Lesson 5: The lost sheep.
Passage: Matthew 18:12-14 What do you think? Suppose a man owns 100 sheep and one of them wanders away. Won’t he leave the 99 sheep on the hills? Won’t he go and look for the one that wandered off? What I’m about to tell you is true. If he finds that sheep, he is happier about the one than about the 99 that didn’t wander off. It is the same with your Father in heaven. He does not want any of these little ones to perish.
Big Idea: God cares for you!
For Teachers:
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit on the yellow rug. Introduce yourself and ask the children to raise their hands if they have a story to share from this week.
Warm-up Activity — Activity Leader
Read the Storybook Who Counts?
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we're going to be learning about another one of Jesus' stories, this one involves sheep!
Let's watch our video to find out more.
Play Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned about today and for loving us and taking care of us, help us remember that we are so special to you. Amen.
Activity: — Activity Leader
Sheep craft - Using the supplies provided create and colour a sheep. Kids can use the cotton balls and glue them to the paper.
If a child is not interested in the activity, allow them move to free play.
Dismissal: Check roster iPad and make sure each child leaves with their caregiver.
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Welcome — Activity Leader and Bible Story Leader
Have the children sit near the TV. Introduce yourself and ask about their week.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader
Read the lost sheep parable storybook
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story LeaderToday we're going to be learning about another one of Jesus' stories and what important lesson we can learn from it. Let's watch our video to find out more...
Play Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you for the story we learned about today and how it teaches how special we are to you. Please help us to remember that this week. In Jesus’ name, we pray Amen.
Activity: — Activity Leader
Sheep craft - Create a sheep craft with the supplies provided. Additional mazes and worksheets are available as well.
Dismissal: Make sure all children are checked out using the iPad roster and leave with a care-giver with the matching Pick-up code listed.
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Welcome — Activity Leader
Have the children sit in the pillow area. Introduce yourself and ask the kids about their week.
Warm Up Activity: — Activity Leader Heads Up 7 Up
Preliminary Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Today we'll be learning about another one of Jesus' parables about a lost sheep,
Has anyone heard of that story? Do you want to tell us what happens?
Have you ever been lost and your parents had to search everywhere to find you?
How did you feel when you were lost?
Let's watch our video to find out more about the story...
Play Video Lesson — Bible Story Leader
Follow Up Discussion — Bible Story Leader
Prayer — Bible Story Leader
Dear God, thank you that you love you love us sooo much and we a special to you. Help us to remember that like that lost sheep, you will keep finding us and celebrating us.
Activity - Activity Leader
Sheep Craft - Create a sheep craft with the supplies provided. Additional worksheets are available as well. Dismissal: Make sure all children are checked out using the iPad roster and leave with a care-giver with the matching Pick- up code listed.
For Parents:
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Was there a sheep in today’s story?
What happened to the sheep?
Do you remember a time when you were lost and a parent came to find you?
Do you know that you are special to God too?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
How do you think the sheep felt being lost?
How did the shepherd feel when he found the lost sheep?
Did you know that God feels that way about you too?
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What was the story you learned about in class today?
Who do you think the shepherd was in the story? Who do you think the sheep was in the story?
Why do you think Jesus told stories in parable form?
