Anba Abram - The Friend of the Poor and Needy

Complete the verse:

“God loves a …. giver” 2 Corinthians 9:7

• cheerful

• Sad

• Upset

• Careless

What did Anba Abraam love to do when he was young?

And why?

• He loved playing all the time because it’s fun.

• He loved praying and reading the psalms,

  Because in them God can bless his life and fill his heart..

• He loved spending all the day out with his friends to visit new places.

Because Anba Abraam loved praying to God so much, he joined a ….

• Cooking school

• Monastery

• Soccer club

Anba Abraam became a (……..)

• Teacher

• Doctor

• Bishop

What is a bishop?

• He looks after and leads the other monks of the monastery.

• He is the leader of all teachers at school

• He is the boss of mum and dad at work.

Anba Abraam became famous for too many things. Such as:

(You can choose more than one answer)

• he was patient, loving, and had self-control.

• his faith and ability to do many miracles.

• His Generosity and love to the poor.

Why did sick people come to see Anba Abraam ?

• To say hello to him

• Just to take a photo with him.

• To ask him for heeling and blessing.

What did Anba Abraam do when a poor woman came to him asking for money and he didn’t have money to give her?

• He told her to go away.

• He said to her to come tomorrow, maybe he will have money by then.

• He gave her his only shawl that was supposed to keep him warm in winter.

How did Anba Abraam deal with the poor?

(You can choose more than one answer)

• He gave all his belongings to the poor.

• He always offered clothes and food for them.

• He never

  allowed anyone to offer him food that was better than what was offered to the poor.

What are some ways you can be a cheerful giver?

• Getting upset when your parents or friends ask you for help.

• giving some of your time to help your parents and friends when they need help.