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Music as Worship

Celebration and Looking Forward

Day 179of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Understand how music can be a form of worship

2

Reflect on personal musical growth this year

3

Recognize musical talents as gifts from God

Psalm 150:3-5

Praise him with the sound of the trumpet. Praise him with the psaltery and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dancing. Praise him with stringed instruments and pipe! Praise him with loud cymbals. Praise him with resounding cymbals!

Psalm 150:3-5 (WEB)

Demonstrates the many ways music can be used to worship God

📦 Materials Needed

  • BibleMouse Music Journal
  • Pencil
  • World English Bible
  • Optional: Musical instrument

Lesson Plan

1Opening (3 min)

Welcome to today's BibleMouse music lesson! Let's remember how far we've come in our musical journey this year.

💭 Review Question: What is your favorite song you learned this year?
2Teaching (8 min)

Music is a special gift from God that can help us praise Him and express our faith.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Music is more than just sounds - it's a way to connect with God
  • Every musical talent is a gift to be used for God's glory
  • Worship can happen through many types of music
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can music help us praise God?
  • What makes music special in worship?
3Activity: Musical Worship Reflection (10 min)
discussion

Create a personal reflection page in your BibleMouse Music Journal about how music has helped you grow closer to God this year.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Draw or write about a musical moment that felt special
  2. List 3 ways you can use music to worship
  3. Share your reflection with a family member
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw a picture of yourself making music

Challenge: Write a short song or poem about God's love

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate the musical gifts God has given you this year!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did we learn about music and worship?
  • How can you use your musical talents to praise God?

Coming up: Tomorrow is our Celebration Concert where we'll share our musical journey!

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson helps children see music as a meaningful form of worship

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Be encouraging about all levels of musical ability
  • Share your own experiences of music in worship
  • Allow children to express themselves freely
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel self-conscious about their musical abilities

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Genuine excitement about using music to praise God

Extension Activities

  • Practice a worship song together as a family
  • Listen to different styles of worship music
  • Create a family worship playlist

Ready for Tomorrow?

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