Fall Family Faith Formation – Oct 2

Frolic Bible Moses and the Exodus / Spark Story Bible The Red Sea
Genesis Exodus 14:10-31 or “The Red Sea”

Have you ever felt stuck or trapped? Or had a problem that felt like it was just too big to solve? In the bible story about Moses and the Red Sea, the Israelites felt trapped between the army that was chasing them and the water that was too deep to cross. But God was there to help. God gave Moses the power to push the water back and make a path for His people to cross to safety. You can always talk to God about your problems. Who else can you talk to when you need help?

Digging Deeper (great topics for Upper Elementary): Moses was a leader because God asked him to be. He was worried that he wouldn’t have the right words or make the right decisions, but he had faith that God would help him. What do you say when people ask you to lead or try new things? Do you remember that God is always with you?

Activity 1: Parting the Waters Put some water in a clear container. Sprinkle in some pepper or cinnamon or other spice that you can see floating on top of the water. Dip your finger in the water and see if it spreads the spices apart. Do they move? Do they stay apart? Mine did not. Now try adding a drop of dish soap, (like Dawn) into the water. Watch the spices separate!

Activity 2: Set the scene Talk about the shape of a pyramid- a square base with four triangles that lean in and touch at the top. Using magnet tiles or paper, try to create some. Use your pyramids to represent Egypt. Then get some toy people, dolls, stuffies, etc. and run away from Egypt to the Red Sea.

Activity 3 (for little littles): Part the Sea Take turns acting out parting the sea with towels or pillows. Say “NO” and block the way or say “Go” and part the way.