Many thanks to Kirsty for putting this together.
A printer friendly version is available at https://www.derryandraphoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/14th-March-Love.pdf
It is also reproduced below.
Read: John 3:14-21
This is a very complicated passage that talks about different reasons God sent Jesus to do his ministry on earth but today I want to focus on just one- Love!
‘God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life.’ (John 3:16)
God knew the world needed a Saviour, and he knew it needed to be his Son. God had a plan and Jesus was it. He loved the world so much he was willing to let his son suffer for our sins. He loves us so much that Jesus died on the cross, taking away our sins meaning we can have a very special relationship with God that will last forever. This is true love!
Watch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JJ3EuuTkWw
(Saddleback Kids)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tavEW5G1t4
(Silly Scriptures)
Who wrote the letter about love? Who was he writing it to? In the second video who did Jesus show love to? How did they show love to others? How can we show love to others?
Do:
Colouring page – https://craftingthewordofgod.com/2016/02/11/god-so-loved-the-world-coloring- page/
Colouring page 2 – https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0RweH-3RyI0MVJ5aFFmVFBqS0E/edit
Wordsearch – https://sermons4kids.com/john_3_16-17_wordsearch.htm
Pray:
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: Do something nice for someone you love – draw a picture, write them a note, or make them something to eat. Tell them you love them!