Supplies Frequently Used in Beginner Sabbath School

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“I pray . . . that your health 1 3 JOHN 2, ICB. is good.” BEGINNER

“Be happy with me because 2 I found my lost sheep!” LUKE 15:6, ICB. Sabbath School Resource for Leaders/Teachers

“I love you, Lord.” 3 PSALM 18:1, NIV.

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Year A, Fourth Quarter

EDITOR FALVO FOWLER ASSOCIATE EDITOR FAITH A. HUNTER EDITORIAL ASSISTANT KATHLEEN SOWARDS WORLD SABBATH SCHOOL DIRECTORS DUANE MCKEY, RAMON CANALS GENERAL CONFERENCE ADVISER TED N. C. WILSON CONSULTING EDITOR ARTUR STELE COPY EDITOR/PROOFREADER IDA CAVIL DESIGN REVIEW AND HERALD DESIGN CENTER DESKTOP TECHNICIAN TONYA BALL ILLUSTRATOR LISA PAPP LINE ART ILLUSTRATOR MARY BAUSMAN SUBSCRIBER SERVICES REBECCA HILDE

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Beginner Sabbath School Leader/Teacher Guide (ISSN 0163-8785) Vol. 40, No. 4, Fourth Quarter 2016. Published for the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® by the Pacific Press® Publishing Association, 1350 N. Kings Road, Nampa, ID 83687, U.S.A. © 2016 General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. No part of the Beginner Sabbath School Leader/Teacher Guide may be edited, altered, modified, adapted, translated, reproduced or published by any person or entity without prior written authorization from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists®. The division offices of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® are authorized to arrange for translation of the Beginner Sabbath School Leader/Teacher Guide, under specific guidelines. Copyright of such transla- tions and their publication shall remain with the General Conference. “Seventh-day Adventist,” “Adventist” and the flame logo are registered trademarks of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® and may not be used without prior authorization from the General Conference, 12501 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, Maryland 20904- 6600, U.S.A. Art copyrighted © 2002 by the Review and Herald ® Publishing Association. Postmaster: Send address changes to Beginner Sabbath School Leader/Teacher Guide, Pacific Press® Publishing Association, P.O. Box 5353, Nampa, ID 83653-5353. Periodicals postage paid at P.O. Box 5353, Nampa ID 83653. Single copy, US$24.59 plus postage. One year, United States: US$60.00; Canada and foreign: US$67.00. Prices subject to change without notice.

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1 2 The Writers

Audrey Boyle Andersson, Sweden

Jackie Bishop, California

DeeAnn Bragaw, Colorado

Linda Porter Carlyle, Medford, Oregon

May-Ellen Colón, General Conference

Eileen Dahl Vermeer, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

René Alexenko Evans, Nashville, Tennessee

Martha Feldbush, Maryland

Adriana Itin Femopase, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Dorothy Fernandez, Collonges-sous-Saleve, France

Edwina Neely, Silver Spring, Maryland

Rebecca Gibbs O’Ffill, Columbia, Maryland

Janet Rieger, South Pacific Division

Rob Robinson, California

Special thanks to Bailey Gillespie and Stuart Tyner of the John Hancock Center for

Youth Evangelism at La Sierra University, Riverside, California.

3 Contents

SERVICE We serve God when we care for others.

1. Jesus Heals a Little Girl (October) ------12

GRACE God brings His love to us.

2. The Good Shepherd (November) ------32

WORSHIP We are thankful for the birth of Jesus.

3. Baby Jesus Is Born (December) ------50

4 Lesson Outline

Lesson Bible Story References Memory Verse Message Materials SERVICE: We serve God when we care for others. Lesson 1 Jesus Heals a Mark 5:21-43; 3 John 2, ICB We can care for See pp. 14, October Little Girl Luke 8:40-56; others. 15. DA 342-348 GRACE: God brings His love to us. Lesson 2 The Good Luke 15:4-7; Luke 15:6, ICB Jesus cares for you See pp. 34, November Shepherd COL 186-192; and me. 35. DA 476-484 WORSHIP: We are thankful for the birth of Jesus. Lesson 3 Baby Jesus Is Luke 2:1-20; Psalm 18:1, NIV We love Jesus. See pp. 52, December Born Matthew 2:1-12; 53. DA 43-49, 59-67

5 Bible Study Overview

• Lesson 1 teaches us that little children can care for others.

• In Lesson 2 we learn that God brings His love to us.

• Lesson 3 reminds us of the birth of Jesus and His love for us.

To the leaders/teachers . . .

These guides were developed to:

• Introduce the lesson on Sabbath. The child then reviews and applies the principles studied with the help of their parents and Bible study guides during the week. In this way, the lessons learned in Sabbath School become a vital part of the child’s growing faith experience. Memory verses, which are also learned in Sabbath School, are reviewed and reinforced during the following week, connected in the child’s mind with the interesting activities they have already experienced.

• Focus the entire Sabbath School time on one message. These mes- sages each relate to one of the four dynamics of a growing faith experience: grace (God loves me), worship (I love God), community (we love each other), and service (God loves you, too).

• Reach each child in the way he or she learns best. By following the natural learning cycle on which these outlines were based, you will also connect students with “the message” for the week in a way that will capture each one’s attention and imagination.

6 • Give children active learning experiences so they can more readily internalize the truths being presented. These experiences are followed by debriefing sessions in which you ask questions that lead the children to reflect on what they experienced, interpret the experience, and apply that information to their lives.

• Involve the adult Sabbath School staff in new and flexible ways. A very small Sabbath School can be managed by one adult. A larger Sabbath School can be managed by one leader/teacher with other adult volunteers to facilitate the small group interaction. This gives small group facilitators a maximum involvement with the students and their learning experience while requiring a minimum of preparation on the facilitator’s part. A creative alternative is to enlist leaders/teachers with different personal learning styles to lead different segments of the program.

(Note: The Getting Started section is the time-honored “business” of Sabbath School and may be used at any point during the lesson; however, it is recommended that you begin with Arrival Activities, even while some children are still arriving.)

To use this guide . . . Try to follow the natural learning cycle outlined, but adapt activities as necessary to make the program work in your particular situation.

7 About Materials

As you follow the natural learning sequence outlined in each lesson, you may want to adapt activities for use in your particular situation, and this may require a change in the need for materials. Look ahead at the Program Overview for each month’s program so you can be prepared with the materials suggested. Before the quarter begins, obtain regularly used supplies.

Supplies Frequently Used in Beginner Sabbath School

Art Supplies Other q aluminum foil q animals (toy, stuffed, plastic) q chenille sticks or pipe cleaners q angel (felts or cardboard on sticks) q cotton balls or polyester fiberfill q artificial foods q craft sticks or tongue depressors q baby bottles q crayons, markers, colored pencils q baby wipes or paper towels q glitter or glitter glue q bags—paper, plastic trash bags, q glue or glue sticks sealable plastic, large and small q hole punch q baskets (various sizes) q inked stamp pads (various colors) q bells q magnetic strips (peel and stick) q “Bible” books (cardboard or felt) q paints—finger paints, tempera q blankets—baby/doll-size, regular size q pencils, pens q birthday cake (artificial) with candles, q plastic wrap matches q pom-poms q birthday gifts, inexpensive (optional) q rubber bands q blindfolds, one for each child q scissors (blunt-nosed) q board books, variety of subjects q stapler and staples q broom (child-size), dust cloths, other q tape—cellophane and masking cleaning supplies q toilet paper rolls and/or paper towel q bubble solution and blowers rolls (empty) q building blocks, boxes, or Legos q yarn, string, thread (several colors q cassette or CD player with tapes/CDs of each) q carpenter tools (play hammer, saw, etc.), child-size Papers q costumes—angel, Bible-times for q butcher or white table cloth roll children and adults q construction (various colors, including q crowns black and brown) q cups—paper, plastic, Styrofoam q drawing q dolls, doll clothes q finger paint paper q felts—angels, animals, children, q newsprint flowers, Jesus, people, scenery, sun q poster board q mirror (hand mirror) q tagboard, cardstock or heavy paper q nature items (rocks, feathers, shells, bird q tissue paper (various colors, nests, artificial flowers, and fruit) including white) q offering container (basket, bowl, etc.) q writing paper q paper plates, napkins, cups

8 q pull toy (optional) q rocking chair, adult and child q puzzles, simple wooden or cardboard q smocks or old shirts to cover q rainbow sticks children’s clothing q recorded sounds (bird, animal, q stickers (animal, nature, Jesus, etc.) storm, etc.) q squirt bottle q rhythm or toy musical instruments q things that float

Additional Supplies Needed This Quarter

Lesson 1 q pots or plastic bowls q clear contact paper q felt or paper hearts q cheese cloth or white fabric q lunch-size paper bags q crackers or sliced fruit q sheep face pattern (see p. 74) q large piece of fabric q pretzel sticks q musical instruments q round crackers with spread (optional) q two sharing items for each child q flaked coconut (optional) q board books about medical helpers q raisins (optional) q happy/sad face paper plates/posters q lamb’s face pattern (see p. 75) (optional) q gauze and adhesive bandages Lesson 3 q sling q clean straw q plastic or toy food q farm animals (stuffed or pictures) q picture of Jesus or white sheet and q small white robes (optional) red sash q soft flannel q cushions or sheet q toy stuffed sheep and other animals q towels q items of different textures (cotton q crepe paper or fabric strips balls, sandpaper, pinecones, etc.) q artificial flowers in pots q baby bottles q colored tissue paper q small flashlights q strip of paper with memory verse q toy stuffed sheep and other animals (see p. 70) q hand towels or fabric or pillow cases q Jairus’ daughter pattern (see p. 71) q soft music q letter-size envelopes q play coins, money box q adhesive bandage outline (see p. 70) q rocking horse q heart-shaped card pattern (see p. 72) q something to serve as manger q star sticks or flashlight Lesson 2 q pretty bottle q hand towel or fabric q robes and crowns (optional) q hay q decorative box q mixing spoons q felt or paper hearts q mother and baby stuffed animals q star outline (see p. 76) q picture or stand-up cutout of Jesus q lollipops or plastic spoons q sheet q animal ears pattern (see p. 77) q tissue squares or small pieces of fabric q netting q walking stick q cinnamon sticks, whole cloves q toy sheep q copies of Bethlehem scene q live pet (see p. 78) q nesting dolls q rectangular crackers (optional) q mirror q pretzel sticks (optional) q adult shepherd costume q peanut butter (optional) q sheep ear and nose pattern (see p. 73) q square shredded wheat (optional) q fleece q Jesus’ Birth Finger Play (see p. 79) q hand lotion or baby oil

9 Basic Needs of Children*

All children have certain basic needs as well as needs that are specific to their age and stage of development. The basic needs of children are . . .

Physical • Food • Freedom within defined • Warmth boundaries • Shelter • Humor—a chance to laugh

Mental Spiritual • Power—to make choices and • An all-knowing, loving, caring God follow plans • Forgiveness of wrongs and a chance to start over Emotional • Assurance of acceptance with God • A sense of belonging • Experience in prayer, answers to • Approval and recognition prayer • Expressions of unconditional love • A chance to grow in grace and in and acceptance the knowledge of God

Developmental Needs In addition to the basic needs listed earlier, 2-year-olds need to experience:

• Power—to have a chance to ma- • Independence—to do some things nipulate objects, events, people unaided • Freedom—to make choices, to • Security—to feel safe interact in learning situations, to sometimes move about at will

*Children’s Ministries: Ideas and Techniques That Work, ed. Ann Calkins (Lincoln, Nebr.: AdventSource, 1997).

10 The Beginner Child In the Seventh-day Adventist Church the GraceLink curriculum for beginners targets children ages birth through 2 years. However, both the beginner and the kindergarten materials are adaptable to 3-year-olds. A general rule applying to the beginner child is: seat children so their feet easily touch the ground. For children under 18 months use walkers (without wheels). To better understand beginner children, ages birth through 2 years, it is helpful to note characteristics of their growth and development.

Physical • Vary greatly in their physical • Cry easily; one crying child sets development other children crying • Are growing rapidly • Express their needs by crying. • Tire easily The crying usually stops when • Cannot sit still for long the child’s needs are met. • Become attached to adults who Mental show love and acceptance of them • Have an attention span of only one or two minutes Spiritual • Learn by active involvement and • Sense attitudes of respect, joy, and imitation rather than by instruction anticipation in connection with • Learn best one ministep at a time church, the Bible, and Jesus • Focus attention on what they see • Can identify pictures of Jesus and and/or touch lisp His name • Will fold hands (briefly) for the Emotional blessing before meals and kneel • Are extremely egocentric—cen- (again briefly) for prayer tered in themselves • Fear separation from parents

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Year A Jesus Heals a Little Girl 4th Quarter Lesson 1 SERVICE We serve God when we care for others.

References Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56; The Desire of Ages, pp. 342-348.

Memory Verse “I pray . . . that your health is good” (3 John 2, ICB).

Objectives The children will: Know that we serve God when we are kind to people who are sick or sad. Feel sympathy for those who are sick. Respond by cheering and praying for sick people.

The Message

We can care for others.

Getting Ready to Teach

The Bible Lesson at a Glance are sick is an act of service. As Christians Jairus’ daughter is very sick. Jairus we can share God’s love with others tries everything to make her better, but when they need it most. Children can it does not help. Jairus seeks Jesus to serve God by praying for, visiting, and ask Him to come and heal his daughter. cheering up people who are sick. While on the way to Jairus’ house, Jesus is delayed. Word comes from Jairus’ Teacher Enrichment house that his daughter has died. Jesus “God designs that the sick, the unfor- tells Jairus to believe. Jesus goes to Jairus’ tunate, those possessed of evil spirits, shall house and raises the little girl back to life. hear His voice through us. Through His human agents He desires to be a com- This is a lesson about service. forter, such as the world has never before Showing love and care to those who seen. His words are to be voiced by His

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followers: ‘Let not your heart be troubled: mercy, they were surprised at His compli- ye believe in God, believe also in me.’ The ance with the entreaty of the haughty Lord will work through every soul that will rabbi; yet they accompanied their Master, give himself up to be worked, not only to and the people followed, eager and ex- preach but to minister to the despairing pectant” (The Desire of Ages, p. 342). and to inspire hope in the hearts of the hopeless. We are to act our part in reliev- Room Decorations ing and softening the miseries of this life” Use a dark piece of fabric as a boat, (Welfare Ministry, p. 22). or make the outline of a boat on the “Jesus set out at once with the ruler floor with tape. Hang a sheet across the [Jairus] for his home. Though the dis- corner of the room to be Jairus’ house. ciples had seen so many of His works of Place a little mat or bed there.

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Program Overview LESSON SECTION MINUTES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS NEEDED Welcome ongoing Greet students

1 Parent Time up to 5

2 Arrival up to 10 A. Book Basket books about Jesus, children, doctors/ Activities nurses, health, caring for others B. Happy/Sad Face happy/sad faces paper plates/posters (optional) C. Don’t Cry baby dolls D. Sick Room gauze bandages, slings, adhesive bandages, dolls E. God Made You F. Healthy Foods plastic or toy food G. Rocking Chair adult-sized rocking chair

Getting up to 10 Welcome bells 3 Started Prayer Visitors stickers or other small gifts (optional) Offering offering container Birthdays artificial birthday cake, candles, matches, small gifts (optional)

Experiencing up to 30 A. Memory Verse felt or cardboard Bibles 4 the Story B. Jesus in the Boat fabric or masking tape, picture of Jesus or white sheet and red sash C. Jairus Looks for Jesus D. A Sick Little Girl E. Jesus Comes to Help cushions or sheet F. Jesus Heals towels G. The Celebration bubbles and bubble blower, crepe paper, fabric strips, or musical instruments H. Caring for the Sad baby dolls (optional) I. Caring for the Sick artificial flowers in pots, adhesive bandages or felt bandages and felt child J. Caring by Sharing two sharing items for each child

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LESSON SECTION MINUTES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS NEEDED Make and Take up to 10 5 (Optional) Week 1 Stained-Glass Heart clear contact paper, permanent marker, small colored tissue paper pieces, strips of paper with memory verse written (see p. 70), pen, scissors, string, hole punch Week 2 Little Girl’s Bed copies of Jairus’ daughter (see p. 71), scissors, crayons, letter-size envelopes, stickers Week 3 Big Bandage copies of adhesive bandage outline (see p. 70), heavy colored paper, gauze or cheese cloth or white fabric, scissors, glue sticks Week 4 Holding Hands construction paper, pencils, scissors, glue sticks, stickers (optional) Week 5 Get-Well Card copies of heart-shaped card (see (Optional) p. 72), heavy paper, scissors, crayons (optional), stickers (optional)

Snack Center crackers or sliced fruit, napkins (Optional)

1 PARENT TIME Busy parents often arrive at church hurt. I think it was his nervous reaction tired and worn out from the week’s ac- to a situation he didn’t know how to tivities and from getting the family ready handle, but I was appalled! We have for the “day of rest.” Share a word of worked hard on teaching him to show encouragement with them sometime compassion for someone who is hurt. during Sabbath School (possibly during My younger son carried around his Arrival Activities), something that will favorite “snuggly” (blanket) for many express your care and concern for them. years. He would show his concern for The following statements were prepared a hurt child by sharing his snuggly with by young mothers and fathers as sugges- them. From a young age both my boys tions, and may be used at your discre- would pat me on the back when I held tion at any time you wish. them, as if to communicate their love even before they could speak. I want to Week 1 be a good example of compassion to When my oldest son was small he my children so they will learn to care for used to laugh at people when they got others as Jesus did.

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How are you teaching compassion to because I understood. your children? How are they communi- Jesus understands the sufferings we cating it to others? are going through. Just as He was so sympathetic to the people He healed, He Week 2 understands our problems as parents. Two a.m. “Mommy! MOMMY!” I Share a time when you were able to woke to a distressed cry. My 18-month- empathize with your child. How can you old daughter cried out again, help them learn to be kind and sympa- “MOOOOMMMMMYYYYY!” thetic toward others? I ran toward the sound as quickly as my foggy brain would let me. Flipping Week 4 on the light as I entered her room, I saw My 21⁄2-year-old woke early and her standing up in her crib. I dashed followed his daddy down the stairs to over to her just in time to have her vomit the kitchen. While my husband poured the entire contents of her hurting little cereal for himself, our son climbed up tummy into my outstretched hands. So into his chair at the table and asked for there we were. I couldn’t pick her up breakfast too. My husband told him until I went to the bathroom to take care that he couldn’t make breakfast for him of my handful of yuck. And there she because he was late, but Mommy stood, hurting and helpless. would be down in a few minutes to When you have moments of wishing get him some. To that our son replied, you could be more than one person to “You can. You’re stronger.” help your hurting child, remember, Jesus Little ones put their complete trust knows your heart. He says, “Do not fear, in their parents. Is there anything Daddy for I am with you. . . . I will strengthen and Mommy can’t do? Yes, there are lots you and help you” (Isaiah 41:10, NIV). of things we can’t do on our own for our Share a time you felt helpless to children. We want to help them, but we help your child. What verses from God’s often feel inadequate. God can give us words encourage you in those moments? wisdom. He can show us how to raise our children to His glory. Week 3 Share a time you wanted to help your I didn’t pay much attention to the child but felt inadequate. How did God one red blisterlike spot on my shoulder, assist you? but when I awoke to more spots I knew I was in trouble. Having a full-blown case Week 5 of chicken pox at age 30 is miserable! My two boys were helping their dad The intense itching and pain are awful. I wash the car. The 5-year-old squirted couldn’t sleep, and I couldn’t care for my the 2-year-old with the hose. The 1-year-old for about three days. It took 2-year-old yelled, “No! Don’t water me. about two weeks before I felt presentable I’m not a flower!” in public. Many times I have witnessed these Then my 1-year-old came down with two hitting each other, grabbing toys chicken pox. I was up with him until four away, shoving, calling names, and gen- one morning because he just couldn’t fall erally not being nice. Those are discour- asleep with the intense itching. I felt so aging moments. But then there are the sorry for him. But I was also thankful that times, and they are not that far between, I knew exactly how he felt. I could be when they give each other a hug, hold more patient and kind in caring for him hands while walking, play together and

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share so nicely, and tell each other that conflicts, take heart. It is normal. But find they are best friends. Those are the the positive and praise it. golden moments! I cherish those times Tell about a time you have wit- and always try to praise them for their nessed kindness from your child. What kindness to each other. can you do to encourage kindness in If your young children are having your home?

2 ARRIVAL ACTIVITIES

Plan simple play activities on a If you’re happy and you know it, then blanket, sheet, or quilt for children who your face will surely show it. arrive early. The children participate in If you’re happy and you know it, clap these activities under the supervision of your hands. an adult until the program begins. The —Alfred Smith child’s play should be with materials that relate to the program, which is based on C. Don’t Cry the monthly Bible story. Talk about things that make people Choose from the following suggested sad or make them cry. Talk about how activities for this month. Be sure to include babies cry and when. Take turns holding, something for the span of children’s ages. rocking, and comforting baby dolls.

A. Book Basket D. Sick Room Provide a basket full of simple picture Invite a doctor or nurse to bring their books about Jesus, children, doctors/ stethoscope to class and let the children nurses, health, caring for others, etc. hear their heartbeat. Or invite someone who has a cast, stitches, or who has B. Happy/Sad Face been in the hospital recently to come to Give each child a class for show-and-tell (within reason). “happy/sad face” made Have a basket with an assortment of from a paper plate (see il- gauze bandages, slings, and adhesive lustration), or just ask the bandages and dolls for the children to children to make a happy practice with. face and then a sad face. Talk about times that E. God Made You you’re happy. Sing “If Talk about how special God made You’re Happy and You each of us and how He wants us to be Know It” (Little Voices healthy and happy. Do the “God Made Praise Him, no. 200). You, God Made Me” finger play.

If you’re happy and you know it, clap F. Healthy Foods your hands. Fill a basket with an assortment of If you’re happy and you know it, clap plastic or play foods that are healthy. your hands.

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Allow the children to play with them G. Rocking Chair as you help them name the foods. Talk Have an adult-size rocking chair available about all the good food God made for for parents to hold and rock children who us that helps us stay healthy. are too tired or shy to join in the activities.

“God Made You, God Made Me” Finger Play

God made you. Point to a friend.

God made me. Point to yourself.

Now doesn’t that Point to a friend. make you

Happy as can be? Smile big.

When I love you, Point to yourself. Put hand on heart. Then point to a friend.

And you love me, Point to a friend. Put hand on heart. Then point to yourself.

That’s the way Shake index finger.

God meant it to be. Point toward heaven and nod head.

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3 GETTING STARTED

A. Welcome I have eyes that close for prayer, Say: Good morn- I have hands that fold in prayer. You Need: ing, boys and girls Now I talk to Jesus. and moms and —S. Vance. Adapted. q bells dads! I’m so glad you’re here this morning! Can we Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald® Publishing say good morning to each other? Association. Go around the room and welcome each child and encourage children and par- Pray a simple prayer similar to the ents to greet each other with a hug, following and have the children repeat handshake, etc. Sing: “Good Morning your words: Dear Jesus, thank You for to You” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 3). Sabbath School. Thank You for Bible stories. Thank You for listening to Good morning to you, our prayer. We love You. Amen. Good morning to you, Sing: “Tiny Tot Response” (Little How are you today? Voices Praise Him, no. 21). Good morning to you, Good morning to you, Thank You, Jesus, for everything. This happy Sabbath day. Amen. —Mildred Adair —Joy Hicklin Stewart

Say: Sabbath is a special day. We Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing are happy to be at Sabbath School. Association. Let’s ring our bells as we sing. Sing: “Happy Sabbath” (Little Voices Praise C. Visitors Him, no. 235). Greet the visiting children and parents. You may choose to give the You Need: Sabbath is a happy day, visitors a sticker or other small gift. Happy day, happy day, Sing “We’re Glad You Came to Our q stickers Sabbath is a happy day, Sabbath School” (Little Voices Praise or other I love every Sabbath. Him, no. 25). small gifts —Margaret Kennedy (optional) We’re glad you came to our B. Prayer Time Sabbath school. Say: We talk to Jesus when we Won’t you come again? pray. Let’s kneel down while we We’re glad you came to our Sabbath talk to Jesus now. Prepare for prayer school. by singing the adapted fourth verse of Won’t you come again? “I Have Hands That Clap” (Little Voices —Mary E. Schwab Praise Him, no. 215). Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing I have knees that bend for prayer, Association.

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D. Offering E. Birthdays Say: Jesus loves everyone. Say: It’s a special You Need: You Need: Jesus loves little boys and day for ______. q artificial girls. Jesus loves mommies and It’s his/her birth- birthday q offering daddies. We can help others day! Lead the child to container cake know Jesus loves them. We the birthday chair. Sing q candles share our money so others “Happy Birthday!” (Little q matches will hear about Jesus. Use a basket, Voices Praise Him, no. 38). q small gifts a church-shaped bank, or some other (optional) container for the offering. Invite children and parents to give their offerings to Just two* years old today, Jesus. Sing “God Loves a Cheerful Giver” Just two* years old today; (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 29). Happy birthday, happy birthday! Jack’s* two* years old today. God loves a cheerful giver, —C. Harold Lowden God loves a cheerful giver, Cheerful, cheerful, cheerful giver, *Insert child’s name and age. God loves a cheerful giver. Copyright Heidelberg Press. —Janet Sage Light the birthday candles and then © 1978 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North lead in singing “Happy Birthday to You.” American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you, Say: Thank you, boys and girls, Jesus loves you, dear [child’s name], for bringing your offering. Let’s Happy birthday to you. ask Jesus to bless the money. Pray a —Traditional. Adapted. simple offering prayer. Encourage the child to blow out the candle(s). Say: Let’s thank Jesus for your birthday. Have a short prayer for the birthday child and their parents. If possible, give the child a small gift from Sabbath School.

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4 EXPERIENCING THE STORY

A. Memory Verse I pray . . . Place palms together. Say: It’s time to You Need: look in our Bibles. that your Make fists, put Distribute small indi- health arms in air with q felt or vidual felt, cardboard, elbows bent and cardboard etc., Bibles to the chil- flex muscles. Bibles dren. Sing “Jesus Talks to Me” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 51). is good. Jump.

Bible, Bible, Jesus talks to me. 3 John 2 Place palms Bible Book, let me look, Jesus talks together, then open to me. as if reading a book. Bible, Bible, Jesus talks to me. Bible Book, let me look, Jesus talks B. Jesus in the Boat to me. Put a large piece of fabric or some —Susan Davis masking tape on the floor to make an You Need: outline of a boat. Have a picture of q Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Jesus (or someone dressed in a white large piece Association. sheet and red sash) in the boat. Ask of fabric or the children to sit in the “boat” with masking Say: The Bible teaches us about you. Say: One day Jesus and His tape Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared friends went across a lake in a q picture of if they were sad, sick, or scared. boat. Let’s pretend we’re Jesus’ Jesus or Jesus loved them. Our memory disciples in the boat with Him. white sheet verse today tells us one way we Sing “See the Boat” (Little Voices and red can care for others. It says, “I Praise Him, no. 172). sash pray . . . that your health is good.” Praying is one way we can care for Rock, rock, rock, rock, others. Say the memory verse with See the boat on the water; me while we do the actions. Rock, rock, rock, rock, See the boat on the water. —Janet Sage

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C. Jairus Looks for Jesus D. A Sick Little Girl Say: On the other side of the Say: Jairus was a daddy. His little lake, many people wanted to see girl was very sick. What do you do Jesus. Have everyone get out of the when you’re sick? Can you show boat and sit on the floor or go back to me? Do you lie down and hold your their chairs. “Jesus” stands nearby (or tummy? Do you sit on Mommy’s or someone holds the picture of Jesus). Daddy’s lap? Can you show me how A man named Jairus lived there. you sit on Mommy’s or Daddy’s lap? Jairus wanted to see Jesus too, so Sometimes Mommy gives you he went to find Jesus. Can you medicine. Sometimes Daddy takes find Jesus? Where’s Jesus? Jairus you to the doctor. What does the saw Jesus. Jairus knelt down in doctor do? Does the doctor look in front of Jesus. Can you kneel your mouth? Show me your mouth. down as Jairus did? Jairus wanted Can you open your mouth wide? Jesus to help him. Do you ask Does the doctor look in your ears? Mommy and Daddy to help you? Show me your ears. What does Mommy or Daddy help The doctors couldn’t help Jairus’ you with? (Getting dressed, going to little girl get better. But Jairus the bathroom, eating, etc.) Jesus gave knew that Jesus could help his little us mommies and daddies. Let’s sing girl. Jesus cared for the little chil- and clap together. Sing “Jesus Gave dren then just as He cares for you Me a Mommy” (Little Voices Praise Him, today. no. 251). Sing a second time and use Sing and do motions to this adapted the word daddy. version of “Jesus Cares for You” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 92). Jesus gave me a mommy,* She* says, “I love you.” Jesus Point upward. Jesus gave me a mommy,* She* says, “I love you.” cares for me, Point to self. —Joy Hicklin Stewart Jesus Point upward. * daddy/he, grandma/she, grandpa/he, etc. Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing cares for me. Point to self. Association. He Point upward.

cares for me. Point to self.

—Beginner Writers Group/Arr. by Kenneth D. Logan. Adapted.

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Say: The Bible teaches us about E. Jesus Comes to Help Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared Say: Jairus asked Jesus to if they were sad, sick, or scared. come to his house. Jairus You Need: Jesus loved them. wanted Jesus to help his little q cushions or Our memory verse today tells us girl. What do you say when you sheet one way we can care for others. It want something? Please! Jairus says, “I pray . . . that your health is got down on his knees and good.” Praying is one way we can said, “Please come to my house, care for others. Say the memory Jesus! Please help my little girl!” verse with me while we do the ac- Jesus cared for Jairus and his tions. daughter. So Jesus told Jairus He would go with him. I pray . . . Place palms together. Many, many people were all around. The people wanted to see that your Make fists, put Jesus. Jesus and Jairus squished health arms in air with through the crowd. Can you pre- elbows bent and tend to squish through the crowd flex muscles. like Jesus and Jairus? There were so many people. They moved very, is good. Jump. very slowly. Can you move slowly? Have four to six parents stand in two 3 John 2 Place palms to- lines facing each other holding cushions, gether, then open or place a sheet on the floor with parents as if reading a book. holding the sides for the kids to “squish through” the crowd. Can you stomp your feet very slowly? Can you stomp your feet fast? Jesus and Jairus moved slowly. Sing the adapted words to “Walking to Church” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 190).

Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk; Jesus walked to Jairus’ house. Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk; Jesus walked to Jairus’ house. Walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk, walk; To the girl who needed help. —Marilyn Scholes. Adapted.

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F. Jesus Heals memory verse with me while we do Say: On the way to Jairus’ the actions. You Need: house, Jesus stopped to help a woman. While Jesus was talk- I pray . . . Place palms together. q towels ing to her, Jairus’ servant came to find Jairus. He told him that that your Make fists, put his little girl had died. Jairus’ servant health arms in air with told him not to bother Jesus any- elbows bent and more. Jairus was very sad, but Jesus flex muscles. told Jairus not to be sad. Jesus could make things better. is good. Jump. So Jesus and Jairus went to Jairus’ house. Lots of people were 3 John 2 Place palms to- there. Jesus and Jairus went into gether, then open the house. Jairus’ little girl was as if reading a book. lying in her bed. Can you lie down like the little girl? You may want to G. The Celebration place towels on the floor as “beds.” Say: The little girl Jesus held her hand and said, You Need: was alive and well! “Little girl, get up!” And she did! She was happy, too! q bubbles Can the mommies and daddies Her mommy and and bubble take your hand and say, “Little daddy were happy. blower girl, little boy, get up”? Can you Everyone was so or crepe jump up like Jairus’ little girl? Jesus happy. They must paper or told her parents to give her some have had a party to fabric strips food. Jairus and his wife were very celebrate. Let’s cel- or musical happy. Everyone was very happy! ebrate too. Blow bub- instruments Jairus thanked Jesus! bles, give children strips Sing words as follows to “I Am So of crepe paper or fabric Happy” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 199). to wave, or pass out musical instruments for them to “play.” Sing the adapted Oh, I am so happy, words to “I Love Jesus” (Little Voices Praise As happy as can be, Him, no. 205). For I have my little girl that Jesus healed for me. I am happy! O I am happy! —Emelie Cope Albertson. Adapted. O I am happy, Jesus made me well. I am happy! O I am happy! Lyric copyright © 1955 Dorothy Dart. Used by per- O I am happy, Jesus made me well. mission. —Janet Sage. Adapted.

Say: The Bible teaches us about © 1977 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared if American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. they were sad, sick, or scared. Jesus loved them. Our memory verse Say: The Bible teaches us about today tells us one way we can care Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared if for others. It says, “I pray . . . that they were sad, sick, or scared. Jesus your health is good.” Praying is one loved them. Our memory verse way we can care for others. Say the today tells us one way we can care

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for others. It says, “I pray . . . that * Second verse: “I can hug my friend and hold their hand.” (Motions: Hug someone and hold their hand.) your health is good.” Praying is one © Copyright 1986 Van Ness Press, Inc. All rights re- way we can care for others. Say the served. Used by permission. memory verse with me while we do Say: Let’s pretend your baby doll the actions. is sad and crying. Hand out baby dolls or put arms together as if cradling I pray . . . Place palms together. a baby. Can you rock your baby and sing to it? Jesus cared for others. that your Make fists, put We can care for others too. Sing health arms in air with “Don’t Cry, Little Baby” (Little Voices elbows bent and Praise Him, no. 246). flex muscles. Don’t cry, little baby, don’t cry, is good. Jump. don’t cry; Jesus loves you, Jesus loves you; 3 John 2 Place palms to- Don’t cry, little baby, don’t cry, gether, then open don’t cry; as if reading a book. Jesus loves you, Jesus loves you. —Janet Sage H. Caring for the Sad Say: Jesus cared © 1977 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North You Need: for others. We can American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. care for others too. q baby dolls Jairus was very sad (optional) because his little Say: The Bible teaches us about girl was sick. How Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared if do you look when you’re sad? Can they were sad, sick, or scared. Jesus you show me a sad face? loved them. Our memory verse When people are sad we can today tells us one way we can care sometimes help them feel better. for others. It says, “I pray . . . that Music sometimes helps. Do you your health is good.” Praying is one like singing? We can sing a happy way we can care for others. Say the song for them. We can hold their memory verse with me while we do hand. Can you hold hands with the actions. your mommy or daddy? We can hug them. Can you give Mommy or I pray . . . Place palms together. Daddy a hug? Jesus cared for others. We can that your Make fists, put care for others too. Let’s sing a health arms in air with song about caring for others. Sing elbows bent and “Things That I Can Do” (Little Voices flex muscles. Praise Him, no. 299). is good. Jump. There are many things that I can do; Doo-dle, doo-dle, doot, doot, doo. 3 John 2 Place palms to- I can sing a song with notes so true*: gether, then open Doo-dle, doo-dle, doot, doot, doo. as if reading a book. —Derrell Billingsley

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I. Caring for the Sick Because Jesus loves me, I will use my Say: We can care for others hands for Him. You Need: as Jesus did by going to visit Because Jesus loves me, I will use my those who are sick. We can hands for Him. q artificial take flowers to cheer them —Enid G. Thorson flowers in up so they will know we care pots about them. We can pray for © 1988 by Enid G. Thorson. q adhesive them and ask Jesus to help bandages them feel better. Let’s pick Do the following “Owies” finger play or felt some flowers and take a walk together. Point to each body part as it is bandages to give them to our sick friend. named. Repeat it several times. and felt Allow children to “pick” a few child flowers and then follow you around I have two owies! Look and see! the room back to their seats. They There’s one on my (finger, arm, etc.). can give the flowers to their mommy or And there’s one on my knee. daddy. Sing the fourth verse of “Happy But my friend (name) helped me Sabbath” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 235). today. (She/he) put Band-Aids on my owies, Then we go see a sick friend, and the hurt went away! a sick friend, a sick friend, Then we go see a sick friend, From Finger Play Activities, edited by Mary Gross, I love every Sabbath. Gospel Light, 1995, p. 102. Used by permission. —Margaret Kennedy Say: The Bible teaches us about Say: Now that we’ve brought Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared flowers to our friend, we can also if they were sad, sick, or scared. pray with them. Let’s kneel down Jesus loved them. Our memory and say a prayer for our sick friend. verse today tells us one way we can Kneel down and say a short prayer simi- care for others. It says, “I pray . . . lar to: Dear Jesus, please take care that your health is good.” Praying of my sick friend. Help them to feel is one way we can care for others. better. We know You care. Amen. Say the memory verse with me When we are hurt or have cuts while we do the actions. and bruises, adhesive bandages help us feel better. We can care I pray . . . Place palms together. for others by caring for their hurts. When we help others it’s as if we that your Make fists, put are helping Jesus. Can you pretend health arms in air with your mommy or daddy is hurt and elbows bent and needs a bandage? You can care flex muscles. for them by putting it on them. Distribute small adhesive bandages. is good. Jump. An option would be to have a large felt child on a felt board and give the 3 John 2 Place palms children felt “bandages” to put on the together, then open felt child. Sing “I Will Use My Hands for as if reading a book. Him” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 303).

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J. Caring by Sharing Song” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 279). Say: When we Possible alternate verses: Bibles, toy You Need: feel sick or sad, cars, etc. it’s nice to snuggle q two sharing with a little blanket I have two dollies and I am glad, items for or your favorite You have no dolly and that’s too bad. each child animal. When I’ll share my dollies, for I love you, Mommy or Daddy And that’s what Jesus wants me to do. feels bad, you can help them feel —Myrtle R. Creasman better too. Give two sharing items to each child. You can let them hold © Copyright 1943. Renewed 1971 Broadman Press. your teddy bears (or dollies, stuffed All rights reserved. Used by permission. animals, blankets, toy cars, etc.). Can you share with Mommy or Say: When Jesus was here He Daddy now? Show me how you can cared for others. We can help Jesus help them feel better. Sing “Sharing by caring for others too.

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5 MAKE AND TAKE (Optional)

Week 1 Week 3

Stained-Glass Heart Big Bandage Beforehand, prepare for each Beforehand, copy You Need: child a piece of contact paper with You Need: the bandage outline a large heart drawn on it with a (see p. 70) onto sheets q clear contact permanent marker. q copies of of heavy colored paper Have the parents peel the back- bandage paper. Also cut the q permanent ing off the contact paper, and, outline (see gauze or cheese cloth marker with sticky side up, lay it flat on p. 70) or white fabric into 31⁄4 q small q the table. Place the strip of paper heavy inch x 31⁄4 inch (8 cm colored with the memory verse on the colored x 8 cm) pieces to look tissue paper heart. Then allow the children to paper like a bandage and to pieces place the pieces of colored tissue q gauze or fit in the bandage out- q papers with paper on the sticky heart to make a cheese line. Allow the children memory “stained-glass” window hanging. cloth or to glue the gauze or verse (see When the children finish, ask white fabric cheese cloth or white p. 70) parents to place another piece of q scissors fabric onto the outline q pen clear contact paper on top of the q glue sticks on the colored paper. q scissors first and cut out the heart shape. q string (12 Punch a hole at the top and tie the inches or string to hang the heart in a win- 30-centi dow. (See sample on page 70.) Week 4 meter piece Holding Hands for each Ask the parents to child) trace their adult hands q hole punch You Need: on a piece of construc- q construction tion paper; then trace Week 2 paper their child’s hands on Little Girl’s Bed q pencils another piece. Cut out Beforehand, copy Jairus’ q scissors the child’s hands and You Need: daughter (see p. 71) for each q glue sticks glue them beside the child. Let the children color Jairus’ q stickers adult’s hands. Write q copies daughter and then have the par- (optional) “Let’s hold hands.” of Jairus’ ents cut her out. The children can on the bottom of the daughter put stickers on the opening side sheet. Decorate if time permits. (see p. 71) of the envelope. Parents can write q scissors “Jesus Cares for Children” on the q crayons bottom of the envelope. Jairus’ q letter-size daughter can lay in her “bed” envelopes (the envelope) and get out of bed q stickers when Jesus makes her well.

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Week 5 (or optional activity) Closing Get-Well Card Say: The Bible teaches us about Beforehand, copy Jesus’ care for people. Jesus cared You Need: the heart-shaped card if they were sad, sick, or scared. (see p. 72) onto heavy Jesus loved them. Our memory q copies paper. Parents can cut verse today tells us one way we of heart- out the heart shape. can care for others. It says, “I pray shaped card Allow the children to . . . that your health is good.” (see p. 72) decorate it with cray- Praying is one way we can care for q heavy ons and stickers, if pos- others. Say the memory verse with paper sible. Have the children me while we do the actions. q scissors give or mail their card q crayons to a sick person during I pray . . . Place palms together. (optional) the week. q stickers that your Make fists, put (optional) health arms in air with elbows bent and flex muscles. Bible Activities (Optional) If there is still time, families may is good. Jump. choose from a variety of activities that reinforce this month’s Bible story. Those 3 John 2 Place palms to- activities listed as Arrival Activities may gether, then open as be used again. In addition, you may if reading a book. want to provide a snack at one table. Say: Jesus cared for people who Snack Center (Optional) were sick or hurting or sad. Jesus After raising Jairus’ made them feel better. We help You Need: daughter to life, Jesus Jesus when we help care for people. instructed her family Say a short prayer similar to the follow- q crackers or to give her something ing: Dear Jesus, thank You for show- sliced fruit to eat. A snack of ing us how to care for others. q napkins crackers or sliced fruit Please help us always to be kind to would be appropriate those who are sick or sad. We love for use with this story. You. Amen.

As the children prepare to leave the room, sing “Good-bye Prayer” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 44).

It is time to say good-bye now, But first a prayer we pray, “Dear Jesus, keep and bring us back Again next Sabbath day.” —Kathleen Maguire

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STUDENT LESSON

References Mark 5:21-43; Jesus Heals a Little Girl Luke 8:40-56; The Desire of Ages, Have you ever been really sick? Jesus cares when you are sick. The Bible tells about a pp. 342-348. time Jesus made a sick girl well. See Mrs. Jairus. (Point to woman.) not bother Jesus anymore,” the man Memory Verse Boohoo! (Pretend to cry.) See Mrs. Jairus. whispers. (Whisper.) “Your little girl is “I pray . . . that (Point to woman.) She is sad. See dead.” your health is Mr. Jairus. (Point to Jairus.) He is sad (Loudly, urgently.) “Wait!” says Jesus. good” (3 John 2, too. They are worried. Their daughter “Just believe, and she will be all right. ICB). is very sick. I am coming with you. Don’t cry. Only “Who can help her?” asks Mrs. Jairus. believe.” The Message “We must get help or she will die.” “Don’t cry,” Jesus says to Mr. Jairus. We can care “Jesus can help,” says Mr. Jairus. “I “Only believe.” for others. will ask Jesus to help her.” Jesus reaches Jairus’ house. “Don’t See Jesus. (Point to Jesus.) Everyone cry, Mother! I will help. I will help your wants to be with Jesus. Jesus smiles at daughter.” the people. He smiles at the children. Shh! (Whisper.) What will Jesus do? (Point to the children.) Jesus sees Mr. Jairus coming through the crowd. (Point to Jairus.) Jesus smiles at him, too. “Jesus, please come to my house,” Mr. Jairus begs. (Point to Jairus.) “Please come and heal my little girl. She is very sick.” Shh! The people stop talking. Shh! The people listen. (Cup hand to ear.) Will Jesus go? A sick woman needs Jesus. (Point to the woman trying to touch Jesus’ clothing.) The sick woman touches His coat. (Speak loudly; take child’s hand.) “Little Jesus stops to find out who touched child, get up,” Jesus says. (Pull your child Him. The woman comes and tells Him to sitting position. Hug him or her.) that she did. Jesus tells her that she has Mrs. Jairus smiles. Mr. Jairus smiles been healed and that she should go in too. “Thank You, Jesus!” they say. peace. Jesus smiles and says, “Give her Poor Jairus! He just waits. And waits. something to eat.” And waits. Jesus cares if we’re happy or sad, sick “Mr. Jairus, sir, come home,” his or well. We can care for others by being servant says. (Point to the servant.) “Do kind and loving.

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1. Make extra food for 8. Play “hospital” with supper and, with your your child. Take turns child, share some with being the sick person and a sick neighbor. the doctor or nurse. 2. Write the memory 9. Talk about things that verse on a card and help you feel better when decorate it. Help your you get hurt. How can child give it to someone you help others feel bet- who is ill. ter? Sing “Don’t Cry, Little Baby” (Little Voices 3. Have your child blow Praise Him, no. 246) when bubbles for someone someone is sad or hurt. who is sad. Have your child give that person a 10. As you make the bed, hug. Study these suggestions for sing together, “I’m a little helper.” 4. Line up cushions something to do each day close together and you with your child. Select those 11. Use your “Little Girl’s and your child squeeze that are appropriate for your Bed” craft from Sabbath through. Talk about child’s developmental stage School to tell the story of Jesus and Jairus squeez- and repeat them often. Jairus and Jesus. ing through the crowd 12. Make cookies with a on their way to Jairus’ heart-shaped cookie cut- house. ter. Write out the memory verse and attach 5. At bathtime, as hands, feet, mouth, and it. With your child, give them to friends and ears are washed, talk about ways children family. can use those body parts to help others. 13. Let your child share a favorite blanket 6. Draw a happy face on a piece of card- or toy stuffed animal with someone who is board and have your child help you deco- sad or hurt. rate it. Attach a string for hanging. Write 14. Record your child singing Sabbath “Jesus loves you.” on it and send it to a School songs and send the recording to a children’s hospital or nursing home. shut-in or faraway grandparents who may 7. In the morning or after naptime, say, be missing their family. “Little girl/boy, get up!” Have them jump 15. Decorate cups or cans of food with up, then tell them the story of Jesus and paper and fabric to be Jesus, Jairus, a few Jairus’ daughter. disciples, and Jairus’s daughter. Tell the story of Jesus and Jairus.

31 LESSON The Good Shepherd Year A 4th Quarter Lesson 2 GRACE God brings His love to us.

References Luke 15:4-7; Christ’s Object Lessons, pp. 186-192; The Desire of Ages, pp. 476-484.

Memory Verse “Be happy with me because I found my lost sheep!” (Luke 15:6, ICB).

Objectives: The children will Know that Jesus loves them as the shepherd loved his sheep. Feel safe because Jesus cares for them. Respond by saying thank You to Jesus.

The Message

Jesus cares for you and me.

Getting Ready to Teach

The Bible Lesson at a Glance Teacher Enrichment A shepherd has many sheep. But one “Of all creatures the sheep is one of day he discovers he has lost one. He the most timid and helpless, and in the searches everywhere until he finds it. He East the shepherd’s care for his flock is is so happy to take the sheep home to untiring and incessant. . . . be with all the others! “As an earthly shepherd knows his sheep, so does the divine Shepherd This is a lesson about grace. know His flock that are scattered God’s gift of grace includes watching throughout the world. . . . Jesus knows over us wherever we go and whatever us individually, and is touched with the we do. Young children can understand feeling of our infirmities. He knows us and feel God’s love through the love of all by name. He knows the very house their parents as the parents watch over in which we live, the name of each them in every way. occupant. . . .

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“However much a shepherd may love Room Decorations his sheep, he loves his sons and daugh- Decorate your room with an outdoor ters more. Jesus is not only our shepherd; scene. If possible, create “mountains” He is our ‘everlasting Father’” (The Desire that can be climbed (can be rocks or of Ages, pp. 478-483). wood or wooden boxes), a stream (paper How are you showing the love of the or fabric), something to represent grass Shepherd to your family and students? (green paper or fabric, imitation grass). Make a cave for the sheepfold with a Room Organization sheet or build it with boxes, chairs, Have children sit in a semicircle with bamboo, or something easily available parents sitting at their side. where you live.

33 LESSONLESSON 2? Program Overview LESSON SECTION MINUTES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS NEEDED Welcome ongoing Greet students

1 Parent Time up to 5

2 Arrival up to 10 A. Animals toy stuffed animals, blocks or boxes Activities or a sheet, green paper B . Peekaboo Box box, hand towel or fabric, play objects C. Nesting Toys toy sheep, nesting dolls or boxes or bowls D. Pets live pet E. Hide-and-Seek small object or toy animals F. Rock-a-bye Baby dolls, blankets, quiet music, child- size rocking chair G. Rocking Chair adult-size rocking chair

3 Getting up to 10 Welcome mirror or toy stuffed sheep, bells Started Prayer Visitors stickers or other small gifts (optional) Offering offering container Birthdays artificial birthday cake, candles, matches, small gift (optional)

4 Experiencing up to 30 A . Memory Verse small felt or cardboard Bibles the Story B. Naming and Counting toy stuffed or plastic sheep or sheep the Sheep masks, adult to play shepherd, simple costume for adult, walking stick, ear and nose pattern (see p. 73), cotton balls, elastic thread or rubber band, stapler, white paper plates, pink and black construction paper C. Sheep Fleece fleece or something similar D. Sheepfold blocks or boxes or chairs, sheet E . Feed the Sheep grass or shredded green paper or green fabric strips or hay F . Drink of Water bowl of water or individual cups of water G. Hurt Sheep hand lotion or baby oil, bandages or masking tape (optional) H. Nighttime parent and child to hide at prear- ranged time I. Sheep Search J. Memory Verse

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LESSON SECTION MINUTES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS NEEDED K. Jesus, The Good Shepherd picture or stand-up cutout of Jesus L. Jesus Gives Us Families picture or stand-up cutout of Jesus; plastic, felt, etc., of family members M. Our Families Feed Us pots or plastic bowls and mixing spoons; or artificial food and a basket N. Our Families Love Us O. Jesus Loves Me “Jesus Loves Me” banners or rainbow sticks or rhythm instruments P. Jesus Cares for Me pictures or stickers of Jesus Q. Thank You, Jesus picture or stand-up cutout of Jesus, felt or paper hearts R. We Love Jesus none

5 Make and Take up to 10 (Optional) Week 1 Fingerprint Sheep heavy paper, ink pad or marker, felt-tip pen, cotton balls, glue sticks, baby wipes or water and paper towels Week 2 Sheepfold paper cups, construction paper, cotton balls, black paper, hole punch, glue sticks Week 3 Paper Bag Lambs lunch-size paper bags, cotton balls, markers, glue, copies of sheep face pattern (see p. 74) Week 4 Stick Sheep wide craft sticks or tongue depressors, paper, cotton balls, glue, markers, copies of lamb’s face pattern (see p. 75), scissors, stick-on magnets (optional) Week 5 Stick Shepherd wide craft sticks or tongue depres- (Optional) sors, tissues or small pieces of fabric, string or chenille sticks, markers, cotton balls, pretzel sticks, glue sticks, stick-on magnets (optional)

Snack Center round crackers, peanut butter or (Optional) other spread, flaked coconut, pretzel sticks, raisins, plastic bags (optional)

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1 PARENT TIME

Busy parents often arrive at church of phone calls and fold some laundry. tired and worn out from the week’s Unknown to Amy, her 2-year-old was activities and from getting the family NOT asleep. He went to the kitchen, ready for the “day of rest.” Share a word pulled a chair over to the counter, and of encouragement with them sometime proceeded to dump all 22 cups of fresh during Sabbath School (possibly during granola onto the floor. Then he added Arrival Activities), something that will a big box of dry cereal. He continued express your care and concern for them. the adventure by emptying the full gar- The following statements were prepared bage can on the mess. About that time by young mothers and fathers as sugges- Amy came into the kitchen. . . tions, and may be used at your discre- Ever had that kind of day? Jesus tion at any time you wish. understands. He calls you to Him. He knows your frustration. And He will pick Week 1 up the pieces. I used to be a decent, respectable Share a time your child undid all the human being. I knew how to organize work you had done and the frustrations things, accomplish things, finish a proj- you felt. In those moments, what can ect. Then my son was born. Suddenly help YOU remember God’s love and everything in my life seemed total chaos! care for you? My house was a mess, my body was a mess, my life was one big mess. How Week 3 could it be that at this wonderful time in One afternoon we took a walk. For my life I felt so awful? I began to attend some reason, our almost 3-year-old had a mother’s group that became my life- decided that a walk was NOT what he line. It met only twice a month, but that wanted to do. He asked, “Daddy, will was twice a month that I knew I wasn’t you carry me?” I answered him teasingly, alone! God used other people who were “Oh, son, you’re too big for me to carry!” going through the same things to lift Crossing his little arms firmly across his me up and help me remember that He chest, he answered with determination, knew me. God knows YOU! He feels “Well, I am NOT too heavy for JESUS!” every emotion you experience. He says Share a time the burdens of parent- to you, “I will not leave you comfortless. hood seemed heavy. Turn to someone I will come to you” (see John 14:18). near you and remind them, “NOTHING What are some things we can do to is too heavy for JESUS!” strengthen and encourage one another? Week 4 Week 2 Here’s a precious thought of encour- Amy smiled. I’ve actually accomplished agement today! Put YOUR name in each something this morning! she thought. of the blanks: “Jesus knows the burden The floor was mopped, and 22 cups of of ______’s heart. He is granola cereal cooled in a bowl on the ______’s best friend in every counter. Going into the bedroom, she emergency. His everlasting arms support shut the door behind her. While the ______” (Ellen White, boys napped she could make a couple Bible Echo, Sept. 1, 1893). (Read this

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through more than once, to give every- and amazement at what a lot of time it one the opportunity to let the thought took to care for a newborn. “I’m doing really sink into their hearts.) OK with the baby being up a lot at night, but I keep wondering when the day shift Week 5 is coming in!” Remember in times like My friend, a nurse, was used to work- these that Jesus knows your feelings. ing the night shift. After her baby’s birth Share a time you felt exhausted and she expressed her feelings of exhaustion needed a break.

2 ARRIVAL ACTIVITIES

Plan simple play activities on a blan- Peekaboo ket, sheet, or quilt for children who Let’s see who arrive early. The children participate in Finds a (name of the object) these activities, under the supervision that got lost (child picks up the object). of an adult, until the program begins. (Name) did! (Hug the child. Affirm The child’s play should be with materi- the child.) als that relate to the program, which is based on the monthly Bible story. C. Nesting Toys Choose from the following suggested Hide a small object (could be a small activities for this month. Be sure to include toy sheep) inside or under a nesting toys something for the span of children’s ages. set. (Nesting dolls, different size boxes, or plastic containers all work well.) A. Animals Children will open the nesting toys until Provide toy stuffed animals (some they find the lost sheep or other object. that make noises) for the children to hold. If possible, provide adult and baby animals D. Pets for the children to match. Build a cave for Bring in a small pet (turtle, bird, fish, the animals with blocks or with a sheet hamster, kitten, or puppy) that children and two chairs. Let the children put the can look at, touch, and feed. Ask them animals in their “house.” Provide green to name the animal, make the sound the paper for the older children to shred or animal makes, and tell what it eats. crunch and then feed to the animals. E. Hide-and-Seek B. Peekaboo Box Hide objects or toy animals inside a Place a piece of fabric or a hand box, under a chair, or in other places in the towel and play objects such as blocks, room. Ask the children to find them. When rattles, balls, stuffed animals, etc., into they find the animal, say: How happy we a box. Parents can hide an object under are that we found the lost (name of the fabric and let children play peekaboo the animal or object). Option: Have to find something hidden, as the parent children hide under a table. Have the other says this rhyme: children or parents look for them.

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F. Rock-a-bye Baby G. Rocking Chair Provide a child-size rocking chair and Provide an adult-size rocking chair for dolls and blankets for the children to parents to hold and rock children who hold and rock while singing or listening are too tired or shy to join in the activi- to music. ties.

3 GETTING STARTED

A. Welcome Sabbath is a happy day, Say: Good morning, boys I love every Sabbath. You Need: and girls, and moms and —Margaret Kennedy dads! I’m so glad you’re here q hand this morning! Can we say B. Prayer Time mirror or good morning to each other? Say: We talk to Jesus when we toy stuffed Welcome each child personally pray. Let’s kneel down while we sheep as you sing the following song. talk to Jesus now. Prepare for prayer q bells (Suggestions: Hold a mirror up to by singing the adapted fourth verse of each child’s face so they can see “I Have Hands That Clap” (Little Voices themselves, or take a stuffed toy sheep to Praise Him, no. 215). each child, shake each child’s hand, etc. Encourage adults to greet each other with I have knees that bend for prayer, a hug, handshake, etc.) I have eyes that close for prayer, Sing: “Good Morning to You” (Little I have hands that fold in prayer. Voices Praise Him, no. 3). Now I talk to Jesus. —S. Vance. Adapted. Good morning to you, Good morning to you, Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Association. How are you today? Good morning to you, Pray a simple prayer similar to the Good morning to you, following and have the children repeat This happy Sabbath day. your words: Dear Jesus, thank You for —Mildred Adair Sabbath School. Thank You for Bible stories. Thank You for listening to Give bells to the children. Say: our prayer. We love You. Amen. Sabbath is a special day. We are Sing: “Tiny Tot Response” (Little happy to be at Sabbath School. Voices Praise Him, no. 21). Let’s ring our bells as we sing. Sing “Happy Sabbath” (Little Voices Thank You, Jesus, for everything. Praise Him, no. 235). Amen. —Joy Hicklin Stewart Sabbath is a happy day, Happy day, happy day, Copyright ©1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Association.

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C. Visitors Say: Thank you, boys and girls, Greet the visiting for bringing your offering. Let’s You Need: children and parents. ask Jesus to bless your gifts. Pray a You may choose to simple offering prayer. q stickers give the visitors a or other sticker or other small E. Birthdays small gifts gift. Sing “We’re Glad Say: It’s a special day for (optional) You Came to Our ______. It’s his/her birthday! You Need: Sabbath School” (Little Lead the child to the birthday chair. q artificial Voices Praise Him, no. 25). Sing “Happy Birthday!” (Little Voices birthday Praise Him, no. 38). cake We’re glad you came to our Sabbath q candles school. Just two* years old today, q matches Won’t you come again? Just two* years old today; q small gift We’re glad you came to our Sabbath Happy birthday, happy birthday! (optional) school. Jack’s* two* years old today. Won’t you come again? —C. Harold Lowden —Mary E. Schwab *Insert child’s name and age. Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Copyright Heidelberg Press. Association. Light the birthday candles and then D. Offering lead in singing “Happy Birthday to You.” Say: Jesus loves You Need: everyone. Jesus Happy birthday to you, q offering loves little boys Happy birthday to you, container and girls. Jesus Jesus loves you, dear [child’s name], loves mommies and Happy birthday to you. daddies. We can help others know —Traditional. Adapted. Jesus loves them, too. We share our money so others will learn about Encourage the child to blow out the Jesus. candle(s). Say: Let’s thank Jesus for Use a basket, a bank, or some other your birthday. Have a short prayer for container for the offering. Invite children the birthday child and their parents. If and parents to give their offerings to possible, give the child a small gift from Jesus. Sing “God Loves a Cheerful Giver” Sabbath School. (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 29).

God loves a cheerful giver, God loves a cheerful giver, Cheerful, cheerful, cheerful giver, God loves a cheerful giver. —Janet Sage

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4 EXPERIENCING THE STORY A. Memory Verse B. Naming and Counting You Need: Say: It’s time to look in our the Sheep Bibles. Distribute small individual Directions for sheep mask: q felt or felt or cardboard Bibles to the To make a mask for cardboard children. Sing “Jesus Talks to Me” You Need: each child, have the Bibles (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 51). parent begin with a q for each white paper plate. Cut Bible, Bible, Jesus talks to me. child, toy out holes for eyes. Cut Bible Book, let me look, Jesus talks stuffed the ears out of pink to me. or plastic paper and the nose out Bible, Bible, Jesus talks to me. sheep or of black paper (see pat- Bible Book, let me look, Jesus talks sheep mask terns on page 73). Glue to me. q adult to the nose and ears to —Susan Davis play the paper plate. Add cotton shepherd balls. Staple the elastic Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing q Bible-times band to each side just Association. costume for above the ears. shepherd Dress as the shep- Say: Our Bible story today is q walking herd and tell the story, about a man who lost one of his stick or ask another adult sheep. He loved his sheep, so he q white paper to be the shepherd looked and looked until he found plates while you narrate. The it. When he found it he said to his q pink and children will either friends, “Be happy with me because black con hold and use the toy I found my lost sheep.” That’s our struction sheep during the en- memory verse today. paper tire program or wear Clap each time you sing the words q a copy of their sheep masks and “found my sheep” to the tune of “I’m So the ear pretend to be sheep. Small” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 96). and nose Before you begin the pattern story, ask one adult Be happy with me, I found my sheep, (see p. 73) and a child to be the Be happy with me, I found my sheep, q cotton balls lost sheep and to hide Be happy with me, I found my sheep. q black con at the appropriate That is found in Luke 15 verse 6. struction point in the story. —Adapted from Luke 15:6, ICB paper Say: Once there q scissors was a shepherd who Words copyright © 2002 General Conference q glue sticks had many sheep. Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists®. q elastic Invite the children to thread or bring their toy sheep rubber band or wear their sheep q stapler masks and come sit on the floor near the shepherd. The shepherd loved each of his sheep. He knew each of their names. There’s Hannah, and Brian,

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and Rachel, and Daniel. (Use the were there. One, two, three . . . names of each of the children in your (Count the children. Invite them to count class.) The shepherd knew what was with you.) Yes, they were all there. special about each sheep. (Name The shepherd was very happy. characteristics about the children in your Pat, hug, or in some other way ex- class, such as the oldest, youngest, big- press affection for each of the children gest, littlest, hair color, etc. Be sensitive as you sing “The Shepherd Loves His to differences that might be embarrass- Lambs” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 114). ing.) Each one of the shepherd’s sheep was special, and the shep- The Shepherd loves His lambs, and herd loved each one. He loved the Jesus loves me. big grown-up sheep, and he loved The Shepherd loves His lambs, and the little baby lambs. Every morn- Jesus loves me. ing the shepherd counted to make —Enid G. Thorson sure all of his sheep and lambs © 1988 by Enid G. Thorson.

Elastic rubber band Note: Save the Sheep mask sample: masks for use each Sabbath this month.

Black Pink

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C. Sheep Fleece E. Feed the Sheep Say: Sheep and lambs are Say: Each day the You Need: very soft. People use their You Need: shepherd took his soft wool to make cloth. Each sheep to a place q a piece of spring the shepherd gives the q grass or where they could fleece or sheep a haircut to get their shredded find good food. Give something soft wool. The sheep like hav- green paper “grass” to the children similar ing their heavy coats cut off or green to feed to their sheep before the hot summer. fabric strips while you sing the fol- Give each child an opportunity to or hay lowing words to the touch the fleece while you sing “Woolly, tune of “The Hungry Woolly Lamb” (Little Voices Praise Him, Cow” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 174). no. 171). Jesus made the grass for the hungry Woolly, woolly lamb, sheep; Woolly, woolly lamb, Let’s feed the sheep, let’s feed the Jesus made you soft and woolly; sheep; Woolly, woolly lamb, Jesus made the grass for the hungry Woolly, woolly lamb, sheep; Jesus made you soft and woolly. Let’s feed the hungry sheep. —Janet Sage —Janet Sage. Adapted.

© 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. reserved. Used by permission.

D. Sheepfold F. Drink of Water Say: The shepherd built a Say: The sheep You Need: sheepfold for his sheep. He You Need: needed water every wanted them to have a place day, too. Each day q materials q a bowl of where they would be safe the shepherd led his to build a water or from wild animals and bad sheep to a place with sheepfold individual storms. Let the children help you clean, fresh water. (blocks, cups of build the sheepfold; then crawl Invite the children boxes, water inside. Sing “The Good Shepherd” to bring their toy sheep or chairs (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 123) to get a pretend drink out of the bowl, or covered while you build the cave or while give each child some water to drink. Sing with a sitting inside the cave with the “The Good Shepherd” (Little Voices Praise sheet) children. Him, no. 123).

The good shepherd watches, The good shepherd watches, so sheep may safely feed. so sheep may safely feed. He keeps them from danger He keeps them from danger and gives them all they need. and gives them all they need. —Carol Greene —Carol Greene

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G. Hurt Sheep one, two, three . . . (Invite the chil- Say: Sometimes dren to count with you. Call the children You Need: the shepherd’s sheep by name and remember some of the got hurt. They might characteristics you mentioned earlier in q hand lotion run into scratchy the program.) But wait! Something or baby oil bushes or get cut or is wrong! Earlier we had (name the q bandages hurt another way. number) of sheep and now we have or masking Then the shepherd (one less). Someone is missing! Who tape put medicine on their is it? See if the children can help you (optional) wounds. identify who is missing. Rub a drop of hand lotion or baby oil into each child’s hand or I. Sheep Search arm. If desired, cover the area with a ban- Say: What do you think the dage or little piece of masking tape. Sing shepherd did when he found out “The Good Shepherd” (Little Voices Praise one sheep was missing? Did he go Him, no. 123). inside his house and have supper? No. Did he crawl into his warm The good shepherd watches, bed? No. The shepherd could never so sheep may safely feed. rest as long as one of his pre- He keeps them from danger cious sheep was missing. Maybe and gives them all they need. his sheep was hurt. Maybe it was —Carol Greene in danger. The shepherd couldn’t leave his sheep out by itself. The Words copyright © 1997 by Carol Greene. Used by shepherd went searching for his permission. lost sheep. Pretend to search and search for the H. Nighttime hiding child. Call out for the sheep dur- You Need: Turn out the light. ing the search. When you find the “lost” Say: When it started parent and child say: Oh, I’ve found q parent and getting dark, the my lost sheep! I’m so happy! I was child shepherd took all so worried about my lost sheep, of his sheep back to but now I have found him/her. their sheepfold. Do you remember Sing “Rejoice, I Have Found My why? Yes, so they would be safe Sheep” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 176). from storms and wild animals. The shepherd wanted his sheep to be Rejoice, I have found my sheep. safe because he loved them. Let’s Rejoice, I have found my sheep. take our sheep home. I have found my sheep, Signal for the parent and child to Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice, hide instead of coming to the fold. Lead I have found my sheep. the rest of the children to the sheepfold. —Janet Sage Say: Are all the sheep and lambs here? The shepherd wanted to © 1978 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North be sure they were all safe for the American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. night. So he counted his sheep:

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J. Memory Verse as the shepherd Say: The shepherd was so happy, You Need: loved his sheep. he told all his friends that he had Invite the children found his lost sheep. He said to q picture of to bring their “family them, “Be happy with me because I or stand-up members” and place found my lost sheep!” cutout of them beside the pic- Clap each time you sing the words Jesus ture of Jesus while you found my sheep while singing the follow- q plastic or sing the following to ing song to the tune of “I’m So Small” felt “family the tune of “Jesus Gave (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 96). members” Me a Mommy” (Little of different Voices Praise Him, no. Be happy with me, I found my sheep, ages 251). Be happy with me, I found my sheep, Be happy with me, I found my sheep. Jesus gave me a family. They love me, That is found in Luke 15, verse 6. I know. —Adapted from Luke 15:6, ICB Jesus gave me a family. They love me, I know. Give different children an opportunity —Joy Hicklin Stewart. Adapted. to hide and be found, singing the memory verse song each time a new child is Words copyright © 2002 by General Conference found. This will reinforce learning the Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists®. memory verse.

K. Jesus, the Good Shepherd M. Our Families Feed Us Say: Jesus loves and cares Say: One thing You Need: for us, just as the shepherd You Need: our families do to loves and cares for his sheep. take care of us is to q a picture of Invite the children to bring their q pots, pans, give us good food or a stand- toy sheep or their sheep masks plastic to eat. Give each up cutout and place them close to the pic- bowls, etc. child a pot or bowl of Jesus ture or cutout of Jesus. Sing “The (toy or real) and a mixing utensil Shepherd Loves His Lambs” (Little q wooden to pretend to cook Voices Praise Him, no. 114). or other with or a piece of mixing artificial food to put The Shepherd loves His lambs, and spoons or in a basket. Sing “My Jesus loves me. a variety Family” (Little Voices The Shepherd loves His lambs, and of artificial Praise Him, no. 252). Jesus loves me. food —Enid G. Thorson q a basket

© 1988 by Enid G. Thorson My family cooks good food for me, my family cooks good food for me, L. Jesus Gives Us Families My family cooks good food for me, Say: Just as the sheep have a I love my family. shepherd to take care of them, —Edith Smith Casebeer. Adapted. Jesus gave us families to take care of us. Jesus gave us families to take Words copyright © 2002 by General Conference care of us because He loves us, just Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists®.

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N. Our Families Love Us P. Jesus Cares for Me Say: Can you think of another Give each child a picture of Jesus way our families show us love? to hold or a sticker of Jesus for the You Need: Does your family hug and kiss you? back of their hand while you sing Encourage parents to hug and/or kiss “Yes, Jesus Cares for Me” (Little q picture of their children while you sing “My Family” Voices Praise Him, no. 118). Jesus for (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 252). each child Yes, Jesus cares for me. or sticker My family hugs and kisses me, Yes, Jesus cares for me. of Jesus for My family hugs and kisses me, He gives me my home each child My family hugs and kisses me, and my food and my clothing. I love my family. Oh, yes, Jesus cares for me. —Edith Smith Casebeer. Adapted. —Enid G. Thorson

Words copyright © 2002 by General Conference © 1988 by Enid G. Thorson Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists®. Q. Thank You, Jesus O. Jesus Loves Me Give each child a heart with Say: Our families their name written on it. Invite You Need: You Need: love us very much them to bring their hearts to q picture or and care for us. Jesus while you sing “The Good stand-up q “Jesus Who else loves you Shepherd” (Little Voices Praise Him, cutout of Loves Me” and cares for you? no. 123). If you use paper hearts, Jesus banners Jesus does! pin or tape them to “Jesus” so they q felt or or rainbow Give each child stay in place. paper heart sticks or a banner or rainbow for each rhythm stick to wave or a Lord Jesus, our Shepherd, we child with instruments rhythm instrument to thank You for Your care. their name use while you march We know that You love us; we’re written on it and sing “Jesus Loves Me” (Little Voices safe with You anywhere. Praise Him, no. 102). —Carol Greene. Adapted

Jesus loves me! this I know, R. We Love Jesus For the Bible tells me so; Say: Jesus loves us so much that Little ones to Him belong, we want to love Him back. Let’s They are weak, but He is strong. tell Him that we love Him. Yes, Jesus loves me! Have the children hold up their pic- Yes, Jesus loves me! tures of Jesus or point to the sticker of Yes, Jesus loves me! Jesus on their hand as you sing “I Love The Bible tells me so. Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise Him, —William Bradbury no. 208).

I love Thee, O Lord. (Repeat five times.)

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5 MAKE AND TAKE (Optional)

Week 1 Week 3 Fingerprint Sheep Paper Bag Lambs Press each child’s index finger Cut out the sheep’s You Need: onto the ink pad (or color the fin- You Need: face pattern. (See page ger with a marker) and press onto 74.) Allow children to q heavy the paper. This will be the sheep’s q lunch-size color it, if desired. Glue paper head. Glue a cotton ball onto the paper bags the face to the bottom q ink pad or paper behind the head for the q cotton balls of the paper bag. Glue marker sheep’s body. Use the felt-tip pen q markers cotton balls around q felt-tip pen to draw facial features and legs. q glue sticks the face. q cotton balls Clean fingers with baby wipes or q copies of q glue sticks paper towels. sheep face q baby wipes pattern (see or damp p. 74) paper towels Week 4 Stick Sheep Copy the lamb’s You Need: face pattern (see p. 75) onto a piece of q wide craft white paper. Leave sticks or enough space for a tongue child’s handprint on Week 2 depressors the same page. Give Sheepfold q paper each parent and child Give each child a paper cup q cotton balls one copy of the face. You Need: and several strips of construction q glue sticks Ask the parent to trace paper. Show the children how to q markers the child’s hand onto q paper cups glue the strips of paper in vertical q copies of the piece of paper, q construc stripes around the cup to create lamb’s face then cut out the hand- tion paper the “fence” around the sheepfold. pattern (see print and the lamb’s cut into Give each child 10 cotton balls p. 75) face. Demonstrate 1 2" x ⁄2" and small black paper circles q scissors how to glue the hand- strips punched from the construction (blunt- print (with fingers q cotton balls paper. Glue two black “eyes” onto nosed) pointing down) below q black con each cotton ball. These are the q stick-on the lamb’s face onto struction sheep. Let the children practice magnets the craft stick, then paper and a counting the sheep as they put (optional) add cotton balls for hole punch them in the sheepfold. wool. Attach a magnet q glue sticks to the back of the stick if desired. (See sample illustration on page 75.) From More Than Mud Pies: Bible-Learning Crafts & Games for Preschoolers (Loveland, Colo.: Group Publishing, 1998), pp. 88, 89. Used by permission.

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Week 5 (or optional activity) Snack Center Stick Shepherd (optional) Spread a little pea- You Need: You Need: nut butter* or other spread suitable for q q wide craft round your class on a round sticks or crackers cracker. Create a face q tongue peanut with the raisins. Use depressors butter pretzel sticks for legs. q tissues or other Sprinkle flaked coconut or small spread on the peanut but- q (three- to flaked ter for sheep’s wool. four-inch coconut (Children may put the q square) pretzel finished “sheep” in a pieces of sticks sealable plastic bag q fabric raisins and take it home.) q string or q sealable chenille plastic bags sticks (optional) q markers q cotton balls q pretzel Closing sticks Say: Jesus loves us and cares for q glue sticks us just as a shepherd cares for his q stick-on Create a headdress sheep. Jesus even calls Himself our magnets for the shepherd by Shepherd. Close with a short prayer (optional) folding one edge of similar to the following: Dear Jesus, the tissue or fabric over thank You for loving us and car- the front of the craft stick and pulling ing for us just as a shepherd cares the rest of it to the back of the stick. Tie for his sheep. We love You, Jesus. it with a piece of string or secure it with Amen. a chenille stick. Draw a shepherd’s face As the children prepare to leave the with the marker. Glue on a pretzel stick room, sing “Good-bye Prayer” (Little for a staff and a cotton ball for a lamb. Voices Praise Him, no. 44). Attach a magnet to the back if desired. It is time to say good-bye now, Bible Activities (optional) But first a prayer we pray, If there is still time, families may “Dear Jesus, keep and bring us back choose from a variety of activities that Again next Sabbath day.” reinforce this month’s Bible story. Those —Kathleen Maguire activities listed as Arrival Activities may be used again. In addition, you may Copyright © 1963 by Review and Herald ® Publishing want to provide a snack at one table. Association. * Please check for allergies to peanuts or other allergies before using peanut butter or other nut spread. Soy butter may be a substitute if there is concern about peanut allergies.

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STUDENT LESSON

References The Good Shepherd Luke 15:4-7; Christ’s Object Baa! says the woolly lamb. Woolly Lamb wants his mother. Baa-baa! Lessons, pp. 186- Don’t worry, little lamb. The shepherd will help you. 192; The Desire of Ages, pp. 476-484. Wake up, shepherd! It’s time to get Don’t move, fluffy sheep, don’t up. (Point to the shepherd, then the sheep.) move! The shepherd gives medicine Memory Verse Wake up, sheep! It’s time to nibble the to each sheep. (Touch child’s face.) The “Be happy with thick, green grass. shepherd gives medicine and counts me because I Wake up, Woolly Lamb! (Point to the (touch child’s nose and count) 97-98-99. found my lost black lamb.) It’s time for breakfast. Baa- Uh-oh! Woolly Lamb is not here. sheep!” (Luke baa! Where is Woolly Lamb? 15:6, ICB). Don’t move, fluffy sheep. Don’t “Woolly Lamb, where are you?” move, Woolly Lamb. It’s time for the (Child hides face with tissue.) The Message shepherd to count the sheep. Is Woolly Lamb in the pool? (Point.) Jesus cares for (Touch child’s nose for each count.) No, he is not there. (Shake head.) Is he you and me. 1-2-3-4-5. The shepherd is counting the near the rocks? (Point.) No, not there. sheep. 21-22-23-24. Are all the sheep safe? 97-98-99-100! Yea! (Clap hands.) All the sheep are counted. All the sheep are safe. The sun is high in the sky. The sun feels hot. The sheep feel thirsty. Woolly Lamb stays close to mother sheep. Sniff-sniff! (Pretend to sniff.) The sheep smell water. Let’s run to the water. (Run to the Where is Woolly Lamb? Shh! Listen. sink; drink water.) (Your child says, “Baa!”) Walking, walking. The sheep are tired Oh, there you are! (Remove tissue; of walking. “Let’s stay here for a while,” hug child.) the shepherd says. But big, ugly flies Baa-baa! Woolly Lamb is safe. buzz about the sheep. (Point to the flies.) Thank you, shepherd, for finding him. Buzz-buzz! (Tickle your child.) Thank you, shepherd, for bringing him Flies buzz Woolly Lamb’s eyes. Flies back. buzz Woolly Lamb’s nose. Woolly Lamb Thank You, Jesus, for loving our own stamps his feet. (Stamp feet.) All the little lamb. (Hug child. Spin with child sheep stamp at the flies. around the room.)

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1. You and your child sheep” by following the play making different streamers. Sing “The animal sounds. Thank Good Shepherd” (learned God for animals. in Sabbath School). 2. Make up a little 9. With your child, make song about the shep- an edible sheepfold and herd and the sheep or, sheep. Make the sheep- with your child, sing fold with bread, cook- one that you learned in ies, or fruit pieces. Make Sabbath School. sheep out of banana pieces or some other fruit 3. Look for things with covered with coconut. different textures. With your child, touch them 10. Sing a song or make and talk about how dif- one up about mother ferent things feel. Look sheep and other animals for a texture that feels Study these suggestions taking care of their babies. like sheep’s wool. for something to do each day 11. Along with your 4. Play hide-and-seek with your child. Select those child, using blocks, build with your child. Hug that are appropriate for your a sheepfold. him/her when you find him/her. Then sing the child’s developmental stage 12. Hide a toy stuffed memory verse song. and repeat them often. animal. You and your child can look for it and 5. Put in a drawer or in sing the memory verse a box things related to the lesson (cotton song when you find it. or toy sheep, some food, water in a plastic bottle). Use them to tell the Bible story to 13. Show your child how to model some your child. sheep with play dough or make cookies with the shape of sheep or a shepherd’s 6. Put some food for birds on a bird feeder, staff. or let your child help you feed some animals at the park. 14. Have your child say thank You to Jesus for giving them a mommy and/or daddy to 7. Tell the lost sheep story while playing take care of them. “Follow the Leader.” Crawl under the table, climb “mountains” (pillows), and so on. 15. Play a call-and-respond game. Parent calls: “Little lamb, little lamb, where are 8. Make a trail with paper streamers. Have you?” Child answers with animal sound. your child find his/her way to the “lost (Repeat with other animals.)

49 LESSON Baby Jesus Is Born Year A 4th Quarter Lesson 13 WORSHIP We are thankful for the birth of Jesus.

References Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12; The Desire of Ages, pp. 43-49, 59-67.

Memory Verse “I love you, Lord” (Psalm 18:1, NIV).

Objectives The children will: Know that we worship Jesus. Feel love for Jesus. Respond by worshipping Jesus.

The Message

We love Jesus.

Getting Ready to Teach

The Bible Lesson at a Glance star to find Jesus. They worship Him and Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem give Him valuable gifts. to be counted as ordered by Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor. But they This is a lesson about worship. can’t find any place to stay because the Worship is our response to God as we city is full of people who have come recognize Him as the source of all. It is for the same reason. An innkeeper lets not possible to fully comprehend what it them stay in his stable. Jesus is born meant for Jesus, the God of the universe there, and Mary wraps Him in swad- and our all-powerful Creator, to leave dling cloths and lays Him in a manger. heaven and come to this earth as a new- Angels show the shepherds where Jesus born child. When we meditate on this was born. The shepherds come and radical act of love and accept His love for worship Jesus. The Wise Men follow a us, we can’t help worshipping Him.

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hearts to Him as their Saviour, and then * Note to teach- Teacher Enrichment ers: The word birth “The King of glory stooped low to poured out their gifts—’gold, and frank- here means that take humanity. Rude and forbidding incense, and myrrh’” (The Desire of Ages, the Wise Men were were His earthly surroundings. His glory p. 63). celebrating the was veiled, that the majesty of His out- fact that Jesus was ward form might not become an object born, not that they Room Decorations were present at His of attraction. He shunned all outward Divide the room into an indoor and birth. Notice that display. . . . Only the beauty of heavenly outdoor scene. For the indoor scene, set the text below says truth must draw those who would follow up a nonbreakable Nativity set with a that they came Him” (The Desire of Ages, p. 43). large star above it. Attach white lights into the house, Those celebrating the birth* of Jesus to a sheet and drape it across the ceil- not the stable. It is believed that were but a few men who traveled from ing like stars or hang it on the wall with Jesus was at least 6 afar to worship Him. “‘When they were a “window frame” of wood or paper weeks old or older. come into the house, they saw the around it (to see the stars through the See SDA Bible Com- young child with Mary His mother, and window). For the outdoor scene, hang mentary, p. 288. fell down, and worshiped him.’ Beneath on the wall green or brown paper with the lowly guise of Jesus, they recognized drawings of hills. Cover boxes with bur- the presence of Divinity. They gave their lap and add a few trees.

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LESSON SECTION MINUTES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS NEEDED Welcome ongoing Greet students

1 Parent Time up to 5

2 Arrival up to 10 A . Good Bed/Bad Bed items of different textures such as Activities cotton balls, extra-fine sandpaper, pine cones, shredded tissue paper, clean straw, soft flannel B . How Many? toy animals, stars, or doll babies C. Farm Animal Sounds toy stuffed farm animals or pictures of farm animals D. Baby Care dolls, doll clothes, bottles, soft music E . Light small flashlights, black construction paper, tape F. Rocking Chair adult-size rocking chair

4 Experiencing up to 30 A. Memory Verse small felt or cardboard Bibles the Story B. Counted play coins, money box C. Donkey Ride rocking horse or hobbyhorse or chairs D. No Room Finger Play E. Birth of Jesus baby doll, something to serve as a manger, candle, matches, blanket F. Animals toy stuffed farm animals G. Happy Day bells or rainbow sticks or ribbon sticks H. Shepherds pillowcases, elastic headbands, toy stuffed sheep I. Angels Sing bells, small white robes (optional) J. Shepherds Worship K . Star flashlight or star sticks L. Camel Ride

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LESSON SECTION MINUTES ACTIVITIES MATERIALS NEEDED M. Gifts play coins, box, colored water, pretty bottle, decorative box, robes and crowns (optional) N. Jesus’ Birth Finger Play (see p. 79) O. Worship the Baby felt or paper hearts P. Talk to Jesus none Q. Memory Verse none

5 Make and Take up to 10 (Optional) Week 1 Star star outline (see p. 76), construction paper, hole punch, ribbon, crayons or glitter crayons, small paper cups, craft sticks, scissors Week 2 Angel medium-size coin, heavy paper, plain, white paper, construction paper, glue, colorful stickers or glitter crayons Week 3 Animal Ears Hat construction paper, reproducible animal ears (see p. 77), crayons, stapler or glue, scissors Week 4 Incense Pouch netting, ribbon, potpourri Week 5 Add the Star copies of Bethlehem scene (see (Optional) p. 78), aluminum foil or shiny star, glue sticks, crayons (optional)

Snack Center Mangers pretzel sticks, rectangular (Optional) crackers, peanut butter, square shredded wheat cereal

1 PARENT TIME

Busy parents often arrive at church by young mothers and fathers as sugges- tired and worn out from the week’s actions, and may be used at your discre- tivities and from getting the family ready tion at any time you wish. for the “day of rest.” Share a word of encouragement with them sometime Week 1 during Sabbath School (possibly during Outside at the park one day we Arrival Activities), something that will were playing with rocks: tiny ones, big express your care and concern for them. ones, smooth ones, and rough ones. The following statements were prepared “Mommy,” said my sweet little girl,

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“Jesus is my favorite rock!” That’s right, Can you think of a time your child’s my darling. Keep Jesus as your favorite gift to you was from their heart? rock. “The Lord is my rock, my place of safety, my Savior” (2 Samuel 22:2, ICB). Week 4 How can we teach our children to Every year I had longed to dash out cling to Jesus? Is Jesus your favorite rock? and buy a “Baby’s First Christmas” ornament. But year after year I was childless. Week 2 I was teaching school, and one day after Our baby was dying. He was born dismissal I went to the church to get with a rare heart defect, and at that time ready for my students’ Christmas pro- there was no procedure to correct it. As gram. As I walked into the sanctuary, I the days passed and he became weaker, was impressed with the presence of God. I would just hold him and look at his “You are here,” I whispered as I knelt perfect little fingers and toes, and won- there in worship. I knew I was in His care der Why? He lived for several months, in a special way. and I began to look at each day as a gift. It was still three years before I was His short little life was truly a gift. Before able to hang that “Baby’s First Christmas” he died, I became pregnant with our ornament on my tree, but when I held second child. I also began to see that my my young son on the eve of his first kind Father was giving me another gift. Christmas, the same feeling of God’s Those months with my baby, though bit- presence surrounded me, and all I could tersweet, were precious. do was whisper, “Thank You.” Children are a gift from the Father’s Share a time you just wanted to say heart. You may face heartaches and tri- to God, “Thank You.” als with them, but they are a loving gift. “Every good and perfect gift is from Week 5 above, coming from the Father” (James The stomach flu had hit with a ven- 1:17, NIV). geance. When I wasn’t in the bathroom, I was huddled in a ball on the couch. Week 3 My 3-year-old daughter, seeing my I had told our 18-month-old count- obvious distress, knew exactly what I less times not to pull the blooms off needed. I opened my eyes when I felt my flowers. Now he was out on the something soft thrust into my hand. It deck, and his brother was yelling at was Pinky, her most beloved stuffed me: “He’s doing it again!” In came my animal. “He’ll make you feel better, little boy with a plucked marigold in his Mommy,” she whispered as she tucked tiny hands. He thrust it at me and said, him in. “Mommy!” How could I get upset at the It was the best gift she could give preciousness and sincerity of his gift? I me. In the same way, our heavenly took the flower from him and kissed his Father gave the best gift He could to chubby cheek. rescue us from our distress—the gift of How much more was God’s gift to His Son. us, His Son. Jesus was a helpless, crying, Share a time you have been over- wetting baby. But what a priceless gift whelmed by an awesome gift from He was! our Father.

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2 ARRIVAL ACTIVITIES

Plan simple play activities on a blan- animals or pictures of farm animals. Talk ket, sheet, or quilt for children who about the sounds they make and how arrive early. The children participate in Baby Jesus shared a stable with the farm these activities, under the supervision of animals. an adult, until the program begins. The child’s play should be with materials that D. Baby Care relate to the program, which is based on Provide dolls for the children to hold, the monthly Bible story. dress, pretend to feed, and wash. Talk Choose from the following suggested about how mommies and daddies take activities for this month. Be sure to include care of their babies. Provide soft music something for the span of children’s ages: for children who might wish to rock or sing to their baby. A. Good Bed/Bad Bed Supply items of different textures and E. Light talk about Baby Jesus’ bed. Suggestions: Bring in several small flashlights the cotton balls, extra-fine sandpaper, pine children can hold and turn on and off. cones, shredded tissue paper, clean Create a star effect by cutting a piece of straw, soft flannel. black construction paper a little bigger than the lens of the flashlight. Punch a B. How Many? few tiny holes in the paper and tape it Put a few toy animals, stars, or doll securely to the flashlight lens. babies on the floor or a table. Count them with the children. F. Rocking Chair Provide an adult-size rocking chair for C. Farm Animal Sounds parents to hold and rock children who are Show the children toy stuffed farm too tired or shy to join in the activities.

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3 GETTING STARTED

A. Welcome Copyright © 1958 by Florence P. Jorgensen. Used by Say: Good morning, boys permission. You Need: and girls, and moms and dads! Say: Christmas is such a happy I’m so glad you’re here this time of year. It’s when we cel- q hand morning! Can we say good ebrate the birth of a special baby. mirror or morning to each other? That baby was Jesus! Let’s ring our toy stuffed Welcome each child personally bells and sing. Sing “Christmastime” sheep as you sing the following song. (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 144). q bells (Suggestions: Hold a mirror up to each child’s face so they can see Christmastime, Christmastime tells of themselves, or take a toy stuffed animal Jesus’ love; to each child, shake each child’s hand, Christmastime, Christmastime tells of etc. Encourage adults to greet each other Jesus’ love; with a hug, handshake, etc.) Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas, Sing “Good Morning” (Little Voices sing the happy song! Praise Him, no. 1). Christmastime, Christmastime tells of Jesus’ love. Good morning, Good morning, —Janet Sage Good morning, we say; We’re happy, so happy © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North to see you today! American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. —Janet Sage

© 1977 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights B. Prayer Time reserved. Used by permission. Say: We talk to Jesus when we pray. Let’s kneel down while we Say: Sabbath is such a happy talk to Jesus now. Prepare for prayer day, and I love coming to Sabbath by singing the adapted fourth verse of School. Let’s ring our Sabbath bells “I Have Hands That Clap” (Little Voices and sing a happy Sabbath song. Praise Him, no. 215). Sing “Listen to the Bells Ring” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 236) while you I have knees that bend for prayer, ring the bells. I have eyes that close for prayer, I have hands that fold in prayer. Listen to the bells ring, Now I talk to Jesus. Ding-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling. —S. Vance. Adapted. Listen to the bells ring, Ding-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling. Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Listen to the bells as they Association. Ding-a-ling-a-ling-a-ling. Come to Sabbath school Pray a simple prayer similar to the is what they always sing. following and have the children repeat —Florence P. Jorgensen it: Dear Jesus, thank You for coming to earth as a baby. Thank You

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for loving us. We love You, too, God loves a cheerful giver, Jesus. Amen. God loves a cheerful giver, Sing: “Tiny Tot Response” (Little Cheerful, cheerful, cheerful giver, Voices Praise Him, no. 21). God loves a cheerful giver. —Janet Sage Thank You, Jesus, for everything. Amen. © 1978 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North —Joy Hicklin Stewart American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

Copyright ©1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Association. Say: Thank you, boys and girls, for bringing your offering. Let’s C. Visitors ask Jesus to bless the money. Pray Greet the visiting a simple offering prayer. You Need: children and parents. q stickers You may choose to give E. Birthdays or other the visitors a sticker or Say: It’s a special day for small gifts other small gift. Sing ______. It’s his/her birthday! You Need: (optional) “We’re Glad You Came Lead the child to the birthday chair. q artificial to Our Sabbath School” Sing “Happy Birthday!” (Little Voices birthday (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 25). Praise Him, no. 38). cake q candles We’re glad you came to our Sabbath Just two* years old today, q matches school. Just two* years old today; q small gifts Won’t you come again? Happy birthday, happy birthday! (optional) We’re glad you came to our Sabbath Jack’s* two* years old today. school. —C. Harold Lowden Won’t you come again? —Mary E. Schwab *Insert child’s name and age. Copyright Heidelberg Press.

Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Association. Light the birthday candles and then lead in singing “Happy Birthday to You.” D. Offering Say: Jesus loves Happy birthday to you, You Need: everyone. Jesus Happy birthday to you, q offering loves little boys Jesus loves you, dear [child’s name], container and girls. Jesus Happy birthday to you. loves mommies and —Traditional. Adapted. daddies. We can help others know Jesus loves them. We share our Encourage the child to blow out the money so others will learn about candle(s). Say: Let’s thank Jesus for Jesus. Use a basket, a bank, or some your birthday. Have a short prayer for other container for the offering. Invite the birthday child and their parents. If children and parents to give their offer- possible, give the child a small gift from ings to Jesus. Sing “God Loves a Cheerful Sabbath School. Giver” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 29).

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4 EXPERIENCING THE STORY

A. Memory Verse B. Counted Say: It’s time to look in our Say: Before Baby Jesus was born, You Need: Bibles. Distribute small individual Mary and Joseph felt, cardboard, etc., Bibles to the You Need: had to travel to q felt or children. Sing “Jesus Talks to Me” q play coins Bethlehem for a cardboard (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 51). q money box census, or to be Bibles counted. Let’s count Bible, Bible, Jesus talks to me. how many of us are in this room. Bible Book, let me look, Jesus talks Point to each child and then adult to me. while the children count out loud. Before Bible, Bible, Jesus talks to me. you count, sing the following to the Bible Book, let me look, Jesus talks tune of “Shall We Go for a Walk Today?” to me. (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 82). —Susan Davis Mary and Joseph were on their way, Copyright © 1980 by Review and Herald ® Publishing on their way, on their way, Association. Mary and Joseph were on their way, to be counted. Say: Our memory verse today is “I love you, Lord.” Can you say that Words copyright © 2002 General Conference with me? Ask the children to repeat it Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists®. after you. We have a memory verse song. And it has motions with it. C. Donkey Ride Show the children how to do the motions: Say: It was a long You Need: trip to Bethlehem. I Point to self. q rocking But Mary and Joseph horse or didn’t ride in a car. love Cross arms over They didn’t take a chest. hobbyhorse or chairs bus or a train. They rode a donkey. you, Lord. Point to heaven. Let the children take turns on the Psalm 18:1 Place palms to- rocking or hobbyhorse, or to sit in a gether, then open chair while an adult rocks it. Sing “Clip- as if reading a book. clop” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 158).

Clip-clip, clip-clop, hear the donkey Sing the following to the tune of “I walk; Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise Clip-clip, clip-clop, hear the donkey Him, no. 208). walk; The donkey’s walking down the street; I love you, Lord, I love you, Clip-clop, clip-clop, clip-clop. Lord. (Repeat twice.) —Janet Sage —based on Psalm 18:1 Copyright © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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D. No Room Finger Play But there was no place for them to Say: Mary and Joseph were so stay. Let’s do a finger play about tired when they got to Bethlehem. their trip.

No Room Finger Play

Clop, clop, clop, Pat hands on thighs to make went the donkey’s feet. clopping sound. Clop, clop, clop down the stony street.

Knock, knock, knock, Make fist in knocking motion. went Joseph at the door.

No, no, no, Wag index finger from side to there’s room for no more. side in “no” motion.

Nod, nod, nod Nod head as if falling asleep. went Mary’s head.

She was so tired; Place palms together as if she needed a bed. pillow under one cheek.

“Wait, wait, wait!” Hold hand up in “stop” motion. the innkeeper said.

“You can use the stable Point thumb over shoulder in as a place for your bed.” “over there” motion.

—Unknown

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E. Birth of Jesus F. Animals Say: That night Mary’s baby Say: Baby Jesus You Need: was born. It was a very special You Need: wasn’t born in a q baby doll baby. It was Baby Jesus! Turn q toy stuffed nice, clean hospital, q blanket out the lights and light the candle. farm or even in a com- q something Be sure to keep it out of the chil- animals fortable home. Baby to serve as dren’s reach. Sing “Silent Night, Jesus was born in a a manger Holy Night” (The Seventh-day stable, with all the animals. He had ® q candle Adventist Hymnal, no. 143). to share His first home with the q matches sheep and the cows and the don- keys. Silent night, holy night, Distribute toy stuffed farm animals. All is calm, all is bright; Invite the children to bring them to the Round yon virgin mother and Child! manger while you sing “I’ll Share My Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Home” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 147) Sleep in heavenly peace, or “Away in a Manger” (Little Voices Sleep in heavenly peace. Praise Him, no. 141). —Joseph Mohr, translated by John F. Young I’ll Share My Home “I’ll share my home with You, Say: Mary loved Baby Jesus. And Baby Jesus,” we love Jesus too. Let’s say our Said the spotted cow,* said the memory verse again and sing the spotted cow;* memory verse song. “I’ll share my home with You, Baby Jesus,” I Point to self. Said the spotted cow* long ago. —Janet Sage love Cross arms over chest. * woolly lamb, donkey gray © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights you, Lord. Point to heaven. reserved. Used by permission.

Psalm 18:1 Place palms together, then open Away in a Manger as if reading a book. Away in a manger, no crib for a bed; The little Lord Jesus laid down His Sing the following to the tune of “I sweet head; Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise The stars in the sky looked down Him, no. 208). where He lay; The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay. I love you, Lord, I love you, —Martin Luther Lord. (Repeat twice.) —based on Psalm 18:1

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G. Happy Day H. Shepherds Say: Baby Jesus Say: Shepherds were out on You Need: was a very special the hills around Bethlehem on You Need: q bells or baby. Mary and the night that Baby Jesus was q simple rainbow Joseph were so born. They were watching their shepherd sticks or happy when He was sheep. costumes ribbon sticks born. It was a very Dress the children in a simple q toy stuffed happy day. shepherd headdress (pillowcase or sheep Distribute bells, or rainbow sticks, or dish towel and elastic headband) ribbon sticks for the children to ring or and give each a toy sheep to hold wave while you sing “It Was a Happy while you sing the following adaptation Day” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 148). of the second verse of “Angels Singing” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 140). It was a happy day, happy day, happy day Shepherds watched their sheep at When little Baby Jesus was born; night; It was a happy day, happy day, Their sheep at night, their sheep at happy day night; When little Baby Jesus was born. Shepherds watched their sheep at —Janet Sage night When Jesus dear was born. © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North —Virginia Cason. Adapted. American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Copyright © 1973 Virginia D. Cason. All rights reserved. Words adaptation copyright © 2002 by General Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists®. Say: Mary loved Baby Jesus, and we love Jesus too. Let’s say our Say: The shepherds loved Baby memory verse again and sing our Jesus. And we love Jesus too. Let’s memory verse song. say our memory verse and sing our memory verse song again. I Point to self. I Point to self. love Cross arms over love Cross arms over chest. chest. you, Lord. Point to heaven. you, Lord. Point to heaven. Psalm 18:1 Place palms to- Psalm 18:1 Place palms together, then open gether, then open as if reading a book. as if reading a book.

Sing the following to the tune of “I Sing the following to the tune of “I Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 208). Him, no. 208).

I love you, Lord, I love you, I love you, Lord, I love you, Lord. (Repeat twice.) Lord. (Repeat twice.) —based on Psalm 18:1 —based on Psalm 18:1

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I. Angels Sing I Point to self. Say: Suddenly, an angel ap- You Need: peared to the shepherds. The love Cross arms over q bells shepherds were very fright- chest. q white robes ened, but the angel said, (optional) “Don’t be afraid! The Saviour you, Lord. Point to heaven. has been born!” Then they sang a glorious song to celebrate Psalm 18:1 Place palms to- Jesus’ birth. gether, then open Distribute bells to the children and as if reading a book. dress them in white robes (optional) while you sing the chorus to “Angels We Sing the following to the tune of “I Have Heard on High” (The Seventh-day Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise Adventist® Hymnal, no. 142) or “Joy to Him, no. 208). the World” (The Seventh-day Adventist® Hymnal, no. 125). I love you, Lord, I love you, Lord. (Repeat twice.) Angels We Have Heard on High —based on Psalm 18:1 (chorus only) Gloria in excelsis Deo, J. Shepherds Worship Gloria in excelsis Deo. Say: The shepherds hurried to —French carol. Adapted Bethlehem to see the new baby. by Earl Marlatt. They found Baby Jesus and Mary and Joseph in the stable. Baby Jesus From The New Church Hymnal copyright © 1937 by was lying in the manger. The shep- Flemming H. Revell Company; renewal © 1965 H. Augustine herds knelt down beside Baby Jesus Smith, Jr. Published by Flemming H. Revell Company. and worshipped Him. Invite the children to join you while Joy to the World you kneel at the manger. Sing the third Joy to the world, the Lord is come! verse of “It Was a Happy Day” (Little Let earth receive her King; Voices Praise Him, no. 148). Let every heart prepare Him room, And heaven and nature sing, The shepherds came to pray, came And heaven and nature sing, to pray, came to pray And heaven, and heaven and nature When little Baby Jesus was born. sing. —Isaac Watts The shepherds came to pray, came to pray, came to pray Say: The angels loved Baby Jesus. When little Baby Jesus was born. And we love Jesus too. Let’s say our —Janet Sage memory verse and sing our memory verse song again. © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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K. Star Riding on a camel, a camel, a camel; Say: Some Wise Following a star, following a star; You Need: Men lived far away Riding on a camel, a camel, a camel; from where Baby See the Wise Men come from afar. q flashlight or Jesus was born. But —Janet Sage star sticks they saw something very different in the © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North night sky. They saw a special star American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. that had never been there before. They studied their Bible scrolls and learned that the star meant a spe- M. Gifts cial baby had been born. Say: The Wise Men brought Turn out the lights in the room and presents for Baby Jesus. They You Need: use a flashlight to shine a light on the brought gold, and frank- q play coins ceiling or give each child a star stick to incense, and myrrh. They in a box wave while you sing “Christmas Star” brought very nice gifts to q colored (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 143). Baby Jesus. And when they water in saw Him, they knelt down a pretty Shine, shine, star of light; and worshipped Him. bottle or Shine, shine, shine tonight; Dress the children as Wise Men perfume in Shine, shine, shine so bright, (if you choose) and give them the a bottle Beautiful Christmas star. gifts to carry around the room q decorative —Janet Sage while you sing the fourth verse of box “It Was a Happy Day” (Little Voices q robes © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North Praise Him, no. 148). (optional) American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights q crowns reserved. Used by permission. The Wise Men brought their (optional) gifts, brought their gifts, L. Camel Ride brought their gifts Say: The Wise Men rode on their When little Baby Jesus was born. camels to go see Baby Jesus. It was The Wise Men brought their gifts, a long trip, and they had to travel brought their gifts, at night so they could see the star. brought their gifts The star led them to Baby Jesus. When little Baby Jesus was born. Invite the children to hold pretend —Janet Sage reins and bend their knees with the music as if riding a pretend camel while © 1990 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North you sing “Riding on a Camel” (Little American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights reserved. Used by permission. Voices Praise Him, no. 152).

N. Jesus’ Birth Finger Play Say: Let’s learn/do a finger play about Jesus’ birth. Turn to page 79 and teach/do the finger play titled “Jesus’ Birth Finger Play.”

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O. Worship the Baby P. Talk to Jesus Say: Mary and Joseph loved Say: How can we show Jesus we You Need: Baby Jesus. The angels loved love Him? We can talk to Jesus. Baby Jesus. The shepherds When we pray, we talk to Jesus. q felt or paper and the Wise Men loved Baby Can you fold your hands and get hearts Jesus. We love Jesus too. on your knees with me? Let’s talk Give each child a heart to bring to Jesus. to the manger while you sing “Baby Kneel with hands folded while you Jesus” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 142). sing the second verse of “I Talk to Jesus” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 10). Baby Jesus, sweet Baby Jesus, Baby Jesus, I love You. I talk to Jesus when I pray, when I —Janet Sage pray, when I pray. I talk to Jesus when I pray, and He © 1997 by Janet Sage. Assigned to the North hears me, I know. American Division of Seventh-day Adventists®. All rights —Dorothy Robison reserved. Used by permission.

Copyright © 1963 by Review and Herald ® Publishing Say: Mary and Joseph loved Baby Association. Jesus. The shepherds loved Jesus. The angels loved Baby Jesus. The Q. Memory Verse Wise Men loved Baby Jesus. And we Say: We love Jesus, too. Jesus love Jesus too. Let’s say our mem- loves to hear us sing our worship ory verse and sing our memory to Him. Say the memory verse and verse song again. sing the memory verse song, “I Love the Lord” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 207). I Point to self. Use the motions.

love Cross arms over I Point to self. chest. love Cross arms over you, Lord. Point to heaven. chest.

Psalm 18:1 Place palms to- you, Lord. Point to heaven. gether, then open as if reading a book. Psalm 18:1 Place palms together, then open Sing the following to the tune of “I as if reading a book. Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 208). Sing the following to the tune of “I Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise I love you, Lord, I love you, Him, no. 208). Lord. (Repeat twice.) —based on Psalm 18:1 I love you, Lord, I love you, Lord. (Repeat twice.) —based on Psalm 18:1

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5 MAKE AND TAKE (optional)

Week 1 Week 3 Star Animal Ears Hat Photocopy the star Photocopy one set You Need: pattern (see page 76) You Need: of animal-ears pat- q reproduc onto a piece of con- q construc terns onto construction ible star struction paper for each tion paper paper for each child. pattern (see child. Parents can cut q copies of (Let the children de- p. 76) out the star. Punch a animal ears cide which animal they q construc hole near one of the patterns will be.) Ask parents to tion paper tips. Use crayons or glit- (see p. 77) cut them out. Let the q scissors ter crayons (you can q crayons children color them. q hole punch also make your own) q scissors Cut construction paper q ribbon if you have them and q stapler or equal to the circumfer- q crayons have the children color glue ence of each child’s or glitter their stars. Tie a ribbon head. Join the ends crayons through the hole and and attach the ears. use for hanging. Week 4 Week 2 Incense Pouch Angel Create small in- Ahead of time, use You Need: cense pouches by put- You Need: a coin (not too small) q netting ting a tablespoon of q medium- to draw circles on q ribbon potpourri into a square size coin heavy paper. Cut out q woodland of netting then tying q heavy the circles. Distribute potpourri with a piece of ribbon. paper one circle to each child or other q plain, white and have their parents paper or Sabbath School q construc- helpers help them glue Week 5 (or optional activity) tion paper it to a sheet of con- Add the Star q glue struction paper. Have Photocopy the q colorful them glue a rectangu- You Need: Bethlehem scene stickers lar piece of plain, white q copies of (see p. 78) for each or glitter paper 1" x 2.5" (2 cm Bethlehem child. Give each child crayons x 6 cm) to represent scene (see aluminum foil to the body of the angel. p. 78) fashion into a star or Give them colorful stickers to decorate q aluminum a shiny star sticker. or have them color with glitter crayons. foil or shiny Have available par- Have an adult helper help them add star ents or adults help facial features and hair. Have an adult q glue sticks the children make the write “The angels sang of Jesus’ birth.” q crayons star then glue it over (optional) the Bethlehem scene. Alternately, teachers may give a shiny star sticker. Children may color the picture if desired.

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Bible Activities Closing If there is still time, families may Say the memory verse and sing choose from a variety of activities that the memory verse song again. Use reinforce this month’s Bible story. Those the motions. activities listed as Arrival Activities may be used again. In addition, you may I Point to self. want to provide a snack at one table. love Cross arms over Snack Center (optional) chest. Mangers Give each child a you, Lord. Point to heaven. You Need: few shredded wheat q pretzel cereal squares to shred Psalm 18:1 Place palms sticks into “hay.” Use pea- together, then open q rectangular nut butter* to hold as if reading a book. crackers together the pretzel q peanut sticks and rectangu- Sing the following to the tune of “I butter lar crackers to form Love Thee, O Lord” (Little Voices Praise q square a manger, as shown. Him, no. 208). shredded Place the “hay” in the wheat cereal manger. I love you, Lord, I love you, Lord. (Repeat twice.) * Please be very mindful —based on Psalm 18:1 of children with peanut butter allergies or just nut allergies in general when doing this activity. Soy nut butter may be a substitute if there is concern Say a short prayer similar to the about peanut allergies. following: Thank You, Jesus, for coming to earth as a baby. We know you are grown up now. We love You, Jesus, and we thank You for loving us too. Amen. As the children prepare to leave the room, sing “Good-bye Prayer” (Little Voices Praise Him, no. 44).

It is time to say good-bye now, But first a prayer we pray, “Dear Jesus, keep and bring us back Again next Sabbath day.” —Kathleen Maguire

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STUDENT LESSON

References Baby Jesus Is Born Luke 2:1-20 ; Matthew 2:1-12; See the mother with her new baby. New babies are so special. The Desire of Ages, pp. 43-49, 59-67. See Joseph and Mary. They have trav- His tiny ears. (Touch your child’s hair and eled a long way. They want to rest. an ear.) She loves him so much! Memory Verse “I’m sorry,” says the man (point to “Come,” says Joseph. “Come and “I love you, Lord” the innkeeper), “all my rooms are full.” rest now.” (Psalm 18:1, “But we have come a long way,” Some shepherds watch their sheep NIV). Joseph says. (Point to Joseph, then Mary.) on a nearby hillside. (Point to shepherds, “And my wife will soon have a baby.” then sheep.) They have heard that Jesus The Message “Well, you could stay in the stable,” will come to earth. When will He come? We love Jesus. answers the kind man. “I have some they wonder. Will He come soon? God’s animals there, but it’s warm and dry.” Word says He will. See the animals. (Point to and name The shepherds see a bright, shining the animals.) star. (Point to the star.) See the manger. (Point to the man- Where did that star come from? they ger.) The hay in the manger is soft. It will wonder. make a nice bed for a baby. Suddenly, an angel appears. The stable will be a good place to stay “Do not be afraid,” says the angel. for a while. (Point to the angel.) “I bring you good After a while, Baby Jesus was born. news. Jesus the Saviour has been born. “Let’s put our baby on the soft You will find Him in the city. Look for a hay in the manger,” says Joseph. “You baby lying in a manger.” should rest a while.” (Point to Joseph, Many more angels come. So many then to Mary.) angels! (Point to the angels.) Mother Mary looks at her new baby The angels praise God. boy. She touches His curly, dark hair and Glory to God in the highest. And on earth peace to everyone. “We must go,” the shepherds say to one another. “We must go to the city and look for this baby.” “Thank You, God,” the shepherds pray. “Thank You for sending Your Son to this earth. Thank You for sending Jesus to be our Saviour. We will tell everyone we meet about Him.” We can thank God too. (Pray a simple prayer, such as the following.) Thank You, God, for sending Jesus to love us, to save us, and to care for us. We love Him, and we love You, too.

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1. Roll both ends of a 8. Buy plaster ornaments piece of paper together of the Nativity scene, to look like a scroll. stars, or shepherds, and, Decorate it and write with your child, paint “Follow the star. A them with finger paints. Saviour has been born.” 9. Make a manger by Talk to your child about shredding newspaper and the shepherds. putting it in a box. Use a 2. Make paper or elas- doll for Baby Jesus. Sing tic headbands for the “Away in a Manger.” family. Attach paper or 10. Roll out cookie dough felt animal ears—cow, and use a star-shaped donkey, sheep, etc. Sing cookie cutter. Have your “Away in a Manger.” Study these suggestions child help you decorate 3. Allow your child to for something to do each with yellow icing and ride on a rocking horse. day with your child. Select sprinkles. Talk to him/her about those that are appropriate 11. Visit a Nativity scene Mary and Joseph’s jour- and look at the straw. ney to Bethlehem. for your child’s developmental stage and repeat Have your child touch it if 4. Arrange stuffed toy possible. animals in a corner. them often. 12. Make a cardboard Count them and talk to crown and decorate it. Write “Jesus Is King” your child about Jesus’ birth. on the front. 5. Provide a “donkey ride” on your back for 13. Stuff a white sock with cloth scraps and your older toddler. Talk to him or her about glue cotton balls to it. Draw a sheep’s face Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem. and ears. Talk to your child about the shep- 6. Shine a flashlight on the ceiling of a herds who worshipped Jesus. darkened room. Show your child how to 14. Use blocks or pillows to make a stable. follow the “star” to find Baby Jesus. Place toy animals inside it. Sing “Away in a 7. Wrap a baby doll in strips of cloth. Sing Manger.” a song about Baby Jesus. Thank God for 15. Have a party for Jesus. Sing songs of Jesus. praise to Him. Talk about a gift your child might give to Jesus.

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Make and Take: Stained-Glass Heart Make and Take: Big Bandage Lesson 1 – Week 1 Lesson 1 – Week 3

Sample:

“I pray . . . that your health is good.” 3 John 2

70 LESSON ?1 Make and Take: Little Girl’s Bed Lesson 1 – Week 2

71 LESSONLESSON 1? Make and Take: Get-Well Card Lesson 1 – Week 5

72 LESSON ?2 Naming and Counting the Sheep Lesson 2 – Experiencing the Story

Cut on the dotted line to make two sets.

73 LESSONLESSON 2? Make and Take: Paper Bag Lamb Lesson 2 – Week 3

Sample of finished product:

74 LESSON ?2 Make and Take: Stick Sheep Lesson 2 – Week 4

Sample: Sample:

75 LESSONLESSON 3? Make and Take: Star Lesson 3 – Week 1

76 LESSON ?3 Make and Take: Animal Ears Hat Lesson 3 – Week 3

77 LESSONLESSON 3? Make and Take: Bethlehem Star Lesson 3 – Week 5 (optional)

78 LESSON 3 Jesus’ Birth Finger Play

Thank You, God (Point upward.) for the innkeeper (Hold up pointer finger.) who offered the manger (Cup hands.) to Joseph the father (Hold one thumb up.) and Mary the mother (Hold other thumb up.) of Baby Jesus. (Place palms together, resting against one cheek.)

And for the angels that sang, (Wiggle fingers.) and the shepherds (Count fingers.) who came to the manger (Cup hands.) to worship Baby Jesus. (Place palms together, resting against one cheek.)

Most of all, thank You, God, (Point upward.) for Baby Jesus, (Place palms together, resting against one cheek.) who grew to be a big man (Open arms wide.) who loves us all. (Point to self, then to others.)

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