by Kimber Bailey Scott
1 Samuel 1:1-11, 19, 20
RHYME:
Someone Loves Me by
Sandra Maddux
Some loves me very much (hug
self)
When I’m sleeping, when I play
(pretend to sleep; then clap hands)
Someone takes good care of me
(point to self)
And I am happy every day!
(smile)
(repeat, subbing mother, daddy,
grandmother; for ‘someone,’ then whomever the kids suggest.)
PRAY:
Thank You, God, for giving us
families. In Jesus’s name, Amen.
MEMORY VERSE:
The Bible tells us that God made the
world. The Bible says, “God is love“ Can you say those words with
me? Say them louder. Say them softer.
Give each one a Bible (or share) &
ask each to say, “God is love“ 1 John 4:8
LESSON:
Take a small baby out of your magic
bag. Rock it. Say to each child, “_______, I’m happy your
mommy and daddy brought you to church to learn about God’s love. I
brought my baby with me today.”
Then open your Bible and read 1 John
4:8.
Sing to the tune of “farmer in the
dell.”
Our God is love. Yes, our
God is love.
My Bible tells me that our
God is love.
When you hear your name, stand up
and say the memory verse & I’ll give you a heart sticker.
If a child is reluctant, simple trace the words in your bible with
his finger as you say, “God is love.” God loves _______.
Have your Bible open on your lap.
Cradle the baby in your arms and say, “Is my baby sleeping? Yes,
people who love babies make sure they get lots of rest. Our Bible
story is about a good mommy named Hannah and her baby Samuel. What
was the mommy’s name? What was the baby’s name?”
The Bible tells us that Hannah was
sad because she had no children. Lay your Bible aside, kneel, bow
your head and fold your hands as if praying. Pretend to cry. Watch
children carefully. If some seem upset, reassure them before you
continue. O, dear God, this is Hannah. I’m asking You again for
a baby. Please God, if You will give me a baby boy I will teach him
about You and Your great love.
Sit up. Why was Hannah sad? Let
children answer. Yes, because she had no baby to love. Smile.
She will soon be happy though!
God heard Hannah’s prayer. God
gave Hannah a beautiful baby boy! What did she name her baby?...Yes,
Samuel! Put the baby in your arms. Oh how happy Hannah was
that God had given her baby Samuel to care for and love!
APPLY:
Lead the class in acting out the story.
Look sad as you kneel to pray, sit up and smile, then cradle the new
baby.
Who gave baby Samuel to Hannah? God
Did God love baby Samuel? Yes.
God knew baby Samuel would need a mommy to take care of him.
Did God love you? Yes! God
knew you would need someone to take care of you. Who takes care of
you at your house? Allow them to answer.
Does your mommy love you? Yes!
She takes care of you and teaches you about God’s love.
Can you tell me one way your mommy
loves and takes care of you? Help them with their answers.
Examples: eat good food, takes you to the park, has clothes for you,
has a bed for you, give you a bath, etc.
ART/CRAFT:
Need: Play dough, heart-shaped cookie
cutters, spatulas, jumbo craft sticks, cookie sheets or activity
trays, heart stickers
Have your Bible, play dough and
accessories on the table. Hold up a cookie cutter: When we see a
heart we think of love. Hold up your Bible open. The Bible
says, “God is love.”
As children play, work your way around
the table helping with the play dough. Show them how to make a
pancake and press a cutter into the dough. Go around the table a
second time with your Bible and stickers allowing children to “read”
the memory verse and receive another sticker. _______, what does
our memory verse say? …Yes, God is love. Here is a sticker. When
someone asks why you have a sticker you can say, “God is love.”
ACTIVITY:
Before class ask a mom to bring her
baby to visit your classroom. If this isn’t possible, plan to tak a
walk to the church nursery to view the babies.
BE SURE TO ASK PERMISSION FROM THE
NURSERY TEACHERS FIRST!
As children look at the baby, comment
on how little he/she is and on how much work it is to care for a
baby. Adults have to work hard to take care of their babies.
_____, can you name one thing your mommy or daddy does for you?
Parents love their children very much and work hard to take care of
them.
NEED:
Magic bag
Small baby
Bible
Heart stickers
Play dough
Heart-shaped cookie cutters
Spatulas
Jumbo craft sticks
Cookie sheets or activity trays
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