This week’s reading introduces Moses, the beginning of Exodus includes his birth and the famous story of his mother hiding him in an ark in the reeds.
But what do you know about Moses? Here are some ideas to help you find more about him and his story.
*Be aware that if you’re sharing this story with young kids three are some parts of the story that may be difficult for them to hear. Stories of kings wanting children killed and mothers who abandon their child are complex stories, but they’re stories we’re familiar with in fairytales and other stories… so be prepared for hard chats.
Set your self up for worship
Invite your family to create a sacred space in your home this week, whatever that might look like for them.
Add a candle and light it, I like saying something like “There once lived a someone who said such amazing things and did so many wonderful things that people followed him. One day they asked him who he was and he answered “I am the Light of the world”
Invite your household to share something they’re grateful for this week and give thanks for it.
Bible Readings
This week’s scripture readings are:
We’ve focussed on the Exodus story for this week’s resources.
All-Age Prayer
Use this prayer every morning as a way to start the day with your household.
God of all ages, all places,
all times.We come to praise you,
we come, bare foot in the sand, as we feel the sand underfoot, we become more aware of you, your presence with us.God of the Holy Places, may this place,
where we gather today, also be a holy place:a placed blessed by your presence with us, in us, for us,
above and below us,
protecting and guiding us in all we do, this day and always.Amen.
Spill The Beans – Issue 16
Meet Shiphrah and Puah
The story of Shiphrah and Puah is one of the little known stories that needs to be told, it’s the story that kicks off the book of Exodus and cements the theme of deliverance and freedom.
Sing
Spend some time in song together, here are a couple great songs for you to try at home
For Prayer
Pray for the world around you by talking with each other about the things that are on your heart, who do you want to send love to today? Where do you want to see God’s peace this week?
Perhaps you might like to draw your prayers together, and place them on your fridge this week. If you do maybe you can agree to say a short 1 line prayer every time you open the fridge this week.
If you need help try this: “God we pray your peace fill the world, your love fill our hearts”
Miriam Hides Moses
Holy Moly – Baby Moses
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Reflection – Exodus 1:8 – 2:10
Re:Form – The Story of Moses
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Saddleback Kids -The Story of Moses (Playlist)
Saddleback’s videos are great introductions to characters, this series introduces us to the story of Moses.
The Prince of Egypt
Perhaps this week you might want to cook some popcorn and sit together to watch the Dreamworks film Prince of Egypt.
For Conversation:
I really like the questions posed by Godly play, they’re simple and invite the household into a conversation, read through
- I wonder what part of the story you liked best?
- I wonder what part of the story was the most important?
- I wonder what part was about you or what part you were in?
The story of Irena Sendler
The By The Well Podcast names the story of Irena Sendler as a story that invites us to hear the story of the midwives in more current context.
Research the story of Irena Sendler online and discuss with others this week how you think it links with this week’s story from Exodus.
Can you think of other people’s stories that may also link with this week’s story?
Holocaust Matters – Who was Irena Sendler
Sending
When you finish your time together leave the space by sharing
1 thing that you really love about each other
1 thing that you are grateful for today
Look at each other and say to each of you “Go in peace to love as God loves you”
But wait, there’s more…
Worshipping With Children has some great liturgical resources for people worshipping with children this week, and they’re exploring the same readings. Head over there for more material if you’d like to spend more time with Moses as a family.