February 2012

Jesus and the Children

The Main Idea:
Jesus proclaimed through his words and actions that children are valued by God. Children have important roles to play in the community of faith.

Children will:
~ hear the story of Jesus welcoming the children;
~ experience being a valued part of the faith community;
~ see that we are all, young or old, children of God;
~ see that every person is someone of worth;
~ see that children have things to teach adults.

Workshop Schedule for February

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KindergartenMovieGamesWorshipArt
1st & 2nd GradeMovieGamesWorshipArt
3rd -5th GradeMovieArtWorshipGames

Family Time and Prayer

Read: Mark 10:13-16

Talk About it: What does it mean to you that Jesus welcomes all people into God's family? Look through a book with pictures of many different children (or a magazine with lots of pictures of children like Parents Magazine).

Ask: How is this child like you? How is this child different from you? Give each person in your family a piece of paper and crayons. Ask everyone to draw pictures of the children. Paying attention to their faces and clothes and what special toys, landmarks, food, or other objects are associated with their culture or particular country.

Pray: Loving God, thank you for reminding us that we are your children. Help us treat everyone we meet this week as if they too are blessed by your love. Amen.

Central United Methodist Church
3882 Highland Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
248.681.0040

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