The children will have the opportunity to:

• Locate John 6:1–14 in their Bibles.
• Retell and discuss the story of the feeding of the five thousand.
• Create a mosaic remembering the story of the feeding of the five thousand.

The Audiovisual Workshop explores John 6:1–14 through audiovisual media that is heard, viewed or made. Objectives of the workshop:

The children will have the opportunity to:

• Hear the story of the feeding of the five thousand.
• Watch a movie about the feeding of the five thousand.
• Gain an understanding of how people helped Jesus and how they can help Jesus today.
• Watch the movie We Change the World and learn about One Great Hour of Sharing.

The Computer Workshop explores John 6:1–14 using computers. Sometimes computers are used to tell the story, and sometimes they are used to respond to it. Objectives of the workshop:

The children will have the opportunity to:

• Hear the story of a boy who shared his lunch.
• Explore the story on interactive computer programs:
  
  
  • Discovery’s Life of Christ
  • The Play & Learn Children’s Bible
  • Charlie Church Mouse: Bible Adventures # 1
  • Kid Pix Studio Deluxe 3rd Edition
• Think about how they can share what they have.

The Drama/Storytelling Workshop explores John 6:1–14 by retelling the story in ways that help children remember it. Objectives of the workshop:

The children will have the opportunity to:

• Learn the meanings of several Hebrew names.
• Play two games that may have been played by children during the time of Jesus.
• Explore the Bible story.
• Identify ways that they can do God’s work by offering small things.

The Games and Puzzles Workshop explores John 6:1–14 by having children play biblically related games or puzzles. Objectives of the workshop:

The children will have the opportunity to:

• Hear the story of Jesus feeding a multitude of people.
• Learn about hunger in the United States and worldwide.
• Learn about the Presbyterian Hunger Program, a ministry of the PC(USA).
• Consider ways they can help feed hungry people.

The Music and Worship Workshop explores John 6:1–14 through music and makes the connection to worship in PC(USA) congregations. Objectives of the workshop:

The children will have the opportunity to:

• Learn about the order for worship.
• Hear John 6:1–14.
• Create a song.
• Plan and participate in a worship service.

The Bonus: Cooking Workshop explores John 6:1–14 by having children prepare a food item. Objectives of the workshop:

The children will have the opportunity to:

• Participate in a simulation activity that demonstrates what it is like to have more than they need and what it is like to have less than they need.
• Hear and discuss John 6:1–14
• Prepare jars of Super Soup (dried soup mix) to sell to raise funds for a hunger ministry.