Session 9: Lean On Me Part of Windows and Mirrors In This Section Introduction From Windows and Mirrors No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you. — Althea Gibson, 20th-century African American tennis champion This session explores the... Session-at-a-Glance From Windows and Mirrors Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Story — The First Supporter 10 Activity 2: Writing Khadija's Story 15 Activity 3: Trust Walk 10 Activity 4:... Spiritual Preparation From Windows and Mirrors Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Make yourself comfortable; light a candle to mark the time as different from your other activities. Opening From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice or LED/battery-operated candle Large, round mirror to hold the chalice Reflective materials, suc... Activity 1: Story - The First Supporter From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story "The First Supporter" A bell, chime, rain stick or other musical noisemaker... Activity 2: Writing Khadija's Story From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Paper and pens/pencils for all participants Preparation for Activity Read Alternate Activity 1, Role Pl... Activity 3: Trust Walk From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A few scarves to cover participants' eyes Preparation for Activity Identify a large, open indoor or... Activity 4: Window/Mirror Panel - Lean on Me From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity All participants' Window/Mirror Panels Leader Resource 1, Window/Mirror Lean on Me Figures Paper or car... Closing From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers and tape Taking It Home handout Optional: A copy of Session 1, Leader Resource 2,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Windows and Mirrors Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it work better? What worked well? What didn't? What... Faith In Action: Congregational Support From Windows and Mirrors Materials for Activity Congregation newsletter or access to congregation website Local newspaper Preparation for Activity Meet with the minister or... Alternate Activity 1: Role Play Khadija's Story From Windows and Mirrors Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Stories/scripts written by small groups in Activity 2, Writing Khadija's Story. Optional: Props and... Taking It Home From Windows and Mirrors No matter what accomplishments you make, somebody helps you. — Althea Gibson, 20th-century African American tennis champion IN TODAY’S SESSION… We... The First Supporter Sarah Conover, Valerie Wahl From Windows and Mirrors From Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs (Boston: Skinner House, 2010).... Leader Resource 1: Window-Mirror Lean on Me Figures From Windows and Mirrors Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Windows and Mirrors NEXT: Introduction Download all of Windows and Mirrors (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.