Children's church lesson: The Sheep and Goats

Story

Say: Today we are going to read a story Jesus told his disciples.  The story shows us how important it is to help other people.  There are two different types of animals in today’s story.  The first is sheep.  What sound do sheep make? (B-A-A-A) That’s right.  The second type of animal is goats.  What sound do goats make? (M-A-A-A)  You got it.  Every time you hear the word Sheep you need to make a “B-A-A-A and every time you hear the word Goat you need to make a “M-A-A-A” sound.

Read “Sheep and Goats” in the any children's story bible pausing when appropriate for “B-A-A’S” and “M-A-A’s”.

Lesson

Say:  When did Jesus say his followers were like sheep? (When they cared for each other)  That’s right.  When would they be like goats? (If they didn’t care)  What did Jesus say it was like every time his followers cared for someone (It was like they were caring for Jesus)  What did Jesus say would happen if they cared for others (they would be welcomed into heaven)

In this story Jesus was saying that we show our love for him and his father, God when we love and care for others.  We love others by helping them when they need it.  In the story what were some of the ways Jesus’ disciples had helped others (visiting them in prison, feeding them and giving them clothes) how would you feel if you were hungry and someone gave you something to eat? (Let them answer)  What are some ways that we can help other people like Jesus wants us to? (Give them plenty of time to answer)  That’s right; these are all great ways to help others. 

Helping others is important, so I have a homework assignment, let’s see if we can all do something to help someone this week! 

Memory Verse

We should love one another. – 1 John 3:11

Big Idea

Helping others is important because we show Jesus our love for him when we help others.

Prayer (Take prayer joys and requests)

Say a short prayer asking God to help us to care for other people like he wants us to.     

Craft

The children will glue cotton balls onto a sheep picture. 

Game Options

Play sheep, sheep, goat (duck, duck, goose)

Children's church lesson: King Solomon

Story

Say: Today we are going to talk about wisdom.  Having wisdom means that someone is able to make good choices.  The bible tells the story of the wises person ever, King Solomon.   

Read the story of King Solomon from any children's story bible.

Lesson

Say: In today’s story we met a very wise person didn’t we?  What did Solomon as God to give him? (To be wise)  What wise choices did Solomon make in today’s story?  (Figured out how to find how who was really the mother and he built a house/temple for God)  Why did Solomon build a temple for God (So there would be a place to worship God)

The story of Solomon teaches us that wisdom, the ability to make good choices, comes from God.  What are some ways God gives us wisdom (going to church, reading the bible, adults).  Those are all great answers!  God helps us make good choices through His words in the bible, through what we learn at church and from our parents and other adults who teach us how to make good choices.  

Craft

Have the children color/decorate a paper crown.  

Children's Church Lesson: Mothers Day-Baby Moses

Story

Say: What is today? (Mother’s Day!)  That’s right.  Today is the day we honor or mothers for all the wonderful things they do for us.  What are some of the great things are mom’s do for us? (Give the children plenty of time to answer).  Those are all good answers!  Today we are going to read a story about a mother from the bible and a wonderful thing she did for her baby son, Moses.

Read “Baby Moses” in any children's story bible.

Lesson

Say: What was Pharaoh afraid of and why? (God’s People, the Hebrews; he thought they would try to become more powerful than him)  What did the Pharaoh do? (Make the Hebrews very hard and demanded that all the Hebrew baby boys be drowned)  What did Moses’ mother do (protected him by making a floating basket and hiding him in it) what happened to baby Moses? (He was protected and grew up in Pharaoh’s palace)

Moses’ mother was pretty amazing wasn’t she?  Our mothers are a lot like her.  Just like Moses mother protected him and took care of him our mothers protect us and take care of us.  We should be thankful for our mothers and we should honor and obey them.

Big Idea

God gave us mothers to take care of us.  We should be thankful for our mothers and we should honor and obey them.  

Memory Verse

Honor your mother and father. – Ephesians 6:2

Prayer

Say a short prayer thanking God are mothers and asking for help to obey are parents.