Whether you are at your home church or holidaying away from home don’t let this be an excuse for those in traditional services where Sunday School has finished not to attend church. Here are some easy ideas to teach them how to enjoy Worship and Lifelong faith formation.
For older children you might like to purchase Jillians Life Packs https://feedmyfamilyblog.com
Or use a Sermon Note pages such as https://paththroughthenarrowgate.com
You can find some ideas here https://wordpress.com/post/thecrossinmybackyard.wordpress.com/910 as to where to sit and what to bring.
THE LORDS PRAYER IN ACTIONS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOugEQpcc_k OR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMjm93ylL2w
FIRST READING: Isaiah 63:7-9
READ/WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IS6F2EBWyk4 The Important Book by Margaret Wise Brown as suggested by http://storypath.upsem.edu/lectionary-links-rcl-december-29-2019/ Remind your child at the end of the reading that “You are a child of God.”
PLAy: Free play. Be the hero, the one that saves the day.
PRAY
God is good
List the things you are thankful to God for.
Amen
PSALM 148
READ http://www.conversations.net.nz/psalm-148-calling-all-creation.html
Gather around you all the animals listed in Rev. Purdie’s version of the Psalm. All the animals that are Praising God.
How do you Praise God?
SECOND READING: Hebrews 2:10-18
READ/WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMXULIYojHk GOD’S DREAM BY Desmond Tutu
SING/LISTEN https://sovereigngracemusic.org/music/songs/jesus-youre-my-hope/
DO: colour in a heart shape. Then cut it in pieces to make a jigsaw puzzle. Put the jigsaw ( the heart) back together.
GOSPEL READING: Matthew 2:13-23
READ/WATCH: https://www.lostsheep.com.au/stories/jesus-was-a-refugee/ Jesus was a Refugee by Andrew McDonough
DO: Jesus was a refugee Activity Pack download for $4.95 More than enough activities for everyone of all ages.
Pray:
Amongst Joy
There can be sadness
Help me to be aware
Of other peoples needs
Amen
Blessings
Wendy L.
The Cross in My Backyard 