Overview Jesus the Word An Angel Visits Mary Simeon and Anna Flight to Egypt Boy in the Temple Jesus the Word Epiphany John the Baptist The Baptism of Jesus The Lamb of God Tempted Calling the Disciples Wedding at Cana Woman at the Well The Beatitudes Love Your Enemies Do Not Worry Build Your House on the Rock The Man with a Shriveled Hand The Widow of Nain Jesus Calms a Storm The Mustard Seed The Man in the Caves The Man Born Blind Four Friends Mary and Martha The Lord's Prayer Jesus and the Children Transfiguration The Good Samaritan The Parable of the Fig Tree The Danger of Riches The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin The Lost Son The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Ten Men Healed Man Born Blind Lazarus Jesus Talks about God's House Promise of the Holy Spirit The Rich Young Man The Woman Who Touched Jesus' Cloak Jairus' Daughter The Parable of Talents Sending the Twelve Peter's Faith Feeding the 5000 Share God's Love The Ten Bridesmaids The Wrong People Heal in Jesus' Name James and John Ask for Seats of Honour Sheep and Goats Christ the King Zacchaeus A Woman Washes Jesus' Feet Palm Sunday Jesus Cleanses the Temple Parable of the Vineyard The Wedding Banquet Paying Taxes The Greatest Commandment Be Humble The Sadducees’ Question Jesus the Vine The Empty Tomb Thomas and Jesus The Road to Emmaus The Disciples Fish Again The Great Commission Jesus' Ascension

Bible Texts:

 Matthew 28:16-20; Luke 24:36-53

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

“The Great Commission," Spark Story Bible, p.496

"Jesus Speaks to his Disciples,” DK Children's Everyday Bible, p.317

"The Ascension," DK Children's Illustrated Bible, p.280

“Telling Others about Jesus," The Early Reader’s Bible, p.467

"Jesus Goes to Heaven," The Beginner's Bible, p.466

“Go into All the World,” The Lion Bible for Children, p.302

 

Children's Story Resources

The Bear Report by Thyra Heder

Sophie's class is learning about polar bears. She has to share three things she knows about them, but all she knows is that they are big, they eat things, and they are mean. Then she meets Olafur the polar bear, who changes everything.

How these stories are connected:  Having spent time with Olafur, Sophie has a new interest, a new perspective, and a new friend. She leaves the arctic with a passion to share all about him and his world. Jesus asks his disciples to share all they know about him with the world. These stories encourage us to break down prejudices, make friends through understanding, and spread friendship and understanding to those around us.

 

Questions about The Bear Report:  

     Why did Sophie think polar bears are big and mean?

     What changed her mind?

     What do you think she told her class?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     What did Jesus teach his disciples?

     Why did he want them to share what they learned with the world?

     How do you know they did?

 

 

Questions about our lives:

     What things in your life remind you of God’s goodness?

     How do you think God wants us to respond to those gifts?

     How can we thank God?

 

Prayer

Dear God, thank you for our homes and families, for the food on our tables, and the safety and warmth of our beds. Protect us from harmful things, help us be grateful to you, and to care for people who need the same things you have given us. Amen.