Final Project

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Kate Watkins
Final Project
December 18, 2015
Purpose/Thesis
Advent is often a busy time with all the stresses of the holidays. It is very easy to skim
across the surface of Advent without experiencing the depth of the season. Therefore, the
purpose of this project is to encourage congregants to encounter Advent with a sense of spiritual
journey, and not simply as a busy and often stressful season. Individuals will be resting from the
hustle and bustle of the season, while also being equip with tools to reframe Advent as a deeply
meaningful spiritual journey and a time of expectation and rest.
3.
Who: This series is open to all members of the congregation, yet advertising for this
event will likely appeal to young families (free dinner and childcare). I am envisioning my home
church, with is a typical middle to upper class congregation of approximately 200 members, but
any congregation should be suitable.
What: This project consists of five weekly sessions exploring the themes of each of the
weeks of Advent through spiritual practices. Participants will experience several different
spiritual practices and gain the encouragement and confidence necessary to incorporate these
spiritual practices in their personal life. Most importantly, participates will gain a richer
relationship with God and with Advent as they playfully and prayfully explore the weeks of
Advent. The childrens leaders would be encouraged to find activities that compare to what the
adults are doing each session, but I have not written curriculum for the children due to lack of
time.
Where: A community dinner will be served in the fellowship hall. Before breaking, both
adults and children would be invited to write or draw on the white tablecloth a response to the
particular weeks prompt. These tablecloths would be used each week, and once the study has
concluded, would be arranged into the form of a tree as a piece of liturgical art. After this
activity, children will go to youth areas for activities, and adults will go to a suitable classroom.
When: This would take place on Wednesday nights, with dinner being served at 6:00pm.
At 7:00pm, congregants will proceed to their respective areas. Class will be dismissed at 8:30pm.
How: Volunteers will be needed to either organize a potluck or cook for the congregation,
as well as provide childcare. Depending on the turnout, one teacher may be appropriate, or there
could be a different teacher each week. It is hoped that the church will generously allow a small
budget to obtain decorations and craft materials.
4. Background, Rationale
The Inspiration for this project comes from the discussion of the spiritual hunger of many
within modern society as described by Marjorie Thompson in Soul Feast. As Thompson writes:
There is a hunger abroad in our time, haunting lives and hearts.1 She talks about a sense that
something is missing, and many try to fill that something with a variety of different practices and
things. I believe this is especially apparent around Advent, which seems to be lost amid the
busyness of the holiday. Traditional understandings of Christmas have been overpowered by the
modern conceptualization of Christmas, complete with Santa Claus and elves.
The goal of this event would be to provide participants with spiritual practices to start to fill that
hunger. There would be some instruction, but also practice. There must be an understanding that
the practices themselves are education, as Maria Harris points out in Fashion me a People.2
Because these practices center on types of prayer, they are a communication with the divine and
thus leave participants open to receiving education from the divine. The concept of having
participants practice under the instruction of an instructor is further supported by Craig Dykstra
in Growing in the Life of Faith. More than being just activities, Dykstra suggests these practices
are how individuals learn the Christian Faith.3 Thus this event would serve the purpose of
1 Thompson, Marjorie, J. (2014-10-06). Soul Feast, Newly Revised Edition: An Invitation to the Christian Spiritual
Life (Kindle Locations 373-374). Westminster John Knox Press. Kindle Edition.
2 Harris, Maria (1989-01-01). Fashion Me a People: Curriculum in the Church (Kindle Locations 1252-1253).
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation. Kindle Edition.
3 Dykstra, Craig. Growing in the Life of Faith. Westminster John Knox Press, 71.
offering bread to the spiritually hunger while teaching them the Christian faith and opening them
to divine wisdom.
It is at the intersection of Christian Education and Christian Spirituality where much can be
accomplished with little. As Dykstra points out, the Christian educator is charged with teaching
the congregation the life of faith. That is too broad a category to be tackled. However, by
teaching the spiritual practices, the mystery of our faith can be taught in little pieces.4 The
Christian educator can introduce and teach a practice, and then trust in the transformational
power of the practice. In this way, Christian education complement one another, and the mystery
of Advent can be tackled in reasonable pieces by teaching individuals to access the mystery
themselves via the spiritual practices.
5. Organization and Implementation

The weeks will divided as follows: Week 1: Hope, Labyrinth/Journey; Week 2: Peace, Visio
Divina; Week 3: Love, Prayer of Presence; Week 4: Joy, Movement; and Week 5: Christ,
Hospitality by caroling at a nursing home. As a way of sending, each lesson will have simple
suggestions of ways to take the practice home, as well as suggestions on how to share these
practices with children. The expectation is that the participants will experience a variety of
spiritual practices and that some will resonant and will continue to be practiced at home. The
event itself is intended to offer a sampling of different practice with the knowledge that not all
will work for every person. While the teacher will provide a brief explanation and demonstration
of each practice, most of the classroom time will be spend actually doing the practice, with some
time for reflection. The education comes not from the lecture, but from the practice itself, as both
Dykstra and Harris would seem to point to.
Hope and Labyrinth or journey were associated because of the idea of Advent as a
journey in hopeful anticipation of the Christ. Before breaking after dinner, the guests would be
invited to scribble on the table their response to the question: What are you hoping for this
Christmas? For the second week, Visio Divina was chosen so that the individuals could be
introduced to various ideas of peace. The instructor will have images of war and peace, of
4 Ibid, 43, 69-71.

happiness and strife, in the hopes the students will begin to question what peace is and what sort
of peace do they want? The question for the tablecloth activity will be Where would you like to
see peace? For the third week, the Prayer of Presence was chosen for the love week of advent
because of Marjorie Thompsons emphasis on sitting in the love of God during this particular
prayer. The tablecloth prompt would be Who or what do you love? The fourth week of Advent
is joy, and movement was chosen because of the idea of joyfully singing and dancing as praise to
the Lord. The tablecloth question will be What are you joyful about?
Finally, the fifth week would celebrate the Christ candle. Hospitality was chosen to
represent the gift of the Christ-child. Child and adults would be invited to doodle their response
to the question: What gift could you share with someone else? This would be the only night the
children and adults stayed together. They would leave in their own vehicles as families for a
nearby nursing home for caroling. Afterwards they would be free to go home. At the end of every
session, including this one, handouts would be given with tips on how to incorporate the spiritual
practices and how to share them with children.
6. Timeline and Schedules
10/1/15 Ideally, approval for this project would be gained by the

first of October. That would provide at least seven weeks
to order supplies, enlist volunteers, and advertise the
event. It is assumed that whatever process is needed for
approval will be completed by the first of October, not
begun by the first of October.
10/15/15 Volunteers need to be confirmed. This would be a good

time for a first staff meeting to ensure everyone
understands their responsibilities.
10/31/15 Orders for supplies need to be made in order to ensure

delivery. In addition, advertising should begin with
announcements on Facebook, the website, flyers, and
pulpit announcements.
11/01/2015 A final staff meeting should be held to ensure everyone

is confident and prepared for the event. A time of prayer
for the event should be held at this time.
6. Timeline and Schedules
11/25/2015 First session, Hope. This is before Advent begins so that

there will be time to have the fifth session before the
lighting of the Christ candle.
12/2/2015 Second session, peace
12/09/2015 Third session, Love. This would be a good time to ask

volunteers to either come early or stay late to share any
concerns and reflect on the event.
12/16/2015 Forth session, Joy.
12/23/2015 Fifth session, Christ.
12/30/2015 First surveys are distributed
1/30/2016 Second surveys are distributed.
2/15/2016 Survey information is compiled and reviewed.
7. Budget and Narrative

The funding for this project would fall under Christian Education for my church.
Approval for this budget would need to be gained October 1st, at the same time the project as a
whole is approved. In my church, there would be little issue with this figure, however smaller
congregations may wish to consider charging a small fee.
Need Cost
Crafts for the children $100
Childcare expenses Volunteer-based, no cost
Decorations $100
Supplies for the spiritual practices, such as $50

pictures, handouts, etc.
Advertising, to include mailing postcards $50
Token of appreciation for teacher(s) (a small gift or $50

gift-card).
TOTAL $350
8. Assessment and Evaluation

I will be using two surveys to assess and evaluate this project. Participates will be
emailed or mailed a survey a few days after Christmas so it is not lost in the shuffle of the
holidays. The first survey will ask questions such as: What will you take with you from this
experience? Did this experience raise questions for you? What, if anything, has changed in your
devotional life as a result of this event? What, if anything, has changed in the way you and your
family celebrates advent as a result of this event? They will be asked to reflect on their
experience of the event and of the Advent season.
The second survey will be a month later. It will contain similar questions, but will seek to
discern whether the participates were able and willing to incorporate any of the spiritual practices
into their personal life. Now that Christmas is over, participants will also be asked to reflect on
their experiences of the event and the Advent season again. Having two surveys spaced a month
apart will help the volunteers and teachers to reflect on what created a lasting impression, and
what did not.
Lesson Plan Outline for Week 1: Hope and Journey

Concept or Focus: Exploring the Spiritual Practice of Journey in the Context of Hope
Setting: Classroom setting with adults of all ages meeting every Wednesday from 7pm-8:30pm.
The room should contain chairs arranged in a semi-circle facing the instructor. Depending on
available space, instructor should arrange to leave space for a labyrinth or lead participants to
another available space.
Goal: To explore the hope of Advent through the spiritual practice of journey.
Objectives: The students will
Learn how to conduct the spiritual practice of journey.
Practice walking a labyrinth.
Share their experiences with the group.
Materials Needed and Preparation:
Instructor will need to either procure a labyrinth, or construct one on the ground with tape.
Alternatively, the structor could use tape to lead the students on a journey through the church.
Instructor will also need to print hard copies of the attached handout, at least one per person.
Instructor may wish to print extras.
Lesson Step and Teaching Activity Resources Needed

Time Allotted
Opening Instructor will invite students to take their Chairs.
5 minutes seats and will open the session with
prayer. Instructor will go over the agenda
for the evening.
Presenting Instructor will invite students to share Chairs.
15 minutes their preconceived notions or past
experiences with Advent and the spiritual
practices with the group. Instructor will
then introduce the concept of journey and
suggestions on how to walk the labyrinth.
Exploring Students will be invited to walk the Labyrinth.
25 minutes labyrinth at their own pace. Instructor
should walk with students to foster trust
and security.
Responding As the students finish walking the Chairs.
10 minutes labyrinth, they will be invited to sit down
in the classroom again. The instructor will
invite students to reflect upon the
experience and offer any insights or

questions.
Closing Instructor will distribute handouts, offer to Chairs and

5 minutes clarify anything if needed, and close the handouts, at least
session with a prayer. one per person.
Rationale or Explanation:
The labyrinth was chosen for this week as the underlying principle of this series is to
reframe Advent as journey. Thus it is fitting to begin the series with the spiritual practice of
journey. The labyrinth also seemed prudent because of the idea that journeys, particularly in
Scripture, are often steeped in hope, such as the journey of Abraham. Even today, journeys often
invoke the hope of the destination,the homecoming, or even the journey itself.
As with all five lessons, the arrangement of this class is designed to incorporate several
different Christian education approaches. The students are trained by providing practical
instruction, they actually practice the new concept, and then they are invited to reflect. The
variety of practices should appeal to multiple intelligences.
The purpose of the handouts is to encourage the participants to incorporate these
practices into their personal devotional times. Further, it draws on Dykstras principle that these
practices must be practiced in order for them to germinate within the Christian. The Christian
educator that has introduced and led the participants through these practices during the
Wednesday night session has merely planted the seed. Further practice nurtures it until it
produces fruit in the life of the believer.
The suggestions for incorporating the practices at home are mainly drawn from Marjorie
Thompsons suggestions and guidelines in Soul Feast, but also incorporate my own experiences.
The suggestions are also an attempt to honor Christian Education understandings of multiple
intelligences, the principle of invitation, and the idea that not all approaches will work for
everyone.
The suggestions for children are an attempt to translate the practices for children in a way
which honors their faith development. One assumption that has been made is that these children
are likely in a more mythic/literal stage of faith development, and thus every effort has been
made to make these practices more tangible. One such example is using a warm blanket to
represent the abstract concept of being surrounded by Gods love.

Lesson Plan Outline for Week 2: Peace and Visio Divina

Concept or Focus: Exploring the Spiritual Practice of Visio Divina in the Context of Peace
The room should contain chairs arranged in a semi-circle facing the instructor.
Goal: To explore the concept of peace and Advent through the spiritual practice of Visio Divina.
Learn how to conduct the spiritual practice of Visio Divina.
Practice praying with art or pictures.
Instructor will need to print a variety of pictures from news sources, liturgical art websites, etc.
There should be a balance between images of no peace (war, refugees, famine, etc) and peace
(nature, smiling faces, etc.) Instructor will also need to print hard copies of the attached handout,
at least one per person. Instructor may wish to print extras.

Time Allotted
for the evening.
15 minutes their experiences of incorporating the
practice journey at home. Instructor will
then introduce the concept of Visio Divina
and suggestions on how to do Visio
Divina.
Exploring Students will be invited to select an image Pictures as noted
25 minutes that resonates with them and use it to above, chairs.
pray. Instructor should give gentle vocal
prompts to help students move deeper in
prayer, such as First notice the colors
now imagine yourself in the picture, what
is happening?
Responding As the students finish the practice, they Chairs.
10 minutes will be invited to reflect upon the
experience and offer any insights or
questions.

I chose Visio Divia for the peace week of Advent because we are bombarded with images
of peace and no peace in the media. My hope is that these images depicting everything from
unrest to peaceful nature scenes would cause the students to reflect upon the question: what is
peace? What does peace mean for me? What does peace mean for you? Further, these images
will hopefully demonstrate that while Christmas is a peaceful time for many, there are many
more who do not have such peace at this time. The rationale for the arrangement of the lesson
and the handouts is the same as for week 1.

Lesson Plan Outline for Week 2: Love and the Prayer of Presence
Concept or Focus: Exploring the Spiritual Practice of the Prayer of Presence in the Context of
the love of Advent.
The room should contain chairs arranged in a semi-circle facing the instructor.
Goal: To explore the love of Advent through the spiritual practice of the prayer of presence.
Learn how to conduct the spiritual practice of the prayer of presence.
Practice the prayer of presence.
Instructor may wish to play gentle music in the background. Pillows and blankets should be
available to make participants as comfortable as possible. Small stones or other trinkets should
also be available for people to hold while praying if they wish. Instructor should also have a lit
candle available for students to gaze upon if they wish. Instructor will need to print hard copies
of the attached handout, at least one per person. Instructor may wish to print extras.

Time Allotted
for the evening.
15 minutes their experience of incorporating Visio
Divina at home with the group. Instructor
will then introduce the concept of the
prayer of presence and suggestions on
how to conduct the prayer
Exploring Students will be invited to begin the Chairs, soft music,
25 minutes prayer of presence. Gentle vocal prompts lit candle, small
may be useful in guiding the exercise. objects to hold,
pillows and
blankets. Ensure
the temperature
of the room is
suitable.
Responding As the students finish the prayer, the Chairs.

10 minutes instructor will invite students to reflect
upon the experience and offer any
insights or questions.
The prayer of presence was chosen because, as it is introduced by Marjorie Thompson in
Soul Feast, it focuses on the presence of Gods love and resting in that love. This is a way for the
love expressed through the Advent of the Messiah to become tangible and real for the students.
This will hopeful cause the love of Advent to become more than just a word, but a meaningful
and transformational idea. This is clear example of the ways in which Christian education and
Christian spirituality complement one another: the students receive instruction on the practice,
but then the instructor trusts the practice to work in the life of the student. The rationale for the
handouts and the arrangement of the lesson is the same as for week 1.
Lesson Plan Outline for Week 4: Joy and Movement
Concept or Focus: Exploring the Spiritual Practice of Movement in the Context of Joy
The room should contain chairs arranged in a semi-circle facing the instructor. Depending on
available space, instructor should arrange to leave space for student to move freely without risk
of injury.
Goal: To explore the joy of Advent through the spiritual practice of movement.
Learn how to incorporate the spiritual practice of movement.
Practice spiritual movement.
Instructor will need to ensure sufficient space to move, and the ability to play music for the
group. Instructor will also need to print hard copies of the attached handout, at least one per
person. Instructor may wish to print extras.

Time Allotted
for the evening.
15 minutes their experiences of incorporating the
prayer of presence with the group.
Instructor will then introduce the concept
of movement and embodied prayer.
Exploring Students will be invited to follow the Space, and the
25 minutes leader in a movement prayer. Movements ability to play
corresponding to the Lords Prayer are music. Instructor
recommended. Then the students are will likely only have
invited to compose their own movements time for one or two
prayer Next, the students are invited to songs. Youre Here
move to the music however they feel by Francesca
comfortable. Bastille is
suggested, but
Instructor may
choose any suitable
music.
Responding As the students finish moving or dancing, Chairs.

10 minutes they will be invited to sit down in the
classroom again. The instructor will invite
students to reflect upon the experience
and offer any insights or questions.
I chose movement because of the idea of being moved to dancing with joy, or singing
praise to God out of joy. Furthermore, movement can release endorphins, thus causing the
student to feel happy, even if they did not start that way. Thus this lesson teaches the students to
express joy while fostering joy. The rationale for the arrangement of the lesson and the handout
is described in week 1.
Lesson Plan Outline for Week 5: Christ and Hospitality

Concept or Focus: Exploring the Spiritual Practice of Hospitality in the Context of the Christ
Child.
Setting: Session begins with dinner in the fellowship hall. Students and their families will then
carpool to a nearby nursing home.
Goal: To explore the Christ of Advent through the spiritual practice of hospitality.
Learn how to incorporate the spiritual practice of hospitality.
Practice spiritual hospitality.
Instructor will need to contact a nearby nursing home to ensure they will permit the class to visit.
Ensure children are welcome. Have Christmas cards at each table available for students and their
families to decorate or sign for the residents of the nursing home. Instructor will also need to
print hard copies of the attached handout, at least one per person. Instructor may wish to print
extras. Lesson assumes that the students have finished eating dinner, but are still seated at their
tables.

Time Allotted
Opening Instructor will open the session with Chairs, tables,
5 minutes prayer. Instructor will go over the agenda christmas cards and
for the evening. Instructor will invite the pens.
participants to fill out a Christmas card to
take with them to the nursing home.
Presenting Instructor will invite students to share Chairs, tables.
15 minutes their experiences of incorporating
movement with the group at their tables.
Instructor will then introduce the concept
of hospitality
Exploring Students will be invited to carpool to a Arrangements at
35 minutes nearby nursing home to sing carols and nearby nursing
give Christmas cards to the residents. home, previously
decorated christmas
cards.
Responding The students will leave directly from the N/A

2 minutes nursing home. Before they leave, the
instructor should encourage them to
reflect on the experience in their journals
when they arrive at home.
Closing Instructor will distribute handouts to Handouts, at least
3 minutes students as they leave, and offer to clarify one per person.
anything if needed. If possible, close the
session with a prayer.
I chose hospitality because of the idea of Christ as a gift and the emphasis on hospitality
in Scripture. This seemed appropriate in light of the season and the fact that many are lonely
during the holidays. Thus this session exposes families to the need in their community for
hospitality while sharing Gods light with others. The rationale for the arrangement of the lesson
and the handout is described in week 1.

Handout Week 1: Hope and Journey
If your local church has a labyrinth, consider walking it at some point during the week. If there is
no labyrinth available, consider using a walking trail in your neighborhood or a local park. The
destination does not matter so much as the journey.
While walking, consider praying as you did during the Labyrinth practice. If you have difficulty
getting started, below are a few thoughts and verses for reflection:
Reflect on Marys journey to Bethlehem. Imagine you are Mary or Joseph, walking the long,
dusty road to Bethlehem. What does this journey tell you about God? What does this journey tell
you about yourself?
Choose one of these Bible verses to reflect on, or use to it start a prayer.
Psalm 119:150: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Exodus 13:21: And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the
way, and by night in a pillar of fire to give them light, that they might travel by day and by
night.
Genesis 12:1-2: Now the Lord said to Abram, Go from your country and your kindred and your
father's house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will
bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
Sharing it with Little Ones
Take either tape or ribbon and make a trail around your home or yard. At the end of the trail,
place a small piece of candy or similar small surprise. Invite your child to follow the trail. As
they are following it, ask them questions such as: What is the best part of a journey? or Can
you think of someone in the Bible who went on a journey? Why? These questions are designed
to encourage children to think about what a journey is and what it means.
When the child reaches the end of the trail, invite them to thank God for a journey they have
taken, such a family vacation or a road trip. If possible, leave the trail up for a couple days and
invite the child to walk it again if they wish.
Handout Week 3: Being Present in Gods Love
This week, try to practice the Prayer of Presence at least a few times. You may wish to start off
with only a few minutes at a time. Stay for as long as you feel comfortable. Below are some
suggestions for incorporating this practice into your week.
Consider trying different places. Perhaps lay in bed, or if the weather permits, on a lounge chair
or hammock outside. Find somewhere that you feel comfortable, safe, and supported. This will
help you visualize and feel Gods love around you more clearly.
If your schedule is simply too hectic, perhaps try this practice before you fall asleep in bed at
night.
You may find holding a small object in your hand, gazing at a candle, or relaxing music helpful
for keeping yourself centered on the prayer.
Be gentle with yourself! Our society is anything but still and quiet, so this may take some time to
learn!
If thoughts keep coming to mind, pause and pray about them. They may be going to mind
because you need to communicate with God about them.
Take a blanket or a soft towel and run it in the dryer for a few minutes. You may skip this if you
do not have a dryer. Have the child wrap him or herself up in the blanket or towel. Tell the child
to imagine that the blanket is Gods love for them. Explain that God, and Gods love, is
everywhere. Ask them how this makes them feel. Invite them to tell God how this makes them
feel. Encourage and invite your child to express themselves without fear of getting it right or
providing a certain answer. Their relationship with God will be unique, even from their family.
If your child appreciates this activity, if could become part of their nighttime routine!
Handout Week 4: Embodied Joy
There are limitless ways to incorporate this practice in your daily life. Pick at least one of the
following suggestions and do it at least a couple times this week.
Consider a prayer concern in your life. Allow yourself to move in ways that represent and
symbolize this concern and what you want God to do with this concern. There is no right or
wrong way to do this. If you are struggling with letting something go, perhaps you might develop
a body prayer where you move yours hands as if to give away the concern. If you appreciative
of something in your life, you might raise your hands in praise. Do whatever feels comfortable
and expresses your personal concerns.
Put on some music. Use whatever resonants with you and move to it! Be aware of your body and
give thanks for it and the way it can move! Feel free to sing a joyful noise to the Lord!
Put on some music for your child. A Christmas song might be a good choice, but choose
whatever you feel is appropriate. Invite your child to move to the music. After the song (or
whenever your child becomes tired!) invite your child to think about ways we can express
ourselves with our bodies. Ask them to try and express one thing they want to tell God with their
bodies. Whatever they come up with, be sure to praise them for it! This is their personal
expression!
____________________________________________________
Handout Week 2: Peace that Transcends all Understanding
The selection of the art or photograph for this practice can be highly personal. You may choose
to use pictures of someone you wish to pray for, a picture from the news, or some kind of
artwork. Consider using Google or a screensaver application. Try not to have expectations on
how your prayer will take form, but allow the art to speak to you.
Cut out a few pictures of friends and family. Invite your child select a picture and to pray while
holding this picture or looking at it. Invite them to carry it as a reminder to pray for this family
member or friend, or to leave it by their bed for nighttime prayers.
Additionally, consider having some stickers the child could put on the picture as they pray.
Stickers of angels, hearts, and suns are all good options, though there are many more.
Week 5: Unto Us a Child is Born
This Christmas you may be greeting visitors into your home or spending time with friends and
family. Consider using this as a opportunity to practice hospitality. Consider little ways you can
be more hospitable without losing sight of the greater things. Below are some suggestions.
Does a guest have a favorite candy? Leave a box of it on their bed as a surprise for when they
arrive.
Ask your guests or anyone else you are cooking for if they have dietary restrictions.
Bring some cookies to share at church.
Make an effort to talk to someone you dont know.
Just as we have been blessed wth a great gift, our Savior, consider blessing others. Are there old
clothes you could give to a shelter? Could you round up some food for the homeless? Could you
ask your pastor for a list of shut-ins and make an effort to visit or call them this year?
Pick someone who will likely be alone this Christmas. You can ask your pastor for a suggestion,
or you could identify a local homeless shelter. Start by explaining the concept of hospitality, and
tell them the story of Abraham and Sarah and the three visitors as an example. Explain that we
honor Gods gift of Gods son when we give gifts to others. Next, invite your child to make and
decorate Christmas cards. Let their imaginations run wild! Then, have them personally mail or
deliver their cards.
Bibliography
Dystra, Craig. Growing in the Life of Faith: Education and Christian Practices. 2nd ed.
Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.
Harris, Maria. Fashion Me a People: Curriculum in the Church. Louisville, KY: Westminster
John Knox Press, 1989.
Thompson, Marjorie J. Soul Feast, Newly Revised Edition: an Invitation to the Christian
Spiritual Life. New ed. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2014.Lesson Plan

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5. Organization and Implementation

4 Ibid, 43, 69-71.

6. Timeline and Schedules

10/1/15 Ideally, approval for this project would be gained by the

10/15/15 Volunteers need to be confirmed. This would be a good

10/31/15 Orders for supplies need to be made in order to ensure

11/01/2015 A final staff meeting should be held to ensure everyone

6. Timeline and Schedules

11/25/2015 First session, Hope. This is before Advent begins so that

12/2/2015 Second session, peace

12/09/2015 Third session, Love. This would be a good time to ask

12/16/2015 Forth session, Joy.

12/23/2015 Fifth session, Christ.

12/30/2015 First surveys are distributed

1/30/2016 Second surveys are distributed.

2/15/2016 Survey information is compiled and reviewed.

7. Budget and Narrative

Crafts for the children $100

Childcare expenses Volunteer-based, no cost

Supplies for the spiritual practices, such as $50

Advertising, to include mailing postcards $50

Token of appreciation for teacher(s) (a small gift or $50

8. Assessment and Evaluation

Lesson Plan Outline for Week 1: Hope and Journey

Lesson Step and Teaching Activity Resources Needed

experience and offer any insights or

Closing Instructor will distribute handouts, offer to Chairs and

variety of practices should appeal to multiple intelligences.

The purpose of the handouts is to encourage the participants to incorporate these

produces fruit in the life of the believer.

represent the abstract concept of being surrounded by Gods love.

Lesson Plan Outline for Week 2: Peace and Visio Divina

Lesson Step and Teaching Activity Resources Needed

Closing Instructor will distribute handouts, offer to Chairs and

and the handouts is the same as for week 1.

Lesson Step and Teaching Activity Resources Needed

Responding As the students finish the prayer, the Chairs.

The prayer of presence was chosen because, as it is introduced by Marjorie Thompson in

Lesson Plan Outline for Week 4: Joy and Movement

Lesson Step and Teaching Activity Resources Needed

Responding As the students finish moving or dancing, Chairs.

Lesson Plan Outline for Week 5: Christ and Hospitality

Lesson Step and Teaching Activity Resources Needed

Responding The students will leave directly from the N/A

and the handout is described in week 1.

Handout Week 1: Hope and Journey

Psalm 119:150: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Sharing it with Little Ones

Handout Week 3: Being Present in Gods Love

Sharing it with Little Ones

Handout Week 4: Embodied Joy

Sharing it with Little Ones

Handout Week 2: Peace that Transcends all Understanding

Sharing it with Little Ones

Week 5: Unto Us a Child is Born

Bring some cookies to share at church.

Make an effort to talk to someone you dont know.

Sharing it with Little Ones

Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 2005.

John Knox Press, 1989.

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