Students are given 22K gold, frankincense, and myrrh to hold and smell. The spices are heated up in the kitchen and the historical use of the spices is discussed. Discussion of connections between these men and gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Students fill three shoe boxes with gifts, photos, and cards donated by the class for three teenagers in one of fifty-five countries through a mission project by Samaritan's Purse founder, Franklin Graham. The boxes will be shipped to Samaritan's purse immediately for distribution sometime in 2000.
Scriptures read and discussed.
Movie - Mary, Mother of Jesus, NBC Home Video. Only the last two-thirds of this movie shown. Not for younger students. One Road to Paradise CD played. This lesson set is the copyrighted property of its author and may not be used for commercial purposes.