1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. Remember to memorize the scripture before leadership class. We'll be passing it off then!
Watch these two videos (15 minutes each) by Audrey Rindlisbacher. Choose one or more character traits or habits from the Ten Booms that you plan to improve in yourself. Teach someone else what you learned about the Ten Booms. Come ready to share your plan to improve yourself, and whom you taught about the Ten Booms.
Watch this video of excerpts from Corrie Ten Boom herself. Find a quiet place to pray, ponder, and write in your journal about how this message applies to you. If you feel comfortable sharing how you’re going to (or did) apply this message, share it with the class.
Notice how fleas turned from a trial to a blessing for Corrie. Take some time to ponder and write a list of some of your most challenging trials. What blessings have you been able to see in them so far? Please write them. Find or write a poem, song, or some other way to express how sometimes our most challenging trials can become some of our greatest blessings. Come to class ready to present the song or poem, etc. and what you’ve learned about trials turning into blessings.
Choose three of the following questions to ponder and write about in a quiet place:
Which character(s) are you most like? Explain.
What are some of the behaviors Corrie's father exhibited toward Corrie that remind you of the way your Heavenly Father treats and cares for you?
How do you think the training Corrie received from her parents prepared her for her experiences during the war?
Corrie and her relatives frequently had to decide whether or not they would lie to the Germans, even though the Ten Booms believed lying was a sin. What do you think about the choices they made? What would you have done in their situation and why?
Even when Corrie's mother was no longer able to reach out to people physically, she still managed to encourage her neighbors. How could you use your gifts and talents, however big or small, to help and encourage others?
How did Corrie's suffering alter her view of God and the Bible?
Do you think you could have forgiven the German soldier like Corrie did?
(Sister Edwards just added two more inspirement options below)
Do a character sketch on Corrie, Betsie, or Father Ten Boom. Include character traits, specific examples, and ways you want to be like him or her. Create a specific plan of action to help you become more like this hero or heroine. You can use a T-chart, a mind map brainstorm, a list, a journal entry, a poem, etc. Really put thought into this, and prayer about how you can become more like one of these Christlike people.
Watch "The One Way Door," the movie that was referenced in the Epilogue of The Hiding Place. The three video clips are only 10-11 minutes each. Think about how courageously and selflessly Corrie Ten Boom fulfilled the great work God had for her, even into her old age. Ponder how God guided her, gave her experiences and education and parents who helped prepare her for her challenges and mission. Remember some of the simple yet powerful lessons from her father like the suitcase being too heavy to carry, that dying in behalf of saving others would be the greatest honor for his family, and how he insisted his children learn German and English as children. Ponder how these and other things prepared Corrie. Find a quiet place to pray and ponder what great works God may have in store for you. Brainstorm ideas what you think these might include. Don't worry; you don't have to know right now, but it can be fun and inspiring to write a list of ideas that make you feel excited to contribute to God's children. In your list I hope you include to be a wonderful mother or father, wife or husband, and contributing member of your church. Look at your list of possibilities, and write another list of education, talents, gifts, challenges, parents, and other things God has given you to prepare you for both your challenges and your mission(s) in life.
Sister Edwards wants to grow up to be like Corrie, Betsie, Father, and Mother Ten Boom! They are heroes of mine.
BONUS: Watch a tour of the Ten Boom home and watch hop, now the Ten Boom Museum by clicking here.
Read the following two, marking your favorite parts:
TJED for Teens, chapter 8 (4 pages) and Appendices A and B (pages 139-147)
The 5,000 Year Leap, choose two principles you haven’t read before: 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21
And do one or more of the following:
After reading TJED for Teens, sit in a quiet place and imagine your future best self. Imagine how strong, wise, caring, compassionate, and committed to God you are. What do you see yourself going, in big and small ways? Write about what you imagine in your journal. Also ponder and write about what God wants you to do now to prepare you to be that person in the future.
After reading TJED for Teens, do a mini version of the “Pollyanna Game” simulation on page 144. If you can take two hours for it, great! If not, do a minimum of 30 minutes. Come to class ready to share some of your favorite thoughts or patterns you noticed during this simulation. Or choose another simulation in that section instead, and to a mini version of it. Come to class ready to share.
Teach the class a presentation on either principle you studied from The 5,000 Year Leap. Use a Prezi, Power Point, political cartoons, an object lesson, a white board diagram, or a group activity to present.
If you read this version it gives explanations of what each paragraph means. I encourage you to mark up your copy with highlights and notes. (If you’ve read it before read it again.)
And do one or more of the following:
In the margins of your printout or booklet, write what each amendment is about. If you need help understanding what the paragraphs are saying, watch the videos below, use the printout above with explanations, discuss it with your parents, or find other helpful sources. Come share some things you learned from reading and summarizing it.
Watch any three videos from this list (choose ones you haven’t watched before) to help you understand US government principles. Take notes as you watch. Come prepared to share your notes with us.
If you didn’t do this last month, do your own research to better understand the Constitution. Write a paper to summarize what you learned. Come prepared to read the paper to the class. Or create a graphic summary, Power Point, clip a of what you learned about the Constitution.
Do your own research to understand the amendments. You could even choose a favorite one or two amendments to research. Prepare a paper or presentation to share what you learned.
After studying the amendments, ponder and choose which ones you agree with the most, and if there are any you disagree with. Create a way to teach these amendments and your reasons for agreeing and/or disagreeing with the class – like a Prezi, a poster, a collection of political cartoons, etc.
BONUS: Watch one of these two videos, which are songs about the 27 amendments:
