Bible Sunday

The Bible Society New Zealand have a great range of resources to help unpack the Bible, and the story of Bibles in New Zealand. ​This year they are celebrating 175 years of the Bible being in New Zealand. 

• The Big Picture of the Bible
• The Bible is the best selling bible of all time
• Te Paipera Tapu – The Bible in Māori
• Is the Bible still important to New Zealanders? 

Ngā Timatanga / Beginnings - the early story of the Bible in New Zealand 

Books to share The Story of God 

The Garden, The Curtain, and The Cross Storybook
Written by Carl Laferton, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri  
This storybook takes children (and adults!) on a journey from the Garden of Eden to God’s perfect new creation. Beautiful pictures and engaging words.​

• Purchase from the Good Book Company 
• Free downloads, including a beautiful read-through by illustrator Catalina Echeverri are also available from the Good Book Company​

WOW! The Gospel in Four Words 
Written by Dandi Daley McKall and illustrated by Annabel Tempest.
This whimsical and fun book for preschoolers outlines the big story of the bible in a simple and memorable way (for both adults and kids!). 

• ​Purchase from Manna or Pleroma book stores.
• Or check out 'Storytime with Sue' from the Nelson Diocese. 

Five Ways to Retell a Bible Story with Kids

A great way for kids (and adults!) to remember God’s story and to experience it more deeply is to retell it in ways that engage their head, heart, and hands. Check out these easy ideas for retelling a Bible story. (Dwell, Faith Alive)
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Conversation starters

When we start chatting to kids about the stories or bible passages they hear, we can help them dig deeper into it and work out what difference it makes to their everyday lives.  Here are some conversation starters you can use with any age. (Parenting for Faith)