Preparation Note for Teacher : 
                         
                        Materials :
                         
                         A  regular sized  paper cup .
                         
                        Several small papers to place in the cup  with one  verse
                         written upon each of  them  :   ( Make sure you have enough
                         for each child to take one when the cup is passed around )
                       
                        
                          Pass The Cup  
                           
                           
                          Opening prayer :  Join together in prayer to God asking for Him
                           to lead us this day in the wisdom and knowledge of what we
                           are to share with others  continually
                           
                            
                            
                          Suggested Bible Reading
                            
                            
                          5 The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance 
                          and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot. 
                          6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; 
                          yea, I have a goodly heritage. 
                          7 I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel:
                           my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
                          8 I have set the Lord always before me: because 
                          he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. 
                          9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: 
                           my flesh also shall rest  in hope. 
                          Psalm 116:5-9
                            
                            
                          Follow Up Discussion Questions :
                            
                          1.  Who is it that we can always  turn to when we need counsel ?   ( Vs. 7)
                          2.  What is counsel ?    ( talk about it )
                          Share the following verse after your talk .
                          Psalm 119:24  Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. 
                          3. Who do we set before us ?    (vs 8)
                          4.  Is our heart glad ?
                          5.  Is our cup from the Lord ? (Vs. 6 )
                          6.  Is our heritage good ?     ( vs. 6)
                          7.  Read the following concerning our heritage and how Scripture 
                          shows the connection of it being  to the counsel of Lord :
                            
                            
                          111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever:
                          
                             for they are the rejoicing of my heart.
                              112 I have inclined mine heart to perform  thy statutes alway, 
                            even unto the end.
                             Psalm 119  
                           
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                          Do the - "Pass The Cup " lesson activity . 
                            
                           After each child takes  a verse paper from the cup , 
                          explain how the Word of God  is faithful and true . 
                          He has given us words to live by
                           and has made spiritual promises to those who trust 
                          and believe in Him . Have each child read the verse out loud. 
                          Help them if needed . 
                            
                            
                        
                            Memory Verse :   I will take the cup of salvation, and call
                             upon the name of the Lord.    Psalm 116:13
                             
                             
                            Hymntime :
                            
                              
                                
                                  
                                    | MY SONG SHALL BE OF JESUS |   |  | 
                                
                              
                              
                                 
                                 
                                My song shall be of Jesus;
                                  His mercy crowns my days,
                                  He fills my cup with blessings,
                                  And tunes my heart to praise;
                                
                                  My song shall be of Jesus,
                                  The precious Lamb of God;
                                  Who gave Himself my ransom,
                                  And bought me with His blood.
                                 
                                My song shall be of Jesus;
                                  When, sitting at His feet,
                                  I call to mind His goodness,
                                  In meditation sweet;
                                
                                  My song shall be of Jesus,
                                  Whatever ill betide;
                                  I’ll sing the grace that saves me,
                                  And keeps me at His side.
                                 
                                 
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                                Close With Prayer.