Session 14: Comings and Goings Part of Creating Home In This Section Introduction From Creating Home We have to celebrate, because this brother of yours ... he was lost and has been found. — Christian scripture, Luke 15:32 In Creating Home, children... Session-at-a-Glance From Creating Home ACTIVITY MINUTES Opening 5 Activity 1: Lost and Found Game 5 Activity 2: Story — The Lost Son 10 Activity 3: Welcome Home Poster 10 Activity 4: Stick... Spiritual Preparation From Creating Home Sit or stand in the middle of the meeting room and close your eyes. Slowly breathe in, hold for a count of four and breathe out. Slowly read the story,... Opening From Creating Home Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Labyrinth Basket of na... Activity 1: Lost and Found Game From Creating Home Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Five large buttons Description of Activity This game will help children understand that objects, if lost... Activity 2: Story - The Lost Son From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of story, "The Lost Son" Optional: A quarter, two dimes, and a nickel Optional: “The Lost Son”... Activity 3: Welcome Home Posters From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Large roll of paper, such as butcher paper or brown mailing wrap Optional:... Activity 4: Stick Puppets From Creating Home Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of Handout 1, Lost Son Stick Puppets Crayons or markers Tongue depressors or straws, at least th... Activity 5: Rhythmic Chant From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Rhythm sticks, a pair for each participant Optional: Color markers or fast-drying paint Optional: Hando... Closing From Creating Home Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice candle or LED/battery-operated candle Lighter and extinguisher, if needed Labyrinth, with... Leader Reflection and Planning From Creating Home Some children at this age have gone away from their homes and returned more than once. Others have never spent a night away from home.... Faith In Action: Home and Away - Long-term From Creating Home Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper for all participants Long letter envelopes and postage stamps Crayons, markers, and items t... Alternate Activity 1: On The Path Home From Creating Home Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of On the Path Home for all participants Crayons or markers Preparation for Activity Download,... Taking It Home: Comings and Goings From Creating Home We have to celebrate, because this brother of yours …he was lost and has been found. – Christian scripture, Luke 15:32 IN TODAY’S SESSION… Today we... The Lost Son From Creating Home Adapted from Christian scripture. There once was a father, who had two sons. The younger son wanted to leave home and travel to distant lands.... Handout 1: Lost Son Stick Puppets From Creating Home Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 2: On the Path From Creating Home Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: Rhythmic Chant From Creating Home We get up in the morning 1 2 3 hold and we go to school 1 2 3 hold We all come home (hold).... Leader Resource 2: Home and Away Cards From Creating Home Customize this text message. Then, cut and paste it multiple times into another document, so you can print four or five identical messages on one page. Find Out More From Creating Home A book about finding family home in a non-traditional setting is Coming Home: from the life of Langston Hughes by Floyd Cooper (New York: Philomel, a... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Creating Home NEXT: Introduction Download all of Creating Home (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.