By: Glen Robinson Remember those long summer Sabbath afternoons when the sun seemed nailed to the sky? Your children were soon climbing the walls from inactivity, and you had run out of ideas for things for them to do–things that not only would keep them occupied but were worth doing and were enjoyable besides. Here is the book that will keep such days from happening again. Born out of a desire to make Sabbaths enjoyable for the author's own family, this 52 Things to Do on the Sabbath offers practical suggestions for things that will involve both adult and child and turn the day into a delight. Each idea can be adapted to fit your needs and situations. Many of the concepts come from successful Adventist families who have experienced the Sabbath as a truly happy family day. Here's to wonderful Sabbaths! Contents For the Large Group1. Bible Charades2. Group Creation Study3. Christian Scavenger Hunt4. Bible Numbers5. Bible Character ChainFor Older Children6. Write a Parable7. Pen Pals/Sabbath-Walk Letter8. Write a Letter Describing Sabbath Walk9. Write a Letter to a Bible Character10. Write God a Letter11. Bible Sword Drill12. Sabbath Crossword PuzzleFor a Rainy Day13. Grab Bag14. Days of Creation15. Make a List of Thank You's16. Sabbath Jigsaw Puzzles17. Three-D Bible-Story Illustrations18. Special Sabbath Place MatsIn the Outdoors19, Nature Scavenger Hunt20. Nature ID Books21. Orienteering22. Pathfinder Field Guide23. Tracking Animals24. Collect Leaves, Pine Cones, Rocks, and Wildflowers25. Bible-Times Picnic26. Bible Scenes at BeachFor the Whole Family27. Christian "Roots."28. Memory Verses29. Twenty Questions30. Sing Hymns31. Draw Pictures of Nature32. Collecting Stamps33. Invite a Stranger Home With You for Lunch34. "King James"35. Bible Topics36. Bible Occupations37. Blind Walk38. Act Out and Tape-Record a Bible Story In Christian Service39. Visit Church Members40. Adopt a Grandparent41. Read or Write for an Elderly Person42. Prepare a Special Program43. Call or Write Someone Who Needs EncouragementFor the Tiny Tot44. Sabbath Felts45. Box With Special Toys46. Finger PlaysOn Friday Night47. Design a Poster Around a Bible Verse48. Special Activity Tied to Sabbath School Lesson49. Learn the Stars50. Stories, Pictures on Oversized Pad51. Rewrite a Bible Passage in Your Own Words52. Traditional Friday Evening Supper
