A young man (The Prodigal) asked his dad to give him his inheritance and he took it and ran away. But he came back and his father gave him a party.
Props (The Prodigal): pictures of muddy pigs, coins, rings, suitcase with clothes inside, Stuffed animals to hug.
Principles: Jesus loves us and welcomes us to be saved !
Bible Verse: Luke:15-32
Songs: Where is Jesus, I am special Find Songs (FIND SONGS HERE)
VIDEO: Read and Share DVD Bible (BUY HERE)
Bible Lesson: (Give them the stuffed animals to hug). Jesus loves us so much. Hug your animals to help you remember how much Jesus loves you. Jesus told us a story about a father and two sons. The youngest son decided he wanted all the money his dad was saving for him. His father gave it to him and he took and long trip and spent all that money. When the money was all gone he had to get a job. Only a pig farmer would hire him. He was so hungry he wanted to eat the pigs food. That’s when he decided to go back home and ask his dad to hire him. He dad was watching for him every day and was so excited that he was home that he gave him a huge welcome home party. That son was lost and now he is found.
Puppet Show: J = Joey T= Teacher
T: Good morning Joey. You seem excited today.
J: I am excited. i found my puppy. He ran away yesterday after I scolded him for chewing on my dump truck. I got really upset when he was gone and the next day when my mom told me to pick up my toys and I said “no”
T: Was you mom upset with you,
J: Yes she was she sent me to my room. Then I got even more upset. My mom came to talk to me. I said “Mommy do you still love me/” She told me she will always love me. She doesn’t like it when I don’t obey but she will never stop loving me.
T: Our parents ask us to obey because they want us to grow up strong and able to get along with other people. She loves you and God loves you too.
J: That makes me feel good inside and I feel even better because my puppy came home – wagging his tail. I told him its OK Oscar I still love ;you and I gave him a big hug.
T: Does anyone want a hug from Joey (Give a puppet kiss and hug to those that want one.)
Have a party with Party hats etc. It is wonderful when people come home to our heavenly Father. (That means they ask Jesus in their heart)