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Abstract: Understanding the implications of an ecological view of nature for a Christian has recently become a growing interest to the Evangelical community. Until recently resources for exploring how ecological understanding might be incorporated into Christian thought and action have been scarce and difficult to find. Books and internet resources are now emerging, but these represent only a fraction of potential resources and approaches to environmental education for Christians who desire to connect their faith with ecological understanding. This project aims to move beyond the passive and theoretical perspectives of print and media discussions to practical encounters with the natural world. Information comes from print and internet sources, but greater engagement and personal involvement is possible from direct exposure of the natural world informed by these sources. Infusing experiential environmental education programs with biblical themes provides a way for Christians to understand and appreciate their place in the natural world upon which human society depends. This field-based program offers interested individuals with a resource for doing this sort of environmental education. It presents a practical workshop which can be implemented by a facilitator without great cost or experience in doing such programs. Directions and suggestions for implementation are provided.
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Abstract
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Goals of the project
Regional site visits: Avenues for learning
Discussion
Purpose for the program
Theological statement
Statement of Faith
Rhythm of the day program explained
Order of program
Preparation
Examples of an altar
Rhythm of the Day program outline
Rhythm of the Day outline explained
I. Opening circle
a. Welcome and staff introductions
Example of a gathering site
b. Opening prayer
c. Quote
d. Expectations for the day
e. Creation story or Devotional
Creation story introduction
Creation story imagined
Devotional
The connection
II. Ice breakers, games, and challenge activities
a. Ice breakers and games
b. Challenge activities
III. Explaining what worship is
IV. Praise music explanation
list of songs
V. Care of creation information
a. God′s design of nature
b. Value of creation and our responsibility
VI. Trail information
VII. Lessons explained
VIII. Do more games or challenge activities
XI. Trail information
X. Closing Circle
a. Poem or short essay
b. Lead second praise sing
c. Ask what the group has gotten out of the day
d. Pledge
e. Offerings
f. Benediction, blessing, or read prayer
Benediction
Blessing
Prayer
Leader′s lyric and chord sheets
Famous One
Indescribable
Resonate
We Bow Down
Who Is Like You
God of Wonders
For The Beauty
This Is My Father′s World
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Fairest Lord Jesus
Sheet music
All Creatures of our God and King
Fairest Lord Jesus
This is my Father′s World
For the Beauty of the Earth
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
Training and Recommendations for the Field
Scripture
Writing curriculum
Goals and objectives
Knowing Your Audience
Learning Styles
What are Learning Styles?
Multiple Intelligences
What are Multiple Intelligences?
Teaching style
Grappling with stage fright
Trail tips: in case you use a remote site
Being prepared
The ten essentials
Warm up
Minimal impact
Waste disposal
Medical training
Lessons
Getting to know the forest
It′s a matter of survival – Sun, Water, Air, and Food
Generation less – Consuming less, sharing more
Participant letter
Pledge cards
Evaluation form
Resources
Literature review
Appendix
Quotes
Devotionals
Ice breakers, games, and activities
Poems and essays
Benedictions, blessings, and prayers
Bibliography
Participant music booklet
Activity booklet
Praise songs CD
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