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This is our memory verse for the entire 3 week series. Help the kids to remember it by reciting it with some hand gestures, like lifting your hands on “worshipped” etc.
Main Teaching Principle of Series:
God works through us because… Life is better with strong friendships.
Series Structure
Week 1: No Leftovers
Go Answer: I will give God my best
Bible Story References: John 12:1-8
Scriptures: Mark 12:30; 1 Samuel 12:24; Deuteronomy 6:5; Proverbs 3:9; 1 Corinthians 10:31
Week 2: Giving Thanks
Go Answer: I will have an attitude of gratitude.
Bible Story References: Luke 17:11-19
Scriptures: Psalm 105:1; Psalm 107:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 1 Chronicles 16:8; Psalm 30:12
Week 3: Table Talk
Go Answer: I will share my story
Bible Story References: Mark 5:1-20
Scriptures: Mark 5:19; 1 John 5:11; 2 Timothy 1:7; Psalm 71:15-16; Psalm 66:16
INTRO
A good place to do this lesson with your children will be around the dinning room table. In today’s lesson we will be focusing on the stories shared around the dinner table. Start off by asking the kids what their favourite story from the family dinner table is.
These moments AROUND THE TABLE help shape us and our faith journey. In this series, we are exploring ways to strengthen our faith and love for Jesus, so we can create our own stories to share.
PRAISE & WORSHIP
Here are two awesome videos that will get you and the kids moving and worshiping in no time:
GO ANSWER
Let’s take a look at our Go Answer for the day. Remember, the Go Answer is the answer to the question, “What did you learn today in Go Kids?”
Today’s Go Answer:
Let us discuss this question:
“WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE KIND OF STORY?”
It could be a funny story or a dramatic story, a true story or a love story.
LESSON INTRODUCTION & GAME
Do you remember today’s Go Answer? “I will share my story!”
Today’s lesson is called “Table Talk”
Have you had to eat something you did not like? Okay, let’s give a few examples. I remember when I was growing up, I always dreaded eating ____________. It definitely caused many a dinner table trial. Take a few examples from the kids that they don’t like eating before continuing on.
Have any of you ever had to sit longer at the table than you wanted because you didn’t finish your food? Did you ever have a time … or two … or three … or four … where everyone else was allowed to leave the dinner table, but you had to stay until you finished your green beans … or carrots … or asparagus? Allow the kids to talk about these moments.
It can be lonely to sit at the table alone! The table was designed to sit around with other people and talk! Mealtime is a great time to talk with friends and family about what went on in your day, what you are dealing with, a tough time you had, and so much more!
We’ll learn about all that in just a moment, but first who’s ready for a game?!
Each week of our series, “AROUND THE TABLE,” we are going to play BABY FOOD ROULETTE. This is infamous game where we take your skills from your diaper-wearing days and we put them to the test against a worthy opponent!
BABY FOOD ROULETTE
I need 2 brave volunteers to come up and play this game. We are going to blindfold you and you’ll have to guess what flavor of baby food they feed you. You’ll only get 1 guess and you will both try the same flavor at the same time. As soon as you think you know the flavor, shout it out. Each correct answer will win 10 points. The person with the most points at the end of 3 rounds, wins!
Play game.
(Ensure you have a trash can/receptacle close by … just in case it’s needed.)
BIBLE STORY
Scripture Reference: Mark 5:1-20
Watch this story together. Also use the YouVersion App and listen to these verses on the Audio Bible Setting.
Wow! That was an incredible story. God has given each of you stories to share. Did you notice that when he tried to go with Jesus on the boat, Jesus told him no? Instead Jesus told him to go tell his family everything the Lord had done for him. God wants you to share your stories too! That’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Do you remember our Go Answer? It says: “I will share my story!
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
Write down a few stories from your family’s faith walk. Also make a list of people that could benefit from hearing these stories.
IF you are feeling brave, make a short family video with highlights from your best God stories. Post your video on our Facebook Page’s timeline.
Put both these lists and the action plan on the fridge and refer back to it daily for the next 30 days.
WRAP UP POINTS:
- STORIES INSPIRE PEOPLE Stories can inspire and encourage others. Even the smallest of stories of who Jesus is or what He can do can be a huge encouragement to others.
- STORIES CHANGE PEOPLE Stories can be so powerful that they can make people change the way they live. Imagine if all your family and friends made a change from not knowing Jesus to knowing Jesus!
- YOU HAVE A STORY Everyone has a story to tell. Your story is in the making right now. Ask Jesus to give you boldness to tell your story.
CLOSING / RESPONSE / PRAYER
Lead the family in a time of prayer. God’s plan and purpose is revealed to us through spending time with Him in prayer, worship, and Bible reading… Create/foster a few moments that allow for this.
RESPONSE TIME
Challenge every family member to take time to check their hearts and ask God to show them if they are living without an attitude of gratitude. Make time to pray with and for each other.
