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Family Worship Time

Worship Through Song

Day 140of 180
Week 28of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Confidently lead family in singing 'How Great Is Our God'

2

Demonstrate understanding of worship as praising God

3

Practice using a clear, strong voice while singing

Psalm 95:1

Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation!

Psalm 95:1 (WEB)

Encourages joyful worship through singing and praising God

📦 Materials Needed

  • Lyric sheets for 'How Great Is Our God'
  • BibleMouse Song Collection
  • Small hand bell or rhythm instrument
  • World English Bible

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Gather family in a circle. Remind children about previous lessons on worship leading

💭 Review Question: What did we learn about using our voices to praise God?
2Teaching (8 min)

Discuss how singing can be a way to worship God

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • God loves when we sing to Him
  • Our voices are a gift from God
  • Worship is about expressing love to God
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think God enjoys our singing?
  • How does singing make you feel close to God?
3Activity: Family Worship Leadership (10 min)
worship

Take turns leading family in singing 'How Great Is Our God'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a worship leader
  2. Use clear, confident voice
  3. Lead family by singing first, then have everyone join
  4. Use gentle hand motions to guide singing
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Parent helps child lead, holding their hand

Challenge: Child creates simple hand motions to accompany song

4Closing (3 min)

Reflect on worship experience

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was fun about leading worship?
  • How did singing make you feel?

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll start planning our own rhythm composition

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Worship leading helps children develop confidence and spiritual expression

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be patient and encouraging
  • Praise effort over perfection
  • Model enthusiastic worship
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel shy about leading or singing loudly

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, attempts to lead, joy in singing

Extension Activities

  • Record family worship time to share later
  • Create a simple worship dance to accompany song
  • Draw a picture of what worship means to them

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