Te Whiwhi, Katu and Te Wai Pounamu: Book #8

By Annette Osborne -
The third book in The Chronicles of Paki Series Two is: Te Whiwhi, Katu and Te Wai Pounamu.  

Find out what happened when two brave men, Te Whiwhi and Katu, travelled the country, spreading God's message of peace. This programme works well for a holiday programme, afterschool club or your Church Children's Ministry programme. Choose the ideas that work for your children and for the time you have available. 

Click here to download the Te Whiwhi and Katu programme. 


Here are some extra bits and pieces to go along with the programme:
(click on them to download)

  Websites to check out: 

- To find out more about making the 'Hands-On' Ice Candles: http://leftbraincraftbrain.com
- New Zealand timelapse imagery for the Prayer Spaces: timelapses
- Click here for images of the 'Te Rongopai a Ruka' book: George Grey Library 
- Information on NZ Sign language: NZSL_Alphabet_poster.pdf
faith - http://nzsl.vuw.ac.nz/signs/2991
hope - http://nzsl.vuw.ac.nz/signs/543
love - http://nzsl.vuw.ac.nz/signs/549 or http://nzsl.vuw.ac.nz/signs/5240 

Godly Play:
Godly Play is a method of telling Bible stories that is particularly helpful to those with a SYMBOL spiritual style. It is based on a Montessori method and has helped many children and adults connect with God.  If you are interested in Godly Play, you can receive training right here in New Zealand. For more information check out the Godly Play New Zealand Facebook page. New Zealand contacts: Elke Keeling (elke.keeling@ihug.co.nz) or Lorraine Henry (Lorraine@orewabaptist.org.nz). Websites www.godlyplay.com.au and www.godlyplay.uk  


Download the whole series for FREE from www.sunz.org.nz

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