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The Tree of Life and the Crystal River

  - June 2005
There are a variety of materials and programs available to help you learn more. Contact the nearest location.

for Preschool

Quotes from the Lord's Word (quotes about The Tree of Life)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept: the New Church

Family Talks:

"The Crystal River and the Tree of Life" by the Rt. Rev. George de Charms

Projects and Activities:

Activities

        Learning by Heart  (PDF)

Projects
 Tree of Life Felt Board (ages 2-6) (PDF)
 Garden of Eden Diorama (ages 3-6) (PDF)
 Make the Tree of Life with Play Dough (ages 4-10)  (PDF)
 Felt-tip Pen Painting of the River of Life (ages 4-10) (PDF)
 Tree of Life Collage (ages 5-12)  (PDF)
 New Church Day Greeting Cards (ages 5 and up)  (PDF)

Coloring Page

 The Tree of Life by Ruth Gyllenhaal (PDF)
 The River from the Throne by Mary S. Cooper (PDF)

Family Activities Overview

 

Sunday School:  

 Religion Project for Revelation 21, 22: The Holy City (PDF)
      (Have children work together to depict the Tree of Life bearing 12 fruits.)
 Religion Project for Revelation 22: The End of John's Vision (PDF)
      (Make "sewing cards" to embroider the Alpha and Omega)

Songs:

  The Tree of Life by John and Lori Odhner (PDF)
  The Water of Life by John and Lori Odhner (PDF)
  Jerusalem the Golden (PDF)
  Thine Advent, Lord, We Hail (PDF)

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For more information and resources on many different topics, be sure to check our Past Issues

The New Church Vineyard Collection

An electronic library on CD ROM with over 4000 projects, family talks, stories and pictures for religious education.

Past issues on New Church Day:

The Lord on the White Horse (Rev. 19)
The Holy City (Rev. 21)
Signs in Heaven (Rev. 12)