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Again we thank Kirsty for putting this together.
Read: John 15:1-8
Jesus used stories to help explain things to his followers and our reading this week is an example of this. Jesus wanted to remind his disciples that they needed to remain connected to him, in contact with him and learning from him to be able to grow more and to understand more. Jesus explained that he was the true vine – the disciples were like the branches – if they were not connected to the vine they would not be able to produce fruit – they would not be able to share the word of God with others. By staying connected and learning together we are following Jesus example and remembering him as the true vine.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEilEfThEjk
How did Jesus describe connections? How can we be the branches? What fruit was Jesus talking about?
Do: Wordsearch – https://sermons4kids.com/vine_and_the_branches_wordsearch?fromSermonId=504
Colouring Page – https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4uoz1jNegYlYkdBZ1RiV0xUREU/view Colouring Page – https://sermons4kids.com/vine_and_the_branches_colorpg?fromSermonId=504
Pray: God, help us to find ways to remain connected to you. Amen.
Father in heaven watch over our loved ones.
Keep them by your side.
May they be safe and peaceful, in you may they abide.
Give wisdom to the doctors and nurses too we pray,
renew their strength and bless them for the work they do each day. Send healing and restoration and let them feel your love.
May your Holy Spirit give them rest as gentle as a dove. Amen (taken from Praying Together)
Share: Take time to talk to someone you haven’t seen for a while – write them a letter, draw a picture or with a grown ups permission give them a phonecall – reconnect with people!