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THE WORSHIP, THE WORD & THE WAY ~ Northland, A Church Distributed Kings and Kingdoms: Lesson 27 ~ of 10

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Lesson 27 The Life of Jesus Ages 4-5 Unit 5 The King Who Teaches: Parables Part One (Preschool-Kindergarten)

The Lost Coin KINGS AND KINGDOMS PART 1 THE WORSHIP, THE WORD, & THE WAY

THE WORSHIP Who God is: The King Who Teaches

THE WORD Bible Story: Luke 15:8-10

What He has done: Jesus taught that the woman rejoiced when she found her lost coin.

THE WAY Aim: To know that heaven rejoices over each of us.

Whisper Verse: “Rejoice with me!” Luke 15:9

Unit 5 Memory Verse: Psalm 47:6-7a “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all

the earth.”

TEACHER ENRICHMENT For your own encouragement this week, read Psalm 122. Teacher Prayer: “Thank you, Lord, for Your parables. Fill the children with the joy of knowing how special each one of them is to You. Amen.”

TEACHER TIPS Be sure to reserve adequate time to cover THE WORSHIP, THE WORD, THE WAY and Circle of Prayer. Then, if time allows, choose a Got Time? activity or create your own activity to illustrate the Bible Story or Whisper Verse. TEACHER’S PREP (before arrival) [] Prepare to summarize Luke 15:8-10 in your own words. [] Read Teacher’s Guide and At-A-Glance. [] For Whisper Verse sign language visuals visit: commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/aslweb/browser.htm

PRESET [] Play CD of Bible Memory Verse Song: “Sing Praises” [] Treasure Chest: Sticker of a coin [] Classroom Kingdom Stories Treasure Box: Decorate a box as the classroom treasure box. Place the Kingdom Stories Treasure Box Sticker and a sample craft in the class treasure box. Children will use the contents to review the stories from Lessons 23-32. [] Kingdom Stories Treasure Box Sticker: Sticker of a coin (can be duplicate of Treasure Chest sticker) [] Watch the Word visual: Kingdom Stories Treasure Box with this week’s craft sample [] Teacher’s Bible with bookmark at Luke 15:8 [] Game supplies: “Coin Bag” (from Craft Connection), broom [] Got Time? supplies: See Got Time? [] Craft supplies per child: See Craft Connection [] Ponder, Pray & Play Unit 5, Lesson 27 (home devotional card) [] Snack: Cupcakes or special party treat [] Color This Story: “The Story of the Lost Coin”



1. THE WELCOME (Pre-service until class begins) “Rejoice with me!” Luke 15:9

SAY> (As each child enters classroom) Hello _____. I’m glad you are here! Come open the Treasure Chest to find today’s treasure. (Child unlocks Treasure Chest to receive a sticker of a coin.) Let this sticker remind you that you are God’s special treasure. All of heaven rejoices because you are God’s treasure. Today’s Whisper Verse is “Rejoice with me!” from Luke 15:9. (Teach Whisper Verse in spoken language and in sign language below.) We call it the Whisper Verse so you can whisper it to others.

SIGN LANGUAGE: “Rejoice with me!” Luke 15:9 (For visual demonstrations, see commtechlab.msu.edu/Sites/aslweb/browser.htm)

Each time we say today’s Whisper Verse, let’s say it with two hand motions: “Rejoice” With both hands raised even with the face, twirl hands as if holding a flag on a stick in each hand. “(with) me!” Point to self. SAY> (After all have arrived) Let’s sing the “Clean Up Song” as we put toys away before Praise Time. (Praise any child who helps. Allow several minutes for clean up.) “Clean Up Song”: Clean up! Clean up! Everybody, everywhere!

Clean up! Clean up! Everybody do your share! (Gather and seat children in Praise Time area.)



2. THE WORSHIP: Praise Time! (15 minutes) Worship the King Who Teaches

*Teacher Tip: Play song “It’s Praise Time” as children move to the place for praise songs, offering and puppet sketch. These activities help children identify time set aside for worship. Below are song suggestions to direct focus during Praise Time.

SAY> Come and rejoice with me! That’s our Whisper Verse for today. Let’s whisper “Rejoice with me!” (Quietly review Whisper Verse together: “Rejoice with me!” Include sign language.) Rejoice means to show great happiness. Great happiness is called joy. Who can hear the word ‘joy’ inside of the word ‘rejoice?’ (Response.) Rejoice with me as we sing about that joy down in our hearts. (Sing: “I’ve Got the Joy/This Little Light of Mine.”) SAY> We have so many reasons to show great happiness. It makes me happy to hear the stories Jesus told. They help us understand the Kingdom of God. Last week we learned about the good shepherd. Do you remember who your Good Shepherd is? (Lord Jesus.) Today we’ll hear the story Jesus told about a lost coin. Right now, let’s give our coins and money offerings to God. This money will help God’s people build His Kingdom. (Play: “Amazing Grace” as background music while collecting the offering.)

SAY> I wonder if Ranger Ryan knows a story about rejoicing. (Read Chapter 27, Volume 5 from The Adventures of Delbert and Lello or interact with puppets according to Lesson 27, Unit 5 Delbert & Lello puppet script.) SAY> Each one of you are God’s special treasure. You are special to me, too! I am so glad God made you each to be so special! (Sing: “If I Were a Butterfly.”) SAY> God loves to hear you sing to Him. He hears you and sees you. He hears and sees everyone in the whole world. Rejoice with me about that. (Sing: “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands.”) Unit 5 Praise Time song suggestions “Sing Praises” Bible Memory Verse Song www.childrensministrywarehouse.net “I Am With You” Bible Memory Verse Song www.childrensministrywarehouse.net “Shake A Friend’s Hand” Psalty Kids Praise! “Wise Man, Foolish Man” 102 Bible Songs Volume 1; Twin Sisters “Amazing Grace” 102 Bible Songs Volume 3; Twin Sisters “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” 102 Bible Songs Volume 1; Twin Sisters “If I Were A Butterfly” ABC’s of Praise: Mary Rice Hopkins “I’ve Got The Joy/This Little Light of Mine” ABC’s of Praise by Mary Rice Hopkins “The Lord Is My Shepherd” ABC’s of Praise by Mary Rice Hopkins “My God Is So Big” ABC’s of Praise: Mary Rice Hopkins



3. THE WORD (10 minutes) Luke 15:8-10

SAY> Before we begin our Bible Time, let’s say our CLASSROOM PROMISE.

CLASSROOM PROMISE SAY TOGETHER> With my eyes on my teacher; (Point to eyes.) My mouth quiet as can be, (Place index finger over mouth as quiet sign.) I will listen to hear (Cup hand around ear.) How God loves you and me. (Hug self, point to others and then self.) SAY> (Hold Classroom Kingdom Treasure Box.) Last time we learned that Jesus is your Good Shepherd. You belong to Jesus. (Display last week’s craft sample: “Shepherd’s Staff.”) Who would like to tell the story of the good shepherd we learned last week? (Let one or two children each take a turn telling the story while they hold the craft sample.) SAY> Today we’ll hear the story about the lost coin. (Handle Bible as a special treasure, leaving it open to Luke 15:8.)

WATCH THE WORD: LUKE 15:8-10 Read the points below or retell the passage in your own words using points below as a general guide. To illustrate the story, open the classroom Kingdom Stories Treasure Box to display this week’s craft sample: “Coin Bag.” Other visual options include the craft sample, Color This Story, picture or story cards.

If a woman has ten silver coins, And loses one, there will be nine. She’ll light her lamp and sweep the house. She’ll search until the lost coin she finds. Then she’ll call each neighbor and all her friends, “Rejoice with me,” she’ll say. Did you know when you stop doing wrong, Angels rejoice that very same way?

ASK> What was the woman looking for? (Her lost coin.) Let’s find our answer in the Bible. (Read Luke 15:8 from teacher’s Bible.) ASK> What did the woman say when she found the coin? (“Rejoice with me!”) That’s our Whisper Verse! Let’s say it together, “Rejoice with me!” (Include sign language or hand motions.) The woman wanted everyone to be happy with her.



4. THE WAY: Games and Craft Connection

Invite the children to circle area or centers for THE WAY: Bible Story application. Games and craft can be presented at the same time in centers, or one at a time depending on class size and teaching style.

CRAFT CONNECTION: COIN BAG “Rejoice with me.” Luke 15:9 Purpose: To remind the children of the story of the lost coin. Supplies needed per child: [] Small paper bag [] Scissors [] Glue [] Paper or labels [] 10 coins or buttons [] Crayons or markers Prep Steps: (Prepared before class) [] Cut a hole through both sides of the top of the paper bag to create handle. [] Preprint title on paper or label: “The Lost Coin” Luke 15:8-10 [] Set aside the tenth coin for each child in order to play the “Sweep of the Coins” game. Directions for children:

1. Glue or adhere title to bag. 2. Color the bag. 3. Place nine coins inside bag.

Optional: Instead of real coins, cut out coin pictures from sturdy paper for children to decorate. *Teacher Tip: Suggest to families to have their child decorate a box at home to be their Kingdom Stories Treasure Box. The Kingdom Stories Treasure Box Sticker goes on the outside of the Treasure Box. Lessons 23-32 will have parable story crafts that can be placed in the Treasure Box. There will be ten crafts inside the Treasure Box and ten stickers decorating the outside of the box. The Ponder, Pray and Play card includes instructions for the Treasure Box. Craft Discussion:

What is your favorite treasure? (Children respond.) The woman had a special treasure. What was her treasure? (10 coins.) Let’s make

a treasure bag full of coins, just like the woman’s treasure. God has a special treasure, too. You are God’s special treasure! The woman lost one of her coins. Have you ever lost your treasure? Did you look

for it? (Children respond.) Look at the coins in your bag. Let’s count our coins, together. (Hold up and count

each coin out loud with children.) Oh, no! We are each missing a coin, just like the woman in the story! (Play “Sweep Up the Coins.”)



Games and Craft Connection continued…

GAME: SWEEP UP THE COINS “Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?” Luke 15:8b Purpose: Children will find their missing coins and rejoice. Supplies: [] Coin Bags (from Craft Connection) [] The tenth coin for each child (from Craft Connection) [] Broom

ASK> When the woman lost her coin, she swept her house to look for it. She swept and swept to find her lost coin! Let’s sweep to find our lost coins. Directions:

1. Children sit in a circle in the middle of the room. 2. First child hides eyes, while the remaining children watch the teacher hide one coin. 3. First child sweeps with the broom around the room looking for the lost coin. To help the child

find the coin, the other children clap when the child sweeps near the hidden coin. 4. When the child finds coin, he or she adds it to their “Coin Bag” from Craft Connection. 5. All of the children celebrate by chanting together:

Rejoice with me! (clap, clap, clap) Rejoice with me! (clap, clap, clap) I found my lost coin today! (cheer)

6. Repeat steps 1-5 with each child until all of the children have found their missing coin.

ASK> You rejoiced because you found your coin. You showed you are happy. The angels in heaven are very happy, too! They are rejoicing because you are God’s special treasure! The Bible says that the angels even rejoice every time you do the right thing!

GAME: GOD’S SPECIAL TREASURE “The same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” Luke 15:10 Purpose: Children will learn all of heaven rejoices because they are God’s special treasure. Supplies: [] One “Coin Bag” (Craft sample from Craft Connection)

SAY> What was the woman’s special treasure? (Her coins.) Who is God’s special treasure? (Name each child.) Directions:

1. Seat children on the floor in a circle. 2. Children close eyes and place cupped hands in their laps. 3. Place the “Coin Bag” in one child’s hands and tell all children to open their eyes. 4. ASK> Who is God’s special treasure? Children say the name of child holding coin bag. 5. SAY> Everyone in heaven is happy you are God’s special treasure! 6. All children celebrate by chanting together:

Rejoice with me! (clap, clap, clap) Rejoice with me! (clap, clap, clap) (Child’s name) is a treasure to God! (cheer)

7. Play until all of the children have had a turn to be honored as God’s special treasure.



5. SNACK TIME (3 minutes) “Rejoice with me!” Luke 15:9

Snack Suggestions: Cupcakes or special party treat Optional: Party favors or decorations for rejoicing SAY> Let’s sing the “Blessing Song” to thank God for our blessings including this snack. BLESSING CHANT OR SONG> (Chant this song or sing to the tune “Frere Jacques.”)

God our Father, God our Father, Once again, once again,

Thank you for our blessings. Thank you for our blessings. Amen. Amen.

TABLE TALK> (During snack time, review with one or more of the following questions.)

How do you feel when you find a treasure? (Happy!) The woman found her lost coin. She was very happy! She called all her friends.

What did she say to her friends? (“Rejoice with me!”) That’s our Whisper Verse! (Choose a child to demonstrate motions to Whisper Verse: “Rejoice with me!”)

When we are happy, we want everyone to be happy with us. We might even have a party! These cupcakes make me think of rejoicing at a party!

Can you point to God’s special treasure? (Children point to themselves and each other.) Everyone in heaven is rejoicing because of you! Can you imagine the angels

clapping for you? Do you know they rejoice every time you do the right thing?

6. CIRCLE OF PRAYER (3 minutes)

SAY> God made you and He cares for you. He loves to hear you pray with private words or words you say out loud. Let’s fold our hands and close our eyes. As I lift up your name to God in heaven, I will lay my hand on your shoulder. Let’s pray together. PRAY > Dear God, thank you for making us and loving us. We lift up to You a special prayer for ______, _____, ______, (read every name). We pray for our families and friends. Thank you for teaching us how to love one another. Amen.



7. FINAL FIVE (Final 5 minutes of class)

COMPLETED CRAFT> Thank you for coming today! Take home your “Coin Bag” craft. Tell someone that all of heaven rejoices over us. Put your “Coin Bag” in your Kingdom Stories Treasure Box when you get home. Remember to put your sticker of a coin on the outside of your Treasure Box. PONDER, PRAY & PLAY> (Distribute Ponder, Pray & Play cards if available.) Show this card to your family. Tell them the story of the woman and her lost coin. PLAY> Visit with the children, review lesson, etc. SING> Sing Bible Memory Verse Song: “Sing Praises” DISMISS> Helper visits with the children as the teacher releases the children to parents.

GOT TIME?

Got Time? is a resource segment for additional connected activities that may be useful if class time is lengthened.

GAME: SAY & DO Luke 15:8-10 Purpose: This pantomime version of the Bible Story helps children remember the Bible Story details.

Supplies: None

Directions: With each phrase, the teacher says the phrase and acts it out with hand motions; then repeats the same phrase and motions with the children.

If a woman has ten silver coins, (Hold up ten fingers.) And loses one, there will be nine. (Hold up nine fingers.) She’ll light her lamp and sweep the house. (Pretend to sweep.) She’ll search until the lost coin she finds. (Place hand above eyes as if searching.) Then she’ll call each neighbor and all her friends, (Cup hands around mouth as if

calling out.) “Rejoice with me,” she’ll say. (Clap for joy.) Did you know when you stop doing wrong, (Point to a friend.) Angels rejoice that very same way? (Point to heaven.)



Got Time? continued…

GAME: PRAISE DANCE “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth.” Psalm 47:6-7a Purpose: To help children memorize and review the Unit 5 Bible Memory Verse. Supplies: Unit 5 Bible Memory Verse Song “Sing Praise.” (Use recording or sing without accompaniment.) SAY> Jesus loves to hear you sing praises to Him. Praises are words that say how great Jesus is. Let’s dance while we sing our Bible Memory Verse Song as we praise Him together! Directions:

1. Sing or play recording of “Sing Praises.” 2. Encourage children to sing, dance and create motions to help them remember the words to

the song.

GAME: CIRCLE PRAISE “Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all the earth.” Psalm 47:6-7a Purpose: Children stand to praise God for something in their life. Some praise examples include: family, friends, pets, toys, teachers, favorite activities, etc. Supplies: None SAY> We can praise God by thanking Him for the things we love. He gives us so many good things. Think of one thing you love that God has given to you. Let’s praise and thank God for all of those good things! Directions:

1. Children sit in a circle. 2. Choose one child to stand in the center. 3. Seated children chant:

“(Name of standing child) sings praises to our King! (Name of standing child) what is the praise you bring?”

4. Standing child says, “I praise God for (child’s individual praise).” 5. All the children clap and shout, “We praise God!” 6. Child in the center chooses another child to stand in the center and takes that child’s place in

the circle. 7. Play until each child has had a turn giving praise.

Option: Each time children chant “sing praises,” include hand motions: “sing” Hands move back and forth in rhythm as if conducting music for a choir. “praises” Index finger points from mouth outward (sign language for the word “truth”), then clap hands two times.



Got Time? continued…

COLOR THIS STORY Coloring sheet: “The Story of the Lost Coin” Discuss Bible Story and play Bible Memory Verse Song as children color. (Coloring can be completed at home if parent arrives.)

STORY TIME Gather in a special corner and read a favorite story to the children. This can be a favorite Bible Story, a chapter from The Adventures of Delbert & Lello, or a storybook about the story of the lost coin.

PRAISE TIME SONGS Ask children to lead the group in their favorite Praise Time song. Suggestions located in THE WORSHIP segment.

REVIEW PONDER, PRAY & PLAY

PONDER, PRAY & PLAY Lesson 27 Unit 5 The Lost Coin

PONDER! Read Luke 15:8-10 with your family. Show your Coin Bag to them. Tell them the story of the woman who lost her coin. She looked everywhere. She told everyone to rejoice with her when she found her coin. In that same way, all of heaven rejoices because you are so special to God. PRAY! Pray this prayer each day this week: “Jesus, thank you that I am Your special treasure. I will rejoice with all of heaven that I belong to You. Amen.” PLAY! Open your Kingdom Stories Treasure Box (any box from home decorated to be a Treasure Box). Put today’s craft inside your Treasure Box. Put your Kingdom Stories Treasure Box Sticker on the outside of your Treasure Box. During the week, take out your craft treasures to remind your family of Jesus’ stories.

Unit 5 Bible Memory Verse: Psalm 47:6-7a “Sing Praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the King of all

the earth .”

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