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

• Jonah 3:1-5, 10
• Psalm 62:1-12
• 1 Corinthians 7:29-35
• Mark 1:14-20

Memorize

“Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.” Psalm 62:5

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

• “Listen God is Calling” (Lutheran Service Book 833)
• “Let Us Ever Walk with Jesus” (LSB 685)
• “O Christ Who Called the Twelve” (LSB 856)

1. Turn to God- Line up everyone in front of you and read them a series of statements. If the statement involves obeying God, everyone should take three giant steps toward you. If it involves turning away from God, everyone should take three giant steps back. Make the point that you never move. Whether we obey him or not, God is steadfast, awaiting our plea for reconciliation. The Ninevites turned back to God. He was ready and waiting for them.
2. Unshakeable Fortress-Divide into groups, each creating a fortress (full size or “model” size) out of any material you wish. When complete, do a “shake test” on each fortress. Compare and contrast manmade fortresses to the unshakeable fortress that God is for us.
3. Fishing Pole-Create a fishing pole (picture or 3D) that you think would be useful if you were fishing for people. Show and share your creation. Then talk about why you think your pole would be useful. Then talk about how we can be fishers of people like Jesus was.

Recitation: The Second Article Part 1 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 115, Maroon p. 119, Black-p. 164]

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 114-124 (Blue p. 117-124, Maroon p. 120-127)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 148-161 (p. 165-174)

 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.