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Report from Jerusalem

Pentecost Activity

Activity Objective:
To review the Pentecost story (found in Acts of the Apostles 1—2:41)
Lesson Outcome:
The children will recall the story of Pentecost and Peter's message to the first Christians by creating short news releases describing the events.
Materials
  • Bibles
  • Writing materials
  • Simple props as needed (optional)
Directions:
  • Divide the children into four groups.
  • Explain that they will be recalling the events of the first Pentecost (as described by Luke in the first two chapters of the Acts of the Apostles) by creating a short news release for each part of the story.
  • Provide each group with Bibles and one of the following Scripture references:

The Ascension—Acts of the Apostles 1:1-12

The Waiting Period in Jerusalem—Acts of the Apostles 1:13-26

The Coming of the Holy Spirit—Acts of the Apostles 2:1-3

Peter's Speech and the Three Thousand Baptisms—Acts of the Apostles 2:14-24, 36-41

 

  • After reading their Scripture passage, each group should decide the most important ideas contained in it and then create a short (about 30 seconds) news release about their part of the Pentecost story.
  • Each group will need to decide who will be their reporter and how they will present it to the rest of the children.
  • Encourage the children to use any simple props that would be appropriate.
Learning Styles:
Body Smart,People Smart
Approximate Time:
10-15 minutes
Hints:
One person from each group could act as the reporter and give the news release, or the reporter could interview one or more important persons involved in the event.
Sensitivities:
If there are children in your group with special needs (physical, visual, hearing, language, or behavioral disabilities), adapt the activity accordingly.

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