Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• 2 Kings 2:1-12
• Psalm 50:1-6
• 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:6
• Mark 9:2-9

Memorize

“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” 2 Corinthians 3:17

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “Beautiful Savior” (Lutheran Service Book 537)
• “Alleluia Song of Gladness” (LSB 417)

• “O Wondrous Type O Vision Fair” (LSB 413)

1. Elijah Whirlwind-Fill a clear plastic bottle (such as a pop bottle) ¾ of the way with water. Add glitter, beads, sequins and other small objects to the bottle. Glue the cap closed and then use strong tape on the exterior seal as well. Draw Elijah on the outside of the bottle (or print a picture to attach). Swirl the bottle around and watch everything make a whirlwind. Talk about how God took Elijah to heaven without dying. What do you think that whirlwind would have been like in person?
2. Free-Play freeze tag where only one person is able to free those who are frozen each round. (e.g. one person “it” tagging, one person “freeing” the frozen, and then everyone else just playing) After, read 2 Corinthians 3:17. Compare the freedom described here with that found in the game.
3. Shining Face-Create a picture of Jesus, then look at it in the dark or a dimly lit space. Shine a bright flashlight on it. Talk about how Jesus’ face shined and helped the disciples see Him as God at the transfiguration.

Recitation: The Third Article Part 1 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 144, Maroon p. 147, Black-p. 195]

Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2008 Questions 154-168 (Blue p. 145-153, Maroon p. 148-156)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 186-200 (p. 196-203)

 Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.