Saturday, January 30, 2016
WOW Week 8 - G4/G5 Class on 1/24/2016
Hi parents,
Here is the quick update on week #8, 1/24/2016.
This week's theme is "Jesus performs His first miracle", as noted in the account if John 2:1-11 scriptures.
約翰福音 2:11
- "This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him."
- 這是耶穌所行的頭一件神蹟、是在加利利的迦拿行的、顯出他的榮耀來．他的門徒就信他了.
Miracle - the word is often interpreted as "Sign".
Or the seven signs in the Gospel of John commonly refer to seven miracles reported in the first twelve chapters of John gospel.
We showed different "traffic sign" game to let students figure what those are;
For examples, (1) School Zone, (2) Split Road ahead, (3) Farm road.
The intent is to relate the idea of "Sign" in the book of John gospel is to point people to God's Kingdom as Jesus is able to transform people's life!
Scripture Reading (5W - What/Who/Where/When/Why and How)
What - miracle by Jesus (Changing water into wine)
Where - Cana wedding occasion
When - During the daylight/featival
Hands-On Activities
It's puppy show time - or this time we encourage each team (all the students) to make a MOVIE using the stuffed animals provided to share the biblical messages;
As each team prepares the movie skit, we require each team to have roles of
1) Screen writer, 2) Make-up crew, 3) On-site decoration, etc. It is such a delight to see the teamwork demonstrated by all the students. I am personally so proud of the final work that came out of each team. See some of the video below for the team play as they go through their interpretation of the John 2:1-11 account.
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To excite the activity, we ask helpers to score based on the following categories: Content, Art Rendering, Teamwork.
Team: Bye, Felisha - score 5 + 8 = 13
Team: Happy Faces, score 5 + 3 = 8.
Our key verse of the week is John 20:31,
"But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."
(要叫你們信耶穌是基督、是 神的兒子．並且叫你們信了他、就可以因他的名得生命)
See you next week.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
WOW Week 6 - G4/G5 Class on 1/10/2016
Hi parents,
Here is the quick update on week #6, WoW Class on 1/10/2016.
The theme is "The Word Became Flesh", as demonstrated in the account of Gospel of John 1: 1-18.
Firstly, we clarify that the writer of John's gospel was the Apostle John, one of Jesus's disciples, who is not to be mistaken for John the Baptist.
This Gospel of John is also called (by some) the "Light" of the Gospel;
John 1:5
"光照在黑暗裡、黑暗卻不接受光。" - as Jesus is the Light of the World.
In addition, Jesus (the WORD) became flesh via the the Word (LOGOS in greek)
John 1:1
"太初有道、道與 神同在、道就是 神。"
Our key verse is John 1:12,
"凡接待他的、就是信他名的人、他就賜他們權柄、作 神的兒女"
Intro/Hands-on activitity
As we received HIM as our savior, it is our desire to build up the Body of Christ.
We instill the message by playing a wood/building block game; Each team was given the same amount of wood blocks to build a symbolic "body" - it needs to be strong, tall, and in an unity figure to relate to believers who are called to build up the Body of Christ.
Each team did their best to finish the work. It is encouraging to see the team work.
Since this is week 6, we would like to do a quick summary to refresh all the lessons we have taught and shared with the class so far; We played a "memory game" to let two teams to compete finding match pair of cards with the scripture messages;
We have 26 envelopes taped on the wall, with one index card in each envelop; Each team is to pick two envelops at a time trying to locate the matching pair with the same scripture message; Some examples are,
1) Light of the World
2) God with US.
3) The Word was God.
4) Children of GOD
As you can imagine, the competition is intense!
Both teams now change their name;
PinkNose is now called "Bye! Felisha", whose score is 10 matching pairs.
Bob's House becomes "Happy Faces", whose score is 3 pairs.
As we went through each card's message, it is the opportunity to refresh the lessons from week 1.
OK - our memory verse: John 1:12
"凡接待他的、就是信他名的人、他就賜他們權柄、作 神的兒女".
One of video on the crafting/hands-on activity :
Wish you a great week!
Here is the quick update on week #6, WoW Class on 1/10/2016.
The theme is "The Word Became Flesh", as demonstrated in the account of Gospel of John 1: 1-18.
Firstly, we clarify that the writer of John's gospel was the Apostle John, one of Jesus's disciples, who is not to be mistaken for John the Baptist.
This Gospel of John is also called (by some) the "Light" of the Gospel;
John 1:5
"光照在黑暗裡、黑暗卻不接受光。" - as Jesus is the Light of the World.
In addition, Jesus (the WORD) became flesh via the the Word (LOGOS in greek)
John 1:1
"太初有道、道與 神同在、道就是 神。"
Our key verse is John 1:12,
"凡接待他的、就是信他名的人、他就賜他們權柄、作 神的兒女"
Intro/Hands-on activitity
As we received HIM as our savior, it is our desire to build up the Body of Christ.
We instill the message by playing a wood/building block game; Each team was given the same amount of wood blocks to build a symbolic "body" - it needs to be strong, tall, and in an unity figure to relate to believers who are called to build up the Body of Christ.
Each team did their best to finish the work. It is encouraging to see the team work.
Since this is week 6, we would like to do a quick summary to refresh all the lessons we have taught and shared with the class so far; We played a "memory game" to let two teams to compete finding match pair of cards with the scripture messages;
We have 26 envelopes taped on the wall, with one index card in each envelop; Each team is to pick two envelops at a time trying to locate the matching pair with the same scripture message; Some examples are,
1) Light of the World
2) God with US.
3) The Word was God.
4) Children of GOD
As you can imagine, the competition is intense!Both teams now change their name;
PinkNose is now called "Bye! Felisha", whose score is 10 matching pairs.
Bob's House becomes "Happy Faces", whose score is 3 pairs.
As we went through each card's message, it is the opportunity to refresh the lessons from week 1.
OK - our memory verse: John 1:12
"凡接待他的、就是信他名的人、他就賜他們權柄、作 神的兒女".
One of video on the crafting/hands-on activity :
Wish you a great week!
WOW Week 5 - G4/G5 Class on 1/3/2016
Hi parents,
Here is the quick update on week #5, WoW Class on 1/3/2016.
I trusted that you enjoyed a nice new year break!
The theme is "Jesus Grows UP", as demonstrated in the account of Gospel of Luke 2: 39-52.
Per Luke 2:41, Mary and Joseph went every year to Jerusalem during Passover, demonstrating their faithfulness and commitment to God. Their faithfulness indicates the type of home Jesus grew up in.
One thing to note is that Jesus was found sitting among the teachers in the Temple, after days when Mary and Joseph were on their way home from Jerusalem. The teachers were impressed by what Jesus understood and by the answers he gave.
One of the answers is showing "Jesus Is Special" at the young age;
Luke 2:49,
耶穌說、為甚麼找我呢．豈不知我應當以我父的事為念麼。〔或作豈不知我應當在我父的家裡麼〕
We had both teams to play a words-reconstruction game to highlight the key verses,
Luke 2:40,
"孩子漸漸長大、強健起來、充滿智慧．又有 神的恩在他身上"
Luke 2:52:
"耶穌的智慧和身量、〔身量或作年紀〕並 神和人喜愛他的心、都一齊增長。"
"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."
As each class, we re-enforce the 5W & 1H (What/Who/When/Where/Why, How) practice to help students studying the scriptures on their own. We hope to develop it into personal reading habits.
Team-craft Time
Next, we encourage each team (Bob's House and PinkNose) to bring the bible story to live, by using the material pages from magazines provided. The focal point would be the bible messages to share the good news about Jesus's mission from God to all the people on Earth.
All the students are demonstrating their team-work and creativity in working toward gospel messages in a easy-to-understand fashion.
Each team gets to present their work in front of the class; it is our hope that through the training at Sunday school class, each student gets opportunity to speak in public and in an organized fashion. They are doing great!
Our memory verse:
John 10:30
"I and the Father are one".
Until next time, we'll share His story one week at a time!
Here is the quick update on week #5, WoW Class on 1/3/2016.
I trusted that you enjoyed a nice new year break!
The theme is "Jesus Grows UP", as demonstrated in the account of Gospel of Luke 2: 39-52.
Per Luke 2:41, Mary and Joseph went every year to Jerusalem during Passover, demonstrating their faithfulness and commitment to God. Their faithfulness indicates the type of home Jesus grew up in.
One thing to note is that Jesus was found sitting among the teachers in the Temple, after days when Mary and Joseph were on their way home from Jerusalem. The teachers were impressed by what Jesus understood and by the answers he gave.
One of the answers is showing "Jesus Is Special" at the young age;
Luke 2:49,
耶穌說、為甚麼找我呢．豈不知我應當以我父的事為念麼。〔或作豈不知我應當在我父的家裡麼〕
We had both teams to play a words-reconstruction game to highlight the key verses,
Luke 2:40,
"孩子漸漸長大、強健起來、充滿智慧．又有 神的恩在他身上"
Luke 2:52:
"耶穌的智慧和身量、〔身量或作年紀〕並 神和人喜愛他的心、都一齊增長。"
"And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men."
As each class, we re-enforce the 5W & 1H (What/Who/When/Where/Why, How) practice to help students studying the scriptures on their own. We hope to develop it into personal reading habits.
Next, we encourage each team (Bob's House and PinkNose) to bring the bible story to live, by using the material pages from magazines provided. The focal point would be the bible messages to share the good news about Jesus's mission from God to all the people on Earth.
All the students are demonstrating their team-work and creativity in working toward gospel messages in a easy-to-understand fashion.
Each team gets to present their work in front of the class; it is our hope that through the training at Sunday school class, each student gets opportunity to speak in public and in an organized fashion. They are doing great!
Our memory verse:
John 10:30
"I and the Father are one".
Until next time, we'll share His story one week at a time!
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