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

• Isaiah 40:21-31
• Psalm 147:1-11
• 1 Corinthians 9:16-27
• Mark 1:29-39

Memorize

“Do you not know? Have you not heard? YHWH is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.” Isaiah 40:28

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

• “Amazing Grace” (Lutheran Service Book 744)
• “On Eagles’ Wings” (LSB 727)
• “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” (LSB 790)

1. Never Tires-Grab something relatively heavy (gallon of milk, large book, bucket with something in it, etc.). Have each person hold it in turn until they need a break. Read Isaiah 40:28. Compare and contrast God’s strength with ours. Then read Isaiah 40:30-31a and discuss.
2. Race-Run a race. Give a prize such as food (something that will not last). Read 1 Corinthians 9:24-25. Talk about the prizes we win in races on earth versus our heavenly reward because of Christ. What are the prizes? How will they last? How do we train for each race?
3. Jesus’ Ministry-Listen to the words of Mark 1:29-39 and draw or create something that comes to mind when you think about Jesus’ ministry of healing and teaching God’s Word. Share your creations when complete.

Recitation: The Second Article Part 3 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 115, Maroon p. 119, Black-p. 188]

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 125; 144-152 (Blue p. 124; 135-143, Maroon p. 127; 138-146)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 176-185 (p. 189-194)

 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.