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It Is Well Performance

Hymn Study: Stories Behind the Songs

Day 105of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Perform the hymn 'It Is Well' with confidence and understanding

2

Demonstrate emotional connection to the hymn's message

3

Develop resilience through musical storytelling

📖 Scripture Connection

Philippians 4:6-7

“Don't be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

— Philippians 4:6-7 (WEB)

Mirrors the hymn's message of peace through trusting God during difficult times

📦 Materials Needed

  • Hymnal or printed lyrics
  • Simple costume or prop (optional)
  • Musical instrument (optional)
  • BibleMouse Resource Guide: Grade 2 Music
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Remind students about the powerful story behind 'It Is Well' - how Horatio Spafford wrote this hymn after losing his children in a shipwreck

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about the hymn's history yesterday?
2Teaching (8 min)

Final preparation for performance, focusing on emotional expression

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Recall the hymn's message of hope
  • Practice singing with feeling
  • Remember to sing as if telling a story
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How does this song show trusting God during hard times?
  • What does 'It is well with my soul' mean to you?
3Activity: BibleMouse Hymn Performance (10 min)
performance

Students will perform 'It Is Well' with meaningful expression

📝 Instructions:
  1. Stand confidently
  2. Sing with clear pronunciation
  3. Show emotion through facial expressions
  4. Optional: Add simple hand motions
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Sing with parent support

Challenge: Create a small dramatization of the hymn's story

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on the hymn's powerful message of faith

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about trusting God today?
  • How can we remember God's peace during difficult times?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore musical form and how songs are structured

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

The hymn was written after Horatio Spafford lost his four daughters in a shipwreck, demonstrating incredible faith

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage emotional expression
  • Focus on the message, not just perfect performance
  • Use BibleMouse Resource Guide for additional context
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel self-conscious performing

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine engagement with the hymn's message

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Draw a picture illustrating the hymn's message
  • Write a short prayer inspired by the hymn's themes
  • Record a family performance to share

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