Day 2: Joseph Becomes Ruler of Egypt
We saw how God turned Joseph’s troubles into a huge blessing for him and the people of Egypt. When lies were told about Joseph, he ended up in prison. Even there, he trusted the Lord and gave glory to God in the way he treated others.
When we have been wronged or hurt by someone else, it can be very difficult for us to feel like forgiving them. Sometimes, we even get angry with God and we take out our anger on others. Joseph didn’t do that. He continued to trust that God hadn’t forgotten about him and that God had plans for him that he didn’t necessarily understand at the moment.
One of the greatest gifts we can give to our children is the truth that God’s love for us in Jesus is steadfast. It doesn’t falter. Even when unjust things happen to us, our God, who loves us, will work those things for our eternal good.
These are some of the activities we enjoyed on Day 2!
Art
All the kids made pictures of the grain fields and pyramids. This project reminded us of how Joseph instructed the Egyptians to fill storehouses of grain to feed the people during the years of famine.
Games
We enjoyed several relay races: “Storing Up the Grain,” “Fat Cows and Skinny Cows,” and “Passing the Grain Sacks.” We also had play stations and sensory stations that allowed the younger kids to experiment with making pyramids out of cups.
Science
The kids first watched a short video about the flooding of the Nile River. They then went out under the canopy and planted barley in bowls to take home!
