Handbook
Exploring The Way
Meeting Jesus
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Who Is Jesus?
❑ Part 1 Collect evidence. Imagine you’re a detective who’s been assigned to a case of attempted murder. Head on out to the scene of the crime, John 10:22-33. Mark the correct answers.
Motive The people tried to kill Jesus because...
❑ he claimed to be their king ❑ he would not follow their laws ❑ he claimed to be God Evidence Is there any evidence that Jesus is really God? Check out Luke 9:12-17 and Luke 24:36-43. T F Jesus himself claimed to be God. T F Jesus had supernatural power to do miracles. T F Jesus came back to life from the dead.
CONCLUSION T F Jesus is God.
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❑ Part 2 Worship Jesus. With friends or family, brainstorm ways to worship Jesus as God. Choose one way, and worship him together.
Ideas: • sing a praise song to him • make up a praise song • use sign language
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• pray • draw him a picture of how you feel to know he’s God
Was Jesus Human, Too?
❑ Part 1 Do some doodling. Was Jesus a human being like us? Read the following verses. Sketch a picture or write a word that would make you think of each of the feelings or needs Jesus had in these verses. Use colors that express the feelings or needs, too.
Verses: John 2:13-16 • John 4:6-7 • John 11:5, 11, 32-36
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Activity
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Missions To earn this award, complete and check off each requirement.
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1. Adopt a missionary or country.
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2. Do a service project. 3. Support missions. 4. Pray for missions. 5. Memorize Scripture. Extra Credit ______________________________
Adopt a missionary or country. (choose one)
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Missionary
Ask a club leader or pastor for the name of a missionary to “adopt.” Send a fact-finding email or form for the missionary to fill out. Tell some things about yourself, too. When you get a reply, pray for the missionary’s requests. Let the missionary know you prayed.
MISSIONARY FACT FINDER Your name: Names of family members: Names of pets: Where you live: What language is spoken there? More
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How do you say “hello” in that language? How is your country different from ours? What do you like best about living in your country? What is hardest about living there? What is your family’s favorite... ...game? ...snack? ...book? How do you tell people about Jesus? How can I pray for you? What would you like to know about me?
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Country or Culture
Pick an ethnic group or country different from your own. Choose one of these ways to learn about the people: • Watch a video. • Read a book. • Surf the Internet. • Talk to someone with that background.
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Write down three new things you learn about the culture. _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
Do a service project. (choose one)
Missionary Care Package
Supplies needed:
• construction paper • markers • envelopes
• card-decorating supplies (stickers, glitter glue, ribbon, etc.) • gift items that won’t spoil
Ask your club leader or pastor for the name of a missionary family you could send a package to. Have an adult find out what is involved in sending a package.
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Woodworking To earn this award, complete and check off each requirement.
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1. Tool Safety 2. Tools You Should Know 3. Woodworking Projects 4. Read Ephesians 2:8-10 Extra Credit ______________________________
Tool Safety
Learn safety rules.
• Learn how to use tools before starting to work with them. • Never use power tools without adult help. • Make sure you have a clear and steady work surface. • Make sure tools are in good condition. • Wear goggles to protect your eyes, particularly if you are hammering, sawing or drilling.
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Tools You Should Know
❑ Learn about tools. Choose at least four of the following pieces of equipment. Have an adult tell you about them and show you how to use them correctly. • hammer • hand saw • plane • sandpaper • screwdriver • wrench
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• awl • level • measuring tape • drill • pliers
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Woodworking Projects (choose one)
Birdhouse
Supplies needed:
• 5 foot 6 inch (166 cm) one-by-six pine board • pencil • ruler or measuring tape • saw • drill • 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) drill bit • hammer • small galvanized nails • several 3 inch (7.5 cm) galvanized nails • outdoor paint, paintbrush • goggles Mark cutting lines on board as shown. Label each piece as shown. Then saw on the lines marked. Drill the hole in the front piece. Using small nails, nail the sides to the back, 1/4 inch (5 mm) from the bottom. Then nail the bottom to the back. Nail the front to the bottom and sides. The front will extend about 2 inches (5 cm) above the sides. The back extends 6 inches (15 cm) above the birdhouse. Lay the top on the house. It should fit snugly. Don’t nail it on. Paint with outdoor house paint. Use 3-inch nails to nail the house to a post.
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Lap Desk
Supplies needed:
• carpenter’s square • saw • hammer • drill • 3/8 inch (9 mm) drill bit
• 1/8 inch (3 mm) drill bit • screwdriver • 4 foot (120 cm) one-by-four pine board • 1/4 inch (6 mm) plywood MORE
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Activity • 9 1/2 inch (241 mm) piece of 11/16 inch (17 mm) square cut molding • medium sandpaper • 12 four penny (4d) finish nails • 18 - 3/4 inch (19 mm) brads
A W A R D • 2 - 1 1/2 inch (38 mm) hinges with screws • 4 - 1/8 x 1/2 inch (3 x 13 mm) flathead bolts and nuts • paint, paintbrushes
Get an adult to help you. Measure and mark the board and plywood, following the diagrams. Saw the pieces. Throw away the triangular scraps from the side pieces and the 3/4 inch (19 mm) scrap from the back piece. For the desk front, use 9 1/2 inches (241 mm) of molding. Sand edges of all pieces. Nail the back between the two sides, keeping all three pieces even at the bottom. Do the same to nail the front piece between the two sides. Set the top between the two sides and atop the back. Use three nails on each side, spaced apart, to nail the top in place. Nail the bottom in place with 3/4 inch (19 mm) brads. Position the two hinges for the lid and make pencil marks where the holes should go. Drill 1/8 inch (3 mm) holes. Screw the hinges in place. Drill 3/8 inch (9 mm) holes in the corner of the desk top for pen holders. Paint your desk.
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