All Older children articles – Page 6
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The pearl: Session 1
Meeting aim: To encourage the children to think about ‘counting the cost’ of following Jesus, but also to reflect on the treasures they receive from him.
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Zacchaeus: Session 4
Meeting aim:To explore the transformation Jesus brought for Zacchaeus and can also bring in our lives
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The rich man: Session 3
Meeting aim:To explore Jesus’ challenging teaching to the rich man and to us.
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Simon and the sinful woman: Session 2
Meeting aim:To explore some of Jesus’ teaching on forgiveness and to consider our response to his generous gift.
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The fishermen: Session 1
Meeting aim:To explore what the fishermen noticed about Jesus when they met him.
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In the cave: Session 3
Meeting aim: To learn how David trusted in God and how we can do the same.
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Chosen to be king: Session 1
Meeting aim: To learn how God chose David, and how God looks at our insides, not our outsides.
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Easter Sunday
Meeting aim: To give children the opportunity to explore this well-known story afresh and discover how it applies to their lives today
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On the beach - Jesus meets the first disciples
Meeting aim: To help the children understand that Jesus is with them, just as he was when he appeared to the disciples at breakfast, and to discover what difference this makes in our lives.
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Jesus and Thomas
Meeting aim: To allow the opportunity for children to understand that doubting is part of faith, and that they can bring their doubts to Jesus.
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The last supper: Session 3
Meeting aim: To see the way Jesus shares with his disciples what’s about to happen, and begins the great Christian tradition of Communion / Eucharist / the Lord’s Supper.
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Good Friday: Session 4
Meeting aim: To explore the events of Good Friday and consider what they mean for us today.
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Servant king: Session 2
Meeting aim: To see the way Jesus turns everything upside down by serving his disciples.
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A wife for Isaac
Meeting aim: To learn how Isaac and Rebekah trusted God, and how we can do the same.
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God’s promise
Meeting aim: To learn about God’s promise to Abraham, and Abraham’s faith in God.