Series 05: "Living Thanksgiving" For most people, Thanksgiving Day is merely a day to gorge themselves on Turkey while watching football on TV. This series will show children how our Thanksgiving holiday came to be, tracking the progress of those who left the old world for the new in the hopes of being able to freely worship God. This is not revisionist history, but is taken from accounts of those who experienced it all firsthand. Teach children the spiritual significance of Thanksgiving, both then and now! Truthopolis Series 05: Living Thanksgiving Available in these modules via WebLink: WebLink vs. Shipping Lessons Module what this includes $35 Drama Module what this includes $25 Deluxe Module what this includes $50 Want a CD-ROM shipped to you instead? Click Here. Print everything you need, anytime, from any internet-connected computer! Series 05: "Living Thanksgiving" The five Truthopolis episodes that make up this series are described below. Episode 5A: "The Separatists" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Reid Bobby and Jimmy Bobby and Jimmy are pressured to cheat at a sport, until Reid explains how the Separatists broke away from the church and faced persecution to do the right thing–all while trusting God. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. "Delivered from Trouble: God protects Israel from a great army" (adapted from 2 Kings 18:17-19:37 and 2 Chronicles 32:1-22) If we hold on to fear and worry, it is difficult to obey God. Instead, like the Pilgrims, we should do what is right and trust in God to take care of what worries us. “Hoop-La” Episode 5B: "The Mayflower" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Reid Bobby and Rob Bobby and Rob complain about the inconvenience of coming to church--until Reid tells them the story of the Mayflower. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Galatians 6:9 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. "Don't Give Up: Noah Perseveres in his Work" (adapted from Genesis 6:9-8:2) As the Pilgrims and many others went to great lengths to worship God, we should value God above our convenience. "Volley-Verse" Episode 5C: "Squanto" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Reid Bobby and Jimmy To comfort Bobby for being falsely accused and put into school detention, Reid tells the historical story of Squanto, whose unfortunate circumstances led to great good. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Genesis 50:20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives. "A Plan to Save Many Lives: The Story of Joseph" (adapted from Genesis 37, 39-46) Through an object lesson and Scriptural example, the children will learn through the lives of Squanto and Joseph how God works in all things for our good. "Atomic Clock" Episode 5D: "The First Thanksgiving" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Reid Bobby and Rob After seeing their Thanksgiving dinner disappear, Reid teaches Bobby about true thankfulness through the story of the first Thanksgiving. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. "Choosing Thankfulness: The Story of Job" (adapted from Job chapter 1) We should choose to be thankful for God's blessings in all circumstances, despite whatever we may feel we are lacking. "Ribbit / Mayhem" Episode 5E: "Thanksgiving Every Day" Drama Characters Puppets Drama Story Reid Jimmy and Candy As Jimmy and Candy try to discover why we celebrate Thanksgiving, they learn that thanksgiving should happen every day, not just once a year. Memory Verse Bible Story Lesson Focus Game Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. "To Be or Not to Be A Fool: Nabal Shows A Lack of Gratitude" (adapted from 1 Samuel chapter 25) Using a balloon object lesson, the kids learn how we can only have a thankful attitude by continually giving thanks to God instead of whining or complaining. “Popcorn” Series 05: "Living Thanksgiving" $35.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Series 05: "Living Thanksgiving" $25.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Series 05: "Living Thanksgiving" $50.00 (WebLink) Includes NIV, KJV, NKJV, NLT, ESV, and HCSB Bible versions. Truthopolis Series 05: Living Thanksgiving Available in these modules via physical shipping, with delivery in approximately TWO WEEKS: Compare PostShip service to WebLink Lessons Module (Shipped CD-ROM Version) what this includes $40 Drama Module (Shipped CD-ROM Version) what this includes $30 Deluxe Module (Shipped CD-ROM Version) what this includes $60 Want it instantly instead? Click Here.