a Mothering Sunday service.
View ideaThe Christian race
For Christians, following Jesus is sometimes compared to setting out on a journey or embarking on a race through life. This reflective story uses a sports link to explore what being a Christian is all about.
View ideaCelebrate the Games
This is an idea for a short act of worship for all ages that focuses on the Olympic Games with ideas for music, a Bible story, activities and prayers.
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