Bible Texts:

 Acts 10:44-48

 

Children's Bible Story sources:

"The Holy Spirit Comes Down," Spark Story Bible, p.524

 

Children's Story Resource

The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins

Victoria and Sam share all the cookies they have with friends who keep ringing the doorbell. Just when they are about to run out of cookies, they experience the best surprise of all.

How these stories are connected:  There is enough for everyone: enough cookies, enough of the Holy Spirit, enough love. This is encouragement to keep sharing.

 

Questions about The Doorbell Rang:

     How many cookies did Sam and Victoria have at the beginning of the story?

     What did they do with their cookies?

     Who brought the next plate of cookies? Why?

     Which of the children didn't receive a cookie?

 

Questions about the Bible story:

     Why did the disciples want to choose someone?

     How many choices did they have?

     Who were they?

     How did they choose?

     Do you think it was a good choice?

     How do you know?

 

Questions about our lives: 

     What does God want us to give to everyone?

     Is there enough for everyone?

     How do you know?

 

Prayer

Dear Holy Spirit of God, thank you for coming to us and living in us. Help us to share your love with everyone and to help them know that you live in them, too! Amen.