This Month

June: Crab Soccer

Children in Sao Paulo love to play soccer. Here is how to play a different kind of soccer.

What you need:
2 heavy-ply trash bags
newspapers
twist tie
cloth tape

What you do:
1. Double up the trash bags.
2. Stuff the trash bags with wadded-up newspapers.
3. Twist-tie the trash bags closed.
4. Tape the stuffed bag crosswise with cloth tape.

June: Sesame Seed Snakes

One of the world’s leading centers for the study of poisonous snakes is located on the campus of Sao Paulo University. There are some 1,000 live snakes there! Serve these tasty Sesame Seed Snake treats to your group.

What you need:
nonstick spray
1 package refrigerated biscuits
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons sesame seeds
cookie sheet
oven mitts
knife
pastry brush

June: Live Action Project: Brazil on the Web

Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil. Want to know more about Brazil? Visit this kid-friendly Web site to see lots of fun facts, a video, and a map. You can even send an e-card about Brazil to a friend!

June: My School Soccer Plaque

Kids in Sao Paulo, Brazil, love to play soccer. You can make a soccer plaque with your school colors to help you remember to pray for your school and for missionaries in Sao Paulo!

June: Missions Photos

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Chris and Melody Julian tell university students in São Paulo, Brazil, about Jesus.

Steve and Salva Marlin find creative ways to share the good news in the huge city of São Paulo, Brazil.

Dreamer in Action

Use this video,  "Dreamer in Action," with Week 4 activities.

The video depicts the life and ministry of Annie Armstrong, a tireless missions advocate whose work led to the formation of Woman's Missionary Union. The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering^® for North American Missions is named in her honor.

May: Missions Photos

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The O’Brien family works together to plant new churches in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Weaver family is sharing the good news of Jesus in Baltimore, Maryland.

May: Water and Cheer at the Special Olympics

What you need:
• cases of water bottles
• labels
• markers
• colorful crepe-paper streamers
• ribbon or string
• scissors
• parental permission slips

May: Visit a City

If your church is located in or near a large city, plan a field trip to a safe part of that city. If your church is located in a rural area, travel to the closest big city. Make sure you have a parental permission slip for each child who participates. Enlist other adults to chaperone and drive.

May: Special Project: Green Thumb Ministry

What you need:
• watering cans
• water
• trash bags
• gardening gloves (optional)
• parental permission slips