At Camp Wakanda, we spend a portion of our day in "CE" - Christian Education.
We continue to focus on the scripture of the day through videos, activities, discussion and prayer.
For CE, this week in Camp @ Home we hope you and your "cabin" will use these ideas to:
connect with each other, grow in your faith and have a little fun.
Peace be with you!!!

Today's Scripture

"Now during those days (Jesus) went out to the mountain to pray; and he spent the night in prayer to God.  And when day came, he called his disciples and chose twelve of them, whom he also named apostles." - Luke 6:12-13

Icebreaker

Today's them is "You are invited"!  After watching the video, think about this:  The characters change over time ... How would you describe how they feel at the beginning of the clip to the end?  Think of a time when you were reunited with a friend or family member, how did you feel?

Prayer Activity

Key Ideas:

• Our scripture today from Luke talks about Jesus going to the mountain to pray.  He stepped away, slowed down, to be in relationship with God.
  
• The scripture also tells us that he called his disciples.  He invited them to join his ministry.
  
• The mountain was a sacred place … a special place, a holy place.  While we can’t always get away to a mountain or other sacred space, we will be making rock mandalas to act as a sacred space that can fit into our pockets and go wherever we go.
  
  

Prayer Activity

• One of the most ancient forms of prayer is the mandala and it’s used across many different religions. The word mandala means “container of sacred essence” in Sanskrit. It originated as a spiritual practice in the 6th century BC out of the Hindu and Buddhist religions, but is now used by many others, including Christians.
  
• You can use a mandala in your prayers in different ways. One is to find a template with a design (a coloring page) and color it in. Or you might draw your own design and color it in. You may even choose to create your own unique drawing, allowing your hand to create what comes to you in prayer.
  
• With a mandala, you start with a circle. Create your prayer space. You don’t have to stay within the lines, but this is your sacred space for prayer. You can draw your own circle on a blank piece of paper or print out a coloring page.
  
• Then, begin to color. As you color, let your mind wander. This is not about the end result, but about the process of prayer. Spend time in prayer and talking with God as you color. Or, simply release yourself into His hands and allow God space to speak to your heart.
  
• You can repeat scripture or a short prayer as you color, allow your mind to wander through the thoughts God places on your heart, or simply relax into the exercise.
  

Closing Prayer

Dear God,
You grace each of us with equal measure in your love.
Let us learn to love our neighbors more deeply,
so that we can create welcoming,
peaceful and just communities. 
​Where all God's children are welcome!
Amen