The pharaoh's change of heart briefly after some of the plagues can be shown. In a storytelling - based game, when the storyteller reaches the part where the pharaoh relents a little, the children can be given a chance to vote on whether they think the pharaoh is really going to let the Israelites go or not. Then, when the pharaoh changes his mind again, it can be a teaching moment about the nature of the pharaoh and how God's plan was still going to be fulfilled despite the pharaoh's indecisiveness.
The pharaoh's stubbornness can be emphasized. For example, in a card game, one type of card could represent the pharaoh's refusals to let the Israelites go. The children have to figure out how to overcome these 'no' cards with cards representing Moses' pleas or God's plagues. This shows the children how the pharaoh's hard - heartedness was a big part of the story.
One way is to create a simple board game. The children can be the Israelites and the 'game master' can be the pharaoh. The goal for the children is to reach the Promised Land while avoiding the pharaoh's 'traps' which could be things like having to answer a Bible question correctly to move forward. This makes the Exodus story fun and educational for the kids in the children's ministry.
Well, in children's ministry, the left - right game can be integrated into the story in a creative way. You could start by dividing the children into two groups, left and right. As you tell the story, at certain points, call out 'left' or 'right' based on the actions or characters in the story. The group whose side is called then has to do something like recite a related Bible verse or act out a part of the story. It helps the kids pay closer attention to the details of the story and also encourages participation.
One way is to use the left - right concept as a directional guide in the story. For example, the characters in the story could be facing a choice between two paths, a left path and a right path. Each path could lead to different consequences, teaching kids about decision - making.
One example is a story about a lost sheep. When the shepherd is looking in the right direction (towards where the sheep is lost), you say 'right' and the children on the right side can make a 'looking' gesture. When the shepherd finally finds the sheep and goes left towards home, you say 'left' and the left - side children can jump for joy.
The key elements in the Ministry to Children Christmas Story would include the volunteers or staff of the ministry. They are the ones who make everything happen. Also, the Christmas traditions that are shared with the children, such as making Christmas crafts, are important. Moreover, the sense of community that is built during these Christmas events within the ministry and among the children and their families is a significant element.
The key elements would include the religious aspect, which is teaching children about the significance of Jesus' birth at Christmas. Also, the element of giving and kindness, as the ministry may encourage children to give to others during Christmas. And of course, the celebration aspect, with Christmas parties, songs, and decorations being part of the story.
Children can learn to trust in God. Just as the Israelites had to trust that God would provide manna each day, children can trust that God will take care of them. They can also learn about following rules. The Israelites had rules about gathering manna, like not hoarding it. So, children can understand the importance of following God's instructions.
You could do a story set in a space adventure for kids in children's ministry. The spaceship's control panel has 'left' and 'right' buttons. Pressing the left button could send them towards a planet full of helpful aliens who can fix their ship, but the right button could lead to a dangerous asteroid belt. The kids in the story have to decide which button to press based on the clues they get. This makes for an exciting story and also uses the left - right game concept.
Well, in Exodus 16 in the context of a children's story, the Israelites are wandering in the desert. They're grumbling because they don't have any food. God decides to help them. He sends manna from heaven. This manna is a mysterious food. It comes down every morning, and the people have to trust in God's provision. They learn to follow God's rules about gathering it too. If they try to hoard it, it goes bad, except for the double portion on the day before the Sabbath. It's a story about God's love and how he meets the needs of his people.
It provides a foundation. The story sets the guiding principles and values that are still followed today in the ministry to children.