Youth. Festival Booklet. Grades 2-3

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1 Youth Festival Booklet Grades 2-3

2 This belongs to: Happy Feast Days! What a great time of year this is when we are once again reminded about the awesome plan God has for us. In Leviticus 23, God tells us that we are to keep the Holy Days, including the Feast of Tabernacles, forever, from generation to generation. God never wants us to forget His great plan for mankind, and that is why we observe the Feast and Holy Days every year. Remember, God wants to build a relationship with you and your family! The Feast is a perfect time to spend more time learning about God s plan of salvation. So make sure not only to rejoice, but to also learn as much as you can about God and His plan for YOU! Note to parents: Each page of the booklet is designed not only to be fun for your children but also to help reinforce a biblical point and basic academic skills needed for school. In addition, each page has a Family Discussion Point which can be used to help in family discussions while at the Feast of Tabernacles. Please note the Festival Activity Booklet is not used for the festival youth instruction classes. These booklets are for the children to keep and are not required for their classes. Have a wonderful Feast season! - The Education Team Hello, I m Betty the Bible Bee. You can find me throughout this booklet highlighting scriptures which have missing words. That s when I will need your help to fill in the missing words! So be on the lookout for me! This Just In Breaking News! Some animals have escaped their home at the zoo and we need your help to find them on the pages of this booklet. See how many times you can find: Oscar Orangutan Peggy Panda Peter Parrot 2

3 Feast of Trumpets When Christ returns to the earth the saints will be raised. These are the people who obeyed God in all their ways. The 12 apostles will have the job of ruling over the 12 tribes of Israel under King David. Family Discussion Point: Read Luke 22:29-30 and Matthew 19:28 with your family. What do you think the word regeneration means? What qualities or characteristics did the apostles have that made Christ want them to rule over Israel in the Kingdom? What other positions of leadership do you think there will be? 3

4 Finish the subtraction problems to answer the following question: Key 2 = A 4 = T 5 = M 8 = E 11 = H 17 = W Which apostle was a tax collector? 4

5 Atonement Several days after keeping the Feast of Trumpets and four days before the Feast of Tabernacles God commands us to keep the Day of Atonement. Leviticus 23:32 states: It shall be to you a Sabbath of solemn rest, and you shall afflict your souls; on the ninth day of the month at evening, from evening to evening you shall celebrate your Sabbath. Family Discussion Point: Discuss with your family what is fasting and why does God require his people to fast on this solemn Holy Day. 5

6 Holy Days and Sabbaths We are commanded by God to keep the Feast of Tabernacles. The first day of the Feast is a Holy Day. We keep the Feast, Holy Days and Sabbaths so we may learn to fear the Lord. What can you do to learn to properly fear the Lord? Color the pictures below that show how you can learn to fear the Lord; then unscramble the words. Family Discussion Point: Read Deuteronomy 14:23 as a family. Discuss what it means to fear the Lord. 6

7 Tithing In ancient Israel the people were farmers. God told them to save a tenth of their crops like wheat and livestock (like sheep) to take to the Feast. This was their festival tithe, often called second tithe. Family Discussion Point: Read Deuteronomy 14:22-27 as a family. Discuss what your family spends their festival tithe on while traveling to and from the Feast as well as during the Feast. 7

8 Today, many people work different jobs and are paid money. God teaches us to save a tenth from all the money we earn so we can attend God s feasts. To the right under the picture of the coins, trace how much one tenth is in one dollar of change. Below answer the questions to the crossword puzzle to fill in the squares Aross 2. A person who owns a farm. 4. A type of grain. 5. Mary had a little. 7. One tenth is called a. 8. The tithe is saved to use at the Feast of Tabernacles. Down 1. Parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. 2. of Tabernacles. 3. Little Bo Peep s pets. 6. Another name for dollars, pesos, pounds, euros, etc. 8

9 Sharing at the Feast We save our second tithe so that we may keep God s feasts. God encourages each one of us to share our blessings with others. Find and circle the eight objects that do not belong in the picture. Family Discussion Point: As a family read Nehemiah 8: Discuss what it means to share your portion with others. 9

10 Celebrate the Feast! There are hidden words in the puzzle below. The words all have to do with the Feast of Tabernacles. Directions: Start with the letter at the top left of the page and circle it. Then start counting and circle every third letter. Write down the eight words that you find. The first word is done for you. P T Z R Q S A U D Y A B S I N H L M A E C R D F E W X E G X A R H T I J O U T F Y Z F D E E A B R O N I T U N H I G D E G O P I N O F P Q T A Q S M P S K J W Q T I B C M T Z F B Q A C D M W X I T K L Y H Y T L G O T O Y B D 10

11 Path to Life Today we have the Holy Bible, God s Word, to instruct us in his way. God s Sabbath, Holy Days and festivals work like a compass to show us the right path in life. Family Discussion Point: Read Leviticus 23. In addition read and discuss Deuteronomy 30: Discuss how the Holy Days show God s plan for all people. 11

12 The Feast of Tabernacles You have come to the Feast and have left your normal activities like school and work behind. You get to learn about God s way now! The Feast is a sample or taste of what God s Kingdom will be like! Micah 4:4: But everyone shall sit under his and under his ; and no one shall make them afraid... 12

13 Directions: Use the key below to color in the blocks to reveal the mystery message. b-2 yellow d-3 light blue g-1 orange b-3 yellow d-4 light blue g-2 orange b-4 yellow d-5 light blue g-3 orange b-5 yellow g-4 orange g-5 orange b-6 yellow g-6 orange a b c d e f g h A b x t n L B G o d s U D T R M w S F W a y B C X m o z Q H k P V w x W o r k s! A V S n t Q 13

14 The Feast of Tabernacles is such a highlight of the year! How many words can you make using the letters in the word: Tabernacle. Write your words below. Tabernacle Here are two examples: ace, tab. Family Discussion Point: Read Micah 4:1-5 with your family. Discuss how the world will be different when all people will keep God s way. 14

15 Animal Nature Will Change Today, wild animals such as alligators, lions and cobras are very dangerous to humans. But when Christ comes back these scary animals will become tame or nice. Family Discussion Point: Read Isaiah 11:6-9. Discuss how life will be different when wild animals become tame. 15

16 In the future coming Millennium God will change the nature of the wild animals. No longer will they be a danger to humans. An animal such as a baby lamb will lay or stand beside a wolf and the wolf will not harm it. Please help Betty Bee fill in the words to Isaiah 11:6: The also shall dwell with the, and the leopard shall lie down with kid, and the and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little shall lead them. 16

17 The Land Will Change Many parts of the earth contain very hot and dry deserts. In the future, God will heal the land and the deserts will bloom with flowers, and pools of water shall be made! Family Discussion Point: Read Isaiah 35:1-7 with your family. Discuss what the deserts might look like. How might the land and wildlife change? 17

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19 People Will Be Healed Just as God will heal the earth of pollution, drought and disease, so will God heal people of their health problems. Family Discussion Point: Read Isaiah 35:5-6. Discuss what it would be like to be blind, deaf or paralyzed and then be healed. How do you think the person would react? 19

20 The Eighth Day After the Feast has ended there is still one more day. This day pictures the Great White Throne Judgement and then God will create a new heaven and new earth. The earth and heaven will no longer be polluted. God s creation and plan will be perfect! Family Discussion Point: As a family, please read Revelation 21:1, Isaiah 66:22, 2 Peter 3:13 and Isaiah 65:17. Imagine and discuss what the new earth and heavens will look like. 20

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22 What type of animal would you like in the Millennium? We asked several of our pre-teens what kind of animal they would like to have as a pet in the Millennium! Here is what they said: A hippo so I can ride on its back down a river. - Penelope, 5, England I would like to have a giraffe because it has brown spots and color. -Carson, 6, Ohio, U.S.A. I want to have a pet lion because I would like to ride on it so that it will take me to many places and the lion can scare bad men who are mean to other people. -David, 4, Mexico A lion because they hop around and run! Me and a lion [would] love to sit in the sun. - Evelyn, 5, Norway 22

23 Camryn would like a bengal tiger. -Camryn, 6, Indiana, U.S.A. Samuel would like to have a cheetah because they run super fast and are powerful. - Samuel, 6, Germany Valentina would like to have a nice little pony, that has a tail and can be ridden. She would like to take long rides in beautiful places, among colorful butterflies and beautiful flowers. -Valentina, 5, Mexico A cheetah because you can ride it and go really fast to see something exciting. -Abigail, 7, Texas, U.S.A. I would like a horse because it is beautiful and has a beautiful smile and beautiful everything. -Kayla, 5, South Africa Allison would like a baby cheetah. - Allison, 6, Virginia, U.S.A. I would like a lion because it is my favourite animal and because it has hair. -Mufaro, 5, South Africa A tiny lion because I love them and they are my favorite. -William, 4, South Africa 23

24 I would like a brown recluse or black widow because they won t harm me in the millenium. They could crawl on my arms and legs and I wouldn t get bit. Connor, 6, Ohio, U.S.A. Josh would like a snake in the world tomorrow because they have such nice colored skin. - Josh, 5, South Africa I would like to have a panda bear because they are cute, mischievous, and soft and fat. Their colors are black and white and I could ride them so they can take me wherever I want. -Kevin, 5, Mexico I would like a lizard to go on a walk with a little tiny leash. I want him to have a blanket to sleep with in a comfy toy bed. - Caleb, 5, Norway I would like a python snake for a pet because it can go around my neck and go to sleep. -Nathan, 5, Norway I would like a caracal because its nice and has beautiful colors. -Daniel, 8, South Africa 24

25 I woud like to have a pet giraffe called Gabriela becasue of their long necks they can look at everything and I can reach the tallest trees. -Magdalena, 5, Chile A snake, because they are my favourite animal. - Tobias, 7, England Elise would like to have a baby tiger because they are so very cute and cuddly. - Elise, 5, Germany I would like to have a baby lion as a pet because it s beautiful, seems cuddly and it would be nice to play with. - Olerato, 7, South Africa I would like to have a girl Cheetah for a pet in the Kingdom. Why? Because she runs fast. I have a lot of energy and I love to eat. And the cheetah loves to eat and runs fast. - Esther, 7, Norway I would like a dog because it won t bite me anymore and I would like to feed him, bathe him and comb him. He is also a very nice little animal, I like small, furry dogs. -Génesis, 4, Mexico I would like a wolf, because he is protective, he cares for his family, he is loyal and very strong. He will take care of his puppies, he would always be by my side and he would follow me everywhere -Hans, 8, Mexico 25

26 How Woofer Got His Name When my daughter, Amanda, was just two years old I began to create nightly Woofer Stories about a grizzly bear who was the pet of a little girl and her younger brother in the world tomorrow when Jesus Christ has returned and rules the earth. Over the years she heard hundreds of adventurous Woofer stories filled with Millennial lessons. A Woofer Story by Randy Stiver Published on The Arrowhead Journal 6/23/17 It was a chilly, spring morning a few days before Passover when Amanda s father rode his fine horse, Prince, up the forest trail to check the mountain pastures where he would bring the family s cattle and sheep to graze in summer. As they rounded a large boulder at the edge of the forest, the magnificent mountain meadows came into view! Whoa, Prince, is that good pasture or what?! But the great horse just stared at something across the meadow at the bottom of a steep slope. That s a rock slide, Prince. And there s a small creature moving near it. Let s have a look, giddyup, boy! As they galloped across the meadow Amanda s father soon saw a large brown animal lying at the bottom of the slide. He felt a twinge of sadness as he realized it was the old grizzly bear sow he had often seen in the meadow eating huckleberries. When they pulled up beside the old bear, he could see that she had died in the rockslide, two, maybe three days earlier. Suddenly, a smaller, furry creature popped its head up from behind its dead mother. Surprised and frightened, it puffed its cheeks with air and gave a woofing sound. Look, Prince, that little cub is all thin and weak. He probably hasn t had anything to eat for three days. Let s see if we can catch him and give him some food. As Papa reached for the tiny grizzly it backed away, woofing as it went. Easy, little fellow, you need some nourishment. Come on, let me pick you up. You ll have to go home with us, said Papa. Woof, woof, woof, was the only response as the tiny cub backed away under a large bush. It s okay, little bear, we re not going to hurt you. Come here, little fella. Amanda s father crawled under the bush reaching for the tiny grizzly which kept backing further under the bush woof, woof, woofing all the way. As horses go, Prince was very smart. Trained to herd cattle, by instinct he could herd almost any sort of livestock. Backing out from under the bush, the tiny bear backed right between Prince s pasterns that s what a horse s ankles are called. Papa collected the cub in his arms from between Prince s front feet and held him like a tiny baby. The little fellow, still frightened, gave out small woofs, but he was very weak with Drawing by Ariella McNally hunger. Swinging up into the saddle, Amanda s father turned Prince toward their ranch in the valley while thinking what he could feed the wee bear. Remembering that his lunch included a jar of fresh yogurt, he poured a little into his red bandana and gave it a squeeze. The delicious, milk-like substance dripped through the cloth and the tiny bear began to lick and lick and lick. Before long with the gentle swaying of the horse ride plus plenty of squeezed yogurt in his tummy the little cub fell asleep in Papa s arms. Late that afternoon Papa, Prince and the nameless little bear came into view of the ranch house. Papa whistled a long, signal whistle and his wife and children excitedly came out to greet him. I ve got a surprise for you! he announced as he dismounted with the furry bundle in his arms. He set the little bear cub on the ground in front of the children. Amanda and her younger brother, Justin, rushed to pet him, but the tiny grizzly backed up against Papa s boots as he woofed and woofed. Always a creative, young girl, Amanda exclaimed Let s call him Woofer! And that s how Woofer got his name. Little did Amanda know that the tiny, grizzly bear she could hold in her arms would grow into a 1,200 pound, perfectly tame, Woofer bear that would join her and her brother, Justin, on many happy world tomorrow adventures! 26

27 How many of each did you find? Write your answers below. Oscar Orangutan Peggy Panda Peter Parrott 27

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