Rescuers
WELCOME TO WEEK 4
Are you old enough to help others around you? Do you think you are too little or too weak to help? This month we have seen that we can lean on God to help us. This week we will see that God also uses us to help others.
BIBLE STORY
What are some things you need help doing? How do you help the friends around you? God gives us the ability to help others no matter how old or young we are. Listen to the following statements and raise your hand and say “I can help” if you think it is something you can help others with.
-get the mail from the mailbox
-help set the table
-help a friend who dropped their books
-write a note to a friend who feels sad
-help your mom grocery shop
-help cook dinner
-hold the door open for someone walking behind you
God gave us the ability to help people around us. When the Israelites left Egypt they did not have food or water during the journey but God provided for them daily. God also used Moses to help the Israelites when they needed help. Listen or read the story for this week and see how God used Moses to help the Israelite people.
Read or listen to the story Exodus 16:1-16, 17:1-7
What did the Israelites wish had happened? (they had died in Egypt)
What did God say he would do for his people every day? (Send down bread from heaven)
What was this supposed to show the Israelites about God? (They would see that God was the one who provided the meat in the evening and bread for them in the morning)
How did the glory of God appear to them? (In a cloud)
When the Israelites camped at Rephidim, what were they complaining about? (Not having any water to drink)
What did God tell Moses to do for the Israelites thirst? (Use his staff stand before the rock of Horeb, strike the rock and water will come out for the people to drink)
BIBLE STORY ACTIVITY
Activity
Map out the path or direction you would take to go to a local park or national park. What way would you go to get there. How would you travel there? How long would you plan for it to take to get there. When the Israelites traveled from Egypt to the Promised land, it took longer than they realized. They had to depend on God for their food, water, and protection.
Materials: map
Alternate
We use water to help us doing many things. We may be surprise by all of the things water helps us do besides drink and bathe. Using a large sheet of paper, make a water collage. Add pictures from magazines or draw pictures that describe water in action. The Israelites needed water in the desert and God use Moses to help them with their thirst. God sent something they needed in order to survive and he used Moses as his helper. God uses us to help others too.
Materials: large sheet of paper, glue, scissors, old magazines
Independent activity:
We can help others by encouraging them when they are feeling down. Create your own greeting card with encouraging words. Make a few cards and then pass them out or mail them to a few people who may be feeling down.
Materials: construction paper, crayons, various art supplies
ARTS & CAFTS
CRAFT 1
Paper bag quail craft
Materials: paper bag, brown and black construction paper, scissors, glue, googly eyes
Craft 2
Coloring page
Materials: printed coloring sheet, crayons
FOLLOW-UP
How did Moses help the Israelites?
What did God ask Moses to do in order to help the Israelites?
What did the people eat while walking to the Promised land?
How can you help others around you?
In what ways do people around you need help?
Practical Application at Home
There are lots of ways to help others including helping those who may need water. Think of all of the things people need water for and those who may not have any. There are people around the world who are in need of water. As a family, look at all the people around he world who are in need of water and then look at ways or people who are helping. Then think of ways you can serve and help those in your community who may need help getting clean water to drink.
Additional Resources
Outings to Reinforce Lesson
Donate to a local food shelter or toy drive this Christmas season. As a family, volunteer together or pick out toys you think another child your age might enjoy.