Children's Activity
Worship
Partners In Healing
The Ministry Of Anointing
Olive oil is at the heart of the anointing service, and that oil comes, of course, from olives and olive trees. Olive trees are more than just trees in the Middle East. They are considered a part of the family. Olive trees may live as long as 1,000 years and they are a legacy that is passed from generation to generation.
Many people make claims about olive oil and its place in a healthy diet. As you spend time with young people on the topic of anointing, take time to learn about olives and olive oil, as well. (Note that three of these involve some kind of eating and work equally well for younger and older believers!)
Here are some possible activities:
1.
Take time to research olive trees and olive oil on the internet. Supervise the group as a search engine is used to find suitable websites.
2.
Make your own croutons, baking bread cubes, or use the soft bread cubes without baking them. Lay out little cups of olive oil, sprinkling in a little oregano and basil. Using toothpicks, dip bread into oil, then eat.
3.
Bake real garlic bread by slicing loaves of Italian or French bread lengthwise, brushing olive oil on the bread, then sprinkling a little oregano, basil, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese on the slices. Broil until lightly toasted.
4.
Here's my favorite recipe involving olive oil. Saut? garlic, two sliced onions, and several green, yellow, and sweet red peppers in olive oil. Stir in a large can of tomato paste along with chili powder, oregano, and basil, pour into a glass dish, sprinkle cheese over everything, cover with lid, and bake for 45 minutes at 300 degrees. Lead a session while it's cooking and serve up the treat afterward.
Many people make claims about olive oil and its place in a healthy diet. As you spend time with young people on the topic of anointing, take time to learn about olives and olive oil, as well. (Note that three of these involve some kind of eating and work equally well for younger and older believers!)
Here are some possible activities:
1.
Take time to research olive trees and olive oil on the internet. Supervise the group as a search engine is used to find suitable websites.
2.
Make your own croutons, baking bread cubes, or use the soft bread cubes without baking them. Lay out little cups of olive oil, sprinkling in a little oregano and basil. Using toothpicks, dip bread into oil, then eat.
3.
Bake real garlic bread by slicing loaves of Italian or French bread lengthwise, brushing olive oil on the bread, then sprinkling a little oregano, basil, garlic powder, and parmesan cheese on the slices. Broil until lightly toasted.
4.
Here's my favorite recipe involving olive oil. Saut? garlic, two sliced onions, and several green, yellow, and sweet red peppers in olive oil. Stir in a large can of tomato paste along with chili powder, oregano, and basil, pour into a glass dish, sprinkle cheese over everything, cover with lid, and bake for 45 minutes at 300 degrees. Lead a session while it's cooking and serve up the treat afterward.
