Tomorrow is the last day day of Sunday School classes (at least for my church). And as a teacher, while I appreciate the reprieve for the summer on a certain level, it is always my hope that families don't take a "vacation" from church. We might not see everyone in the classroom, but there are lots of fun and creative ways for families with kids of all ages to stay in the bible over the summer. Here's just a few ideas. Feel free to add your own!
BEE
worshipful:
- Play “church” at home – get creative! Set up chairs, sing a song, say the Lord’s
prayer, take an offering, make music with instruments (real or home made), read
a bible story together
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Memorize one component of the worship service you do not
already know – such as the Lord’s prayer, the Doxology, the Gloria Patri, or
the Apostle’s Creed
BEE in prayer:
- Write a family table grace to say at meal times – or look
online for some ideas. Have everyone say
one thing that are thankful for before each meal.
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Make a family prayer wall/board – or designate a decorated
box to collect prayers in; or make your own summer prayer chain like we did in
Sunday School this year!
BEE in the bible:
- Have a bible word hunt – pick a word and try to find it some
where in the bible. Even more fun to do
it with a family member or friend and see who can find it first!
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Visit the kids library at church – read your favorite
stories – older kids can read to younger kids.
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Find different ways to experience the bible – online options
like the Glo bible (lite version is free) and the Brick testament website
(videos of bible stories using lego) offer new and more interactive ways to
experience bible stories (both links are included in the web site list below)
BEE generous:
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Decorate a “Jesus Jar” and keep it in a prominent
location. Collect loose change or make
it be an offering collection. Pick a
charitable cause that is special to your family and donate all the money at the
end of the summer.
BEE in service:
- Find a park or local spot that needs some cleaning up – take
care of God’s creation by collecting garbage or planting flowers.
WEBSITES
FOR BIBLE APPS, VIDEOS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES
http://www.notconsumed.com/2012/07/16/best-bible-apps-for-kids/ - free
and/or cheap bible apps for kids
http://www.thebricktestament.com/home.html - bible
story videos using all Legos
http://www.dltk-bible.com/ -
coloring pages, craft ideas, word searches and other bible related games
