Jesus Is My Friend
Understand that Jesus is a special friend who loves children
Learn that Jesus wants to be close to us
Feel loved and safe with Jesus as a friend
“No longer do I call you servants, for the servant doesn't know what his lord does. But I have called you friends, for everything that I heard from my Father, I have made known to you.”
— John 15:15 (WEB)Jesus shows His love by calling us His friends and sharing God's love with us
BibleMouse friends time! Let's talk about who our friends are and how Jesus is the BEST friend!
Jesus loves you SO much! He wants to be your special friend. Just like good friends play together and care for each other, Jesus cares for you!
Create a special heart craft to remember Jesus' friendship
Simpler: Parent helps draw pictures
Challenge: Child writes or draws independently
Review our special lesson about Jesus being our friend
Jesus, thank You for being my special friend. I love You!
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how Jesus always listens to us!
“Let the children come!”
— Mark 10:14 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Jesus Loves Me Dance - Children act out the verse by running to a parent or caregiver while saying 'Let the children come!'
PK3 children are learning about relationships and friendship
Maintaining attention and understanding abstract concept of friendship with Jesus
Child's engagement, ability to repeat key phrases, emotional connection