About the Images:
Upper Left: Free from http://www.brazilbrazil.com/scenic.html
Upper Right: Free Microsoft clipart to which I have added the Bible text and the cross
Middle Left: Sunrise or sunset pictures are useful when talking about what we trust to happen each day - that the sun will rise or set without fail etc. This is my image of sunset in Lightning Ridge - an opal field in Outback Australia. Please visit http://lightningridgeinfo.com.au/ if you want to know more about this place and its fantastic sunsets (and opals).
Middle Right: Thinking about the fact that the whole Thomas story takes place behind looked doors and the encouragement we need to go out into the world. This is my image so please feel free to use it for worship and related activities.
Lower Left: This is a free image from the Sundaygraphx site.
Lower Right: Another brilliant image from Cerezo Barredo.
A DIY Home service based on the resources below :
https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArWFF7A3pipHqX3cjGB_CT9gVN-6?e=YBzika
Listening Song: I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
By U2 on their album, Joshua Tree (pictured at left) or Best Of 1980-1999. This song matches in well with how Thomas is thinking.
Drama: You'll Never Guess What
Happened
Found in Let's Make a Scene by Verena Johnson, Lutheran Publishing House, page 53 ff (pictured at right). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Drama
: Thomas Reflecting
Found in Stages on the Way by Wild Goose Worship Group, Wild Goose, 1998, ISBN 1876357363, page 210 (pictured at left). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Prayer: Glory be to You
Found in Stages on the Way by Wild Goose Worship Group, Wild Goose, 1998, ISBN 1876357363, page 195 (pictured at left). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Story: The Death of Doubt
Found in The New Century Version Youth Bible, Word, 1991, ISBN 0849909252, page 1095 (pictured at right). This is story is based on the gospel reading.
Story: Love of God
Story 409 in 750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers and Writers by Craig Brian Larson and Leadership Journal, Baker Books, 2002, ISBN 0801091551 (pictured at left). This story goes well with the 1 Peter reading.
Story: Weakness
Found as story No 291 in Your Point Being? by Graham H. Twelftree, Monarch, 2003, ISBN 1854245929 (pictured at right). This story matches up well with the 1 Peter reading.
https://1drv.ms/b/s!ArWFF7A3pipHqX3cjGB_CT9gVN-6?e=YBzika
By U2 on their album, Joshua Tree (pictured at left) or Best Of 1980-1999. This song matches in well with how Thomas is thinking.
Drama: You'll Never Guess What
HappenedFound in Let's Make a Scene by Verena Johnson, Lutheran Publishing House, page 53 ff (pictured at right). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Drama
: Thomas ReflectingFound in Stages on the Way by Wild Goose Worship Group, Wild Goose, 1998, ISBN 1876357363, page 210 (pictured at left). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Prayer: Glory be to You
Found in Stages on the Way by Wild Goose Worship Group, Wild Goose, 1998, ISBN 1876357363, page 195 (pictured at left). This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Story: The Death of Doubt
Found in The New Century Version Youth Bible, Word, 1991, ISBN 0849909252, page 1095 (pictured at right). This is story is based on the gospel reading.
Story: Love of GodStory 409 in 750 Engaging Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers and Writers by Craig Brian Larson and Leadership Journal, Baker Books, 2002, ISBN 0801091551 (pictured at left). This story goes well with the 1 Peter reading.
Story: WeaknessFound as story No 291 in Your Point Being? by Graham H. Twelftree, Monarch, 2003, ISBN 1854245929 (pictured at right). This story matches up well with the 1 Peter reading.
Found in Meditations from the Iona Community by Ian Reid, Wild Goose publications, 1998, ISBN 1901557022, page 50 (pictured at left).
Quote: Alexander McLaren
"He puts the key of the treasure chamber into our hand and bids us take all we want. If someone is admitted into a gold bullion vault of a bank and comes out with just one cent, whose fault is it that he or she is poor?" Found on http://www.plymouthbrethren.org/page.php?page_id=4504
Response Activity: Keys of God's Treasure Chamber
Give everyone a business card with a key printed on it. Project the Alexander McLaren quote. Ask people to think about what it is that they need from God today - is it reassurance, love, the power to be a follower, the Holy Spirit, peace, or direction? Give people a silent space to talk about this need with God.
Also:
Poem and prayer: peace be with you.
Response Activity: No Faith without doubtFound in Bringing the Word To Life Together: Year A by Andrew Collis and Dorothy McRae-McMahon, Mediacom, Adelaide, 2010, ISBN 9780949656919, page 78ff (pictured at left). This is based on the Gospel reading .
Lots of Useful Stuff
Found in The Abingdon Creative Preaching Annual by Jenee Woodard (Ed.), Abingdon Press, Nashville, 2013, page 100ff (pictured at right).
Kids: The Sea-Breeze Hotel
By Marcia Vaughan and Patricia Mullins (pictured at right) with lots of ideas for a whole worship service found in Worship is For Everyone by Julie Pinazza, Openbook Publishers, 2000, ISBN 0859109259, page 13 (pictured at left). This goes well with the Acts reading.Taize Service: Overcoming Doubts
Found in Worship Feast by Taize, Abingdon Press, 2004, page 18. This is based on the John reading.
A Chapter of Resources for Easter 2:By Ruth Burgess in Fire and Bread, Wild Goose Publications, 2006, ISBN 9781905010301, pages 48-78 (pictured at left).
For Children and Families: God is everywhere
Found in Rewind by Beth Barnett, SUVictoria, 2011, ISBN987098710035, navigate from page 5. This is based on the gospel reading. 
Reflection: Scars Reveal Resurrection
By Ruth Burgess in Fire and Bread, Wild Goose Publications, 2006, ISBN 9781905010301, pages 106ff (pictured at left).
By Ruth Burgess in Fire and Bread, Wild Goose Publications, 2006, ISBN 9781905010301, pages 109ff (pictured at left). This is based on the Gospel reading.
By Ruth Burgess in Fire and Bread, Wild Goose Publications, 2006, ISBN 9781905010301, pages 120 (pictured above left).
Reflective Poem: Thomas, my twin
Opening or Closing Response
Various Ideas: Power to Communicate the Message
Found in Multi-Sensory Message by Dave Maclure, Scripture Union, 2008, ISBN 9781844272730, page 34. Connected with Acts.
Drama: The Testimony of Thomas the Twin
Found in Mega Drama 1 by Verena Johnson (Ed.), Open Book Publishers, 2001, ISBN 0859109151, page 47. This drama is based on the gospel reading.
Beautiful Illustrations of John's Gospel connected to the Australian Outback
Found in The Gospel According to John Illuminated by Fiona Pfennigwerth, Tien Wah Press, Singapore, 2013, ISBN 9780646912462, page 62-63.
Poem: In the midst of dense places
Found In Due Season by Herbert F. Brokering, Augsburg Publishing House, 1966 in the spring section. Based on the 1 Peter reading.
Found In Due Season by Herbert F. Brokering, Augsburg Publishing House, 1966 in the spring section. Based on the 1 Peter reading.
Drama: A Matter of Faith
Found in Let's Make a Scene by Verena Johnson, Lutheran Publishing House, page 56ff. This drama is based on the gospel reading and is an interview with Thomas.
Found in Let's Make a Scene by Verena Johnson, Lutheran Publishing House, page 56ff. This drama is based on the gospel reading and is an interview with Thomas.
Discussion Questions: Scepticism and Blind Faith
Found in Chapter 3 of The Gospel According to the Simpsons Leaders Guide for Group Study by Mark I Pinsky and Samuel F Parvin, Westminster John Knox Press, 2002, ISBN 0 664 22590 X. These questions are based on the John reading.
No comments:
Post a Comment