Surprise Visitor

This coming Sunday we will be focusing on John 20:19-31.

We will start out by hearing the story "Surprise Visitor" which is based on John 20:19-31. This story is about Mary Magdalene finding Jesus' tomb empty and the disciples gathering together to discuss what they think happened. During their meeting Jesus comes to them and speaks. The story focuses on the disciple Thomas.

After the sharing of this story we will have a fun short play to act out, and if the youth wish, to present to the congregation the following Sunday.

There will also be an art station as well as a quiet prayer area for any who do not wish to participate in the play.

At the art station we will be cutting and/or tearing colored paper to make a scene that reminds us of Jesus' love or youth can make a scene from the story we heard earlier.

At the quiet prayer station the youth can try out "breath prayer" (or they may pray in any manner they wish). The youth are welcome to close their eyes or focus on one of the posters hung in that stations area. To practice "breath pray" the youth can repeat the phrase "peace be with you" as they slowly breath in and out deeply. As they breath in they can breath or think the words "peace be", then as they breath out they can breath or think the words "with you". This allows them to stead their breath and calm their bodies, as well as focus their thoughts. If this phrase does not work for them, they may come up with one that does :)

If you can not make it to Sunday School, but wish to do this lesson at home, please email me and I can send you the story!