Lesson Five: Jesus Calls his Disciples

Lesson FIVE
Jan 31 Jesus calls his Disciples.

Playtime: fishing, boats, whatever, ocean puppets
Craft: Make a fish scene, colouring pages from
http://www.coloring.ws/apostles.htm
http://www.calvarywilliamsport.com/5a168_files/image002.gif
http://www.culch.ie/wp-content/uploads/manga_messiah_twelve_disciples-762x1024.jpg

Circle Time:
Good morning, good morning
The more we get together (each name)
Rollie Pollie
If I were a Butterfly
Jesus Loves Me
I will make you Fishers of Men

Tell Story: When Jesus calls them

TWELVE DISCIPLES SONG: Tune of "Jesus Loves Me"
http://www.dltk-bible.com/twelve_disciples.html

Jesus called them one by one,
Peter, Andrew, James and John,
Next, came Philip, Thomas too,
Matthew and Bartholomew.

Chorus-
Yes, Jesus called them,
Yes, Jesus called them,
Yes, Jesus called them,
He called them one by one.

James the one they called the less,
Simon, also Thaddeus,
Twelfth apostle Judas made,
Jesus was by him betrayed.

Repeat Chorus.

Matthias then took Judas' place,
To preach to men of every race,
Paul three preaching trips did make,
And went to Rome for Jesus' sake.

Memory Verse:
Matthew 4:19
And He said to them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men."
Snack: Goldfish

Lesson FOUR: Miracles of Jesus

Lesson FOUR
Jan 24 Jesus first miracle at Cana.

Playtime: stacking cups, tea party, kitchen etc

Circle Time:
Good morning, good morning with croc puppet
The More We Get Together each name
Rollie Pollie
My God is So Big
He's Able
I'm in the Lord's Army

Read: Life of Jesus plus Miracles of Jesus

Come to the table for snacktime:
Story: So Jesus went to a friend’s wedding. They had a big party and lots of food. They ran out of wine, Jesus mother asked him to fix it. So Jesus asked the servants to poor water into wine jugs, and there was wine! Imagine if you had no more juice, and your mom pours water into your cup, but you drink it and it’s juice! It’s a miracle.
wedding... demo of water into "red kool-aid"

Bible verse: John 2: 11
This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed in Cana of Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.

Lesson 2B: Jesus Grows up in Nazareth

Lesson TWOB
Jan 17 Jesus Growing up in Nazareth.
Playtime: toys related to wood and blocks. (bring hammer bench toy, tools, blocks etc)
Can do the craft mosaic too.
Bring alphabets, clico, wooden bead toy, plates for toy kitchen

Circle Time:
Good morning, good morning with croc puppet
Get Together (each name)
Rollie Pollie
God Made Me
The Butterfly Song http://www.butterflysong.com/index.cfm/PageID/723/index.html
Jesus Loves Me

Luke 2:52 Memory Verse CD“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men” Luke 2;52 NIV

Talk: Baby Jesus was growing everyday, just like you little guys. Hair, eyes, ears, mouth nose, shoulders, tummy, fingers and toes. He became a cute little boy. He grew up in Nazareth in his mother Mary and papa Joseph’s house.Read: story about Jesus growing up as a boy.
Is Jesus still a baby? Is Jesus growing tall like you.
Well someone is growing big and tall today, it's Simon! Today is Simon's birthday! Are we going to sing Happy Birthday?

Simon's mom will bring snacks/ cake.

Bible verse: Luke 2:52

Lesson 2: Jesus Grows up in Nazareth

Lesson TWO
Jan 10 Jesus Growing up in Nazareth.
Playtime: toys related to wood and blocks. (bring hammer bench toy, tools, blocks etc)

Circle Time:
Good morning, good morning with croc puppet
Get Together (each name)
Rollie Pollie
Head and Shoulders
My Arms are Long and Strong
Luke 2:52 Memory Verse CD

“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men” Luke 2;52 NIV

Talk: Baby Jesus was growing everyday, just like you little guys. Hair, eyes, ears, mouth nose, shoulders, tummy, fingers and toes. He became a cute little boy. He grew up in Nazareth in his mother Mary and papa Joseph’s house.

Read: story about Jesus growing up as a boy.
Show: Image of Jesus growing up with his father Joseph the carpenter
Bible verse: Luke 2:52

Craft Time: Create a Mosaic image with glue-on shapes. Glue or write verse on top.

Lesson 1: Magi's Visit to Jesus

Lesson ONE
Jan 3 Magi’s Visit to Jesus (Toddler)
Playtime: Dollhouse, Farm, Kitchen.

Circle Time:
Good morning, good morning with croc puppet
Get Together (each name)
Rollie Pollie
Away in a Manger

Read: Countdown to Christmas
Who got presents? Baby Jesus got presents too. three wise men riding on camels, followed a star and found Baby Jesus. They gave him gold, francincence and myrrh.
God gave us a present too for Christmas, it’s baby Jesus. Christmas is Jesus birthday!

Bible verse: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:14 NIV

Craft Time: Colouring baby Jesus, camels and Wisemen
http://www.teacherhelp.org/chris.htm#color