Kirsty has put together some resources themed around the bible readings for Sunday 12th September.
A printer friendly version is available at https://www.derryandraphoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/12th-September-Jesus-and-Peter.pdf
Sunday 12th September – Following Jesus
Read: Mark 8:27-38
Jesus wanted to prepare his disciples for what would happen at Easter. He spent time talking to them and asking questions. He wanted to know who people thought he was – Peter answered that he was the Messiah. Jesus told them again not to tell anyone about this. Jesus then went on to explain that he would have to suffer, that he would die, but that he would be raised again from the dead. The Disciples were shocked by this, but no one more so than Peter who actually told Jesus off! Peter didn’t want to hear this, but Jesus knew he needed to be prepared. Jesus told Peter that he was only thinking about things that humans are concerned about – not God. Jesus then went on to explain that life as a disciples was not going to be easy, they needed to be prepared for that.
Watch:
What was Jesus talking to the disciples about? Who did they say Jesus was? What did Jesus tell them about what was coming next? Why did Peter tell Jesus off? How did Peter react? What did Jesus explain about being a disciple?
Do: Colouring Page – https://sermons4kids.com/following_jesus_colorpg.htm?fromSermonId=159
Activity booklet – https://sermons4kids.com/take_up_cross_bulletin
Drama – using your Bible read through the passage again – in small groups act out what happened.
Pray: God thank you that Jesus did all things well – help us to do the same. 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 – Jesus knew that things would not be easy for the disciples – or for us. Can you write a prayer for people who may be finding things difficult at the minute. Share this with someone so they can pray too.