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Last Supper ~ Lord's Supper

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

The following resources can be used to enhance the lessons in the Last Supper~Lord's Supper Rotation lesson set or your other Communion instructional needs.

See our post on Creative Communion Instruction Ideas for related content. Many of the ideas below will work great for a program of Communion instruction.

ART

FINE ART

BANNERS / TEXTILE

"Communion A-Z:  Feasting at God's Table" by Wezeman, Phyllis Vos, Anna L. Liechty, Jude Dennis Fournier & Judith Harris Chase.  Prescott, AZ:  Educational Ministries, 1999. This book provides information, instructions, and diagrams for making an A-Z banner to explain the Sacrament of Communion.  (Available from p.wezeman@comcast.net)

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

• "Jesus in Space" CD by Sunday Software.  Mission #3 is an interactive lesson about the Last Supper that takes place on "Planet Whammo".   Learn the story through a Whammo quiz game, Seder Meal Grocery Game, Whammo Lab game which teaches the connection between the Passover-Sedar meal and the Last Supper, and lastly an interactive slide-show about Communion/Eucharist (used in this lesson set's computer workshop).
  This software is FREE to supporting members! Check it out.
  
• "Life of Christ" CD- #31  New Meaning to the Passover Meal.
  Note: Discovery Interactive’s "Life of Christ" CD has gone out of print (its material has been turned into an online course). Learn more here!
  
• "Play & Learn" CD- Last Supper (Out of print, but left here for all those churches who have it.)

COOKING

• Make some of the traditional foods associated with a Passover Seder meal. Refer to the Cooking Workshop lesson from State Street United Methodist Church in Bristol, TN.
  
  
• Make unleavened bread. Refer to the Cooking Workshop lesson from Grace Point Church, San Antonio, TX. Perhaps stomp some grapes!

DIORAMA, Story Table, Lego, Toy Models

What is a Diorama / Story Table Workshop?

Look in "Workshop Design & Resources" - under "OTHER  Workshop Concepts" link.  

• "The Last Supper" by Trinity Toyz, 2013, 761963380102.  A 286 piece block set includes 13 figures, compatible to Lego.  Note:  figures are just slightly smaller than Lego figures and have no legs as they are dressed in biblical costume.  Set builds a 3 walled room with windows, floor, table.  Includes: 13 wine goblets, 4 plates, and 8 assorted size loaves of bread.
  
  
• Make your own "Last Supper" wooden set as shown how in this post by "abcalis" (link) with wooden peg dolls, felt clothes & belts made from felt & leather.
  
  See a "Last Supper" Diorama (Lego) Workshop written by Jaymie Derden from State Street UMC, Bristol, VA link.

Had a thought regarding doing a diorama workshop that you may want to have the kids break into groups and create 3 different dioramas; The Passover, The Last Supper, and Communion (at their church).  Then discuss the transitions (what's the same, what's different, why?), as you and the children walk through and compare each diorama, starting at Passover.

DRAMA

• "The Humongous Book of Bible Skits for Children's Ministry", by Group Publishing, 9780764430831.  Page 160 - The Last Supper.  This book includes CD with sound effects for each skit.
  
  
• Blacklight song idea:  use "The E-U-C-H-A-R-I-S-T Song" find song information under MUSIC - prop suggestions: use large letters to spell E-u-c-h-a-r-i-s-t, pick out other words to make additional props, also include props of instruments you hear in song that you can replicate so the kids are playing them.  Lots of neat ideas!
  

Blacklights - Check out link here in the "Blacklight Manual" - for details of how we used Blacklights in drama.

MUSIC

• "Remember Me" found on the "Friends & Heroes" CD.  You Tube link: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhFBX5ZSySo
  
• "Remembrance (Communion Song)", sung by Matt Redman, YouTube includes words link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oCNwIA6xLc Found on his CD titled "We Shall Not Be Shaken" CD, 2009, 5099952222023.
  
  
• "The E-U-C-H-A-R-I-S-T Song" (Children's First Communion Song). Mary Zitnik is the artist and the title of the CD is Totally Catholic.  You Tube with lyrics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GEqnKMN1zE  Very upbeat and fun!  Check out note under Drama for using this with Blacklights.
  
  
• Suggestion:  When searching use "Communion Song" for lots of hits of different artists and different songs.

SOME DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Use these questions to discuss this story:

In what city did the Last Supper take place?   (Jerusalem)

What special meal had the disciples and Jesus gathered to share?  (a Passover feast)

What special meals do you celebrate in your family?

Where did Jesus and his disciples gather to share this meal?

(in an upper room; a guest room in a house)

Why was "Passover" significant to the Jews at the time of Jesus?

(it celebrated freedom from slavery in Egypt)

What food elements did Jesus use in a new way at this supper?   (the bread and the wine)

Why was Jesus eager to share this Passover with his disciples?

How do you suppose Jesus was feeling?

Read Luke 22:19-20: "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”  “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." What is the meaning of Jesus' words?

What are we being asked to remember?   (Jesus' death for us)

What are some ways that your family remembers significant events -- birthdays or vacations?

What is a covenant?   (an agreement or promise with conditions)

What does Jesus mean by "the new covenant?"  (God’s promise that our sins will be forgiven)

How much do you suppose the disciples understood when Jesus talked about his body and his blood?

If you had been there at the Last Supper how would you have felt when Jesus passed the bread and the cup?

Why is it important that Christian celebrate Communion?  (to remember that Jesus died for our sins)

Describe the most memorable Communion service you can recall.

How can you prepare for Communion to make it more meaningful for you?

Who can take communion in our church?

What could you do every day to remember Jesus' words, sacrifice and gifts?

RESOURCE BOOKS

• "Unit Eleven:  Sacrament of Communion.  Worship for Life:  Equipping Children to Grow in the Community of Faith", by Wezeman, Phyllis Vos, Patricia E. Janssen, Anna L. Liechty, and The Worship for Life Writing Team.  Inver Grove Heights, MN:  Logos Productions, 2008.  Worship for Life is a 14-volume resource collection that contains lessons designed to help children, as well as youth and adults, explore and experience each component of a service of worship with the goal of active participation as the end result.

Unit Eleven:  Sacrament of Communion contains the following lessons and enhancements:

Lessons

     Architecture:  Diorama -- Communion Space
     Art:  Clay Chalice and Paten
     Banners/Textiles:  Weaving
     Clown/Mime:  Party with Clown
     Computer - PowerPoint slides
     Creative Writing:  Interviews
     Creative Writing:  Poetry - Skinny Poem
     Culinary:  Bread and Grape Juice
     Dance/Gesture/Movement:  Choreography – “One Bread, One Body”
     Drama:  Role Play (Emmaus)
     Drama:  Script:  Denominational Communion Practices
     Games:  Giant Board Game
     Music:  “Come, Come, Come”
     Music:  Hymn Story:  “Eat This Bread” (Ball in Cup Game)
     Music:  Song:  “Come, Take the Bread”
     Photography:  Art History/Tableau
     Puppetry:  Object Theater
     Storytelling:  Seder Service
     Storytelling:  Children's Object Lesson – Wheat/Bread; Grapes/Juice; Heart

• "You're Invited: A Week of Family Devotions of the Last Supper", by John Bouwers/Karen DeBoer/S.R. Larin, Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2012, 9781592557776.
  Explore the gift of the Lord's Supper with your family. A one-week devotional that will help you explain what the Lord's Supper is all about.  Note:  from viewing a few pages on-line the view taken is that ALL can partake in the Last Supper who believe in Jesus Christ and are sorry for their sins.
  
  
• "The Lord's Supper...Let's Get Ready", by Laurie Donahue, LifeSong Publishers, 2005, 9780971830660.  
  This book prepares the student for the observance of communion through the study of Scripture.  Ages 8-16.

STORY BOOKS

• "Lump of Clay" by Bobby Holiday, Lady Hawk Press, 2011, Hardcover, 11.50" X 8.75",9780982908211 (includes audio CD).
  A fictional tale of a forgetful potter and a special lump of clay.  The lump of clay becomes very boastful and full of pride as the potter begins to use him to create a special center piece for King Herod's table.  Manasseh, the potter, prays to the Lord that he will guide his hands and make it pleasing to his eyes alone, as he is the Lord and greater than any man or king on earth.  The clay through an interruption by the wind ends up becoming an ordinary chalice.  Along his journey he learns that God's intended outcomes makes all trials and tribulations worthwhile. The chalice is used by Jesus at the Last Supper.
  
  
• "Come, Taste the Bread", by Daphna Lee Flegal, Abingdon Press, 2012, 9781426735943.
  Retelling of the Last Supper from Luke, picture book, paperback, 7"x7", ages 3-5.
  
  
• "The Lord's Supper" ( Follow and Do series), by Joni Walker, Concordia, 2005, 9780758608017.
  In this tradition, young children do not receive the Lord's Supper, but often they have questions about it, finding it a mysterious and curious ritual. Even little ones can learn about the special reality that Jesus still does very real things for us. This small (5.5" X 6.5") hardcover book teaches children ages 4-7 about the Sacrament of the Altar and the divine refreshment it offers.  
  
  
• "The Very First Lord's Supper" (Arch Books), by Swanee Ballman, Concordia, 1997, 9780570075288.
  Retelling of the Last Supper (Matthew 26:17-75; Mark 14:12-72; John 22:7-71).

STORYTELLING

• Could use props suggested under Diorama above for younger children.
  
  
• "Little Folks Visuals" (Flannelgraph)- "Beginner's Bible Series"
  +  "Last Supper" -  includes story booklet and 11 pieces.Background sold separately (see below).
  +  "Background" - includes inside Biblical home scene (14"x25") that folds, plus 11 accessories.
  
  
• "Taste the Bread:  30 Children's Sermons for Communion", by: Wezeman, Phyllis Vos, Anna L. Liechty, and Kenneth R. Wezeman. Cleveland, OH, The Pilgrim Press, 2003.

VIDEO

(Live Actor - includes the Last Supper)

• "Matthew" (Visual Bible)
  DVD #2 - Event #84.
  
  

• "Jesus Christ Superstar"
  0:46:30 - Damned for All Time / Blood Money - (Mark 14:10-11)
  0:51:30 - The Last Supper - (Mark 14:17-31)
  0:58:00 - Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say) - (Mark 14:32-42)
  
  

• "Godspell"
  Beautiful City
  [78 min] Last Supper - (Matt 26:17-35)
  On the Willows
  
  

• "The Bible" Miniseries
  +  "Betrayal" (epsiode 8), Christ shares a final Passover meal with his disciples.
  
  
• "The Passion of the Christ" by Mel Gibson
  +  during the Crucifixion right after they nail the sign above his head that says, "I am the King of the Jews" there is a short flashback to the Last Supper celebration between Jesus and His disciples where Jesus institutes holy communion and explains the new covenant.

(Animated - includes the Last Supper)

• "Exodus" - Episode 11 ("Friends & Heroes" - Series #1)
  As Macky’s family and guests celebrate Passover, Portia brings her Roman tutor with her to dinner but Leah recalls Lydia from a previous encounter. As a result Lydia gets Toadie to intimidate the whole family but after retelling the stories of Moses and the Exodus and The Last Supper the family are inspired to overcome their fear and accept they must move on.
  
  
• "Betrayal" - Episode 37 ("Friends & Heroes" - Series #3)
  News arrives that Felix is in trouble and later Antonius is arrested. Through the stories of Jesus washing the Disciples’ feet, Jesus and the Lepers and the Last Supper and Jesus’ Arrest, we learn the importance of humility.
  I found this link to the song "Remember Me" it says it's on the Friends & Heroes CD, but doesn't mention if it's in one of the above DVDs.  But it gives you an idea of the animation.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhFBX5ZSySo
  
• "The Last Supper" (NEW Superbook Series) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GetDw1nc6w
  
• "Read & Share DVD Bible" Vol. #2, by Gwen Ellis, Thomas Nelson, 2008, 9781400313044.
  +  The First Lord's Supper (approx. 4-5 mins)

VIDEO (Internet)

• A virtual Seder plate:  http://avirtualpassover.com/index.htm 
  

VIDEO (You Tube)

Contributed by: Luanne Payne & Jaymie Derden

Uses for YouTube Clips/Videos:

• Use in your your opening time.
• During Children's Time to promote the upcoming rotation story.
• Instead of Journaling for Older kids - Most of the time I look for music videos that relate to the theme/story we're studying.
• Use two or three different ones when no video is available for your bible story.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utpt5S_bHrs (2:02 minutes) by Phil Vischer, creator of "Buck Denver asks 'What's in the Bible?'" on using the Last Supper to explain Communion to kids. This link would be a good one to pass on to parents.
  
  
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6FmbcAIygY   (2:22 minutes) Kidmo: Johnny Rogers: The Last Supper.  Focus on Remember (also mentions words to receive and believe),  Loved the sticky notes opening.

MISC

Last Supper 4' x 8' Heavy Vinyl Backdrop with grommets & rope - called "Walk with Jesus Station 2," Group Publishing, 2014. (Available in limited supplies), 9781470711344.

(Google "Walk with Jesus Station 2 Backdrop" to find.)

SOURCES

• Godspell ~ DVD Scene Guide http://biblefilms.blogspot.ca/...973-scene-guide.html
• Jesus Christ Superstar ~ DVD Scene Guide https://biblefilms.blogspot.co...hrist-superstar.html

COMPILED BY: Luanne Payne (with contributions from all members of the Writing Team)