That’s the start of the story for this week- it’s written in
Luke’s gospel chapter 24 from verse 13.
So we’re thinking about telling stories and learning from
them.
Song for our under 5s.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fe6U7ihHgM
And don’t blame me for this one – it’s from our friends
in Willenhall…
Play a game together: Tell a story
Tell a story together- Someone starts with 3 words, next
person continues the story with another 3 words..
A man was…
climbing up a…
banana tree when…
See how far you can get!
The Emmaus Road Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndtnZV-5QTo&feature=youtu.be
Who was
the mysterious man on the road to Emmaus? That’s what Cleopas wanted to know.
Cleopas and his friend had been walking away from Jerusalem, talking about
Jesus’ death, when the man suddenly appeared with them. ‘What are you talking
about?’ the man asked. Everyone in Jerusalem was talking about Jesus. Where had
this stranger been?
Cleopas
said, ‘We’re talking about our friend, the prophet Jesus. We thought he was the
Messiah, the one sent by God to save Israel, but he was killed three days ago,
and now we don’t know what to think.’ There was something familiar about the
stranger, but Cleopas couldn’t put his finger on it.
Cleopas’
friend said, ‘This morning some women went to Jesus’ tomb and told us the body
was gone. They said they saw angels, who told them he was alive. The body’s
definitely gone. The disciples checked. But what does it mean? Where’s the
body?’
Then the
stranger began to speak about the Old Testament prophets. He explained how the
Messiah’s life and death had been predicted a long time ago. ‘You are slow and
foolish not to see it,’ the stranger said. ‘The Messiah had to suffer before
entering his glory.’
They all
arrived in Emmaus as evening approached. ‘Come in and eat with us,’ Cleopas
said. The stranger accepted, and when he broke the bread, Cleopas suddenly knew
who he was. It was Jesus! Back from the dead!
Jesus
disappeared and Cleopas and his friend couldn’t contain themselves. They rushed
back to Jerusalem to tell the 11 disciples what had happened. When they got
there, the disciples were talking about Jesus. ‘He appeared to Simon. He has
risen!’ Cleopas told his story and how he had recognised Jesus when he broke
bread.
Talk together
·
Why do you
think the two friends may not have recognised Jesus?
·
Are there any
times in your life where you have learnt something about Jesus’ story?
·
How might we
take time to share Jesus’ story with our friends?
Make: Creating a scene
Take time to recreate the scene of your story
You will need: scissors, sticky tape, glue,
pens, and some recycling e.g. toilet rolls, boxes, newspapers, yoghurt pots,
bottles.
Make the three different scenes from today’s passage:
- the
road to Emmaus,
- the
room where they shared bread,
- the
disciples’ room in Jerusalem
Once you have finished, retell the story using your scenes.
Walking along the road: Imagine journeying with Jesus
You will need: copies of the ‘Emmaus road’ template, pens, scissors, lolly
sticks, glue.
- Give
everyone a template. Or copy it from here:
- Colour
the road scene and then cut it out.
- Colour
in the three figures, and cut a long slit in the road
- Cut
out the three figures as one piece.
- Move
the figures along the road, (using the lolly stick).
Pray: Remember that God is interested in every part
of our story
You will need: paper, pens.
- Give
everyone a piece of paper and a pen. Write your name in large letters down
the left-hand side of the paper.
- Using
each letter, write something to thank God for, or that you would like his
help with.
- Swap
your paper with someone else, and spend some time quietly praying for the
other person.
N … nights safe at home
A … all the food we have
M… my family
E … everyone- please help
everyone who is scared
Song to help us
pray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNd22xG4_14&index=70&list=PLZMnj0r2P0r3UmI7fjbdzeHx2rjIiDtLV
Or one we know
well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3vXskhI1ig