Ellsworth Methodist Church
Activities
2013 Bible School Session about
Noah's
Ark
Even though some families left on their vacations during
the week, we had an average attendance of fifteen. Marilyn Doyle
and Linda Haupt provided the creative genius that kept the children enthusiastically
engaged throughout. Alexis Davis served as a youth leader and provided
valuable assistance throughout the week. The sun catchers did not
dry, so we have plans to visit all the families to deliver the last project
and pictures from the week.
(click for larger image)
We did a four day Bible School program. On the first day
we built arks in faithful response to God’s call.
The students are holding the arks they had each constructed
from a supply of craft sticks
that they had glued together to create their arks.
On the second day we collected all of the animals into
the ark. Not only did everyone bring an animal,
they also brought interesting facts aboutthe animals
they shepherded to the ark.
On day three we were afloat in the ocean of water and
had great conversations about how the animals
were getting along. One of the questions we considered
was how many mosquitos Noah had to bring aboard.
When someone mentioned that bats (who are mammals) ate
mosquitos, as well as many birds,
we knew that many more than two mosquitos had made the
journey.
Iowa United Methodist Annual Conference provided water
bottles representing
the "Imagine No Malaria, Our Faith in Action"
campaign (also see below).
We took our NO MORE MALARIA
water bottles
to the park for a great picnic
and many games involving the animals.
On the last day, we discussed the promise
of the rainbow and
made mobiles and sun catchers.
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Noah's Ark cookie showing a rainbow, the ark, and some
animals.
The participants enjoyed eating the huge cookie.
At the Ellsworth park, the children are playing games
before eating lunch.
Pastor Margaret Aiseayew is seen explaining the games
they are about to play.
Singing the song, "If you're happy and you know it, clap
your hands!".
Hands in the air indicate the end of the song, when all
shout "Amen!".
Students are coloring the pages that tell the story of
Noah's Ark.
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