We may not be gathering at our campuses on Sunday, but Little Lakers is still happening...in your house! Below you'll find instructions and

resources you can use to spiritually invest in your preschooler. Don't benervous...you've got this! Be patient, have fun, and know

you're making a difference in their life.

Overview

BIBLE PASSAGE: John 4:1-42BIBLE STORY: The Woman at the WellMAIN POINT: Jesus loves everyone.MEMORY VERSE: John 15:12

Instructions

SET A TIME AND A PLACE. Decide when and where your preschooler is going to watch the Bible story video and do the activity sheets. We encourage you to do this with them to help them focus, learn, and make memories together.

PLAY THE BIBLE STORY VIDEO. When it's time, play the Bible story video for your child on your computer, the TV, a phone or tablet, or whatever works best in your home.

ACTIVITY PAGES. After your child has watched the video, have them color or complete the activity sheets. If you have a printer, print off the sheets beforehand for them. If not, you can always use a tablet or a computer for them. The first page has some helpful questions you can ask them to help reinforce the story and the main point. In the pages that follow you'll find activities you can do throughout the rest of week at your own pace to reinforce the story.

PRAY. After you've finished the activity pages, pray together. It doesn't have to be long or profound.

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M O N T H L Y O V E R V I E W

©2019 The reThink Group, Inc. All rights reserved. www.ThinkOrange.com

Woman at the WellJohn 4:1-30

ZacchaeusLuke 19:1-10

The Unloved WomanJohn 8:2-11

Love OthersJohn 15:12

Jesus loves everyone.

Jesus loves us even whenwe do something wrong.

Jesus is our friend evenwhen no one else is.

We can love like Jesus.

B I B L E S T O R Y

B I B L E S T O R Y

B I B L E S T O R Y

B I B L E S T O R Y

S T O R Y F O C U S

S T O R Y F O C U S

S T O R Y F O C U S

S T O R Y F O C U S

W E E K

W E E K

W E E K

W E E K

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

2 0 2 0

FEBRUARY

All Aboard! Jesus loves everyone, and He wants everyone to come aboard and be His friend forever. When we look at the kind of friend Jesus was while He was on earth, we can see that Jesus truly does love everyone. Throughout the Bible, we

unworthy and wanted to be their friend—no matter what.

themselves in the shoes of these “unworthy” people. Like

Zacchaeus, they will have friends mad at them for a wrong

where they’re from much like the woman at the well. But, Jesus loves them anyway—no matter what. That is what we want them to know. That will help them choose grace and to love everyone the way Jesus loves them.

So let’s get ready for an amazing ride together. All Aboard!

M E M O R Y V E R S E K E Y Q U E S T I O N B O T T O M L I N E

JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

“LOVE EACH OTHER ASI HAVE LOVED YOU.”

JOHN 15:12, NIV

WHO DOESJESUS LOVE?

JESUS LOVES EVERYONE.

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Jesus loves everyone.

Jesus wants to be myfriend forever.

WOMAN AT THE WELLJOHN 4:1-30

JOHN 15:12, NIV

MEMORY VERSE WITH MOTIONS

WHAT YOU NEED: No supplies needed

WHAT YOU DO:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: Say the memory verse and do the following motions in front ofyour children. Love each other (give yourself a big hug) as I (point up with both �ngers)have loved you (bring �ngers down and point to your family), John 15:12. (Open yourhands like a book.)

DURING THE ACTIVITY: Say the verse again with the motions and invite your childrento do it with you. Repeat several times.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: “We’re going to practice a new memory verse today. Love eachother (give yourself a big hug) as I (point up with both �ngers) have loved you (bring�ngers down and point to your family), John 15:12.”(Open your hands like a book.)

DURING THE ACTIVITY: ”Now let’s do it together! Are you ready? Love each other (giveyourself a big hug) as I (point up with both �ngers) have loved you (bring �ngers downand point to your family), John 15:12.” (Open your hands like a book.)

AFTER THE ACTIVITY: “Our memory verse tells us that we should love everyone becauseJesus loves everyone. Who does Jesus love? [Bottom Line] Jesus loves everyone.”

WOMAN AT THE WELL

WHAT YOU NEED: “Well” and “Jesus” Activity Pages, cardstock or copy paper, scissors,blue crayon or marker, glue sticks

WHAT YOU DO:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: Make a copy of the “Well” and “Jesus” Activity Pages ontocardstock or copy paper and set aside. Cut the “Jesus” Activity Page on the dotted lines.

DURING THE ACTIVITY: Help your child glue one cutout next to the well on their ActivityPage. Instruct your child to put blue dots with crayon or marker inside of the well.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: “We heard a wonderful story from the Bible today.”

DURING THE ACTIVITY: ”We are going to make a picture of our story that you can showyour friends, grandparents, or teacher and tell them that [Bottom Line] Jesus loveseveryone.” (Do activity.)

AFTER THE ACTIVITY: “Awesome! I love your pictures! Jesus was very thirsty and saw awoman by a well. The woman did not think that Jesus liked her, and she was surprisedwhen He asked her for a drink. But Jesus loved her because [Bottom Line] Jesus loveseveryone! Who does Jesus love? [Bottom Line] Jesus loves everyone!”

M O N T H L Y O V E R V I E W

©2019 The reThink Group, Inc. All rights reserved. www.ThinkOrange.com

Woman at the WellJohn 4:1-30

ZacchaeusLuke 19:1-10

The Unloved WomanJohn 8:2-11

Love OthersJohn 15:12

Jesus loves everyone.

Jesus loves us even whenwe do something wrong.

Jesus is our friend evenwhen no one else is.

We can love like Jesus.

B I B L E S T O R Y

B I B L E S T O R Y

B I B L E S T O R Y

B I B L E S T O R Y

S T O R Y F O C U S

S T O R Y F O C U S

S T O R Y F O C U S

S T O R Y F O C U S

W E E K

W E E K

W E E K

W E E K

ONE

TWO

THREE

FOUR

2 0 2 0

FEBRUARY

All Aboard! Jesus loves everyone, and He wants everyone to come aboard and be His friend forever. When we look at the kind of friend Jesus was while He was on earth, we can see that Jesus truly does love everyone. Throughout the Bible, we

unworthy and wanted to be their friend—no matter what.

themselves in the shoes of these “unworthy” people. Like

Zacchaeus, they will have friends mad at them for a wrong

where they’re from much like the woman at the well. But, Jesus loves them anyway—no matter what. That is what we want them to know. That will help them choose grace and to love everyone the way Jesus loves them.

So let’s get ready for an amazing ride together. All Aboard!

M E M O R Y V E R S E K E Y Q U E S T I O N B O T T O M L I N E

JESUS WANTS TO BE MY FRIEND FOREVER.

“LOVE EACH OTHER ASI HAVE LOVED YOU.”

JOHN 15:12, NIV

WHO DOESJESUS LOVE?

JESUS LOVES EVERYONE.

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Jesus loves everyone.

“Love each other as Ihave loved you.”

Who does Jesus love?

Jesus loves everyone.

Jesus wants to be myfriend forever.

WOMAN AT THE WELLJOHN 4:1-30

JOHN 15:12, NIV

WATER PARACHUTE

WHAT YOU NEED: Tissue paper or cotton balls and a sheet

WHAT YOU DO:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: Lay a sheet �at on the �oor. Place cotton balls or tissue on topof the sheet. (This will represent the water.)

DURING THE ACTIVITY: Ask your children to stand around the sheet with you and invitethem to each pick up a section of the sheet. Invite them to shake their arms so that thesheet moves very fast. Encourage your children to try to bounce the “water” high in theair. Repeat several times.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: “Jesus was thirsty and asked a woman for a drink. The womandid not think Jesus liked her because of where she lived, but [Bottom Line] Jesus loveseveryone.”

DURING THE ACTIVITY: ”Let’s play with the sheet! We are going to put pretend wateron the parachute to bounce high.” (Do activity.)

AFTER THE ACTIVITY: “That was fun! [Bottom Line] Jesus loves everyone no matterwhat! Who does Jesus love? [Bottom Line] Jesus loves everyone!”

WELL TO WELL WATER ACTIVITY

WHAT YOU NEED: Two shallow bins or bowls, water, and a pitcher or cup

WHAT YOU DO:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: This would be a fun activity to do in your backyard! Fill oneshallow bin with water and set it on one side of the yard. Set the second bin on theother side of the yard. Set the pitcher next to the �lled bin.

DURING THE ACTIVITY: Encourage your child to �ll the pitcher with water and movequickly to pour it into the empty bin.

WHAT YOU SAY:

BEFORE THE ACTIVITY: “Come line up over here with me in front of this bin. Do you seethe water in this bin? I want you to use this pitcher to scoop up some water and thenpour it into the empty bin while running.”

AFTER THE ACTIVITY: “Where did Jesus meet the woman in our Bible story today?(Pause) Yes, a well! What were both Jesus and the woman looking for at the well?(Pause) Yes, water. The woman learned something very important that day. She learnedthat [Bottom Line] Jesus loves everyone. Who does Jesus love? [Bottom Line] Jesusloves everyone!”