WelcomeWelcome to Auckland Christian Mandarin Church.
What's On? Worship Services:
Church Notice: English service will be at 10am at the gym. English Sunday School will start at 11:30am sharp. |
Our ServiceJoin us this Sunday for our morning service: WHEN: Sunday 10am |
Children Worship
Dear Parents,
This week’s focus is “Three Lost Things” (Luke 15)
Aim: To show the divine love of the Godhead, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and their concern of the lost and rejoicing over the salvation of each soul that is saved.
Memory Verse: Luke 19:10
The Son of Man came to look for and to save people who are lost.
WORSHIP
He Calls Me Friend (4min20) https://youtu.be/jeg71lyU4rI?si=BCIYxXZ6FvGlcIbD
Shout Praises Kids - Jesus Strong and Kind https://youtu.be/Cs1sAqjPems?si=VX-CjQc0TqceTnTg
WATCH
Summary: A Lost Sheep, a Lost Coin, and a Lost Son | Bible Story | LifeKids
https://youtu.be/8Svwt4PzV90?si=-OiJvVAclCnvdYyN
WATCH FOR DISCUSSION
We recommend watching each video on different days this week during the school holiday
Douglas Talks: The Parable of the Lost Sheep (6min32) https://youtu.be/GVQtX6U_X5Q?si=EglsUEXMLIXN-47P
· Luke 15:3-7 | The Parable of the Lost Sheep
· Matthew 18:12-14 | The Good Shepherd's care for His sheep
· John 10:11-14 | Jesus is the Good Shepherd
· 1 Peter 2:25 | Returning to the Shepherd
Family Time Questions:
· What does the lost sheep in the parable represent?
· Why does the shepherd go to look for the one lost sheep?
· How does Jesus show us that He is the Good Shepherd?
· How can we help bring lost sheep back to the flock?
· What does this parable teach us about God's love for us?
Family Time Prayer:
"Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being our Good Shepherd. Help us understand Your love for us and for all the 'lost sheep' out there. Guide us to follow You more closely and help us to lead others to You. We're grateful that You never stop looking for us when we're lost. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Douglas Talks: The Parable of the Lost Coin (6min32) https://youtu.be/GVQtX6U_X5Q?si=O0qXv0pS3FaWG7OO
Related Verses:
· Luke 15 8-10 | The parable of the lost coin.
· Zephaniah 3 17 | The Lord rejoices over you.
· Romans 5 8 | God’s love towards us.
· Matthew 10 29-31 | We are valued by God
· Luke 19 10 | Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Family Time Questions:
· What do you think this parable teaches us about how God views each person?
· How can we remind ourselves that our value comes from God, not from what we do or how others see us?
· Can you think of a time when you felt 'lost'? How did you find your way back?
· Why do you think Jesus compared us to a lost coin in this parable?
· How can we show others that they are valuable to God, even if they feel 'lost'?
Family Time Prayer:
"Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for always valuing us, even when we feel lost or unworthy. Help us to remember that our worth comes from You, not from our actions or others' opinions of us. Teach us to value others the same way You do, and to be a light to those who feel lost. In Jesus' name, Amen."
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (12min50) https://youtu.be/BaVSuHF0lJk?si=bNrCN9CTlDu78Iv8
Related Verses:
· Luke 15 11-32 | The Parable of the Prodigal Son
· Isaiah 55 7 | “Let the wicked forsake his way”
· Ephesians 2 4-5 | God's great love for us
· 1 John 1 9 | Confessing our sins
· Romans 8 1 | No condemnation for those in Christ Jesus
Family Time Questions:
· What did the son do that was so wrong in the parable?
· How did the father react when the son came back? How is this like God's love for us?
· Why do you think the other brother was angry?
· Have you ever felt like the prodigal son, needing forgiveness? How did you feel when you received it?
· Why should we forgive others?
Family Time Prayer:
"Dear God, thank You for Your love that is always welcoming us back home, no matter how far we have strayed. Help us to understand the depth of Your forgiveness and to extend that same grace and mercy to others. Teach us to not be judgmental, but to rejoice when others return to You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
ACTIVITIES
https://truewaykids.com/the-parable-of-lost-things/
Dear Parents,
This week’s focus is “Three Lost Things” (Luke 15)
Aim: To show the divine love of the Godhead, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and their concern of the lost and rejoicing over the salvation of each soul that is saved.
Memory Verse: Luke 19:10
The Son of Man came to look for and to save people who are lost.
WORSHIP
He Calls Me Friend (4min20) https://youtu.be/jeg71lyU4rI?si=BCIYxXZ6FvGlcIbD
Shout Praises Kids - Jesus Strong and Kind https://youtu.be/Cs1sAqjPems?si=VX-CjQc0TqceTnTg
WATCH
Summary: A Lost Sheep, a Lost Coin, and a Lost Son | Bible Story | LifeKids
https://youtu.be/8Svwt4PzV90?si=-OiJvVAclCnvdYyN
WATCH FOR DISCUSSION
We recommend watching each video on different days this week during the school holiday
Douglas Talks: The Parable of the Lost Sheep (6min32) https://youtu.be/GVQtX6U_X5Q?si=EglsUEXMLIXN-47P
· Luke 15:3-7 | The Parable of the Lost Sheep
· Matthew 18:12-14 | The Good Shepherd's care for His sheep
· John 10:11-14 | Jesus is the Good Shepherd
· 1 Peter 2:25 | Returning to the Shepherd
Family Time Questions:
· What does the lost sheep in the parable represent?
· Why does the shepherd go to look for the one lost sheep?
· How does Jesus show us that He is the Good Shepherd?
· How can we help bring lost sheep back to the flock?
· What does this parable teach us about God's love for us?
Family Time Prayer:
"Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being our Good Shepherd. Help us understand Your love for us and for all the 'lost sheep' out there. Guide us to follow You more closely and help us to lead others to You. We're grateful that You never stop looking for us when we're lost. In Jesus' name, Amen."
Douglas Talks: The Parable of the Lost Coin (6min32) https://youtu.be/GVQtX6U_X5Q?si=O0qXv0pS3FaWG7OO
Related Verses:
· Luke 15 8-10 | The parable of the lost coin.
· Zephaniah 3 17 | The Lord rejoices over you.
· Romans 5 8 | God’s love towards us.
· Matthew 10 29-31 | We are valued by God
· Luke 19 10 | Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Family Time Questions:
· What do you think this parable teaches us about how God views each person?
· How can we remind ourselves that our value comes from God, not from what we do or how others see us?
· Can you think of a time when you felt 'lost'? How did you find your way back?
· Why do you think Jesus compared us to a lost coin in this parable?
· How can we show others that they are valuable to God, even if they feel 'lost'?
Family Time Prayer:
"Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for always valuing us, even when we feel lost or unworthy. Help us to remember that our worth comes from You, not from our actions or others' opinions of us. Teach us to value others the same way You do, and to be a light to those who feel lost. In Jesus' name, Amen."
The Parable of the Prodigal Son (12min50) https://youtu.be/BaVSuHF0lJk?si=bNrCN9CTlDu78Iv8
Related Verses:
· Luke 15 11-32 | The Parable of the Prodigal Son
· Isaiah 55 7 | “Let the wicked forsake his way”
· Ephesians 2 4-5 | God's great love for us
· 1 John 1 9 | Confessing our sins
· Romans 8 1 | No condemnation for those in Christ Jesus
Family Time Questions:
· What did the son do that was so wrong in the parable?
· How did the father react when the son came back? How is this like God's love for us?
· Why do you think the other brother was angry?
· Have you ever felt like the prodigal son, needing forgiveness? How did you feel when you received it?
· Why should we forgive others?
Family Time Prayer:
"Dear God, thank You for Your love that is always welcoming us back home, no matter how far we have strayed. Help us to understand the depth of Your forgiveness and to extend that same grace and mercy to others. Teach us to not be judgmental, but to rejoice when others return to You. In Jesus' name, Amen."
ACTIVITIES
https://truewaykids.com/the-parable-of-lost-things/