Luisa
The Gift of Strength
Who am I if I can't run with the ball?
Activity
let's move
Spaghetti Noodle Strength (one stick can’t hold up a book, but when multiple sticks come together they can)
Fun workout/strength challenge game-push-ups, jumping jacks, squats, etc. Get a prize for finishing challenges.
Obstacle course
Wonder
Come Unto Me ...
-- wonder with the children about how we define strength (courage, kindness, compassion)
Bible Story
Mark 1:35-38
While it was still early in the morning Jesus went out alone to pray.
Dolores
The Gift of Hearing
The sheep hear my Voice
Activity
let's move
guess the sound
sound scavenger hunt
sound experiments
TRY THIS:
Voice Identification
For this exercise you will need a tape recorder and 4-10 children. Have each person speak 2-3 sentences into the tape recorder. As you are leading the activity, write down the order in which the kids spoke. After each child has had a turn speaking into the tape recorder, play the recording. Ask the children to listen carefully and identify each voice. Remind them that as they have to listen carefully to identify whose voice is whose, they must also listen carefully for God's voice during everyday activities.
TRY THIS: Blindfold one student, and have them walk up to another and ask who it is. Have the child try to fool the blindfolded one by disguising his/her voice, and see if the blindfolded guesser can determine who it is.