Children’s Church
First Presbyterian Church of Dexter, The Little Grey Church of Dexter
13 May, 2012

Symbol: Fruit that will last

Word: Friend

Concept: The Name of Jesus

Shout and Prayer of Confession: (from Psalm 1)

    1 How happy is the man

    who does not follow the advice of the wicked,

    or take the path of sinners,

    or join a group of mockers! 

    2 Instead, his delight is in the LORD's instruction,

    and he meditates on it day and night.

Scripture:

John15:12-17 12“This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you. 13No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. 14You are my friends if you do what I command you. 15I do not call you servants any longer, because the servant does not know what the master is doing; but I have called you friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from my Father. 16You did not choose me but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. 17I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another.”

Lots of singing and lots of prayer too!!

Parents and care givers if you'd like to continue the study

Discuss fruits that will last i.e. Fruits of the spirit, Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self Control; maybe even ask for an example each day

Discuss what it is to be a friend using Jesus as an example, i.e. love mercy, seek justice, walk humbly with your God.