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Module 3: Searchlight - The Adventure Centers
The Adventure Centers will inspire a deeper commitment and desire to follow God's lead in our own lives as highlight some of the key points in the story of the Wise Men and interpret its meaning for our lives today. The five craft and activity centers are designed to be a part of journey though a Searchlight event. Ali, a playful personification of one of the Wise Men's camels is featured in the skit "Ali, the Camel's Adventure, Part 1 and Part 2 to introduce and monitor the adventures and activities as participants which will culminate with a Searchlight Celebration. A Program Planning Grid (PDF file) has been designed to assist you in the coordination of these activities.

A visual aid is recommended to provide a sense of continuity as participants move through the various components of a Searchlight event. A series of "snapshots" highlighting the Wise Men's journey may be collected at each Adventure center and placed in which are designed to become game boards for a during the closing.

Suggestions for a strategic distribution of the snapshots are listed among other equipment and supplies. The picture albums may be distributed during one of the gathering activities or at their first Adventure Center.

Click on the following titles to access the description sheets for coordinating the activities at each Adventure Center.

"The Picture Party" Bingo Game
- "Sights-to-See" Picture Albums
(PDF file)
- Souvenir Snapshots
(PDF file)
Gathering Activities
- A Crown Fit for a King
   - Crown pattern
(PDF file)
- Camel Crunchies
Mini-Planetarium
- Star Charts
(PDF file)
- "Star-finder" cards
(PDF file)
Mapping Your Journey
- Special Gifts Inventory sheets
(PDF file)
Star Guides
- Star Guide participant sheets
Looking for Jesus" Puzzle Plaques
- Jesus Puzzle pattern
(PDF file)
"Let Your Light Shine" Frames
- Star Pattern
(PDF file)
Module 1: Baptismal Beginnings - A Rally Day/Baptism Program
Module 2: Luther's Info Drive-thru  - A Reformation Program
Module 3: Searchlight! - An Epiphany Program
Module 4: Here Comes Jesus! - A Lent/Discipleship Program
Downloadable Graphics - Full Color Artwork to use on the Web or in print

 

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