{"product_id":"a-posada-journey-youth","title":"A Posada journey: a Christmas 'safari supper' for youth groups","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA creative and thought-provoking evening of food, fellowship and fun as you share the Christmas story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginating in Mexico, \u003cem\u003eLas Posadas\u003c\/em\u003e (a Spanish term meaning ‘lodging place’) is traditionally a nine-day celebration of Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter. Adapted in some contexts to a single night (a \u003cem\u003ePosada\u003c\/em\u003e), people dress as Mary and Jesus, leading a procession around the neighbourhood, visiting various houses and knocking on doors, where they are turned away (because there is no room at the inn), until they finally arrive at the church to be welcomed in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to run a youth Posada\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis resource combines \u003cem\u003eLa Posada\u003c\/em\u003e with elements of a ‘safari supper’. Members of the youth group either dress up as Mary and Joseph or create figures to represent the holy family. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the chosen night, they visit several houses where they are refused entry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe suggest that the ‘innkeepers’ offer the travellers food for the journey – either something to eat as they walk, or they contribute an ingredient towards a meal cooked at the final location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis three-page PDF contains:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLogistical tips and menu suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e - helping you to set up and run the evening practically and safely in your context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA suggested script for the 'innkeepers'\u003c\/strong\u003e to use when the group knocks their door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA worship outline for when you reach your final destination\u003c\/strong\u003e including prayers, music and discussion starters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to \u003cstrong\u003emusic \u003c\/strong\u003etracks and thought-provoking \u003cstrong\u003eartwork.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roots for Churches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62463731597699,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/0717\/3763\/files\/Posada_journey_Shopify_square_1.png?v=1787847746","url":"https:\/\/roots-for-churches.myshopify.com\/products\/a-posada-journey-youth","provider":"Roots for Churches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}