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Bible Engagement

Helping children unpack the Bible, and introducing them to the Living Word as they encounter the people of God through people in the Bible, is one of our greatest privileges - and often a big challenge! 

There are lots of ideas out there, in the mighty inter web, but here are some resources created or shared by our friends across the Anglican Church. 
The word of God is living and active, sharper than a double edged sword
Hebrews 4:12

Anglican Children

The Anglican Diocese of Christchurch  has put together a new website, called Anglican Children, with practical ideas and resources for unpacking the Bible with children. 
Go to website

Old Testament Media

Other
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A short video about the big story of the Bible - could this be useful to you in your ministry? Download it here

New Testament

 In 2016 people from Wellington studying New Testament as part of a Diploma in Anglican Studies from St John’s College were asked to get creative about ways to teach 9-11year olds the books and authors, audiences and themes, and genres of the New Testament. 
Included here is the work of seven of those people whose ideas we thought would in fact offer a great Intergenerational Resource for Churches to use to help their people get familiar with the New Testament
Introduction - Rosemary Dewerse
An introduction to the New Testament pack, with more details about each resource
Introduction.pdf 

New Testament Rap - Anna Reeve
So maybe you have some in your faith community who are good at rhythm and rap or who could be if given the chance? 
New Testament Rap.pdf

Two Team Games - Samantha Ives
Two fun games to help get the books of the New Testament in order
Pegs on the Line Game.pdf
Ping Pong Game.pdf

Intergenerational Quiz - Fiona Thompson and June Gennard
Questions from all the books for an Intergenerational Quiz, grouped according to genre (Gospels, History, Letters, Apocalyptic, or  a bonus round of New Testament Trivia.) Pack includes questions and a printable dice
Intergenerational Quiz.pdf

Crossword - Scottie Reeve
A quieter activity, with answer sheet provided.
Crossword.pdf

Board Game - Heather Schollum
A game to introduce or reinforce learning, with a printable board, cards and instructions
Board Game.pdf

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Trading Cards - Rowan Miller 
The idea is that teachers could give out the cards as prizes (perhaps a couple at a time) and young ones would build up the collection and start to trade and arrange the cards in order. In the process they’d be picking up something of how the New Testament fits together, what happens in each book, and so on. Games could be created using the details on the cards, or weave around any of the other activities in this resource pack. 

Trading Cards.pdf

Information Sheet - Samantha Ives
A summary of the New Testament Books
Information Sheet.pdf
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New Testament Media

The Life of Jesus + Parables Media

Bible Month

July is Bible Month! Bible Society NZ have a bunch of great ideas for how to celebrate God's Word. 
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