Scripture references to use for the "Sharing the Good News" retreat activity. The numbers before each citation determine the order of appearance in the final presentation.

LIFE EVENTS (Storyboards)
Fold a piece of newsprint in four. Draw a scene from the story in each section. Use more than one sheet if needed.

(1) Jesus' Birth. - Luke 2:1-20
(2) Jesus' Baptism - Matt. 3:1-6, 13-17
(3) Temptation in the Desert - Matt 4:1-11
(9) Jesus Calls the First Disciples - Lk 5:1-11
(14) The Trasfiguration - Mark 9:2-8
(19) Blessing the Children - Mark 10:13-16

PARABLES (Modern Day stories)
Talk about what you think is the message of the story. Write your own modern day story that tells the same message.

(6) The Sower and the Seeds - Matt 13:1-19
(10) The Good Samaritan - Lk 10: 25-37
(13) The Lost Sheep - Matt 18:12-14
(17) The Prodigal Son - Lk 15:11-32
(20) The Talents - Matt 25:14 30

MIRACLES (Skits)
Read the story together. Decide who will play each character. Practice acting out the story.

(4) The Wedding Feast of Cana - John 2:1-11
(7) The Calming of the Storm - Mark 4:35-41
(11) Cure of the Centurion's Servant - Matt: 8:5-13
(16) Loaves and Fishes - Lk 9:10-17
(21) Healing of the Blind Man - Mark: 8:22-26
(24) Cure of Jairus' Daughter - Mark 5: 21-43

TEACHINGS (Advertising Copy)
Read the passage and pretend that you are an advertising executive. Draw an ad that could be used in a magazine, or on TV.

(5) The Beatitudes - Matt 5:1-12
(8) Salt of the Earth - Matt 5:13-16
(12) God and Money - Matt 6:24
(6) Trust in God - Matt 6:25-34
(17) God Revealed to Simple People - Matt 11:25-27
(22) Forgive Injuries - Matt 18:21-22

JESUS' LAST DAYS (Mobile)
Read about the last days of Jesus and put together a paper plate mobile that will help you tell the story. (Mark 11:1-10, 14:12, 16:8)

Add additional passages to each of the above categories as size of group determines.



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