Objectives:The students will be able to
- retell the story Loaves & Fishes
- define what a miracle is
- identify the miracle that Jesus did in the story Loaves and Fishes
- discuss ways we can share with others
Vocabulary Words: (Write words on the board and discuss with class)
Lake Galilee- Israel’s largest freshwater lake. Much of the ministry of Jesus happened on the shores of Lake Galilee (show students this on a map or have one of the students find it on a map). Heal- to make well again Miracle- something that happens that is hard to believe and totally amazing and is an act of God
Story: "Loaves & Fishes" and ask questions from Take Home Sheet that will be sent home today.
Introduce activities: What are some ways we can share with others?
mssscrafts.com- Jesus Feeds the Multitude (look under Jesus’ Ministry) links for Illustrating the Story, Coloring Pages/Activity Sheets, & Crafts
calvarycurriculum.com- Feeding the 5,000 lesson with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.
dltk-bible.com- Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand lesson with memory verse, teacher's guide, coloring pages, crafts, puzzle, snack recipes, take home sheet, etc.
sundayschoolresources.com- Jesus Feeds Five Thousand lesson with discussions, songs, crafts, games, questions, worksheets, memory work, etc.
kidsclubs4jesus.com- Jesus Feeds 5,000 lesson with puzzles, coloring sheet, Bible readings, questions, memory verses, key points, object lesson, drama, puppets, etc. (These files are set up and formatted so that they can be easily made into weekly booklets for your children's ministry, youth ministry, etc., with 4 sheets of legal paper and two staples).
Introduce craft: What did Jesus feed the 5,000 people? (Fish and bread.)
books.google.com- A Basket With Five Loaves and Two Fishes- A craft to show how Jesus turned five loaves and two fishes into enough to feed 5,000 people by unfolding the loaves and fishes to turn a little food into a lot. (Crafts from your favorite Bible Stories by Kathy Ross, pages 46 - 48).
Bread, Basket, Fish- A fun tag game to remind us of the gifts given by this boy that Jesus used to feed a huge crowd. (The Really Big Book of Bible Games by Gospel Light, page 211.)
Feeding Frenzy (Jesus Feeds Five Thousand)- As your students explore the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand, your kids will discover how God provides for them, too. (The Encyclopedia of Bible of Bible Games for Children’s Ministry, page 81).
Mini Loaves- Use refrigerator biscuits to bake tiny loaves of bread. Give each child a piece of biscuit dough. Let them shape and place on a cooking sheet. Bake according to directions. Share “loaves” with class.
Fish in the Ocean Snack- Make blue JELL-O and add gummy fish to it. Children love to see the fish wiggle or swim in the JELL-O.
Aquariums- Spread peanut butter on graham crackers and top with Pepperidge Farms Goldfish crackers.
Puzzles, Mazes, Worksheets:
More 365 Activities for Kids (puzzles, mazes, dot-to-dot, spot the difference, etc.) from October 21 - 26.
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