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La Frontera
It is about living in the “between-place” of borders, regions, margins, and territories; that is, la frontera. We may discover another rich idea that comes from people who have different experiences than we may have, who have a different view of the world than ours.
This year’s theme also emphasizes that there is no place that Jesus will not go to meet us. There aren’t just a few places that Jesus can be found. God’s grace, through Jesus Christ, is available to all people, in every place. God knows exactly where you are and Jesus will reach you, no matter the cost, even if it means death on a cross.
At its simplest, la frontera is a place. It can mean a “place of transition,” a “place of indecision,” a “place of struggle,” “on the edge of a place,” or a “place of uncertainty.”
The packet includes theme-related Bible studies and supplementary activities for five age-groups: lower and upper elementary, junior and senior high and adult. Each packet comes with a hard copy and an electronic CD-ROM version for the curriculum. All contents are reproducible for local use.
Theme Verse:
He left that place and went to the region of Judea and
beyond the Jordan. And crowds again gathered around him; and, as was his
custom, he again taught them. (Mark 10:1)
| Day 1: | Jesus Meets Us | John 4:1-15 |
| Day 2: | Jesus Meets Us in the Neighbor | Luke 10:25-37 |
| Day 3: | Jesus Meets Us on the Cross | Acts 10:34-48 |
| Day 4: | Jesus Meets Us in La Frontera | John 20:19-29 |
| Day 5: | Jesus Meets Us in the Feast | Luke 24:13-35 |
Sample pages:
Introduction to the
theme
Week-at-a-glance
Day 1 - Lower
Elementary/Day Camp
Day 2 - Large
Group Worship
Day 3 - Environmental
Activities
Day 4 - Junior High
Day 4 - Creative
Activities
Day 5 - Games
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Pray!
"Lord, teach us to pray" (Luke 11:1). With this simple request Jesus' disciples open their hearts and minds to one of God's most amazing and mysterious gifts: Prayer. Prayer encompasses the entire life of the pray-er. The writer of 1 Thessalonians encourages God's people to "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" (5:16-18). Pray without ceasing! It is obvious that there is more to prayer than a few words in the morning, at mealtime, or during worship. Prayer is conversation, reflection and journey.
Prayer cannot be separated from everything we do in our lives. The attitudes, values, and beliefs that become manifest in each relationship, each decision, and each moment of our lives is both a prayer to God and a celebration of our intimate connection with the creator. In this way we pray without ceasing. Everything we do at camp - from singing to splashing in the water, from prayer times to play times, from boisterous times of celebration with others to quiet times along for reflection, from worship to wondering about all of God's amazing gifts - is part of the prayer journey.
Teach us to pray. this simple request is the first step on a lifelong spiritual journey with God as traveling companion.
The packet includes theme-related Bible studies and supplementary activities for five age-groups: lower and upper elementary, junior and senior high and adult. Each packet comes with a hard copy and an electronic CD-ROM version for the curriculum. All contents are reproducible for local use.
Theme verse:
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1
Thessalonians 5:16-18
Daily themes and verses:
| Day 1: | Thanking and Praising | Exodus 15:20-25a |
| Day 2: | Asking | Luke 11:1-4, 9-10 |
| Day 3: | Forgiving | Luke 7:36-48 |
| Day 4: | Persisting | Luke 18:1-14 |
| Day 5: | Listening | 1 Samuel 2:1 - 4:1a |
Sample pages
Introduction to the
theme
Week-at-a-glance
Day 1 - Lower
Elementary/Day Camp
Day 2 - Large Group
Worship
Day 3 - Environmental
Activities
Day 4 - Junior High
Day 4 - Creative
Activities
Day 5 - Games
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¡Oremos! "Pray!" Spanish Translation Take Home Daily Stories - Lower Elementary/Day Camp Other Spanish Resources - Recursos en español also, check out Culture Specific Ministries |
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Order code ISBN# 6-0002-1245-3
Price: $295.00
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Life is Good
From
the moon, earth looks blue and white and round. The oceans and clouds
stand out in beautiful relief against the blackness of space. It
looks perfect. The world is God's work. God chose to create
it. God chose to redeem it. God gives it a present and a
future. God's promises will outlast it. Jesus came to this
world. Life in God's kingdom is good.
This curriculum is about biblical stewardship. All gifts refer us to God the giver. The questions and answers will come from our faith:
- Why do we have what we have?
- how do we receive God's gifts?
- How do we use them - and offer them - in accordance with God's wishes?
- What does God expect from those who are entrusted with God's gifts?
The daily themes will help explore the gifts God has given, what gifts each of us has received and how we use those gifts to help others in our world. Find our what a steward is, and how we are all called to be stewards. In the end, we can see how we can live a happy, abundant, joyful life!
The packet includes theme-related Bible studies and supplementary activities for five age-groups: lower and upper elementary, junior and senior high and adult. Each packet comes with a hard copy and an electronic CD-ROM version for the curriculum. All contents are reproducible for local use.
Theme Verse:
"Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father's good
pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32
Daily themes and texts
| Day 1: | God Gives Life | Matthew 25:14-21 (22-29) |
| Day 2: | God Gives Love | John 3:16, John 4:7-15 |
| Day 3: | God Gives Gifts | Romans 12:3-8 |
| Day 4: | God Gives Community | Psalm 8, Isaiah 22:15-21 |
| Day 5: | God Gives Lights | Matthew 5:14-16 |
Sample pages
Introduction to the Theme
Week-at-a-Glance
Day 1 - Lower Elementary/Day Camp
Day 2 - Large Group Worship
Day 3 - Environmental Activities
Day 4 - Junior High
Day 4 - Creative Activities
Day 5 - Games
| ¡La
Vida es Buena! "Life is Good!" Spanish Translation Take Home Daily Stories - Lower Elementary/Day Camp Other Spanish Resources - Recursos en español also, check out Culture Specific Ministries |
To order, call Augsburg Fortress 1-800/328-4648
Order code ISBN# 6-0001-6952-3
Price: $295.00
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The annual Outdoor Ministries Curriculum is a cooperative project of ELCA Outdoor Ministries (Division for Congregational Ministries) and Augsburg Fortress Publishers.
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