A story of truth, mercy & community
Lanterns of
La Calle
The neighborhood celebration begins at moonrise—but the story lanterns have gone dark. Can Amara and Mateo find the neighbor whose story has been forgotten before then?
About 10 minutes · Best with sound · Your choices shape the story
Amara
“The ribbons didn’t just decorate the plaza. They carried everyone’s stories.”
Mateo finds one ribbon beneath a bench. It belongs to a neighbor who feels forgotten.
A choice before moonrise
What matters most?
The celebration could start on time—but one neighbor’s story would be missing.
The listening lanterns
Match each gift to a lantern.
Tap them in the order the neighborhood needs: listen, help, celebrate.
Every story has a light
The whole plaza glows.
Amara’s steady listening and Mateo’s warm welcome bring the missing story home. The celebration becomes brighter because no one was left outside it.
Mateo
“Maybe justice begins when we notice who is missing.”
Act justly. Love mercy. Walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8
Your GloryMind grew
Today you practiced noticing who was missing and made room for their story.
Think about it: has a group ever felt incomplete to you until someone spoke up for who was missing?
Try it today: look around today for someone who's been left out, and find one way to include them.
For grown-ups
Recommended age: 7–11 · Play time: about 10 minutes · Practices: justice & mercy · Scripture: Micah 6:8 · Best experienced independently or with an adult nearby.
After the story: ask what made it hard to notice the missing neighbor, and what helped Amara and Mateo choose to look for them.