Toddler Class
Coach Susan
Asst. 1 : Tasya & Felianti
Asst. 2 : Yessy
Primary Class 1-3
Coach Susi Tjio
(Asst. Felicia)
Primary Class 4-6
Coach Swanky
Toddler Class
Coach Susan
Asst. 1 : Tasya & Felianti
Asst. 2 : Yessy
Primary Class 1-3
Coach Susi Tjio
(Asst. Felicia)
Primary Class 4-6
Coach Swanky
JESUS, OUR PROTECTOR
HOOK
SHADOW
GUESSING GAME
(Do choose age-appropriate
images/shadows, e.g. more difficult for older kids etc.)
Examples:
or
HAND
SHADOWS VIDEO
Guessing
shadows are fun. But sometimes, shadows can seem strange and even a bit scary.
Especially at night. But they are just black shades that are caused when
something blocks out light. The shadows cannot harm us or hurt us. And when we
are in broad day light, we don’t have to be afraid of shadows at all.
When we have the Light of the World
in our lives, we don’t have to be afraid of any shadows any more.
Jesus is the Light of the World. And
He drives away the darkness and the shadows in our lives. When we have Jesus,
we don’t have to be afraid of anything.
LESSON : JESUS, OUR PROTECTOR (Psalm 23:4)
So far,
in Psalm 23, we’ve learnt about the Good Shepherd who
·
provides everything we need
·
invites us to rest in Him
·
gives us new life
·
guides us along the right paths
Today
we’re going to look at verse 4.
Even though I
walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no
evil, for you are with me;
your rod and
your staff, they comfort me.
Dark Valleys
From
time to time, we would pass through dark valleys.
What
are valleys? Valleys are the low-lying areas between hills and mountains.
“M”
where the middle part is like a valley>
The top of the mountains and
hills are bright places because the sun shines on them. But the valleys are
usually darker because the sunlight is blocked by the mountains. Some valleys
can be really scary and spooky, especially when the mist starts coming in.
Sheep walking through the
dark valley are also very vulnerable because other animals (lions, hyenas etc)
may be hiding in the cliffs, waiting to attack them. And in a narrow valley, it
may not be easy to run or hide.
Sometimes, it may seem like we are passing through
dark valleys in our lives. It may be a big challenge in school, or a problem at
home, or a loved one who is very sick. We may feel exposed and vulnerable,
scared and lonely. There does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel,
or in this case, valley. No hope.
But when our Good Shepherd is with us, we know He
will always protect us and see us through the dark valley safely. No problem is
too big or too difficult for Him.
No Fear for He is Near
That’s
the biggest reason why we don’t have to fear, because Jesus is with us.
Sometimes
we don’t see Him, but He’s there! He’s with us — He may be behind us. He may be
beside us. He may be in front of us. But He never leaves us. Ever.
They cannot see, but they have no fear because their guide is near.>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrOrn_Fo-s
His rod and his staff keeps
me safe
The
rod: Big, long stick to ward/chase off attackers and to guide sheep to the
right way
The
staff: Hooked long stick to rescue sheep and to lift them up if they fall down.
Comfort: We have the assurance to know that our Good
Shepherd is always with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will
protect us from all harm and danger.
<
for older classes>
Shadow of Death
Some
versions of the Bible call these dark valleys the “valley of the shadow of death”.
Sometimes
the valley may seem deadly. Sometimes our biggest fear is that we lose our
lives.
But
in this life, death is only a shadow.
E.g.
Say a big truck is driving on the highway. The sun is shining on one side,
casting a dark shadow of the truck on the other side. Imagine you are in a car
that is driving on the other side. You will pass through the shadow of the
truck. You are not actually crashing into the truck, just passing through its
shadow, and the shadow will not hurt you.
Because
of Jesus, even when we die on this earth, we do not have to fear. We are just
passing on to a better place with Jesus, where there is no more pain or sorrow
… or valleys.
ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
HUDDLE TIME
In
small groups, share about times when we were afraid, and what it means to have
Jesus with us. Pray for one another.
MEMORY VERSE
Psalm 23:1-4
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for
his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the
darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me ;
your rod and your staff, they comfort
me.
Actions: Learn and teach the actions for vs 1-4 from this video
THEME SONG: Psalm 23
VIDEO: God is Bigger than the Boogie Man
ACTIVITY BOOKLET:
Psalm
23:4 page
JESUS, OUR PROTECTOR
HOOK
SHADOW
GUESSING GAME
Show
kids some shadows and get them to guess what the real objects are. You can
either show them on powerpoint or use a white cloth with a bright light behind.
(Do choose age-appropriate
images/shadows, e.g. more difficult for older kids etc.)
Examples:
or
HAND
SHADOWS VIDEO
Guessing
shadows are fun. But sometimes, shadows can seem strange and even a bit scary.
Especially at night. But they are just black shades that are caused when
something blocks out light. The shadows cannot harm us or hurt us. And when we
are in broad day light, we don’t have to be afraid of shadows at all.
When we have the Light of the World
in our lives, we don’t have to be afraid of any shadows any more.
Jesus is the Light of the World. And
He drives away the darkness and the shadows in our lives. When we have Jesus,
we don’t have to be afraid of anything.
LESSON : JESUS, OUR PROTECTOR (Psalm 23:4)
So far,
in Psalm 23, we’ve learnt about the Good Shepherd who
·
provides everything we need
·
invites us to rest in Him
·
gives us new life
·
guides us along the right paths
Today
we’re going to look at verse 4.
Even though I
walk through the darkest valley,
I will fear no
evil, for you are with me;
your rod and
your staff, they comfort me.
Dark Valleys
From
time to time, we would pass through dark valleys.
What
are valleys? Valleys are the low-lying areas between hills and mountains.
“M” where the middle part is like a valley>
The top of the mountains and hills are bright places because the sun shines on them. But the valleys are usually darker because the sunlight is blocked by the mountains. Some valleys can be really scary and spooky, especially when the mist starts coming in.
Sheep walking through the dark valley are also very vulnerable because other animals (lions, hyenas etc) may be hiding in the cliffs, waiting to attack them. And in a narrow valley, it may not be easy to run or hide.
Sometimes, it may seem like we are passing through dark valleys in our lives. It may be a big challenge in school, or a problem at home, or a loved one who is very sick. We may feel exposed and vulnerable, scared and lonely. There does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, or in this case, valley. No hope.
But when our Good Shepherd is with us, we know He will always protect us and see us through the dark valley safely. No problem is too big or too difficult for Him.
No Fear for He is Near
That’s the biggest reason why we don’t have to fear, because Jesus is with us.
Sometimes we don’t see Him, but He’s there! He’s with us — He may be behind us. He may be beside us. He may be in front of us. But He never leaves us. Ever.
They cannot see, but they have no fear because their guide is near.>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrOrn_Fo-s
His rod and his staff keeps me safe
The rod: Big, long stick to ward/chase off attackers and to guide sheep to the right way
The staff: Hooked long stick to rescue sheep and to lift them up if they fall down.
Comfort: We have the assurance to know that our Good Shepherd is always with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will protect us from all harm and danger.
< for older classes>
Shadow of Death
Some versions of the Bible call these dark valleys the “valley of the shadow of death”.
Sometimes the valley may seem deadly. Sometimes our biggest fear is that we lose our lives.
But in this life, death is only a shadow.
E.g. Say a big truck is driving on the highway. The sun is shining on one side, casting a dark shadow of the truck on the other side. Imagine you are in a car that is driving on the other side. You will pass through the shadow of the truck. You are not actually crashing into the truck, just passing through its shadow, and the shadow will not hurt you.
Because of Jesus, even when we die on this earth, we do not have to fear. We are just passing on to a better place with Jesus, where there is no more pain or sorrow … or valleys.
ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
“M” where the middle part is like a valley>
The top of the mountains and hills are bright places because the sun shines on them. But the valleys are usually darker because the sunlight is blocked by the mountains. Some valleys can be really scary and spooky, especially when the mist starts coming in.
Sheep walking through the dark valley are also very vulnerable because other animals (lions, hyenas etc) may be hiding in the cliffs, waiting to attack them. And in a narrow valley, it may not be easy to run or hide.
Sometimes, it may seem like we are passing through dark valleys in our lives. It may be a big challenge in school, or a problem at home, or a loved one who is very sick. We may feel exposed and vulnerable, scared and lonely. There does not seem to be a light at the end of the tunnel, or in this case, valley. No hope.
But when our Good Shepherd is with us, we know He will always protect us and see us through the dark valley safely. No problem is too big or too difficult for Him.
No Fear for He is Near
That’s the biggest reason why we don’t have to fear, because Jesus is with us.
Sometimes we don’t see Him, but He’s there! He’s with us — He may be behind us. He may be beside us. He may be in front of us. But He never leaves us. Ever.
They cannot see, but they have no fear because their guide is near.>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhrOrn_Fo-s
His rod and his staff keeps me safe
The rod: Big, long stick to ward/chase off attackers and to guide sheep to the right way
The staff: Hooked long stick to rescue sheep and to lift them up if they fall down.
Comfort: We have the assurance to know that our Good Shepherd is always with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. He will protect us from all harm and danger.
< for older classes>
Shadow of Death
Some versions of the Bible call these dark valleys the “valley of the shadow of death”.
Sometimes the valley may seem deadly. Sometimes our biggest fear is that we lose our lives.
But in this life, death is only a shadow.
E.g. Say a big truck is driving on the highway. The sun is shining on one side, casting a dark shadow of the truck on the other side. Imagine you are in a car that is driving on the other side. You will pass through the shadow of the truck. You are not actually crashing into the truck, just passing through its shadow, and the shadow will not hurt you.
Because of Jesus, even when we die on this earth, we do not have to fear. We are just passing on to a better place with Jesus, where there is no more pain or sorrow … or valleys.
ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
HUDDLE TIME
In
small groups, share about times when we were afraid, and what it means to have
Jesus with us. Pray for one another.
MEMORY VERSE
Psalm 23:1-4
The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters
He refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths for
his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the
darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me ;
your rod and your staff, they comfort
me.
Actions: Learn and teach the actions for vs 1-4 from this video
THEME SONG: Psalm 23
VIDEO: God is Bigger than the Boogie Man
ACTIVITY BOOKLET:
Psalm
23:4 page
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