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

• Isaiah 42:14-21
• Psalm 142:1-7
• Ephesians 5:8-14
• John 9:1-41

Memorize

“For you were once in darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Ephesians 5:8

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

• “Beautiful Savior” (Lutheran Service Book 537)
• “Amazing Grace” (LSB 744)
• “Oh, That the Lord Would Guide My Ways” (LSB 707)

1. Pour Out-Write or draw your complaints and struggles on slips of paper and fold or crumple them and put them into a pitcher or jar. Then begin a prayer and pour out one at a time and read it to the Lord. Tell Him your troubles. (Psalm 142:2)
2. Flashlight Tag-Play flashlight tag in the dark. The person who is “it” will shine their light on those they are “tagging,” giving them a light to shine too. What does it look like to live as children of the light?
3. Blind Bag-Collect assorted items in a pillowcase or bag. In turn, feel in the bag without looking and try to identify the items. Talk about what it would be like to be blind and how the man may have been impacted by being healed by Jesus.  

Recitation: The Tenth Commandment & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 89, Maroon p. 91, Black-p. 115]

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 66-68 (Blue p. 89-90, Maroon p. 91-92)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 90-92 (p. 117-118)

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.