BIBLE ADVENTURES
Mary and Martha
Luke 10:38-42
PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN
*Bible Activity: Busy Bee-Choose a leader. Have
the children form a line facing the leader.
Have the leader say either "Martha was busy" or "Mary was
quiet." When "Martha" is said, have the leader do an action such as
run in place or turn around. The children in line should follow the
leader. When "Mary" is said, everyone should stand still. The
leader may try to trick the others by saying "Mary" and doing an
action. Those who aren't tricked remain in the game and the round
begins again.
After the game, tell the children the story about Mary and
Martha from Luke 10:38-42. Then choose a new leader and
play again.
*Craft: Quiet as a Mouse-Have children each fold
a square of construction paper into a triangle and stand the
triangle on the table. The point resting on the table will be the
mouse's nose. Have the children cut mouse ears from a different
color of construction paper and glue the ears on to their mouse.
Help children draw eyes and a nose. Give children each a yarn tail
to attach to their mouse. Remind kids that they can be as quiet as
a mouse to listen quietly to God's Word-just as Mary did.
*Snack: You'll need: Bread, butter, a knife, and
honey.
Directions: While kids spread the butter and honey on
their bread, *ask: Which is more nourishing-honey or
bread?
*Say: The Bible says that Jesus is the bread of life.
Jesus can feed our souls if we spend time with him. Busy bees make
honey. Honey is sweet but not very nourishing. Being busy doesn't
feed our souls.
*Ask: How can you spend more time with Jesus, the bread
of life, this week?
Close in prayer, asking Jesus to help kids spend quality time with
him.
Contributors: Cindy Newell, Christine Yount, and Terry
Vermillion
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