Overview:
This Bible course, based
on Rachel Mann's bestselling book of the same name for adults, is for groups of
children (aged 8-11) and uses the phenomenally popular movie The Greatest
Showman to help young people think about life and faith in a new way.
It follows a five-session
format, with suggested clips from the film, Bible passages, discussion
starters, questions, craft ideas and prayers, and is suitable for use at any
time of year – including during Lent and at holiday clubs, in church or after
school. The book also contains photocopiable activity sheets for each session.
Through engagement with
some of the key characters from the film, and thinking about memorable lines
from the script and the songs, From Now On will prompt reflection on
what the Bible has to say about themes such as feeling alone or isolated, hope
through faith, love and redemption, forgiveness and acceptance.
Lindsay Taylor is an
author of children’s books with Puffin Books (Hattie B Magical Vet) and
Simon and Schuster (Doodle Girl), and managing director of Mums Creative
Content Ltd. Rebecca Castle is a
primary school volunteer, full-time mum, and wife of a vicar.
Key selling points:
> There are very few books that are specifically aimed at children, and which use popular
films and the themes expored in them to see what the Bible has to
say about a range of issues.
> From Now On: Children's Edition has already proved a successful Bible study course in schools.
> The book/course is
structured to help teachers offer a scheme of work which will engage and
enlighten their pupils.
> All of the planning
is complete making for only a little preparation for the course leader.
> Resources are
available to accompany each session.
Lindsay and Rebecca felt
that children miss out on the opportunity to explore their faith and
spirituality. As Lindsay is a teacher
and Rebecca a clergy spouse volunteering in a school, they thought we had the
perfect opportunity to try out something new.
Who is the book intended for?
From Now On is aimed at children aged 8 – 11 years old,
although younger children did take part in the courses run by the authors. It can be delivered as a unit of work for RE
lessons in school, an after-school club, at a youth club or Sunday school, it
can even be done at home with just parents and children. All the resources needed are supplied and
don’t require much (if any) preparation.
Where can one get a
copy?
All good bookstores and
www.dltbooks.com for £7.99 - you can read a sample here.
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