Workshop 5: Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham Part of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In This Section Introduction From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign, but stories can also be used to empower and to humanize. — Chimamanda Adichie,... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham 15 Activity 2: Retelling the Story 15 Activity 3: Different... Spiritual Preparation From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Consider national, regional, or local founding stories that are familiar to you.... Welcoming and Entering From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Materials for Activity Name tags, durable or single use Bold markers Sign-in sheet and pen/pencil Small table Optional: Refreshments Preparation for... Opening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle and lighter, or LED battery-operated candle Stand or table space for the chalice... Activity 1: Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham" Leader Resource 1, Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham Backgroun... Activity 2: Retelling the Story From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham" Optional: Simple costumes Preparation for Activity Familiarize yours... Activity 3: Different People, Different Stories From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Description of Activity Invite participants to discuss the story: What is the hardest or saddest part of this story?... Activity 4: Explaining Small Group Options From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity List the small group options and their locations o... Activity 5: Discussion - Option 1 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Write these questions on newsprint and post: Why ... Activity 6: Responses to God's Actions- Option 2 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Simple costumes Newsprint, markers, and tape Three pieces of 11 X 14-inch drawing paper Assorted color... Activity 7: It Happened in the Desert - Option 3 From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity 2-feet X 3-feet piece of plywood Sand Collection of small rocks and stones Small pieces of plants to... Closing From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Creating the Closing Worship Taking It Home handout Chalice, candle and lighter, or ... Leader Reflection and Planning From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Take a few minutes to talk with your co-facilitator about how the workshop went, using these questions as a guide: What went well? What surprised us as... Faith In Action: National Day of Listening From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Preparation for Activity Review information about the National Day of Listening and view the user guides. Talk with your parish minister, religious... Alternate Activity 1: A Skin of Water From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham" Dishpan or other shallow container of similar shape and size Sand,... Taking It Home From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Stories matter. Stories have been used to dispossess and to malign, but stories can also be used to empower and to humanize. — Chimamanda Adichie,... Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Genesis 15:1-5; Genesis 16: 1-11, 13-16, Genesis 17: 1- 5, 15-16; Genesis 21: 1-3, 6, 8-19 (New Revised Standard Version) ...... Leader Resource 1: Sarah, Hagar, and Abraham Background Information From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures Many of the stories of the Hebrew scriptures were recorded by scribes in the courts of Kings David and Solomon, and their purpose was to unite the vario... Leader Resource 2: Judean Desert Well Photograph From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures This photograph is used with permission of BibleWalks.com - Holy Land sites review. Leader Resource 3: Creating the Closing Worship From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures In this program, the closing worship circle offers a time for the group to come back together to enrich one another's understanding of the story and of... Find Out More From Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures For wonderful pictures of the Judean Desert and of wells in the desert (including one that can be viewed with 3-D glasses) visit Bible Walks. View a... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures NEXT: Introduction Download all of Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.