Keep these supplies on hand throughout the quarter. Supplies for Responding options are listed in each session.
Bibles (your own, open and accessible, as well as a set for the room)
Copy of Together for each child (include extras for visitors)
Classroom pack items: Teaching pictures, Bible memory poster, Books of the New Testament posters, Map of Paul’s journeys, “Come, travel with Paul” poster, and Stoplight card
Gather ’Round CD and CD player
Hymnals
White (Christ) candle and matches (use a tea light or votive candle in a container)
Story figures (plastic or wooden)
Globe or world map
Lined and unlined white paper
Colored construction paper and other colored paper Easel paper, flipchart, chalkboard, or whiteboard (The sessions refer to easel paper. Use whatever is most accessible to you so that everyone can see what’s been written or drawn.)
Index cards
Poster board
Pencils, erasers, pens, colored pencils, markers, and oil pastels
Watercolor paints, water in cups, and paintbrushes
White glue and glue sticks
Masking and transparent tape
Poster tack
Scissors (include left-handed)
Hole punch
Box of dress-up garments and simple props
Box of rhythm or musical instruments
Attendance chart (optional; click here to download)
Session two: Invite a pastor or elder to talk about communion (optional; see Connect to the story on page 19).
Session three: The “Changes in the sand” Responding option calls for trays or pans filled with sand and some tools for raking (see page 26).
Session six: Invite a mission or service worker to speak about opening doors of faith (optional; see Connect to the story on page 43).
Session nine: You will need a variety of stencil shapes, including animals and large letters, for the “Upside down is a new creation” Responding activity (see page 62).
Session twelve: The “Layers of prayer” Responding option calls for colored sand (available at a craft store) and small glass jars or clear plastic containers with lids (see page 80).
Session thirteen: Invite someone to read the Bible story as Paul’s farewell speech (optional; see Hear the Bible story on page 84).
Session thirteen: Invite a guest to share about experiencing the leading of God’s spirit (see Connect to the story on page 85).
