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The Songs
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know
I have decided to follow Jesus
I Will Make You Fishers of Men
J-E-S-U-S: It’s Jesus Who We Follow
Jesus Loves the Little Children
Happy All the Time
Jesus Calls the First Disciples
Read: Matthew 4:18-22
Watch: Jesus Calls the Disciples
Ask: Why do you think the fishermen wanted to follow Jesus? Jesus gave the fishermen a new job - to fish for people! What do you think that means? (Find people who also want to follow Jesus!)
Play: Fish Tag. Jesus says that we can fish for people - find people to follow him. Play a game of tag. One person is the fisherman and the others are the fish. When the fisherman tags a fish, they become a fisherman, too! Keep playing until everyone has been tagged.
Serve: Invite someone to learn about Jesus with you. They can join you for a chapel time at home or come with you to church!
Pray: Thank you, God, for loving us so much. You have called us to be your friends and we will follow you. Amen.
Jesus Blesses the Children
Read: Matthew 19:13-15
Sing: Jesus Loves Me (Go Fish)
Ask: What makes someone a friend? How do you feel knowing that Jesus loves you and is your friend?
Play: Cut out a heart from construction paper and decorate it. Write Jesus Loves Me in the center. Hang it somewhere you can see it every day to remind you of Jesus’ love.
Serve: One way that we can love and serve others is to pray for them. Write down the names of the children in your child’s class. Every day choose one name to pray God’s blessings over.
Pray: Dear God, thank you for loving us. Thank you for giving us Jesus to be our friend. Help me to be a good friend to others. Amen.
The Prodigal Son
Read: Luke 15:11-24
Ask: Why do you think the father welcomed the son back home? How do you think the son felt when he went home and the father was so happy to see him?
Play: Have a pretend party. Set out plates and cups and play food for dolls and stuffed animals. Eat a pretend feast. Play party games. Play fun music and dance. Celebrate God’s goodness together.
Serve: Draw a picture for a teacher or someone else who may need a bit of encouragement.
Pray: Dear God, thank you for loving us so much. Even when we make mistakes, you love us and forgive us. You always welcome us, no matter how far away we wander. Amen.