Kids’ Corner, week of May 31:

PENTECOST

THE READINGS:

For Younger and Olders:

First Lesson: Acts 2:1-21 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+2%3A1-21&version=ICB

Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+12%3A3b-13&version=ICB

SERMONS:

Puppet Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL8Nv3syMJQ&feature=youtu.be Mary’s sermon will be livestreamed here on Facebook, Sunday at 10AM, Scroll down the page until you see the LIVE streaming: https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Church-Cody-129503913756417/ Our diocese of Wyoming also does a livestreamed service on Sunday: look for it on YouTube using “Diocese of Wyoming”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X81GbQW6Hmw The National Cathedral in Washington has a service each Sunday: scroll down to live service at 9:15A our time: https://cathedral.org/worship/

To Pray:

During this Pentecostal weekend, prayers rise from everywhere in the world for those who are suffering from Covid 19 and their families. The Muslims pray on Friday, the Jewish people on Saturday, the Christians add their prayers on Sunday. It's a joining of all our faiths as we pray together -- how Pentecostal is that? Please join your prayers to those of the whole world this weekend.

TO PONDER (Youngers):

Why is it important for us to be able to talk to each other? Why is this an important gift given us by the Holy Spirit?

How do you think God means for you to use this gift?

Is there anyone in your life who speaks a different language? How do you talk with them?

TO PONDER (Olders):

Pentecost is celebrated in the same time as a Jewish festival called The Feast of Weeks which celebrates Moses bringing law to his people: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9_8xqdyD6A How does this relate to Pentecost for you? What are some gifts that people use to communicate in your life? What does the Holy Spirit mean to you? Would your life be the same without the Holy Spirit? Do you feel the Holy Spirit in your daily life? How?

To Do: Lots of things on the theme of Pentecost

Make a suncatcher for your window.

http://christiangiftstogo.blogspot.com/2010/05/pentecost-stained-glass-suncatcher.html

Make a mobile to hang in your home. Cut out the outer ring of a paper plate so you have a perfect circle. Draw, color, and cut out some dove and flame shapes. Think about what the gifts and talents of all the people in your family are. Maybe you still have a family tree that you have been creating with your family? https://templatelab.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Familytree-template-7-TemplateLab.com_-e1528010031818.jpg?w=790 Write one gift or talent on each dove or flame shape. Attach them to the paper plate circle with ribbons and enjoy those wonderful talents of yours and your family.

Watch some terrific Rock Art stories that tell about everything after the Resurrection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCrxxog2U4o&list=PLlYkZkY1KaVZTHFP2135R3LQGk9HnS_wG&index=13 Look for rocks on your next walk around the neighborhood. You could do this!

Watch some Pentecost videos made for kids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMQKy1Mx49M https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNNZO9i1Gjc

Watch some classic rock ‘n roll: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivS4kXvN6yM

and then Don’t try this at home!! the exciting remake! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tICW4eDQXQ4

Watch a ballet. Did you know there is a ballet about a Firebird? This is a fairytale – it starts very slowly, but be patient. The dancing starts at 5.30. Fifty minutes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0MpwTEkzqQ

Draw a picture of what you think a firebird and his/her costume might look like:

Movies and books for everyone: Doctor Dolittle Star Trek 4, The Voyage Home The Miracle Worker Aesop’s Fables Mother West Wind Why Stories by Thornton Burgess Wild Magic Quartet by Tamora Pierce

Easter Season Stuff:

Each day, Faith at Home https://www.dofaithathome.org/ posts readings and activities on the daily button.

Comics by Tom Gould:

Red's a good color for Him. ___

JOKE-OGRAPHY: Jesus tries to wash His cloak but accidentally turns the soapy water into wine, staining His cloak red. In Christian art, one

of the colors I see Jesus wearing most is red (I believe it's a symbol of His humanity). In my comics, I usually have Him wear a red cloak over his white clothes when He's an adult, so this comic acts as a fun possible origin for His favorite

color of overgarment.

Have a great week! Stay healthy and take care of each other! Hugs, Nancy

stained glass to color:

pentecost by jean ii restout:

And more To Color from the Sunday Paper: