I was made to do Great things
WELCOME TO WEEK 4
What are you good at? This week we are looking at how God has given us talents that we can then use to do Great Things! Let’s find out how we can use our talents and not waste them.
BIBLE STORY
Find a treasured toy or stuffed animal your child likes, or a treasure they know you like. Say, I really like this treasure! Its so important to me, but I like it so much I think I am going to hide and bury it so no one will find it! Go and bury or pretend to bury your treasure in the backyard or in the back of a cabinet. Say, Do you think this is a good idea? Do you think my treasure will be safe here? No one will be able to get to it, but neither will I. Do you still think this is the best use of my treasure? Today we are reading a parable Jesus told about what we should do with the treasures he blesses us with.
Materials: stuffed toy or personal item you like
Read or listen to the scripture Matthew 25:14-40
What did the first two workers do with the money from their master? (They invested the money and made twice as much money as what they were given)
What did the last worker do with the money? (He buried the money)
Why was burying the money wrong? (He didn’t work or do anything with the money)
How did the master feel about each of the workers? (He was happy with the first two workers but upset with the last worker)
Have you ever buried something that was important to you?
Materials: Computer to play video, Bible or online bible
BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY
Activity
Talent show. Each person in the room should think of a talent they have, big or small. Give each person time to then share a special talent they have with the group. If you are not sure what your talent is, try a few things to find out what your talent might be.
Materials: your talents
Alternative:
Hide coins around the room or outdoor play area. Give child a bucket or small basket to collect the lost coins. After all the hidden coins are collected say, It’s fun to look for hidden money, but Jesus told the story to show we are not to hide the talents He gives us. He has made each one of us unique so we should use those talents to serve a friend or others who may need help.
Materials: Coins (real or pretend), small toy bucket or basket
Create:
Leave a variety of crafting items in a large container or organized on a table for child to work. Task them with creating something unique from their own imagination. There is no wrong craft or project. Their craft should look unique, just like them. God created you to make and do great things. Each one of us is different so our project will be as well.
Materials: variety of crafting items: paper, scissors, glue, construction paper different sizes, glitter, crayons, stickers, etc
ARTS & CAFTS
CRAFT 1
Complete the attached Coin Pouch by cutting out the coins that describe your talents and glueing them onto the pouch. Use the blank coins to add talents that are not written on the coins. Color the pouch. Discuss how you could use those talents to help others.
Materials: printed coin pouch craft
CRAFT 2
Coloring page.
Materials: printed coloring sheet
FOLLOW-UP
Do you like finding treasures?
Treasures are not fun if they stay hidden.
What does God want us to do with the talents he has given us?
How can you use your talents to help others?
What does God call us?
Deuteronomy 7:6 God calls us his treasure, we are special to him. He also gives us special talents to use to help others. He thinks we are special and wants us to show others they are special too!
This week find 3 ways to use your talents to help your friends at school, church, and your family at home. When you use the talents God has given you, you are not hiding them but using them for the people around you!
Practical Application at Home
Cut out the attached strips of paper that have possible talents written on each one or come up with your own talents. Fold the strips of paper and put them all in the bowl. Each person takes a turn pulling a talent out of the bowl and reading them and doing the action that they read. They can determine if that is their talent of not after they tried to complete the talent.
Materials: printed talent strips, bowl
Additional Resources
Outings to Reinforce Lesson
Participation in a food pantry or serving food