"Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul." (1 Samuel 18:1)

Quotes from the Lord's Word (selected quotes about Looking for Good in Others)

Teaching the Spiritual Concept (talking about Charity with children)

Family Talks:

"Being a True Friend and Neighbor" by the Rt. Rev. Peter M. Buss
"David and Jonathan's Friendship" by the Rev. Cairns Henderson
"Kate and Sally: A Story About Friendship and Judgment" by the Rev. David Simons
"You Are the Man!" by the Rev. Hugo Odhner 


 Projects and Activities:

Activities

 Learning by Heart
 Prayers for Children on Being Kind to Other People

Projects

  Friendship Necklace (ages 3-6) (PDF)
  Knit Together in Friendship (ages 3-6) (PDF)
  "By their fruits you will know them" (ages 5 and up) (PDF)
  Paper Doll Chain (ages 3-8) (PDF)
  What Makes Someone a Good Friend? (ages 9-12) (PDF)
  Kindly or Selfish Hearts (ages 9-14) (PDF)
  Play (from 1 Samuel 20): Jonathan Helps David (ages 10-14) (PDF)
  Play (from 2 Samuel 12: Nathan Rebukes David (ages 10-14) (PDF)
  Jonathan's Gifts Prepare David for Battle (ages 11-14) (PDF)


Coloring Pages

  Jonathan Gives David His Robe (PDF)
  The Parable of the Ewe Lamb (PDF)
   You Are the Man! (PDF)


Family Activities

Sunday School:

For ages 6-9

  Lesson 3.25: David and Jonathan (PDF)
  Religion Project for Ages 6-9: David and Nathan the Prophet (PDF)
  Religion Project for Ages 9-12: David and Nathan the Prophet (PDF)

Songs:

  May We Learn, O Lord of Life (PDF)
  David and Jonathan by Lori Odhner (PDF)
  For the Beauty of the Earth (PDF)
  I Was Hungry (PDF)
  He Has Shown You by Lori Odhner (PDF)
  The Lord in His Righteousness Judges the People (PDF)
       Audio File: Measured Back to You by Karin Childs Elder
  Song Lyrics for Measured Back to You by Karin Childs Elder (PDF)
 Measured Back to You, audio file of a song by Karen Childs Elder (MP3)

 

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