Defiance Children's Church at Home: 5/3 The Good Shepherd

Jesus is Our Good Shepherd

Get ready:
- Sing: Jesus Loves Me
Pray: We praise you, Jesus, that you are alive, today and forever! Thank you for being our Good Shepherd. Help us to trust you.
- Teach your children this simple responsive prayer of thanksgiving:
  - Alleluia! Christ is risen!
  - Response: The Lord is risen indeed! Allelula!
Story: Read "Found” by Sally Lloyd Jones if you have it. If you don't have that book at home, you can watch the audiobook version here.
Read: John 10:1-10. Memory verse - Psalm 23:1 “The Lord is my shepherd. He gives me everything I need.”
Do: If you are in the mood for a sweet treat, make these cheerio sheep. Make a simple sheep pen like the one pictured below. Or, choose one of the crafts or games from the options on this page.