Kirsty has put together some resources for Transfiguration Sunday.
A print friendly version is available https://www.derryandraphoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/February-Transfiguration-Sunday.pdf
Read: Mark 9:2-9
Jesus had been amazing the disciples with all the things he had been saying and doing. They had heard interesting stories and been witnesses to many miracles. But Jesus had recently started talking a lot more about death and suffering. Jesus knew the time was coming for Gods rescue plan to
happen and wanted to prepare the disciples for this. Jesus took three of his disciples to the mountaintop where something amazing was going to happen. While he was there Jesus appearance changed completely – it was as if all the light of heaven was shining through him. Moses and Elijah
appeared with him as well. The disciples were astonished, and Peter wanted the moment to last forever – he wanted to build shelters for everyone to stay on the mountain. This was not possible – there is no way to keep God in one place. Gods voice spoke again saying ‘This is my Son and I love him – Listen to him!’ This was a reminder for the disciples and Jesus as to who Jesus was and what he was going to do. This is called the Transfiguration.
Watch:
(Kids on the move)
Why did Jesus pick those disciples to go up the mountain? What happened to Jesus appearance? Who appeared beside him? What did this mean? What did Peter want to do and why? Why did Jesus not want the disciples to tell people about what had happened? How would you have felt if you had
been on the mountain?
Do:
Shiny Glass Window craft – https://ministry-to-children.com/craft-ideas-on-the-transfiguration/
Wordsearch – https://biblepathwayadventures.com/activities/transfiguration/
(talmidim is disciple in Hebrew, sukkah is shelter in Hebrew)
Colouring Sheet – http://www.supercoloring.com/pages/jesus-transfiguration-by-james-tissot
Pray:
God, thank you for sending your son to earth to die for us. Amen
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day.
Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share:
Have some fun experimenting and changing appearances of your pictures – can you create a picture
for the transfiguration to share with someone else?