The Earth is the Lord’s
In t his a c t iv it y, the participants explore what the Scriptures say about water.
Mat erials N eeded
time required: 30-40 minutes | Intended Audience: grades 9-12
» Five sheets of newsprint » Markers, one for each participant, plus one extra » A roll of masking tape » Bibles, one for each participant » Index cards, eight for each participant » Three or four rolls of clear tape Note: Using multiple sheets of newsprint, create a large mural on one of the walls in your meeting space. On the top of the mural, write the following: “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
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Activity Steps B e g in by a s k ing the participants to share their responses to the following questions:
» In what ways is water the basis for all life? » How do we as humans sometimes show a lack of respect for water? Allow for several responses before continuing. S h a r e t he f o l l o wing k ey po int s:
» Water is the cradle and source of life, and one of the most potent bearers of cultural and religious meanings. Life, in all its forms, is impossible without water. Water is a precondition for life—a given, a gift. M O R E AC T I V I T I E S F O R G L O B A L C I T I Z E N S
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