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Dedication - what a load of differences!
Here's a storytelling way of presenting the call of the disciples that involves the whole class or the whole school in collective worship. The fact that Jesus chose each one of them with all their differences is so important and becomes the model of the new family that Christians know as the kingdom of God.
View ideaDependence - supporting each other
This classroom activity uses a mixture of games, simple drama and a variety of storytelling suggestions to unpack the story of Jesus healing a man who was paralysed, demonstrating how important teamwork is in sport as well as in the Christian life.
View ideaDetermination - not giving up
This idea picks up on the theme of determination through the story of blind Bartimaeus.
View ideaOlympic sports trivia
To focus on the Olympics, this idea brings together some Olympic sports trivia and some Bible sporting connections.
View ideaUsing games and drama to explore Christian sporting values
This idea brings together a number of activities to link together Christian beliefs and key sporting values.
View ideaBible passages with a sports theme
The Bible uses the imagery of running a race in a number of passages to explore what the journey of faith is like. This idea draws together some of these passages.
View ideaDependence - Peter's escape from prison
This idea uses drama and storytelling to unpack the story of Peter's miraculous escape from prison with the help of prayer from his friends.
View ideaWho comes first? Seven values and the Bible
Here are some Bible stories to help you explore the seven official values of the Olympics with your class or in a joint assembly.
View ideaDiscipline - keeping on track
The following idea explores the rules for the journey or race of faith using the Christian's special book (The Bible).
View ideaDecoration - finishing the race
This idea explores the race of faith and the 'finishing line' using the parable of the Great Feast.
View ideaDedication - joining the team
This idea explores the story of the call of the first disciples and links this to becoming part of a team.
View ideaReflective story on the Christian life with a sports theme
This idea unpacks the five stages of the faith journey using the stages of a sporting even as a comparison.
View ideaRespect - what does it really mean?
This idea picks up on the theme of respect and links it to sporting values using drama and storytelling.
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