Not only is this week our Annual Meeting of Parishioners but it is also our first session of Godly Play on Sunday. Godly Play is a Montessori method of telling Bible stories using parables, sacred stories and liturgical lessons about religious traditions using simple materials. We are very excited to explore this new way of teaching and interacting with our children. The sessions are designed for 3 to 11 year olds as the stories are involved and the children are required to sit and listen for part of the session, because of this the children’s team has also created a 0 -3 year old’s room with child friendly toys and sofa for the parents/guardians.
A Godly Play session includes:
Getting Ready
Experience a story (hear, see and feel)
Explore the story with questions “I wonder..?”
Respond with a free choice of creative experience
Enjoy a simple shared feast (crackers and water)
Godly Play @ Home
In Sunday school we only have the children for around 30 – 40 minutes each week. As parents we have them for much more time than this, so we encourage you to explore and talk about God at home. If you haven’t already picked up a Godly Play brochure please get one after the service. It is also available on our website under Children’s Ministry. This week we explore the Old Testament and the story of Creation. I wonder where you see yourself in that story?