By Pam Forster
October 31st, 1517, was one of the turning-points in the history of the world. On that day Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the door of the Wittenburg Church, and with that deed the Protestant Reformation was born.
A Night of Reformation will help your church, homeschool support group or Christian school replace Halloween with an exciting celebration of Reformation Day. This 3-ring notebook includes complete plans for two different parties celebrating the life of reformer Martin Luther, one focusing on John Calvin, and one on Martin Bucer. Also included are guidelines for researching and organizing additional parties recognizing the work of other reformers.
Along with a script for a short play about Martin Luther, includes detailed instructions, illustrations, and materials lists for fun and creative group games, carnival booths, and craft projects that help to illustrate different aspects of each reformer's life.
Also offers suggestions for:
- Refreshments and meal plans
- Costumes
- Talent shows
- Period background music
- Reformation hymns and psalms
- Decorations
- Contests
- Student displays of Reformation art and writing projects
- Books and magazines that families can read in preparation
Teach the history of the Protestant Reformation in a fun and memorable way. Help Martin Luther's future wife escape from her convent, encourage Calvin's friend Farel as he tosses the Catholic priests' relics into the river, assist Martin Bucer as he attempts to negotiate a peace between Ulrich Zwingli and Martin Luther. Costumes, games and booths, prizes, food, teaching, singing and fellowship—a great way to spend an evening!
Three Ring Binder, 170 pages