History
James and his brother John were
fisherman before Jesus walked into their lives. Not only would James become one
of the twelve Apostles, he was one of Jesus’ closest friends, along with his
brother and Simon Peter. Usually, James is called “James the Greater” because
there was another apostle named James who was younger. But Jesus gave James and
John the nickname, “Sons of Thunder.” James saw Jesus transfigured in glory,
witnessed miracles and was called to stand by Jesus during His agonizing prayer
in the Garden of Gethsemane the knight before He died. After Jesus returned to
heaven, James helped the Church grow until he was murdered for being a
Christian.
Activity
What kind of men would get the nickname “Sons of Thunder”? Loud or quiet? Today, you can make a thunder tube. (Instructions adapted from Rachel Bales’ blog)
Materials:
Empty potato chip can, packing tube or oatmeal container,
etc.
Metal coil (about 18” long )
Glue gun
Decorative paper to cover the cylinder (or plain paper,
stickers, crayons, etc.)
Tape
Scissors
Awl
Instructions:
1. An adult should use the awl (or scissors) to poke a small
hole in the bottom of your can/tube/container.
2. Work a little of your metal coil into the hole. An adult can
secure the coil into place using the glue gun. Let cool.
3. Cut the decorative paper to size and secure to the container
with tape.
4. To make thunder, hold the canister with the spring hanging down
and wiggle it gently.
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