Jonah and the Minors Zine

In Adventure Twelve: Jonah and the Minors, StoryMakers will get to know the minor prophets of the Old Testament. Sometimes the most important messages are short and sweet, like “I love you!” and “You are the best!” The Minors might have said less than the “major prophets,” but their messages are just as important. One of them is a grumpy guy named Jonah, who is famous for being swallowed by a whale . . . The Jonah and the Minors Zine* will dive deeper into the rest of his story. Plus, StoryMakers will also discover what Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi had to say! God’s judgment and mercy show up in surprising ways, from whales to worms. God is always there for the people, wanting to make things right. Even when things get tough, the Minors are full of hope! 

Every chapter of the zine offers six points of entry to engage with the lesson, including creative visuals, interactive storytelling, field notes, fun facts, thoughts to ponder, and hands-on activities. Zines are designed to be enjoyed in church with friends or at home with family. We recommend exploring one chapter a week. 

*Each StoryMaker will need their own zine. Zines have space for reflection, note-taking, and doodling. Zines are a place for a child to express their questions, discoveries, and creativity as they explore their faith in God through the ancient stories of the Bible.