Patterns of Sincerity WHERE HE LEADS I’LL FOLLOW Sweet are the promises, kind is the word,
Refrain Where He leads I’ll follow,
Sweet is the tender love Jesus hath shown,
Refrain
List to His loving words, “Come unto Me”;
Refrain ________________________________________________________ Lesson Activity : Take a look around right now to see how many patterns you can find. Where did you find them and how many did you find ? Suggested Bible Reading : If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you. Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples. As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love. If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love. These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. John 15 :7-12 Follow up questions on the today's lesson and Bible reading 1. Is a pattern helpful ? 2. When your parent or teacher tell you to do something a certain way are you able to do it ? 3. What are some of the things Jesus has taught us that are like a pattern to us and that we should follow ? 4. Are we able to make Jesus the pattern in our life ? 5. Can we learn to follow Him in doing the things He has commanded us to ? 6. Can we do these things with the love of God in our heart ? 7. Should we ever do them without love ? _______________________________________________________________ Read Aloud Poetry Patterns of Sincerity Colors are weaved Into a rainbow For all of God's Children to know … A pattern of Promise Sets hearts Aglow. A shape pattern of a dove Descended from above Helping us to learn of Immeasurable love. Patterns of snowflakes A six-sided design Symmetrical beauty That blankets the pine. We see with our eyes Stars in the skies Luminous patterns Stellar surprise. Prayer circles- Form patterns of trust As talking with God Each day is A must. Patterns around us Have a voice of their own Telling us softly … We are never alone. Julie Pisacane © 2009 ___________________________________________________________ Close with prayer. ____________________ |
Julie Pisacane
9-6-2009