Mustapha's Secret
From SPARK
One-sentence summary
Flipchart story of a Muslim boy's search to know God.
Description
Mustapha's Secret is a five-part flashcard story based on work with Muslims in North Africa. Each part of the story provides the invitation to follow Jesus. Each part also gives instructions on growing in faith, and a challenge to be a part of reaching the huge number of Muslims in the world today.
The book is printed on durable paper. The size of the book is 10” X 12-3/4” with colored pictures. The book is bound so that you can read the story on the back as each picture is held up for children to see.
- Chapter one tells about Mustapha, a Muslim boy, and his friend. They attend a children's meeting in the home of a foreigner. The boys plan to make fun of those who are followers of Jesus. But as they listen to stories about Jesus, Mustapha begins to question his Muslim beliefs.
- Chapter two tells how Mustapha thinks about the things he has heard. He goes back to the foreigner's home and learns more. He attends Muslim services with his father. But his heart wants answers to the questions in his mind.
- Chapter three tells how Mustapha finally makes the decision to follow Jesus. He learns to pray. He finds peace. He knows it will not be easy to follow Jesus. He is willing to trust the promises of Jesus.
- In chapter four Mustapha is encouraged to share the good news of Jesus with others. He wants to tell his best friend but doesn't know how. He prays and asks for help to share his new joy and peace with his friend.
- Chapter five explains the Muslim month of fasting called Ramadan. It is during this time that Mustapha tells his friend how to follow Jesus. In answer to his prayer, his friend decides to follow Jesus.
Considerations
- Use one lesson per session. Briefly review the story for any new children that come each day. Show key pictures while reviewing the story.
- Each chapter has pronunciation guides and explanations for new words or important Muslim terms and beliefs. These explanations will help children understand something about the Muslim religion.
- The story focuses on the North African boys and the culture of that area. The boys are pictured correctly, and the foreign woman is lighter-skinned and has yellow hair.
Limitations
- Many pictures show just parts of people or the scene. This will cause confusion to children who are not visually literate. Explanations will be needed before reading the story.
Guidelines for Use
- This story would be useful as a Sunday School lesson.
- It could be used to help children learn about other countries and people.
- The story might be used at a camp or at a Bible club.
- The story could be recorded on an audio cassette and used with flipchart pictures.
- The story could be used as a radio script.
- The pictures could be made into a filmstrip and used with the script.
Where to Obtain
Link to Producer or Source Organization
Cost
$19.95 (US) Price as of February 2007
Producer/Owners
Author/Artist/Producer
Author: Sandra Klaus Artist: Marvin Espe
Current copyright owner
Other Information
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