March/April 2007
Lenten Prayer
By describing how nature praises God, Old Testament writers help us to remember how marvelous God's creation is. Reproduce and distribute this activity for your junior high students so they can explore some of the verses that do just that.
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Portrait of a Survivor: Martyrs Day Reading and Discussion Activity
Last year, James and Shocky Pilafian of Florida graciously donated thousands of copies of the touching genocide memoir, Portrait of a Survivor for use in our Sunday Schools. Use the study guide below to create a meaningful April 24th reading activity for your class.
Portrait of a Survivor is an inspiring memoir - the story of two generations of women, Vartouhi and Shnorhig, the only members of a family of 18 to survive the Armenian Genocide. They both miraculously survived the Death March through the Syrian Desert; during that horrendous period, more than a million and a half Armenians were slaughtered by the Turks.
Click here to download a PDF file with ideas on how to use this book in your class. Additional copies of the book can also be bought on-line at: www.stvartanbookstore.com.
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