"When Jacob saw Rachel the daughter of Laban...[he] went near and rolled the stone from the well's mouth, and watered the flock.... Then Jacob kissed Rachel, and lifted up his voice and wept" (Genesis 29:10-11).

Quotes from the Lord's Word (quotes relating to The Marriage of Good and Truth)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking about conjugial love with children)

Family Talks:

"The Pearl of Great Price" by the Rev. Grant Schnarr
"The Lord's Love: Jacob and Rachel" by the Rev. John Odhner
"Finding Your Marriage Partner" by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss

Projects and Activities:

Activities

Learning by Heart (PDF)
Children's Prayers (PDF)
Blessings (PDF)
Symbols for Good and Truth Concentration Game (ages 9-12) (PDF)
Working for Rachel in Our Lives (ages 12-up) (PDF)
Matching Symbols of Good and Truth (ages 12-up) (PDF)
Men and Women Picturing Good and Truth (ages 12-16) (PDF)
Springtime - A Perfect Balance of Heat and Light (ages 12-up) (PDF)

Projects


Hearts Picturing Marriage (ages 3-7) (PDF)
Jacob Meets Rachel by the Well (ages 5-9) (PDF)
Two Become One (ages 5-10) (PDF)
Picturing Married Couple in a Heavenly Garden (ages 5-10) (PDF)
Jacob Waters the Flocks for Rachel (ages 7-9) (PDF)
Heavenly Marriage (ages 7-?) (PDF)
Looking to the Lord Triangle Project (ages 7-up) (PDF)
Heart Snowflake Pattern (ages 9-up) (PDF)
Special Friendship Bracelet (ages 10-up) (PDF)

Coloring Pages

Jacob Falls in Love by Lisa S. Buss (PDF)
Jacob at the Well by Marguerite L. Acton (PDF)
Rachel and Her Flock by Marguerite L. Acton (PDF)
Jacob and Rachel Embrace by Marguerite L. Acton (PDF)


Family Activities

Sunday School:

For ages 6-9

Glenview New Church Lesson 3.07: Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel (PDF)

Jacob Meets Rachel by the Well (ages 5-9) (PDF)

Songs:

O Lord, the Source of Love (PDF)
 O Lord of Life, the Truth, the Way (PDF)
 Father, Lead Me Day by Day (PDF)
May We Learn, O Lord of Life (PDF)
O Precious Sign (PDF)



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