Pre K
You will need construction paper, scissors and drawing pastels.
Read Genesis 6:5-6: The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
Say: When we do bad things it hurts God's heart. God loves you. He wants you to love him.
Act: Lets draw a heart with God's name in it. We will cut it out and put it somewhere to remind you of your love for him.
Pray: God, thank you for loving us. We are sorry when we hurt your heart. Help ______ to love you. Amen.
Kindergarten
You will need construction paper, scissors and drawing pastels.
Read Genesis 6:5-6: The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
Say: When we do bad things it hurts God's heart. God loves you. He wants you to love him.
Q: What bad things do people do that hurts God's heart?
Q: How can you show love to God?
Act: Lets draw a heart with God's name in it. We will cut it out and put it somewhere to remind you of your love for him.
Pray: God, thank you for loving us. We are sorry when we hurt your heart. Help ______ to love you. Amen.
Elementary
Read Genesis 6:5-6: The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
Say: When we do bad things it hurts God's heart. God loves you. He wants you to love him.
Q: What things do you do that hurts God's heart?
Q: How can you show love to God?
Act: Lets write a note to God telling him how much we love him. Then you can tape it somewhere to remind you of your love for him.
Have your child pray: God, thank you for loving us. We are sorry when we hurt your heart. Help me to love you. Amen.
Developing Disciple
Read Genesis 6:5-6: The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
It breaks God's heart when we choose sin over him. He created us to reflect his image and likeness. He wants us to love him above all else.
What have you loved today more than God (money, popularity, video games, love interest etc)?
How can you show your love to God?
Do one of the following:
Ask God to give you a chance to share with a non-Christian "why you love Jesus". Is there already someone in your life to share this with?
Last but not least spend time in prayer with your truest love, Jesus. Listen for his voice and receive his love.
Disciple Maker
Read Genesis 6:5-6: The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time. The Lord regretted that he had made human beings on the earth, and his heart was deeply troubled.
It breaks God's heart when we choose sin over him. He created us to reflect his image and likeness. He wants us to love him above all else.
What have you loved today more than God (money, popularity, video games, love interest etc)?
How can you show your love to God?
Act: Pray that during this week God opens doors for you to share with a non-Christian "why you love Jesus". Be on the lookout- our God often answers these types of prayers and we miss them.
Last but not least spend time in prayer with your truest love, Jesus. Listen for his voice and receive his love.