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Book of John: Chapter 10

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John 10:11-18

The Good Shepherd

Today's gospel reading tells the story of Jesus talking to the Jews, who were confused by him saying "I am the good shepherd"

Storypath

The Storypath website shares ideas for children's books matching the lectionary readings each Sunday. 
Today's book suggestions can be found here

Quick Questions

• Who is the Good Shepherd? 
• Who are the sheep?
• How do you recognise Jesus' voice?
• What ideas can you think of for ways of learning to hear Jesus' voice more clearly?

Activity Sheets

• Mazes: Help the shepherd find his sheep -- easy and difficult mazes for different age groups
  
• Activity Sheet: Good Shepherd themed worksheet.

Media

Activities

• Gathering Sheep Balloon Game (Danielle's Place)
• Story Telling Idea (Faith Sprouts)
• Toilet Roll Sheep (Diary of a Newbie Mom)
• Sheep Puppets (Kid's Craft Room)
• Popcorn Sheep Bags (Glued to my Crafts)
• Sheep Headband (Simple Everyday Mom)
• Clothespeg Sheep (Prodigal Pieces)
• Marshmallow and Pretzel Sheep (Who's the Farris)
• Sheep Cupcake 

Media

The Good Shepherd: Pursue GOD Kids

Jesus is the Good Shepherd: CFC Kids

For Leaders

In this Gospel Conversation from the Dunedin Diocese for Easter 4, the Diocesan Ministry Educator is joined by Dr Gillian Townsley (chaplain at St Hilda’s School), the Rev’d Vivienne Galletly (hospital chaplain) and the Rev’d Richard Johnson (Dean for Rural Ministry). They discuss John 10:11-18 where Jesus explores imagery surrounding shepherds, sheep, wolves and hired hands.