t i s i V Start Here
Gathering Time
a E s y s ’ ! t I — e Rom Marketplace Shops
Daily Drama
Family Time
Paul & the Underground Church
1. Welcome to the Family 10
When children register, place them in a small group—a Roman “Family” of an adult or teen leader and up to 10 participants.
2. The Fun Begins
Each day starts with singing and fun at the opening Extollo (Latin for “praise”)—the opening program. Children huddle up with their Families and share the Bible Point for the day, and then it’s off to the Marketplace— and adventure!
3. Dive On In
Families make authentic crafts in the Marketplace, chat with shopkeepers, and play games at the Olympic village each day. They’re interrupted as a surprise daily drama unfolds—always to reinforce the Bible Point.
4. A Visit With Paul
Shhh! Families tiptoe past Roman guards to go visit Paul…and then on to a hidden,
Family Time
Closing Celebration
Apprenticeship Games
underground church where children share what happened in the daily drama…what Paul said…and what they think about it all.
5. Wrap Up
Families round out their day together with Family sharing time and more singing at the closing Extollo.
Rome Fun Fact: Carpenters were always in demand in ancient Rome. Why? Because most people lived in wooden apartment buildings and tenements… which often burned down!