Children and Families - Scripture Union NZ

There is power in a question... A group of children and I were exploring the story of Zacchaeus. He had climbed the tree so he could see Jesus coming. I asked the children to imagine themselves as Zac. Jesus gets closer, and then all of a sudden he stops. I asked them just one question: What would you have said when Jesus  stopped under your tree and looked up?  This is what they said:  “Wow! I can’t believe he noticed me.” “Hi Jesus.” “Oh dear, God’s going to tell me off. Boo hoo boo.” “Well done Zacchaeus for listening to Jesus.” “Why is Jesus talking to me?” “I can’t live like this now.” These responses reminded me that there is power in a question. Look at the depth of thinking in those answers!  There is power in a question to open up possibilities, to invite imagination, and to bring to life children's feelings and responses to God. Notice that one child assumes that Zac is going to get a telling off. What image of God does this child carry that makes them

There are six workshops that make up the WAY2GO Children's Ministry Certificate. These are additional resources that go alongside these workshops, as well as the handouts. BEING OUR BEST Positive Discipline tools for teachers - a great general website with lots of practical advice.   'It's the hidden disabilities that keep kids out of church' - this article contains lots of links to resources, and focuses specifically on the church environment. Discipling Neurodiverse Children: Supporting Who God Made Them to Be - this online course is well worth looking at. PRAYER ZONE Activity cards: One Word Prayer Card Hamburger Prayers Card Prayer Dice Card Wikki Prayers Labyrinths ( Finger and Floor ) Fishscale prayers Thank you - catch and toss Pray for Schools Card   ‘It is Night’ Anglican Prayer Book Card Websites: Praying in Colour Methodist Church (UK) free digital prayer cards FAITH FORMATION Resources: It's just a Phase