Bible Reference:
Proverbs 17:17; 24:28-29; John 15:15 & Mark 12:29-31.
Lesson Aim:
To teach the children some of what Proverbs says about being a friend. In particular, to focus on forgiveness, honesty and love.
Main Message:
Being a friend means to forgive, to be honest, and to be kind.
Helping It Stick
Choose from these activities to enjoy with your kids to help repeat and consolidate the Main Message from this part of the bible.
Creative
Friendship Flower: Make a flower listing things that make a good friend. See Friendship Flower for details.
People Paper Chain: Gather materials to make a people paper train. Remind children the importance of being a good friend. Paper chain craft at Kid Spot.com.au.
Friendship bracelets: Make friendship bracelets with instructions at Instructables.com. Give them to your friends and explain how you are going to be a good Bible friend.
Physical/Tactile
Blindfolded Obstacle Course: To do this activity, one person gives instructions to the blindfolded person to get them through safely. Teaches honesty in friendship, and forgiveness if someone runs into something.
Baking Fun: Bake some cookies to give to a friend! A great way to show God’s love to others.
Musical
Sing Along:
What A Friend We Have In Jesus - Colin Buchanan
Kids Church Music: All four recordings by the Kids Mag Team have been collated onto the one webpage, cycle through them and enjoy over and over!