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SESSION GOAL:
Help students understand that the presence of tragedy and catastrophe does not mean the absence of Jesus—Jesus is walking alongside those who are hurting.

SESSION OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this session, the students will:
• Recall personal or worldwide catastrophes or tragedies
• Know the story of the disciples on the walk to Emmaus
• Learn that Jesus is present, not absent, in tragedies and catastrophes

MATERIALS NEEDED AND ADVANCE PREPARATION:
1 If possible, locate and read the book “Where was God on Sept. 11?”
2 Bibles for all students
3 Video clips or pictures of some worldwide or local catastrophes or tragedies. This could include 9-11, Hurricane Katrina, the tsunami, a car accident that claimed the life of someone your class members know—whatever you can locate that you’d like to discuss with your class.
4 Stories of people who have felt God’s presence with them during a bad time, tragedy or catastrophe. These could come from people in your congregation or stories from other sources.
5 A snack for the students


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