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4. Show wrapped presents, giving one to each child. Let the children unwrap them (they
could contain a sweet or a piece of fruit or something similar; each one should be
different). Talk about the fact that the children did not choose this gift but it was

chosen by the teacher and given lovingly to each one. It is like this with God’s gift of
family. Each one is different. It is chosen for you.

5. Explain that God is a fair and just God but sometimes because people do not obey
God things go wrong. Sometimes families do not love one another but that is not

God’s plan for them. Talk about the need to pray for families where people do not
love one another as they should. God is faithful and will care for the children.

6. It may be helpful to talk about the class family and the school family. Let the
children draw their families and/or complete the worksheet.

Learning for Life (Fulfilment)

1. The children should appreciate that families are God-given gifts which we cannot
choose.

2. The children should recognise that all families go through hard and easy times but

that God is faithful.

GOD’S WORLD-WIDE FAMILY

Truth to Teach (Source)

Matthew 12:46-50 Jesus talks about his family

Matthew 28:18-20 Great Commission

Mark 3:13 Disciples appointed to spread the Gospel

¾ God’s heart is for a world-wide family of believers who will worship him.

¾ We have brothers and sisters in many other countries who love Jesus.

¾ We are all called to be disciples to spread the good news about Jesus.

Way to Work (Means)

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