8 May 2022

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Bible readings for today

• Acts 9:36-43
• Psalms 23:1-6
• Revelation 7:9-17
• John 10:22-30

Collect

Holy God,
throughout the generations
the prophets foretold the coming of the Messiah;
prepare us to receive him,
turn us from darkness to the glorious light that is your Son,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and forever. Amen.

Across all the lectionary readings this week, shepherding or pastoral care is a pervasive theme!

The Lord is my shepherd (Psalm 23)

Storytelling

• Cecil and Psalm 23 (Lost Sheep). Download the storytelling toolkit for AUS$10, with images and a script.
• Sculpting the Shepherd Psalm (BRF)

Resources

• Sally Lloyd-Jones' story of Psalm 23
• Sheep images on Unsplash
• Preschool playdough mat (Flame Creative Kids)
• Psalm 23 Bracelet (Pinterest)
• Printable Mini Book and other Ideas (I Have No Greater Joy)
• Preschool Activities (Almost Unschoolers)
• Hanging Plates Craft (Christianity Cove)
• Cup Sheep with Verse (Pinterest)
• Still Waters Craft (Same Boat Music)
• Lego Picture (Flickr)
• DIY (Guided) Marble Maze (Raising Life Long Learners)
• Psalm 23 Garden (Bible Society UK)
• Psalm 23 Bingo (123 Homeschool)
• Colouring in Doodle (From Victory Road)

Know my voice

What you need/Preparation

• Record an audio clip of famous people’s voices. (eg. Jacinda Ardern, Peppa Pig, the vicar, yourself!)
• Paper and pens for each group.

What to do
​Divide the children into two teams. Explain that you will play voices of famous people. As you do, the teams have to write down the name of the person that they think it is.
At the end, check the answers and see how they did!This could lead into a discussion about how we recognise people by their voices. Whose voices/ opinions do we listen to most? How do we listen to Jesus?

Psalm 23 Creative Prayer stations

Download this file for instructions and a list of things required.

Let children absorb and engage with Psalm 23 as they make their way through different stations. As the children are moving around from station to station, you might like to stagger the start time, so they have time and space to enjoy each station.
Stations include

1. Sheep
2. Blanket
3. Paddling pool
4. Drink
5. Labyrinth
6. Tunnel
7. Banquet
8. God's house

 Let us know how you got on! 

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Media

Worship songs

Psalm 23 Bible Study

Following her Psalm 23 tour last year, Bishop Eleanor Sanderson has compiled a four-week study guide around this theme. Designed for small group discipleship and mixing video, story, discussion and reflection, this guide is perfect for beginner and exploring Christians to go deeper in intimacy with Jesus.
​For more information, see the Movement Online website