Amy Carmichael -From Millisle to India
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In this unit you will have the opportunity to:
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Consider your idea of what makes a ‘hero’ Create your own comic strip Reflect on the Bible’s views on heroism Work in a group to create a mime Explore the life of Amy Carmichael Prepare a presentation which may include drama Reflect on your own beliefs and actions
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Heroes of Faith
Is this your idea of a hero?
Take a moment now to sketch what a hero looks like for you. Use stick men if you can’t draw! You could pin your cartoon on the notice board. In the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 11, the writer makes a great list of people he describes as “heroes of faith”. Listen to a reading from the chapter. You may wish to follow the reading in your bible too. It is Hebrews chapter 11: verses 5-9; 11,12; and 23-30.
How much do you remember?
Try to answer the questions on the worksheet without looking up the chapter again.
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Heroes of Faith
Is this your idea of a hero?
You have been given a set of cards. With you partner choose the three words that you believe would best describe a hero. Make sure you can defend your choice. Take a moment now to sketch what a hero looks like for you. Use stick men if you can’t draw! You could pin your cartoons on the notice board. In the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapter 11, the writer makes a great list of people he describes as “heroes of faith”. Listen to a reading from the chapter. You may wish to follow the reading in your bible too. It is Hebrews chapter 11: verses 5-9; 11,12; and 23-30. How much do you remember? Try to answer the questions on the worksheet without looking up the chapter again.
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Hebrews Chapter 11 Verses: 5-9; 11,12; 23-30 5 By faith Enoch was taken from this life, so that he did not experience death; he could not be found, because God had taken him away. For before he was taken, he was commended as one who pleased God.