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

• Zechariah 9:9-12
• Psalm 145:1-14
• Romans 7:14-25a
• Matthew 11:25-30

Memorize

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

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

• “Be Still My Soul” (Lutheran Service Book 752)
• “Father Welcomes All His Children” (LSB 605)
• “When Peace Like a River” (LSB 763)

1. Peace-Zechariah 9 accounts the King coming riding on a donkey, an animal of peace (as opposed to riding a war horse). Think of all the ways Jesus brings peace or shared messages of peace. Make a peace picture from this collection of peace things and be sure to include a donkey too!
2. The Pull-Get two magnets with polarization. Test out how they attract and repel. Talk about what it’s like to be drawn to something you don’t want to do (temptation) and how we can stand up against it.
3. Loads-Grab a heavy object (cinder block, brick, rock, etc.). Take turns carrying it from point A to B. Add obstacles if needed to make it more challenging for older kids/adults. Then talk about what it would be like to carry this load all the time. Read Matthew 11:28-30. Talk about how the teachings of Jesus lighten our load. Why doesn’t He want us to keep carrying the heavy stuff around with us in our hearts?

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.