This Week’s Bible Story
Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32) One day, Jesus told his friends a story about a man who had two sons. His younger son packed up all his things and went to a land far, far away. He spent everything his father had given him until there was nothing left. So the boy decided to go home and beg his father to let him come back. His father was so happy that his son returned that he threw a big party to celebrate.
Play Time + Check-in
Greet kids and families as they arrive. Make connections with kids by getting on their level, playing with them and asking fun questions to get to know them.
Worship Time
Have your kids line up and lead them to worship.
Bible Story
Use the storybook provided to read this week’s Bible story: The Boy Who Ran Away (page 43).
Memory Verse
Introduce this month’s memory verse by saying it out loud and showing them the motions. Have the kids practice by repeating after you.
has come (spread your arms out wide) to save me. (point to yourself) ISAIAH 12:2 (shape your hands like a book) Prayer
Close your small group time by praying with your kids. This week’s prayer focus is on PLEASE PRAYERS. Ask the kids in your group, “Where in your life do you need God’s help?” Take time to pray for each of the things that were shared.
Craft + Snack
Invite the kids to take a seat at the table to work on this week’s craft. Supplies will be provided, as well as an example of the craft. Pass out snacks as kids are working on their craft.
THIS WEEK’S CRAFT: Hand out the balloon cutouts to the kids and invite them to decorate it using the materials provided. Remind them how much the father celebrated when his son finally came home!