Read the Bible texts using different translations or age-appropriate children’s Bibles, act it out, use puppets or visual aids.

• Acts 4:32-35
• 1 John 1:1-2:2
• John 20:19-31

Memorize

“[Jesus Christ] is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only ours, but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:2

Listen to and sing the songs that will be a part of this week's worship service.

• “Alleluia, Alleluia Hearts to Heaven” (LSB 477)
• “Alleluia, Jesus is Risen” (Lutheran Service Book 474)
• “Christ the Lord is Risen Today, Alleluia” (LSB 463)

1. Walk In the Light-For this game, anyone who is in the light can walk/move. If you are not in the light, you must freeze. Start with a flashlight and shine it on or near people long enough that they can move some. Add a second light and so on, working your way up to the main ceiling light which will allow everyone to move. Read 1 John 1:5b-7. Talk about what it looks like to walk in the light of God.
2. Doubt Not-Read John 20:24-31. Journal write/draw or discuss what it means to doubt and what it means to believe.

Recitation: The Fifth Petition of the Lord’s Prayer and Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 188, Maroon p. 193, Black-p. 264]

Q & A: Assign one person to be the catechizer to ask questions and allow others to answer. (Guide them/provide unknown answers.)

• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2008 Questions 223-227 (Blue p. 188-190, Maroon p. 193-195)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 276-280 (p. 264-268)

 Need a catechism? Let us know!

1. Share highs and lows of the day.
2. How have you seen God at work lately?
3. What does the Scripture reading teach about God?
4. What does it teach about people?
5. What is the key theme of the Scripture reading?
6. What do you learn about the key theme? How can you apply it to your daily walk with the Lord? (Yourself, your relationship with God or your relationships with others?)
7. Any cautions to heed? Any promises to anticipate?

• Adoration (Wow, God!): Proclaim at least three things that amaze you about God today.
• Confession (Sorry, God!): Confess, repent, and ask for forgiveness.
• Thanksgiving (Thanks, God!): Thank God for blessings, lessons, gifts, etc.
• Supplication (Please, God!): Ask God to intervene where you know of needs.