"You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good... to save many people alive." (Genesis 50:20)

Quotes from the Lord's Word (quotes relating to Divine Providence)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking about Divine Providence with children)

Family Talks:

"Joseph in Prison" by the Rev. Frederick Schnarr
"Joseph Interprets Dreams" by the Rev. H.C. Cranch
"Joseph Forgives His Brothers" by the Rev. H.C. Cranch
"Joseph Grows Up" by Kathleen Orthwein  

 Projects and Activities:

Activities

 Learning by Heart (PDF)
 Children's Prayers (PDF)
 Blessings (PDF)

Family Lesson

 Talk: Joseph and His Brothers (PDF)
 Joseph's First Dream (ages 6-9) (PDF)
 Facts About Joseph (ages 9-12)(PDF)

Projects


 Stream of Providence Game (ages 5-10) (PDF)
 Mural of Pharaoh's Dreams (ages 6-9) (PDF)
 Sacks for Grain from Egypt (ages 6-9) (PDF)
 Story of Joseph - Story Strips for Sequencing (ages 8-11) (PDF)
 Joseph Forgives His Brothers Trifold (PDF) (ages 5-12)
 Joseph's Crown of Life (PDF) (ages 7-12)
 Words That Describe Joseph (ages 8-12) (PDF)
 Joseph Story Line (ages 8-12) (PDF)
 Joseph's Family Puppets (PDF) (ages 4-11)
 Maze or Labyrinth (ages 9-14) (PDF)
 Lo, I Am with You Always Project (ages 11-16) (PDF)
 The Lord's Constant Presence (ages 11-up) (PDF)

Coloring Pages

 Joseph Given Coat (PDF)
 Joseph Looks to the Lord (PDF)
 Joseph Explains Dreams (PDF)

Family Activities

Sunday School:

For ages 6-9

 Sunday School Lesson 3.09: Joseph and His Brothers (Gen. 37) (PDF)

 Sunday School Lesson 3.10: Joseph in Egypt (Gen. 39, 41) (PDF)

 Sunday School Lesson 3.11: Joseph Welcomes His Family (Gen. 42-50) (PDF)

For ages 9-12

 Sunday School Lesson 53: Joseph, Ruler of Egypt (Gen. 41) (PDF) 

Songs:

 I'm Joseph, I'm Your Brother by Lori Odhner (PDF)
 Joseph's Coat by Lori Odhner (PDF)
 Twelve Brothers by Lori Odhner (PDF)



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