We Walk by Faith in Jesus' Footsteps

Conversion of Saint Paul

Paul Travels in Jesus' Footsteps and into All the Known World

Though many of Paul's journeys were made by ship across and around the Mediterranean sea, like all travelers in that time and place, he did a lot of walking.

Making sandals as they are often made in Third World countries today can enhance our experience of our neighbors as well as of life in Jesus' times.

Using carpet scraps, trace the outline of each student's favorite pair of sandals. Use the same outline for rubber matting - Home Depot has inexpensive floor mats that are extremely sturdy. Or you may follow the Third World example and use worn-out tires.

Recruit some strong-armed people who are skilled with tools to cut out the carpet and rubber pieces (they should be the same size). I alternated between razor knives and X-Acto knives and wasn't completely satisfied with either - the cutting is the most daunting part of the project. Make sure to change blades frequently.

Mark the inner instep and a spot directly across from it on the carpet piece with a marker. Also mark the spaces on either side of the big toe. Pierce a hole in each of the four spots (manicure scissors, or something very pointed work best for this).

Lace the points of a shoelace up through each of the back two holes and bring them forward, knot the two ends over the instep, and lace the ends down on each side of the big toe. Make sure the laces don't twist.

Ask the person to try the sandal on, and adjust the tension. Somewhat snug is good, because the shoelaces may stretch.

Tie a square knot underneath the carpet piece to the outside of the big toe. Readjust the tension.

Glue the ends of the shoelaces to the back of the carpet piece with Henry 356 glue; glue the carpet top to the rubber bottom. Weight, and let dry. While they are drying, you can sing "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus" and "What Does It Mean to Follow Jesus? " (Rejoice).

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