Discovery - Searching for God
AGE: Infants and Juniors |
THEME: Discovery - Searching for God |
PREPARATION: |
| Write the word DISCOVERY vertically on a large piece of paper and display it where all can see. |
INTRODUCTION: |
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DEVELOPMENT: |
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Introduce the idea that God is a treasure waiting to be discovered and that he can be found in very many ways and places if we use the right 'tools'. What are these tools? Fill in the words on the vertical DISCOVERY. Leave the 'Y' until you have discussed the ways of finding out listed by the other letters: Detective Investigate Search Check Observe View Enquire Read Y |
REFLECTION: |
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Where can God be found using these 'tools'? How can he be 'discovered'? We can find God and know him by asking questions, reading the Bible, talking to people about him, searching for him in the natural and beautiful world we live in. He is all around us if we look and let him show us how great he is. All of the words listed are useful in our search to discover God, but the most important is still empty... the 'Y'. (Add the word 'YOURSELF'). Most important in our search for God is the delight of discovering him for ourselves and finding out how much he loves us. |
PRAYER: |
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Dear God Help us in our search to find you. Show us where to look, tell us which questions to ask So that we can discover your greatness and share in your love. Amen. |
FOLLOW-UP IDEAS: |
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