Bold Believers in Ukraine
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
Children's activity book about believers in Jesus in the Ukraine.
Description
This fifty-six page book helps children learn about the country of Ukraine and the Ukrainian believers in Jesus. During the seventy years of Communist rulers, many believers were persecuted. Some were killed for their belief in Jesus. In 1991, The United Soviet Socialist Republic government collapsed. Since then Ukrainian believers rejoice to have freedom to share the good news of Jesus. Some Ukrainian believers think that this freedom will not last. They are afraid that enemies of Jesus may again rule their land. They are using their freedom to tell many people about Jesus. People in other former Russian republics are learning more about the love of God. They use Christian literature published in Ukraine. This book helps children learn how to pray for these people.
The book contents are as follows:
- Cultural material pages 7-15
- Introduction
- Flag of Ukraine
- Map of Ukraine
- Facts about Ukraine
- Ukrainian language: Days of the week
- Ukrainian numbers
- Sing in Ukrainian
- More Ukrainian words
- Some Ukrainian names
- A Ukrainian game
- Christian material pages 17-36
- Information about Chernobyl and the Crimea pages 38-40
- A one-act play based on a true story pages 44-49
- Ukrainian Easter eggs and foods
- Three coloring pages
Considerations
- Maps charts, drawings and pages to color that are culturally appropriate could be given to the children.
- This makes geography more interesting. It teaches about real people (usually children) who have decided to believe in Jesus. Some of these people have suffered harm because of their belief in Jesus.
Limitations
- The book does not have any color.
- The charts on pages 34 and 35 need some corrections.
- Not all activities are appropriate in every culture. They can be changed and made useful in many cultures.
- All Bible verses are from the King James Version (KJV). The Contemporary English Version (CEV) would be an easier version for translating into a vernacular language.
Guidelines for Use
- Use with children ages 9-11 or children ages 12-14 years old.
- Use in a Sunday school or Christian school. The children could be taught to pray for the people in Ukraine. The Bible verse used for this is Hebrews 13:3. The book uses King James Version. An easier version for translation is the Contemporary English Version (CEV."Remember the Lord's people who are in jail and be concerned for them. Don't forget those who are suffering, but imagine that you are there with them."
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Link International/Voice of the Martyrs
