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PSALM 8
PARENT'S PAGE

NOTES TO LEADER

This page can be used as a take home paper to help parents and families dig a bit deeper into the Psalm 8 rotation.

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PASSAGE

Story: Psalm 8
Key/Memory Verse: Psalm 8

PURPOSE

BIBLE BACKGROUND FOR PARENTS/FAMILIES

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Objectives for Rotation

Students will:

Find Psalm 8 in the Old Testament of the Bible.

Learn some attributes of Psalms: David is credited with writing many; Psalms were/are songs and prayers used to worship God.

Memorize all or a portion of Psalm 8.

Contemplate God's amazing creation to discover a feeling of wonder. Discuss ways to pay attention to God's world so as to nurture this sense of awe.

Explore our relationship to God: compared to God's vast creation we seem insignificant, but yet we are important and valuable to God. Recognize that this is both humbling and uplifting.

Devotional Reading

The following is a link to a devotional writing that reflects the awe and wonder of God’s creation through the stars
http://www.holytrinitynewrochelle.org/yourti94147.html

PREPARATION

Read Psalm 8. Spend some time reflecting on it. What are some things that make you feel the majesty of God’s works? How are you aware of the ways that God takes care of you? Spend some time praising God for the many things God has given you.

FAMILY ACTIVITIES

The following are some suggested family activities:

Plan a family stargazing night. Check out this web site for some pointers that will help make your evening a success
http://familyfun.go.com/parenting/learn/activities/feat...0302_stargazing.html

A night under the stars isn’t your thing? Then check out these web sites for some photos that may inspire you instead.
http://www.hubblesite.org/gallery

Create your own stargazing experience, using adhesive backed glow in the dark stars. Work together to put the stars up in your child’s bedroom or playroom in whatever pattern you’d like. Let the stars absorb some light and then turn off the lights and look up at your creation.

Pull out the family photo album of your last family trip to the great outdoors. Look for pictures of things that made you feel the wonder and awe of God’s creation. Share these feelings with each other.

Take a few minutes to watch the sunset together. Point out how often the colors weave together into patterns and shapes. Talk about how many people like to take photos or paint pictures of sunsets. If you have time you may want to make your own sunset pictures.

CONTRIBUTOR: Kim Harding