Kirsty has put together a collections of resources themed around the Bible readings for Sunday 9th May. A printer friendly version is available at https://www.derryandraphoe.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/9th-May-Love-one-another.pdf and reproduced below
Read: John 15:9-17
Jesus had explained to the disciples that they must remain connected to him to grow and produce fruit. In our reading today Jesus continues but goes on to talk about love. Jesus explains that the greatest thing the disciples can do for one another is love one another – this is what they have been called to do, and by loving each other, and everyone else in the community around them they will be able to produce more and more fruit, fruit that will last. Love is important to God and so it must be important to us as well – we need to love others – just as God loves us.
Watch:
Can you think of other songs you might sing in church about love?
Do: Wordsearch – https://sundayschoolzone.com/activity/i-have-loved-you-word-search/
Maze – https://sundayschoolzone.com/activity/love-one-another-word-maze/
Colouring Page – https://sermons4kids.com/love-each-other-colorpg.htm
Jumble – https://sermons4kids.com/love_one_another_jumble?fromSermonId=506
Pray: God, thank you for you example of love – help us to love one another. 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: Think of some ways you could show the people you live with that you love them – could you make them a snack? Tidy up without being asked? Let them pick what to watch on tv?