Feed My Sheep

Carbon Copy Scripture:  John 13:15 Props:  Paper and crayons  (A simple stiff cardboard back on the paper makes it easier for the kids to draw) A picture or picture of a stained glass window or windows showing different parts of Jesus’ ministry     I have given each of you Read more

Never Alone Scripture: Hebrew 13:5, Proverbs 18:24, John 14:16 Props: Flannel shirt, Bible, picture of pet dog (optional) Do any of you have a pet dog?  Have you taken it for a walk in the woods?  I read a story about a man that had a pet dog named Sam; Read more

Jesus Wept Scripture: John 11: 33-35 Props: Someone with a calloused hand, preferably a carpenter Do any of you know what a callous is?  Have you ever had a blister?  Do you know what causes a blister?  That’s correct – when your hands are soft and you work harder than Read more

Weeds in the Garden Scripture: Romans 6:14, 18 Does your family have a garden?  What grows there?  You know sometimes I think I am best at growing weeds.          One thing that has always confused me is that grass in your vegetable garden is a weed and a bean plant in Read more

God’s Plan Scripture: Proverbs 14:22, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 33:11 Props: Small blueprint or To Do list for project Who can tell me what plans are?  So, if you want to do something this afternoon, like have a picnic lunch, and you do things to get ready for it,  then you Read more

Who Ya Gonna Trust? Scripture: Psalm 37:1-4 Props: Group needs to be fairly close together with an open area close to them, preferably not between them and the congregation.   Who will volunteer to help me out?  I need someone who is very trusting. [Better to choose one of the Read more

Those who have been following these posts know that I have been offering children’s  messages from my book “Feed My Sheep”. Now it’s your turn. If you have a great children’s message that you have heard or given, please comment back on the post and I will share it with Read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18, II Corinthians 1:3-4 Props:  Stethoscope Who can tell me who would use this?  [Hold up stethoscope] That’s right ‑ a doctor or a nurse.  Is anyone here a doctor?  We might have to work on that because today we are going to talk about Jesus’ healing ministry.  Read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27 Props: Picture of ancient graven image, refrigerator art of person, sketch pad, photo Has anyone here met the President of the United States?  Do you know what he looks like?  How do you know what he looks like if you haven’t met him? [Talk about, show pictures] Read more