Open a World of Possibilties

Produced in partnership
with Lutheran World Relief
  About this curriculum
  Sample session plan
  How to use this curriculum
  Introduction:
We light the world
  Session 1: We are called to the Journey
  Session 2:
We journey in community
  Session 3:
We walk humbly
  Session 4:
We work for justice
  Session 5:
We serve with joy
  Session 6: We journey in faith and hope
 
 
 
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  In this session
  Title: We light the World
  Bible connection: Isaiah 2:5
  Theme
Learning outcomes
  Teacher background
  Preparing for the session
  Session at a glance
  Introductory Activity:
Introducing Nicaragua and friendship bracelets
  Video Segment and Follow-up:
¡Hola! Nicaragua: an introduction
  Content Activity: Map-It 1
  Connection Activities: Making friendship bracelets
  Travel Journal: Introducing the travel journal
  Concluding devotions: sending prayer
  Other activities

Learning outcomes
In this session, participants:
  1. Organize their own mental maps of the history and culture of Nicaragua.
  2. Meet the people of Nicaragua, and learn about their extraordinary faith and hope in the middle of difficulties.
  3. Discover the general shape of the work of Lutheran World Relief in Nicaragua.
     


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Stories about Nicaraguan Lutherans as they encounter the challenges and opportunities of their lives. [Read stories]

 
  For use in personal and group settings.
[Read devotions]

 
  Large scale and ongoing activities to do in a group setting.
[Explore activities]

© 2004, ELCA World Hunger Appeal, 8765 W. Higgins Road, Division for Church in Society
Chicago, IL 60631 Co-produced by Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore, MD