The Parable of the Great Pearl

Jul 5, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the Parable of the Great Pearl, based on the scripture found in Matthew 13:45-46. In a world like ours which places such importance on having things, this story gives us a chance to explore the greatest treasure one can possess: God’s kingdom and a...

The Parable of The Good Shepherd

Jun 19, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to the Parable of The Good Shepherd. What a beautiful story that so perfectly depicts Jesus–the one who would (and did) lay down his life for his sheep! The parable is full of so much meaning, so many layers that the children can explore. I’m sure they’ll be...

The Parable of the Loving Father

Jan 31, 2022 | Godly Play Lessons

Welcome to The Parable of the Loving Father, the story Jesus tells in Luke 15: 11-32. I’ve always called this parable the Parable of the Prodigal Son, but I like that many others call it by this name, changing the focus from the sins of the son to the amazing...
The Great Pearl

The Great Pearl

Jul 29, 2020 | Children's Sermon

This Children’s sermon was given July 26, 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. I’m sharing it here in case it’s useful to someone. Good morning, girls and boys. I hope you are doing well today! Look what I brought today–a treasure box from Sunday school, like...