Better Work Stories - Bibles in Schools

 Often its the work you don't get paid to do that's the most satisfying. After a hiatus of a few years, I got called to do Bibles in Schools again, where you work with a team of Bible teachers sharing the Word with primary school children. 

I wish every Primary School had this. Because it's the most fun half hour you can have in the week. (Apart from the library at lunchtime, of course). The teachers also get a little break while the children actually sit still and listen to a story from the Bible. Or sometimes they don't sit still, we get them acting out the story, using costumes and props. Or puppets. 

The puppets are the best, though it's Joyce's idea to have the puppets. I just sing the song with a karaoke mic. Then we do a memory verse and if the children remember it next week, they may win a prize. Sourcing prizes is always fun. Stickers are good, or maybe little puzzles, or the coveted WWJD bracelets. 

We have a prayer, and then it's game time. I'd half forgotten the games we used to play so I stuck with statues. This one never fails, and the teachers join in too. You nominate one child to be the DJ and he/she has to pause the play button while everyone dances around, until it's pressed and everyone freezes. If you move you are out. 

Last week we were dancing and singing to 'Count on Me' by Bruno Mars. We were going through the Old Testament story of Abigail, Nabal and David. It was all about making good choices, though I'm sure Abigail regretted marrying Nabal back in the day. Thankfully she was a smart lady and shared her lunch with David, who ended up NOT killing Nabal (who refused to share HIS lunch). Some children pointed out David could have killed Nabal but he didn't. Not killing others is a good choice.

I didn't tell the rest of the story (that Nabal died a few days later of a heart attack) but if you want to find out the gory details you'll have to read the Bible yourself...

After you tell the story children come up and hug you and you go home or to the next school and feel blessed.