We cannot be separated from God’s love.

Children need to know that as a child of God He will never leave them. Use this lesson to help children understand salvation and the love of God.

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.“

Romans 8:38-39 (KJV)

The Love of God is HUGE. It is bigger than anything.

What are some big things?

God’s love is bigger than any of those things. He loves us so much that even though we have done naughty things, God gave His Son Jesus to take away our sin.

What is sin?

The naughty things we do are sin. Moms, dads, boys, girls, and even grandpa and grandmas have sinned. Everybody, but God has sinned.

God loves us and wants us to go to Heaven to be with Him someday, but there is no sin in Heaven. Jesus, God’s Son never sinned, died, and rose again to take away our sins.

Would you give up your favorite thing in the world for someone who was naughty and mean to you?

God gave His only Son for us because He loves us. If we pray and tell God we are sorry for our sins and believe that Jesus died and rose again, God will take away our sin and we can go to Heaven someday. God takes our sins and throws them far away where they are gone forever.

Have someone toss or roll a ball.

We can still see the ball. God loves us so much He throws our sin where we will not see it again. When we do naughty things and sin again, we can ask God to forgive us and He will throw them away.

Sometimes people who love us leave.

Does that make you sad?

After we ask God to take away our sin and believe in Him, He will always be with us. We cannot see God, but He is always there. God will NEVER leave us. There is not anything that can separate us from God’s love.

Take a piece of duct tape, fold it over, and put the sticky sides together. Set it in the sun and make sure it is stuck together tightly.

Ask a child to try and peel the tape apart.

God’s love is stronger than duct tape that is stuck together. We cannot be peeled away from God’s love.

Read Romans 8:38-39.

“For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (KJV)

These verses mean that when we believe on God, He is with us now and when we die. He loves us and keeps us safe from things we see and the things we can’t see.

Do you know what you are going to be doing years from now?

God knows what things are going to happen to you now and in the future and He will not leave you.

Where is the highest place you could go?

You cannot get away from God’s love in the highest place or in the lowest place.

God loves you, sees you, and cares about you ALL the time!

Read more about God’s love here:  “No Love Like God’s Love”.

Honour thy father and thy mother.  Matthew 19:19 (KJV)

We should honour our father each day. Father’s day is a specific day to remember and thank our fathers. This day of celebration was signed into law as a national U.S. holiday in 1972.

Here are a few ideas to help children honour and thank their father.

Dad’s special dish

This dish can hold pens, candy, notes, tools, paper clips, or something else dad needs to keep track off.

Supplies:

Any kind of container – It can be small, medium, or large and made of cardboard, plastic, or glass. Let children choose what is special to them. If there is writing on the container, it can be covered with paper.

Decorations – Have fun and let children use their imagination. Paper, markers, crayons, jewels, foam shapes, glitter, beads, paint, and stickers are all fun options.
You may need glue, tape, and scissors depending on how the children choose to decorate their dish.

Directions:
Let the children decorate the dish how they want.
Optional: Fill the dish with a special treat, candy, pens or heartfelt notes.

Sand Art

Fill a container with different colors of sand. Attach a note saying “I love you more than all the colors in the world!”.

I’m nuts for my Dad!

Decorate a container of dad’s favorite nuts. Attach a note saying “I’m nuts for you DAD!”.

Bookmark, keychain, or magnet
Use one of these ideas or come up with your own. When the creation is complete, laminate it for continued use.

Draw a picture.
Use your picture and a poem.

Make an acrostic using your dad’s name. Example: D – Diligent A – Awesome D – Determined

Poems and songs

Make a card with a poem in it. Memorize or read a poem or song to dad.

Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad.
Anonymous

Walk A Little Slower, Daddy
“Walk a little slower, Daddy,”
Said a little child so small.
“I’m following in your footsteps,
And I don’t want to fall.
Sometimes your steps are very fast,
Sometimes they’re hard to see;
So walk a little slower, Daddy,
For you are leading me.
Someday when I’m all grown up,
You’re what I want to be;
Then I will have a little child
Who’ll want to follow me.
And I would want to lead just right,
And know that I was true;
So, walk a little slower, Daddy,
For I must follow you.”
Author Unknown

What Makes a Dad
God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle’s flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so,

He called it … Dad
Author Unknown

Daddy, I Love You
Daddy, I love you
For all that you do.
I’ll kiss you and hug you
‘Cause you love me, too.

You feed me and need me
To teach you to play,
So smile ’cause I love you
On this Father’s Day.
Author Unknown

My Special Friend
(Tune: Bingo)
I have a very special friend And Daddy is his name-o.
D-A-D-D-Y, D-A-D-D-Y, D-A-D-D-Y,
And Daddy is his name-o.
Author Unknown

Daddy
(Tune: Pop Goes The Weasel)
Daddy, here s a hug for you,
And lots of kisses too. (Hug self, then blow kisses.)
Each hug and kiss you get today
Says that I love you! (Continue hugging and blowing kisses.)
Author Unknown

Show mothers or grandmothers love this Mother’s Day with something meaningful and from the heart. These quick, easy, and fun ideas can show you care and let them know they are special.

Make a gift basket and include these special gifts and notes or choose individual gifts and attach the matching note. Deliver the gift with a big hug and say “I love YOU”.

• Flowers – If moms were like flowers I’d pick you! I Love You Mom!

• A Plant – Thank you Mom for helping me grow and teaching me about Jesus. You’re the best!

• Ice Cream Sundae – I want to scream “You’re the sweetest Mom!”

• Favorite Soda – YOU are Soda-rific Mom!

• Nice Pen – You’re the “write” Mom for me!!

• Bite size candies – You make things “bite” size for me. Thanks for helping me Mom!

• Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – There are many “Reese’s” why you’re a great Mom!

• Cheese grater – YOU are the “grate”est mom!!

• Notepad – To a “Note”worthy Mom!!!

• EXTRA Gum – You are EXTRA special!

• Mints – Mom you have “mint” a lot to to me!

• Melon – You’re one in a “melon” Mom.

Make a homemade card and write a poem inside or use one of these. Another option is to print a poem on fancy paper and put it in a frame with a picture of you and your mom or grandmother.

Mother’s Love

Your Love is like an island
In life’s ocean, vast and wide,
A peaceful quiet shelter
From the wind and rain and tide.

Above it like a beacon light
Shone faith and truth and prayer;
And through the changing scenes of life,
I find a haven there.
Author Unknown

As I Look Back

As I look back on my life
I find myself wondering…..
Did I remember to thank you
for all that you have done for me?

For all of the times you were by my side
to help me celebrate my successes
and accept my defeats?

Or for teaching me the value of hard work,
good judgement, courage, and honesty?

I wonder if I’ve ever thanked you for the simple things…
The laughter, smiles, and quiet times we’ve shared?

If I have forgotten to express my gratitude
For any of these things,
I am thanking you now….
and I am hoping that you’ve known all along,
how very much you are loved and appreciated.

Author Unknown

I Wish I Could Tell You, Mom

I wish I could tell you, Mom
how much you mean to me…
But there are no words to say
how much I admire you…
how much I appreciate you…
how much I thank you
for everything you’ve done.

Author Unknown

And Grandma’s too…

While we honor all our mothers
with words of love and praise.
While we tell about their goodness
and their kind and loving ways.
We should also think of Grandma,
she’s a mother too, you see….
For she mothered my dear mother
as my mother mothers me.

Author Unknown

Mother

I think God took the fragrance
of a flower,
A pure white flower, which blooms
not for world praise
But which makes sweet and beautiful
some bower;
The compassion of the dew,
which gently lays
Reviving freshness on
the fainting earth,
And gives to all the tired things
new birth;
The steadfastness and radiance
of stars
Which lift the soul above
confining bars;
The gladness of fair dawns;
the sunset’s peace;
Contentment which from trivial rounds
asks no release;
The life which finds its greatest joy
in deeds of love for others…
I think God took these precious things
and made of them…mothers.

Author Unknown

“Honor your father and your mother.”

Exodus 20:12 (NIV)