VBS 2016 - Activity Booklet

S B V l o o h c s e Pr June 21-23, 2016 Bethel Lutheran Church believe. belong. build faith@home.

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Tuesday Read:

Luke 15:1-7

Act ivity #1:

Cut 10-15 hearts out of paper. Write “Jesus Loves You� on the hearts. Hide them around your home and have the children find them. Each time they find one, give them a big hug and whisper in their ear that Jesus LOVES them.

Act ivity #2:

Pretend to be a sheep, and let your children be the shepherd (maybe even dress up!). Play a version of hide-and-seek where the shepherd finds their lost sheep.

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, Thank you for looking for the lost sheep. You love and care for us just like you did for that lost sheep.

We love you! Amen.

Jesus

s e v Lo

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A shepherd was out in his fields one day Tending his flock on the mount.

He found one sheep had gone astray When 99 was that night’s count.

The shepherd set out to find the lost, Searching every inch he could think of.

For when one is lost, at any cost The shepherd seeks with a heart full of love.

John 1 For God so loved

3 that he gave his one and only Son,

5 shall not perish

3:16

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2 the world

4 that whoever believes in him

6 but have eternal life.

Wednesday Read:

John 21:1-14

Act ivity #1:

Take your children fishing! Remind them of how Peter trusted Jesus when he was fishing. Jesus helped him get LOTS of fish.

Act ivity #2:

Have a fish-themed snack time with Goldfish crackers.

Give them just a few at first and then begin reading them the Bible story. As you get to the part when Peter’s net was full, fill your child’s serving of Goldfish so that they have a large amount!

Prayer:

Thank you, Jesus, that you are our best friend! Help us to remember that we can trust you the same way Simon Peter did. Amen.

Jesus is ou r

t s e B

Fri e n d

While fishing one day out on the lake, Simon Peter’s bait the fish did not take.

Unsure of the food he could possibly reap, Jesus appeared and said, “Go out to the deep.”

The deep was where Simon Peter had already been, But his faith in Jesus sent his nets there again.

The size of the catch in the nets he had thrust Left ‘ol Simon Peter with a heart full of trust.

Proverbs 1 Trust in the Lord

3 and lean not on your own understanding;

5 acknowledge him

3:5-6

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2 with all your heart

4 in all your ways

6 and he will make your paths straight.

Thursday Read:

Luke 18:15-17

Act ivity #1:

Find a picture of your family, extended family or friends.

Go person by person and talk with your child about who that person is and why they are special. Then say, “Thank you, Jesus, for ________.”

Act ivity #2:

Go for a “Nature Prayer Walk”. As you are on your walk with your children name all the things you see (trees, birds, squirrels, clouds, the sun, people, etc.). As you name each one say a thank you prayer for each one.

Prayer:

Dear Jesus, Thank you for wanting us to talk to you! Help us remember that we can talk to you wherever we are and anytime we want to! Amen.

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P rayer

Parents brought their children to meet Jesus.

The disciples rebuked them when they turned around to see this.

Jesus wanted the children to come forward to see him.

He said “Receive the Kingdom of God, have a heart just like them.”

We can’t sit on his lap these days but he still wants us near, Bring your troubles, joys and requests without fear.

You can talk to him about all things, anytime, anywhere.

Come tell it all to Jesus with a heart full of prayer.

Luke 1 Jesus

3 and said, “Let the children come to me,

5 for the kingdom of God

18:16

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2 called the children to him

4 and do not hinder them,

6 belongs to such as these.

T hank you

for sharing your amazing kids with us at VBS! We’ve had a great time learning about how much Jesus LOVES us, that Jesus is our BEST FRIEND, and that Jesus wants us to talk to Him in PRAYER. Each of these pages shows a small part of what the kids learned while they were with us, but more importantly you can read the poems and Bible verses in these pages to continue to teach them at home.

If you are interested in learning more about how to talk to your kids about Jesus you can visit our website for more information about Faith@Home or call to talk to one of our pastors.

Jesus loves YOU!

Jenny Mathiesen

Director of Children’s Ministries

Helpful links:

www.bethellutheran.church/faith-at-home www.therizers.com www.familylife.com www.focusonthefamily.com www.faithathome.com/households

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