The Woman at the Well (John 4:5-42)
Input for leaders
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Gospel Conversations 2023 (Diocese of Dunedin)
This week's group is talking about not-so-fallen women, the goodness of our Good News, and the contrasts between wells and fences. How might we dig the first and knock down the second? |
Intergenerational Worship
TalksFull lessons plans & activities (Trueway Kids) - for a variety of ages.
Living water - never be thirsty again (Ministry to Children) - When Jesus fills our insides, it allows us to serve and share with other people. Jesus shares God's living water (RFour) - Ask, Tell, Share - what are we really thirsty for? The women at the well (Sermons 4 Kids) - simple talk about never being thirsty again. The women at the well (Gary Neal Hansen) - paraphrased retelling with wondering questions Water pouring story
Give each child a cup and pour some into 1, 2 or 3 cups, evenly spaced out - all sit in a circle. Read this story, they must listen and every time you mention Jesus, they have to pour the water into the cup to their left. When you say Woman, they must pour their water to the right. ActivitiesWater drop racing (Think Stretch) - Make a race track for water droplets to race along. Optional Jesus and Well props here (Bible Explore).
Activity Stations (Trueway Kids) - A whole selection of games and activities you can choose from. 
Questions
Pray it
Print out the water drop template on blue paper (or white if you want to colour in the drops).
Say - In our story today Jesus talked about living water that fills our hearts. On your water drop you can finish one of these prayers to Jesus with words or a drawing. Dear Jesus, thank you for… Dear Jesus, please help me with… Dear Jesus, please help (someone)… Dear Jesus, fill my heart with… Either...Put a big picture of a well on the wall. When kids finish their teardrop prayers, they stick them around the well so it looks like the well is overflowing with living water. OR Place a bowl of water in the middle of the room. When kids finish their teardrop prayers, they bring them up and place them around the bowl as a sign of giving their prayers to Jesus. Say - Jesus, thank you for hearing our prayers and filling us with your living water. Amen. |
Preschool Play
Full Lesson Plan (Trueway Kids)
Share the Story: This is a great one to act out or add some props to. It can be as simple as a jug of water and pouring drinks for the kids as you tell the story. Water at the Well You will need - a shallow tub of water, cups, scoops, ladles, toy people. Children can pour water, scoop water, and pretend to draw water from the well. Wonder together: I wonder how the woman felt when she met Jesus? I wonder what Jesus meant by “living water”? I wonder what helps our hearts feel full of love? Small world play You will need - a shallow tray of sand with a path marked out. Add some toy people and houses and something that could be a well. Wonder together: I wonder who you would invite to come and see Jesus? I wonder what the people felt when they met Him? Art Station You will need large paper heart cut outs, a selection of felts/crayons, scissors, glue etc. Talk about how Jesus fills our hearts with love and life. Wonder together: I wonder what fills your heart with happy? I wonder how we can help other people know that God loves them? Art in LentIf you want to mark Lent in a simple rich way, how about creating a space where your kids can spend some time with Jesus-related art. Try these questions or make up your own. Think about offering resources for kids to make art too.
Jesus Meets The Samaritan Woman At The Well by Elizabeth Wang
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Media
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Olivia Lane's song, Woman at the well, from the Chosen series.
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