Earth Week!
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April 22 is Earth Day, a day for celebrating the Earth and its living things. We remember that the earth and everything in it is created by God and is good. Today and throughout this week, we will explore ways that we can help take care of this gift.
Bible Verse: Genesis 1:28 (MSG)
God spoke:
Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature, so they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, and yes, Earth itself!
Story: When God Made the World
Let’s look at the story of When God Made the World. As you listen, consider all the amazing gifts that God gave us through the things in creation!
Wondering Questions
I wonder how this story makes you feel?
I wonder what this story makes you feel about God?
I wonder which parts of God’s creation seem the most amazing to you?
Read Aloud: Earth Day Every Day
Even though Earth Day is just one day each year, we can take care of it all year long. Here is a story that helps us think of ways that we–all of us!–can take care of the Earth every day.
Care for the Earth - Video Compilation
I challenged you to take a picture of something you do to love or care for the Earth. I compiled all of our pictures together into a video, and here is the finished product! Enjoy!
Are you feeling inspired to love and respect the Earth that God created? Each little thing you do matters. Even if your efforts seem so small, with lots of us working together, we can help keep God’s earth healthy and protect it from harm.
Here are 24 ways that you and your family can care for the Earth every day. Can you think of even more?
Activities:
Nature Mandalas - Create a beautiful piece of art out of natural materials. Leave it for someone else to see, or take a picture to remember it!
Downtown Story Walk - Head downtown Iowa City with a grownup to take a walk and read the book We Are Water Protectors! The walk is about 1 mile and will take roughly 20 minutes. As you follow the map, the path will lead you to the next pages of the book, which you can stop and read together.
