Mixing it Up
3 total works
Fact 1... The seven Harry Potter books have sold more than 350 million copies in 200 countries and the films are one of the highest grossing film series of all time. It is a cultural phenomenon in which our young people are greatly immersed.
Fact 2... Young people aged 9-13 are a massively under-resourced age group in churches. Spanning the `tweenager' and `tweenie' age zones young people of this age are increasingly fashion-aware, media-savvy and worldly-wise. They don't regard themselves as children but are not yet adults.
This new book addresses both the need and the cultural interest.
In 12 sessions, Mixing it up with Harry Potter draws parallels between events in the Harry Potter world, and the world in which our young people live. These parallels allow you to explore Christian concepts with your young people and engage with the Christian faith through the themes demonstrated - from complex subjects such as Sacrifice and Mercy, to everyday issues such as Fitting in and Boasting - with an introduction to the book covering all you need to consider in terms of health and safety, child protection, and how to handle the aspects of Harry Potter that are not always very godly.
Mixing it up with Harry Potter will help young people to delight in their faith and encourage them to see that a relationship with God is even more enchanting than a visit to Hogwarts!
Each session is divided into five parts and includes photocopiable material:
* Beforehand (to help leaders prepare the session)
* Opening Activity (introducing the session to the young people in an interactive and fun format)
* Film Clip (a short clip from one of the Harry Potter films)
* Taking It Further (developing the theme and exploring it in greater depth)
* Bible Focus (a Bible verse that deals with the Christian perspective of the theme)
* Prayer Response (prayer activity drawing on the theme and giving space for response)
Fact 2... Young people aged 9-13 are a massively under-resourced age group in churches. Spanning the `tweenager' and `tweenie' age zones young people of this age are increasingly fashion-aware, media-savvy and worldly-wise. They don't regard themselves as children but are not yet adults.
This new book addresses both the need and the cultural interest.
In 12 sessions, Mixing it up with Harry Potter draws parallels between events in the Harry Potter world, and the world in which our young people live. These parallels allow you to explore Christian concepts with your young people and engage with the Christian faith through the themes demonstrated - from complex subjects such as Sacrifice and Mercy, to everyday issues such as Fitting in and Boasting - with an introduction to the book covering all you need to consider in terms of health and safety, child protection, and how to handle the aspects of Harry Potter that are not always very godly.
Mixing it up with Harry Potter will help young people to delight in their faith and encourage them to see that a relationship with God is even more enchanting than a visit to Hogwarts!
Each session is divided into five parts and includes photocopiable material:
* Beforehand (to help leaders prepare the session)
* Opening Activity (introducing the session to the young people in an interactive and fun format)
* Film Clip (a short clip from one of the Harry Potter films)
* Taking It Further (developing the theme and exploring it in greater depth)
* Bible Focus (a Bible verse that deals with the Christian perspective of the theme)
* Prayer Response (prayer activity drawing on the theme and giving space for response)
Fact 1... The Simpsons is a massive part of popular culture. In a survey of two thousand 10-14 year olds, 11 out of 17 said that their most watched programme was The Simpsons and with its memorable characters and hilarious storylines it is a rich resource for exploring Christian themes and theological concepts.
Fact 2... Young people aged 9-13 are a massively under-resourced age group in churches. Spanning the `tweenager' and `tweenie' age zones young people of this age are increasingly fashion-aware, media-savvy and worldly-wise. They don't regard themselves as children but are not yet adults.
This new book addresses both the need and the cultural interest.
In 12 sessions, this book engages with everyday issues, from gossip to sibling rivalry, and looks at what the Christian message is for these themes. Mixing it up with The Simpsons uses extracts from episodes to help your youth group connect with key Christian beliefs in a contemporary format - from Lisa the Beauty Queen (issues of self-image) to Homer and Barney (the importance of friendship) - with an introduction to the book covering all you need to consider in terms of health and safety, child protection, and how to handle the aspects of The Simpsons that are not always very godly.
Mixing it up with The Simpsons is split into two parts each with six sessions: Part One is for those who are newer to church and Part Two is for young people who have been coming to church for a little longer.
Each session is divided into six parts and includes photocopiable material:
* Beforehand (to help leaders prepare the session)
* Opening Activity (introducing the session's theme and getting the young people thinking about the issue)
* Focus on Simpsons (exploring the issue with an episode, with questions for discussion)
* Bible Focus (a Bible verse or passage dealing with the Christian perspective on the session's theme.)
* Prayer Response (prayer activity and response)
* Extras and Inserts (optional activities linked to the theme)
Fact 2... Young people aged 9-13 are a massively under-resourced age group in churches. Spanning the `tweenager' and `tweenie' age zones young people of this age are increasingly fashion-aware, media-savvy and worldly-wise. They don't regard themselves as children but are not yet adults.
This new book addresses both the need and the cultural interest.
In 12 sessions, this book engages with everyday issues, from gossip to sibling rivalry, and looks at what the Christian message is for these themes. Mixing it up with The Simpsons uses extracts from episodes to help your youth group connect with key Christian beliefs in a contemporary format - from Lisa the Beauty Queen (issues of self-image) to Homer and Barney (the importance of friendship) - with an introduction to the book covering all you need to consider in terms of health and safety, child protection, and how to handle the aspects of The Simpsons that are not always very godly.
Mixing it up with The Simpsons is split into two parts each with six sessions: Part One is for those who are newer to church and Part Two is for young people who have been coming to church for a little longer.
Each session is divided into six parts and includes photocopiable material:
* Beforehand (to help leaders prepare the session)
* Opening Activity (introducing the session's theme and getting the young people thinking about the issue)
* Focus on Simpsons (exploring the issue with an episode, with questions for discussion)
* Bible Focus (a Bible verse or passage dealing with the Christian perspective on the session's theme.)
* Prayer Response (prayer activity and response)
* Extras and Inserts (optional activities linked to the theme)
Fact 1... 75% of 9-13 year olds play at least 27 minutes of football a day. Football is a part of contemporary culture that young people have a high level of contact with - they are excited about watching football, playing football, and buying the latest kit.
Fact 2... Young people aged 9-13 are a massively under-resourced age group in churches. Spanning the `tweenager' and `tweenie' age zones young people of this age are increasingly fashion-aware, media-savvy and worldly-wise. They don't regard themselves as children but are not yet adults.
This new book addresses both the need and the cultural interest.
In 10 sessions, this book tackles some of the central Christian beliefs using the features of football to help your youth group connect with the theological message in terms they can relate to - from Fans (God's Great Love for us) to Team Tactics (the Church as a Body) - with an introduction to the book covering all you need to consider in terms of health and safety, child protection, and how to handle the aspects of football culture that are not always very godly.
Mixing it up with Football will help young people to engage with their faith with the same enthusiasm with which they hit the football pitch!
Each session is divided into five parts and includes photocopiable material:
Beforehand (to help leaders prepare the session)
Opening Activity (introducing the session to the young people in an interactive and fun format)
Football Focus (exploring the theme for the session, discussion and feedback)
Bible Focus (a Bible verse that deals with the Christian perspective of the theme)
Prayer Response (prayer activity drawing on the theme and giving space for response)
Fact 2... Young people aged 9-13 are a massively under-resourced age group in churches. Spanning the `tweenager' and `tweenie' age zones young people of this age are increasingly fashion-aware, media-savvy and worldly-wise. They don't regard themselves as children but are not yet adults.
This new book addresses both the need and the cultural interest.
In 10 sessions, this book tackles some of the central Christian beliefs using the features of football to help your youth group connect with the theological message in terms they can relate to - from Fans (God's Great Love for us) to Team Tactics (the Church as a Body) - with an introduction to the book covering all you need to consider in terms of health and safety, child protection, and how to handle the aspects of football culture that are not always very godly.
Mixing it up with Football will help young people to engage with their faith with the same enthusiasm with which they hit the football pitch!
Each session is divided into five parts and includes photocopiable material:
Beforehand (to help leaders prepare the session)
Opening Activity (introducing the session to the young people in an interactive and fun format)
Football Focus (exploring the theme for the session, discussion and feedback)
Bible Focus (a Bible verse that deals with the Christian perspective of the theme)
Prayer Response (prayer activity drawing on the theme and giving space for response)