Last week was Lesson 34. We watched the movie, “All Dogs go to Heaven. ” This movie was about a dog named Charlie who has a change of heart about revenge and learns an important lesson about kindness, friendship and love. I enjoyed watching and talking to the children about how the character was changed to see his role in helping others rather than being selfish and self centered. Additionally, it was refreshing to see an innocent little child praying to God for help, “great is our LORD and mighty in power,” (Psalm 147:5).
“Happy are the merciful,” (Matthew 5:7)
“Happy are the peace makers,” (Matthew 5:9)
Worship: I will never fail you, My God is Powerful, His great Love, My Hope is in the LORD, Amazing Grace…Background Meditation Music: Speak Lord
Lesson: PLAY CR CP DVD “Sinful woman Story.” Alternate Virtual lesson to play Saddleback Kids PLAY “Sinful woman forgiven…” READ Bible Luke 7:40-50. WATCH and LISTEN to Celebration Place Chanel devotional about Forgiveness.
Small Group/Journal time. Need pen/pencil, CP Journal page. Form groups. READ Small Group Guidelines. Questions: see journal page write about it questions below…
Centers:
1. Hurts so Bad. NEED: Bibles, band-aid bandages, markers, and 3×5 index cards. READ Matthew 6:14.
2. Forgiveness means. Need: paper and markers.
3. Wordless Neaklace. Need: 16in string, beeds (red, purple, green, yellow, white), and resealable snack bags for each child.
Closing: (1) Share Individual Blessings/Prayers, (2) Read/Repeat/Say Serenity Prayer. Play His Great Love.
References:
- Baker, J. Baker, J. Celebrate Recovery-Celebration Place, Leader Guide 3. Copy write 2014.
- The Biblegateway. https://www.biblegateway.com/
- YouTube Videos/Music by various Authors.
- Serenity Prayer from Celebrate Recovery. https://www.celebraterecovery.com/resources/cr-tools/serenityprayer.
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