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

• Genesis 2:18-25
• Psalm 128:1-6
• Hebrews 2:1-18
• Mark 10:2-16

Memorize

“We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away.” Hebrews 2:1

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

• “Holy, Holy, Holy” (Lutheran Service Book 507)
• “At the Name of Jesus” (LSB 512)
• “All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” (LSB 549)

1. Category: Name the Animals-Make a rhythm by clapping your hands on your knees twice, then clapping your hands together twice. Once everyone is in sync, say “My name is Adam and I named the _____ .” The first person will fill in the blank with an animal starting with A, the second person B, and so on through the alphabet. Talk about God creating all the animals and having Adam name them.
2. Pin the Child Near Jesus-Print or create a picture of Jesus (or write the word Jesus on a paper) and post it to the wall. Have each person make a small self-portrait and cut it out. Blindfolded, see who can pin their self-portrait closest to Jesus’ feet. Talk about what it means that Jesus let the little children come to Him and that He lets us come to Him still.

Recitation: The First Article Part 2 & Meaning [Luther’s Small Catechism, Blue p. 105, Maroon p. 108, Black-p. 146]

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 108-110 (Blue p. 113, Maroon p. 116-117)
• Luther’s Small Catechism, 2017 Questions 131-139 (p. 147-154)

 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.