Description

Do you want a children’s message or cross+generaltional storytime that is EPIC (engaging, participatory, image-rich, and connective)? These stories and plans are easy to adapt for any congregation (even the most traditional) from Karen Ware Jackson and Heather Roth Johnson and their colleagues Cindy Fritz, Peter Horn, & Nicole Meyer.
The pack includes storytelling plans and options for:

Backpack Blessing Luke 14:1, 7-14 (RCL August 28)

Backpack Blessing Psalm 78:1-6

The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin Luke 15:1-10 (RCL September 11)

Noah, the Flood, and the Promise of the Rainbow Genesis 6:5-22; 8:6-12; 9:8-17 (NL September 11)

Serving Two Masters Luke 16:1-13 (RCL September 18)

World Communion Sunday Isaiah 55 (with tie-in to October 2 RCL Luke 17:5-10)

Blessing of the Animals Milestone Moment Genesis 1:24-31 (on or near October 4, Feast of St. Francis of Assisi)

Jesus Heals Ten Luke 17:11-19 (RCL October 9)

10 Commandments Exodus 19:3-7; 20:1-17 (NL October 9)

Reformation Sunday – Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10 (RCL October 30)

All Saints Sunday Three ideas to help you honor the day (will work with many RCL or NL texts)