Mission Education Resources for Children and Youth
A selection of United Methodist resources that educate children and youth for mission.
God Gave Me
Children naturally enjoy the wonders of God's creation. In this simple book, a child shares what God has given him, from parents who love him to the joy of getting his first bike. #1937/ Abingdon PressAGE GROUP: Children from grades K-6
http://www.cokesbury.com
$6.40
The Carpet Boy's Gift
This fictional story honors the legacy of Iqbal Masih, a real boy who escaped from a factory where he was a child worker. Once protected and educated, he worked to liberate child workers by the thousands. Adults and children can read and discuss this book together.
#1951/ Tilbury House Publishers
http://www.missionresourcecenter.org
$8.48
See Jane Win for Girls
Sylvia Rimmand her daughters surveyed more than 1,000 successful women to write this book for parents and their amazing daughters. This book is full of ideas on how girls can shape their future.
#1934/ Free Spirit Publishing
http://www.missionresourcecenter.org
$6.98
You Wouldn't Love Me If You Knew
A little boy has done something for which he feels he can never be forgiven. Even though he decides to do only good things, each time he does a helpful thing for his family, he still doesn't feel good. Finally he tells his mother what he has done.
#1953/ AbingdonPress
http://www.cokesbury.com
$13.60
The Sudan Project
This storybook is very effective in teaching about the region of Darfur (western portion of Sudan) and what the church is doing and can do to help rebuild with the people there. A percentage of the profits fromthis book is donated to The Sudan Project, which works in conjunction with UMCOR.
ISBN-13/UPC: 9780687650507/ Abingdon Press
http://www.cokesbury.com
$8.00
Brothers in Hope
8-year-old Garang is tending cattle far from his family's home in southern Sudan when war comes to his village. He returns to find everything has been destroyed. Brothers in Hope is a story of courage, and testament to the power of the human spirit. #R1021/General Board of Global Ministries
AGE GROUP: Children from Grades 1-6
http://www.missionresourcecenter.org
$17.95
They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky
From 1987-89, tens of thousands of boys who took flight from the massacres of Sudan's civil war became known as the "Lost Boys." This is the story of three of these boys and their will to survive.
#R1032/General Board of Global Ministries
AGE GROUP: Children from Grades 1-6
http://www.missionresourcecenter.org
$12.95
Faith in Motion Series:
Changing Your WorldLeader's Guide
A very practical resource that really helps youth make the connection between life and mission. Included are 7 sessions, a retreat module and a worship service all geared toward making a difference in the world.
ISBN-13: 9780687082568/ Abingdon Press
AGE GROUP: Youth
http://www.cokesbury.com
$13.00
Bible Lessons for Youth
Leader's Guide - Fall 2006Although not specifically geared toward mission, this is a resource that deals with God's Covenant and the living out of that Covenant as God's people. The last session challenges students to discover ways how they too can be involved in mission.
ISBN-13: X750083/ Cokesbury
AGE GROUP: Grades 7-12
http://www.cokesbury.com
$5.50
Bible Quest
Leader's Guide - Winter 2006-07Each lesson has a section for preparing for the story,telling the story, connecting with the story and celebrating the story. Inalmost all of the "connecting with the story" components, there is afocus on being in mission today. This resource includes a CD.
ISBN-13: X934700/ Bible Quest Publishers
AGE GROUP: Grades 6-8
http://www.cokesbury.com
$15.50
